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Atlanta Casting: 'Best of Enemies' Casting Call for a TON of New Roles

Best of Enemies

Taraji P. Henson at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, USA on January 29, 2017.

Casting directors are now casting a  ton of roles for the upcoming feature film. Producers are now hiring stand-ins, kid actors, teen actors, experienced background extras, and other featured roles. Anyone submitting for any of the rules must have all natural hair. That means no coloring and no highlights. All the rules will be selected by the director.  Filming will shoot between mid-May to late July. Producers will be holding fittings starting this Thursday, May 11 in Atlanta.

About Best of Enemies:

The Best of Enemies will tell the story of 2 major civil rights activists (Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis) at a prominent point in their lives – North Carolina’s decision to integrate black and white schools. History often has a darker side, especially when dealing with history in the south, and this film will respectfully bring that darkness into the light as we deal with the issue of racism. C.P. Ellis was born and raised on the poor west side of Durham, North Carolina, and as a young man, he joined the Ku Klux Klan seeking a sense of brotherhood and belonging. That being said, we are looking for background actors who are comfortable portraying C.P.’s fellow Klansmen in 1971.
To audition for a role in the new movie, check out the casting call breakdown below.

Best of Enemies Casting Call

'BEST OF ENEMIES' FEATURED ROLES Anyone submitting for any of these roles MUST have all-natural hair. No coloring (unless to bring it back to your natural state) and no highlights! ALL of the following roles will be director selected. CAUCASIAN COUNCILMEN Seeking Caucasian males ages 40-60's years. Should be clean shaven with an intellectual and clean-cut look. Works on Thursday, June 8th, 9th & 12th Must be ready for a fitting Thursday, May 11th Rate: 64/8 Subject: ADOPT AFRICAN AMERICAN COUNCILMAN Seeking an African American male age 40-60's years. Should be clean shaven with an intellectual and clean-cut look. Works on Friday, June 9th Must be ready for a fitting Thursday, May 11th Rate: 64/8 Subject: AMEND NOSY CAUCASIAN NEIGHBOR Seeking a Caucasian male or female age 60+ yrs. Character faces and previous acting experience are a definite plus! Don't keep hiding behind those drapes - submit now! Works on Friday, May 26th Rate: 64/8 Must be able to make a fitting on Friday, May 19th near the airport Subject: CURTAINS CAUCASIAN YOUTH CORPS - 3 DAY BOOKING Seeking Caucasian males ages 18-20 years to portray younger high school-aged Youth Corps. Should have athletic or thin builds. Because of the pre-ordered vintage clothing sizes, waist size must be 34" or less. Must be able to make a fitting on Wednesday, May 17th near the airport Works on May 22nd, 23rd and June 27th Must be available for all threee days. Subject: YOUTH CORPS CAUCASIAN MALE SECRETARY Seeking a Caucasian male to portray a Kligraph (secretary) for Klan meetings. Please list any experience you may have working as an office assistant or similar. Must be able to make a fitting on Wednesday, May 17th near the airport Works on Tuesday, May 23rd Rate: 64/8 Subject: KLIGRAPH KLAN WIZARDS Seeking Caucasian males ages 30-50's to portray Klan Wizards (high ranking officials). Should have a very together and conservative look. Must be able to make a fitting on Wednesday, May 17th near the airport Works on Tuesday, May 23rd Rate: 64/8 Subject: DRAGON CAUCASIAN BARTENDER Seeking a Caucasian male bartender with real-life bartending experience. Please list your experience in your submission with locations and durations. Must be able to make a fitting on Thursday, May 18th near the airport Works on Wednesday, May 24th Rate: 64/8 Subject: BARTENDER CAUCASIAN BAR WAITRESS Seeking a Caucasian female with real-life waitressing experience. Should be between 30-40's years. Please list your experience in your submission including dates and locations. Also note if you are comfortable using a tray when running orders. Must be able to make a fitting on Thursday, May 18th near the airport Works on Wednesday, May 24th Rate: 64/8 Subject: WAITRESS MORE 'BEST OF ENEMIES' FEATURED ROLES Anyone submitting for any of these roles MUST have all-natural hair. No coloring (unless to bring it back to your natural state) and no highlights! ALL of the following roles will be director selected. DAUGHTER OF PRINCIPAL ACTRESS Seeking an African American