Hot off the trails of the recent casting announcement for the new installment of the Star Wars saga, Walt Disney Studios is looking to fill in the gaps with those lucky enough to be able to enter the running. Disney is looking to enter principle photography in London on May 14, 2014, with shooting taking place in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire areas of the UK . Read the details below to find out the specifics of what they are looking for and please visit Movie Casting Call (via Collider.com) to find out how you can enter.
CHARACTER TYPES/INTERESTING FACES] Males and Females, any age over 16. Interesting looks. Character faces, memorable eye-catching looks, unusual type looks. This could be people with strong physical features, facial scars, big beards, long hair, bad teeth, large facial features, dreadlocks, or interesting ethnic appearance such as darker skin and light eyes.
The Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm, in association with Kasdan Pictures and Bad Robot Productions will begin principal photography on the first in a new stand-alone Star Wars trilogy in London on May 14, 2014. The extras casting team in the United Kingdom has sent out a Star Wars: Episode 7 casting call seeking extras of all ages and types, 16 years and older, to work as fully paid extras and possible featured background actors. There will also be additional casting for smaller speaking roles during production. There are also some specific casting needs such as interesting and unusual character faces, sailor and Navy types.
Star Wars: Episode 7 Extras Casting Call Information
Star Wars: Episode 7 is now casting extras to appear in the film as fully paid background performers. Some roles will be possible featured background actors.
All types and ages are needed, 16 years and older. The following are the breakdowns of some specific needs:
[ALL AGES AND TYPES] Males and Females, 16 years of age and older. Any ethnicity. All types, sizes and shapes.
YOUNG ADULTS] Males and Females 16- 22. Girls and Boys of all ethnic backgrounds.
CHARACTER TYPES/INTERESTING FACES] Males and Females, any age over 16. Interesting looks. Character faces, memorable eye-catching looks, unusual type looks. This could be people with strong physical features, facial scars, big beards, long hair, bad teeth, large facial features, dreadlocks, or interesting ethnic appearance such as darker skin and light eyes.
Shooting on these roles will take place on various days between May, 2014 and September, 2014 in the London, Hertfordshire; Bedfordshire areas of the UK.
GENERAL EXTRAS: “Extras needed in the Cardington, Bedfordshire area for major new feature film”YOUNG ADULTS: “Young Adults Age 16 to 22″CHARACTER TYPES: “Characterful, memorable, eye catching & unusual looking men & women”SAILORS/FISHERMEN/NAVY TYPES: “Salty Sea Dogs Wanted”
Star Wars Episode 7 stars returning cast Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker with new members John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. The film is co-produced and directed by J.J. Abrams, and the film is set for release on December 18th, 2015.