Julianne Moore’s Wonderstruck casting call for kid actors in New York City.
Julianne Moore’s new movie is now casting kid actors to work on Wonderstruck, which is filming in New York City. Producers are looking for kid actors between the ages of 9 to 13 years old to work on the scene. The movie is set in the 1970s and producers are looking for kids to play kids from that time period.
About Wonderstruck:
Wonderstruck centers around two deaf children, Ben and Rose. Ben lives with his family in Minnesota in 1977, and runs off to New York following his mother’s death when a mysterious note shows up. Rose, who is locked in a house in 1927 New Jersey, also escapes to New York to see her idol, film actress Lillian Mayhew.
To audition for a role on Wonderstruck, check out the casting call details below.
Wonderstruck Casting Call
Seeking:
SAG-AFTRA/ NON UNION Children ages 9-13 years ,Caucasian Boys with shaggy, longish hair (must come over ears)
AND African American boys with afros (small or large afros)
AND Caucasian Girls with any length hair but not super long. A little past the shoulders is ok AND African American Girls with afros, natural hair, straight hair is ok too. Braids might be ok. To
portray 1970s Kids in the Todd Haynes movie “Wonderstruck” starring Julianne Moore & Michelle Williams.
See below for work dates:
Saturday 5/28 (Non-Union)
Friday 6/10 (SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Saturday 6/11(SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Sunday 6/12 (SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Thursday 6/16 (SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Saturday 6/18 (SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Sunday 6/19 (SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Saturday 6/25 (SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION)
Fittings/ Haircuts are 1-2 weeks before shooting. Fittings are in Lower Manhattan (Wall Street Area).
To submit please email a current photo of your child to wonderstruck@gwcnyc.com with subject line reading:
Your Child’s Name, 1970s KIDS, Union Status, Phone #
In the body of the email please include:
-Your Child’s Name
– Your Child’s Age and date of Birth
-Confirmation of work permit & expiration date.
-Union Status
-Availability Saturday 5/28
-Availability Friday 6/10
-Availability Saturday 6/11
-Availability Sunday 6/12
-Availability Thursday 6/16
-Availability Saturday 6/18
-Availability Sunday 6/19
-Availability Saturday 6/25
-confirm you are ok with haircut/ hair alterations if necessary.
-ALL SIZES: Height, Weight, Clothing Sizes & Shoe
-RECENT NON-PROFESSIONAL photos that show your child’s current look and hairstyle.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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