female to portray a 16 yr old daughter of a principal actress. Can be 15-17 years or can be 18-20 yrs, but look 16 yrs. Be sure to include your age and birthdate in your submisison. Parents, be sure to include your name and contact information also, when submitting a minor. Works on Wednesday, June 7th Subject: DARLING YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHER Seeking an African American female ages 20-30's years. Should be comfortable being with and around children. Works on Thursday, June 8th Rate: 64/8 Subject: DEAREST ANTIQUE STORE OWNER Come on in! We are seeking a Caucasian male between ages 35-70's years to portray an antique store owner for a TWO DAY BOOKING! Character faces and types are more than welcome to apply! Works on Monday and Tuesday June 12th, 13th Must be available for BOTH days. Rate: 64/8 Subject: ANTIQUE OWNER AFRICAN AMERICAN WIFE OF PRINCIPAL ACTOR Seeking an African American female that is late 20's-early 40's years. Please list any acting experience you may have, if any, or include an acting resume. Works on Monday, June 12th Rate: 64/8 Subject: BETTER HALF CAUCASIAN PHOTOGRAPHERS SMILE! We are seeking Caucasian males ages 20-50's to portray photographers. Please list any experience you have using a 35mm film camera. Works on June 14th, 15th and June 23rd Must be available for all 3 days. Should have flexible, open availability in case of any date changes. Rate: 64/8 Subject: APERTURE CAUCASIAN MALE REPORTERS Extras! Extras! Read all about it! (See what we did there?) Seeking Caucasian males to portray reporters. Should be ages 20-50's years. List if you are proficient with typing on a typewriter (not a computer). Please include any experience and your WPM, if known. Works June 6th, June 14th-16th and June 22nd-26th Should have an open and flexible schedule in case of any dates changing. Rate: 64/8 Subject: REPORTER VOLUNTEER WORKER Don't fret, it's only the role that will be as a 'volunteer' - we will still pay you! Seeking an African American or Caucasian male or female for a very featured role. Should be between the ages of 18-40's yrs. List any previous volunteer-type work you have done before, if any: PTA, School Fund Raisers, Assistant Coach, etc. Works on Wednesday, June 21st Rate: 64/8 Subject: VOLUNTEER AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS Seeking TWO African American males ages 18-20 yrs to portray younger high school students. Must be a size 34 waist or smaller. Please list any acting experience you may have in your submission, or include an acting resume if you have one. Works on Tuesday, June 27th Rate: 64/8 Subject: DYNAMIC DUO CAUCASIAN FRIENDS OF PRINCIPAL ACTRESS Seeking ONE Caucasian male and TWO Caucasian females to portray friends of a principal actress. Should be between ages 18-20 years to portray seventeen year olds. Males should be a size 34" waist or smaller. Females should be size 00-4 Works on Wednesday, June 28th Rate: 64/8 Subject: GROOVY EVEN MORE 'BEST OF ENEMIES' FEATURED ROLES Anyone submitting for any of these roles MUST have all-natural hair. No coloring (unless to bring it back to your natural state) and no highlights! ALL of the following roles will be director selected. DIVE BAR PATRONS Seeking Caucasians ages 30-70's years to portray patrons at a local dive bar with blue collar patrons. Character faces and/or facial hair are great for this! Works on Wednesday, May 24th Rate: 64/8 Subject: CARAFE KLANSMAN GOON Seeking a tough Caucasian male to portray a Klansman goon. Must be clean shaven, cannot be bald and should be between ages 20-50's years. Individuals with muscles or crazy looks would be great for this! Or a look that says blatently says, "I do NOT want to cross this guy". Works on Wednesday, May 24th Rate: 64/8 Subject: GOON FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR Pull the alarm and drop it like it's hot! We are seeking a Caucasian male between the ages of 30-50's yrs with a distinguished (no extinguished) look to portray a Fire Safety Inspector. If you have any experience in this field, or a related job - include that experience in your submission! Works on Thursday, June 1st Rate: 64/8 Subject: FLAMMABLE DINER MANAGER Order UP! One scattered, smothered and covered Caucasian diner manager between the ages of 30-50's years. Please include any experience you may have working in a restaurant or in the food industry. Works on Thursday, June 1st Rate: 64/8 Subject: MANAGER CAUCASIAN BASEBALL UMPIRES Seeking two Caucasian males with real-life experience working as umpires. Experience can range from Little