Casting Call for CW’s Black Lightning TV show.
CW’s Black Lightning is coming back for another season on the CW and new episodes of the superhero comic book inspired TV series are now filming in the Atlanta area. Casting directors for the show have been releasing various casting calls to fill quite a few paid extras roles.
The show focuses on a character from DC Comics called “Black Lightning.” The show picks up almost 9 years after Black Lightning’s retirement from super hero stuff. Jefferson Pierce AKA Black Lightning has hung up his super hero outfit and went to work as a high school principal. But, things in his community are changing, and not for the better. A gang called The 100 has moved in and along with the gang and their ruthless leader, the crime and corruption in his town or Freeland have now forced him to come out of retirement and take back to the streets as the vigilante, Black Lightning.
Black Lightning’s new season will premiere on the CW this coming fall and stars, Cress Williams plays the lead role of Black Lightning, China Anne McClain plays his daughter Jennifer. The show also stars Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Damon Gupton, James Remar and Jordan Calloway.
Currently casting FEATURED ROLES for upcoming episode. Tentative shoot dates are listed by each role; Must submit with headshot and reel to be considered; Photos should be of your current look, natural photos with natural make-up preferred; See breakdown below…
[FEATURED NEPHEW] ages 18-28; Black Male; Nerd/techie type; local college student that uses smarts to create two way radio; tentative shoot date Thursday, September 12th in Decatur; include headshot and reel to be considered;
[FEATURED OFFICER] ages 25-40’S; Male/Female; Open Ethnicity; intimidating/character types; escorts principal character through precinct; tentative shoot date Monday, September 16th in Decatur; include headshot and reel to be considered; let us know if you’ve been establish as officer already;
If available email recent photos, include LEGAL name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes, (including shoes) to: BLACKLIGHTNINGEXTRAS@gmail.com
SUBJECT: “FEATURED NEPHEW”
SUBJECT: “FEATURED OFFICER
Rate $125/8; OT after 8hrs
*IF YOU HAVE AN OUT OF STATE NUMBER, YOU MUST NOTE CITY OF RESIDENCE TO BE CONSIDERED*
Currently booking for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th on our stages in Decatur,GA
Calltime: 6:30pm; plan to be on set a minimum 6-7hours
[PERDI] Male/Female, African-American, Ages 18-55; Looking for Natural types (dreads, beard
[META] Male/Female; Open Ethnicity; ages 18-35; All shapes, sizes, types; Everyday people; okay with light running
If available email recent photos, include LEGAL name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes, (including shoes) to: BLACKLIGHTNINGEXTRAS@gmail.com
SUBJECT: “Wed-Perdi”
SUBJECT: “Wed-Meta”
Rate $75/8; OT after 8hrs
*IF YOU HAVE AN OUT-OF-STATE NUMBER, BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE TO BE CONSIDERED*