Oscar Pistorius is headed to the ATL
Casting directors are now accepting submissions for the new feature film Edge of the Blade, which the South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius. casting directors are now casting featured roles. Filming will shoot in Atlanta, Georgia between June 7 and June 30. Producers are looking for African American children, Caucasian families, models, upscale types and other featured roles.
About Edge of the Blade:
The cast of the movie has not been announced. However, Edge of the Blade will center around the South African Olympic Sprinter Oscar Pistorius. Both of Pistorius’ legs were amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old. He was the tenth athlete to compete at both the Paralympic Games and Olympic Games, competing in sprint events for below-knee amputees in Paralympic events, and in non-disabled sprint events.
After becoming a Paralympic champion, Pistorius attempted to enter non-disabled international competition, over persistent objections of the IAAF and charges that his artificial limbs gave an unfair advantage. Pistorius eventually prevailed in this legal dispute. At the 2011 World Championships in Athletics, Pistorius became the first amputee to win a non-disabled world track medal. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Pistorius became the first double-leg amputee to participate in the Olympics.
On Valentine’s Day in 2013, Pistorius fatally shot his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, in his Pretoria home. He claimed he had mistaken Steenkamp for an intruder hiding in the bathroom, but he was arrested and charged with murder. At his trial the following year, Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide.
To audition for a role in the upcoming feature film, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Edge of the Blade Casting Call
DESTINATION CASTING is now accepting submissions for the new feature film EDGE OF THE BLADE based off of the South African Olympic Sprinter Oscar Pistorius filming in Atlanta!
Must be local to Atlanta GA
Must have open availability 6/7/17-6/30/17
BG Rate: $64/8+OT
Featured Rate: $100/10+OT
1. AFRICAN CHILDREN
African or Dark Skinned African American
Ages: 6-12 only
Must be willing to not cut hair / dreds / braids ok
Subject: AFRICAN KIDS
2. CAUCASIAN FAMILY
MOM / DAD & TWO KIDS (must be actual family)
Kids ages: 6-10 only (must have 2 children in this age range)
Subject: CAUCASIAN FAMILY
3. BEAUTIFUL MODELS
Women 18-40 ONLY
Atleast 5’6″ tall ONLY
Thin fit frames only
Subject: MODELS
4. UPSCALE CAUCASIAN PATRONS
Men & Women 18+
MUST HAVE UPSCALE ATTIRE
Subject: UPSCALE CAUCASIAN (MALE or FEMALE)
5. POLICE OFFICERS
Men & Women 18+
MUST HAVE BLACK COMBAT STYLE BOOTS
Subject: POLICE OFFICER (MALE or FEMALE)
6. SEXY SWIMMERS
Men & Women 18-40 (must be able to swim)
Women must be ok in bikini / Men no shirts
Subject: SWIMMER (MALE or FEMALE)
7. FEATURED HUSBAND
Caucasian Male 60’s
MUST HAVE WHITE / GREY BEARD
Subject: HUSBAND
8. AFRICAN or AFRICAN AMERICAN PATRONS
Dark Skinned Men & Women 18+ ONLY
MUST HAVE BUSINESS ATTIRE
Subject: AFRICAN (MALE or FEMALE)
Send: Name / Age / Height / Weight / Phone number / 3 current photos
*Family: Submit all family members in one email
*Swimmers: Submit photos in swim suits & regular attire
*Must have photos with CURRENT hairstyles. You will be booked or not based off of your hair.
Submissions without all required info will not be considered.
See you on set!!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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