Casting Extras in NYC for Sopranos Movie Prequel “Newark” or “The Many Saints of Newark”

The prequel to the hit show, Sopranos, is now filming the movie.

“Newark” is described as the prequel to the “Sopranos” and is being filmed as a full length feature film. If you are a Sopranos fan, don’t get too exited yet… Seems that the current date that “Newark” will be hitting theaters is in September of 2020, which gives us quite the wait.

“The Sopranos” prequel will actually hit theaters about 13 years after the original HBO show ended it’s run.

“The Sopranos” was set in New Jersey, where mob boss Tony Soprano, found himself in a bit of a mental breakdown which caused him to actually seek professional counseling.  The show was created by David Chase, who is also involved in the upcoming movie, and also starred Lorraine Bracco and Edie Falco.  The show ran from 1999 to 2007 with 2019 being the show’s 20 year anniversary.

As of now, the upcoming movie is titled “Newark” and according to Variety, “Newark” will star Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Ray Liotta, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Billy Magnussen, and John Magaro.  The Variety story also mentions that Michael Gandolfini, the son of “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, is on-board and will actually play a younger Tony Soprano, a role made famous by his father, James Gandolfini.  There is also a good chance that other characters from the “Sopranos” TV series may also appear in the upcoming movie.

According to reports, “Newark” is set in the late 60’s in… Newark, New Jersey and may focus on the Newark riots of 1967 which saw a feud between African Americans and Italian Americans turn into a blood bath which produced a body count of 26.

If you live in the New York City area, here is a chance to land a small, non-speaking, background role in the movie.

Interested?  Here are the casting calls for the Sopranos movie:

Specific casting calls listed below:

GWCI Seeking Caucasian TWINS or TRIPLETS to portray young version of principals on the feature film NEWARK.

-3 YEAR OLD CAUCASIAN BOY WITH BROWN HAIR (shoot date is 3/13, night shoot)

This is a paid role!!! $300 per child. Filming in NYC!

Please note:
-All minors must have valid NY child performer work permit & trust account set up before shoot date.

If interested/available or know anyone that might fit the description please email submissions to newark@gwcnyc.com and include the following in the body of your email:
-child’s name, age, DOB
-guardian’s name
-guardian’s contact#
-current length and weight of your baby
-union status
-work permit expiration date
-is trust account set up?
-avail for shoot date applicable to age of child (see above)
-A recent photos showing child’s current look (please selfies/candid photos only!)
-is child lawfully able to work in the US?
-confirm child is local to NY area
-parent name & phone number

Please write “Facebook, NEWARK Baby” in the subject line!

GWCI Seeking SAG-AFTRA/Non Union Italian Men to portray Waiters and Bartenders for background work on the feature film NEWARK.

Tentative shoots: 3/16 & 3/17
Shooting in NY tristate area.
Interior Scenes

If interested and available please send submissions to newark@gwcnyc.com with the following:

-Full name
-Union Status
-Phone number
-Confirm full availability for tentative shoot date of 3/16 & 3/17
-All of your sizes: height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe
-2-3 good quality selfies that clearly depict your current look and current hair length (no headshots please).
-Please note if you are okay with possibility of haircut to better suit the 1960’s time frame we are playing for.
-Confirm you are okay with being clean shaven on the day of shoot.
-Confirm you are comfortable being around atmospheric smoke and that you have no allergies to wool.
-If you have worked you must let us know when and what you portrayed please.
-What IDs can you provide for your I9? (please note if you have a visa or restricted ID of any kind)-Are you available for a wardrobe fitting week of 3/2.

Please write in the subject line of your email: “FB, Waitstaff”

GWCI Seeking SAG-AFTRA OR NON UNION experienced Equestrian riders, African American females ages 10 – 13 for background work on the feature film NEWARK.

Tentative shoots: 3/11/20
Shooting in NY tristate area. Interior Scenes
Pay Rate: $400

If interested and available please send submissions to newark@gwcnyc.com with the following:

-Full name
-Union Status
-Phone number
-Confirm full availability for tentative shoot date of 3/11
-All of your sizes: height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe
-2-3 good quality selfies that clearly depict your current look and current hair length (no headshots please).
-Please explain your child’s level of experience riding.
-confirm you are a tristate area local
-confirm if your child has a New York Minor Permit and trust account set up. One will be needed if chosen for this work.
-What IDs can you provide for your I9? (please note if you have a visa or restricted ID of any kind)
-Are you available for a wardrobe fitting week of 3/2.Please write in the subject line of your email: “FB, Equestrian Rider”

Be sure to also check out all the other shows & movies that may be holding auditions or casting calls in New York.