League to Minor League to the Major Leagues. List your experience in your email. You're not out yet - make the right call and submit now! Works on Friday, June 2nd Rate: 64/8 Subject: UMPIRE HUSBAND & WIFE Seeking a Caucasian male and a Caucasian female to portray a featured couple. Feel free to submit as a couple or individually. Males should be between the ages of 45-65 years and females between 40-55 years. Works on Friday, June 2nd Rate: 64/8 Males use subject: BREAD Females use subject: BUTTER Couples - you guessed it, use subject: BREAD AND BUTTER AFRICAN AMERICAN LAWYER We are seeking an African American male between the ages of 30-50's years to portray a lawyer. Individuals should have an intellectual and clean-cut look. Please submit photos in business attire. Works on Thursday, June 8th Rate: 64/8 Subject: PROSECUTION CAUCASIAN REPORTERS Extras! Extras! Read all about it! (See what we did there?) Seeking Caucasian males to portray reporters. Should be ages 20-50's years. Works June 14th, 15th and June 23rd & 26th Rate: 64/8 Subject: REPORTER CAUCASIAN CHARRETTE ATTENDEES Seeking Caucasian males and females of all ages to attend a charrette! All types are needed for this scene - wealthy types, intellectual types, character faces, blue collar, white collar, ring around the collar, etc. Works on Friday, June 16th Rate: 64/8 Ages 20-80's years use subject: DESIGNER Ages 18-19 years, use subject: PLANNER AFRICAN AMERICAN CHARRETTE ATTENDEES Seeking African American males and females of all ages to attend a charrette! All types are needed for this scene - wealthy types, intellectual types, character faces, blue collar, white collar, ring around the collar, etc. Works on Friday, June 16th Rate: 64/8 Ages 20-80's years use subject: GENERATOR Ages 18-19 years, use subject: VISIONEER STAND-INS GROUP 1 This group of stand-ins will work almost every day, Mon-Fri from July 7th through Aug 16th. Be sure to list your experience and availability in your submission. RATE: 140/12 5'8-5'9 AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE Should have a small/athletic frame. Bald to very short hair. Works July 12th through Aug 16th Use subject: CURLY STAND-IN 6'0 AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE Approx 200 lbs and should have a muscular/athletic build. Should have shorter hair. Works July 7th through Aug 16th Use subject: LARRY STAND-IN 5'8" HISPANIC MALE Should have a smaller, athletic frame. The longer the hair, the better! Works July 7th through Aug 16th Use subject: MOE STAND-IN STAND-INS GROUP 2 This group of stand-ins will work every day, Mon-Fri from July 7th through Aug 16th. Be sure to list your experience and availability in your submission. 5'5 AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE Should have a small/petite figure. Approx size 2-4 Works almost every day June 6th-June 29th Use subject: PEANUT STAND-IN 5'8 CAUCASIAN MALE Should be approx 165 lbs with brown hair. Works almost every day May 22nd-June 29th Use subject: CASHEW STAND-IN 6'1 CAUCASIAN MALE Should be approx 225 lbs with balding, gray hair. Works almost every day May 24th-June 29th Use subject: ALMOND STAND-IN 5'10 CAUCASIAN MALE Should have a smaller/athletic frame with black hair. Works almost every day May 22nd-June 2nd Use subject: CHESTNUT STAND-IN 5'6 CAUCASIAN FEMALE Should have a small/petite frame. Approx size 0-2. Works every day May 30th-June 8th Use subject: WALNUT STAND-IN 5'9 CAUCASIAN MALE Should have a medium size frame approx 165 lbs. Works June 1st, 2nd and June 15th-June 27th Use subject: MACADAMIA STAND-IN 5'9" CAUCASIAN MALE Approximately 210 lbs with salt and pepper hair. Works May 25th, June 9th-June 13th Use subject: PECAN STAND-IN 5'10" AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE Should have a medium/athletic frame. Approximately 185 lbs. Works June 12th-June 27th Use subject: PISTACHIO STAND-IN 6'0" CAUCASIAN MALE Should be approximately 210 lbs with gray hair. Works June 15th-June 27th Use subject: ACORN STAND-IN HOW TO SUBMIT FOR REVIEW To submit, please email us 3 clear, well-lit, recent photos of yourself along with your name, age, height, weight and current phone number to: [email protected] Don't forget to list experience, if applicable. Parents - remember to include your name and phone number when submitting your child(ren). Be sure to use the correct subject line(s) when submitting. What do you think? Discuss this story with fellow Project Casting fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @projectcasting.

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