James Franco’s new HBO series The Deuce is now casting kids in New York City for a stick ball scene
Want to work with James Franco? Franco’s new HBO drama The Deuce is now casting Caucasian and Hispanic boys to play 10 to 11 year old kids playing stick ball on an upcoming episode filming in Manhattan, New York City.
Filming will take place on Thursday, June 16th in Manhattan.
About The Deuce:
“The Deuce” centers around the story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s. The TV series will explore the rough world that existed there until the rise of HIV, violence and crack -cocaine.Vincent Martino and Frankie Martino, who were players in the Times Square world and became fronts for mob control of the volatile and lucrative sex industry. JamesFranco will play both twins in the new HBO series.
To audition for a role on The Deuce, check out the casting call details below.
HBO The Deuce Open Casting Call
Seeking SAGAFTRA/NON-UNION Caucasian and Hispanic Boys to portray 1971 10-11yr Old Kids Playing Stick Ball for work on THE DEUCE!
Fitting Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn.
Works Thursday 6/16 exterior in Manhattan.
Boys should have some length to their hair. NO shaved sides, buzzcuts, unnatural colors, modern styles.
All minors must have a VALID NY work permit and trust account set up.
Please email submissions to [email protected] and include:
-child’s name, age, DOB
-work permit exp date
-confirm trust account
-union status (SAGAFTRA or Non-Union)
-avail for fitting Tuesday or Wednesday
-avail for work on Thursday
-all sizes: height, weight, shirt, pants (waist x inseam, this is cast to fit), and shoe
-recent, non-professional photos that show your child’s current look and hairstyle
-please note if your child would know how to play stick ball (for example, if he knows how to play wiffle ball, baseball, etc)- not required, though
-parent name and contact
Please write in the subject line: “Facebook, Stick Ball, [child’s name & age].”
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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