Denzel Washington's New Movie is Now Hiring African American Actors
HOLLYWOOD - JAN 11: Denzel Washington attends The Book of Eli premiere on January 11 2010 at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. - Image (Photo Works / Shutterstock.com)
Denzel Washington‘s new Netflix movie “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is now casting African American actors for a party scene in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on Friday, July 12th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Producers are seeking the following types:
- African American extras ages 18+ needed for big, fun scene on FRIDAY, JULY 12th for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
- Ma Rainey is set in 1927, looking for a classic, natural looks:-Natural hair (no extensions, weaves,braids, or dyed hair) -Natural lashes and brows (No lash extensions) -No acrylic or painted nails. -No ear gauges or facial piercings. -No facial/neck tattoos.
About ‘MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM’:
How to apply:
African American extras ages 18+ needed for big, fun scene on FRIDAY, JULY 12th for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" **PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS SCENE IF YOU ARE ALREADY BOOKED FOR ANOTHER SCENE ON THIS MOVIE** **This will be a late day calltime, likely after 4pm and go through the night into early Saturday morning. It will film about 20 minutes outside of Pittsburgh so must have reliable transportation.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Ma Rainey is set in 1927, so we're looking for a classic, natural looks:
-Natural hair (no extensions, weaves,braids, or dyed hair)
-Natural lashes and brows (No lash extensions)
-No acrylic or painted nails.
-No ear gauges or facial piercings.
-No facial/neck tattoos.
THE DETAILS:
Pay is $80 for the first eight hours, then time-and-a-half afterward (plus $20 for a wardrobe fitting).
*WARDROBE FITTING WILL BE REQUIRED THIS WEEK OR EARLY NEXT WEEK.
Please email us a CURRENT photo to [email protected] so that we can see how your hair and facial hair look at the moment. INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER, LOCATION AND AGE AS WELL AS THE REQUESTED SIZES BELOW.
*No hats, sunglasses or filters. Please put "JULY 12" as the subject line. **Must be fully available Morning through late evening every day, typical 12-14 hour shoot days
FOR MEN:
-Height
-Weight
-Suit jacket size:
-Neck size:
-Shirt sleeve:
-Waist:
-Inseam:
-Shoe
FOR WOMEN:
-Height
-Weight
-Dress size:
-Bust & Cup:
-Waist:
-Hips:
-Shoe:
Thanks to all who have submitted thus far!
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Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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