The official TMNT site announced today that there will be an open casting call this weekend for martial arts experts to audition for the upcoming live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, due out in 2011.
Mirage Studios, 4Kids Entertainment and TMNT Productions will select the best candidates to join the Turtles' enemies, the Foot Clan.
The auditions will take place:
Saturday, July 18, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Boulevard (at the Grand Staircase)
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Judges will include actor and martial arts expert Ernie Reyes, Jr., Jason Morgan from the American Taekwondo Association, and 2011 TMNT movie producers Scott Mednick and Galen Walker.
For the audition, please follow these instructions:
# Bring a 30-Second martial arts demo (single person only)
# No metal, sharp or bladed weapons of any kind allowed
# Bring a photo and updated resume with contact information
# Fourteen years or older (under 18 must have adult permission for audition)
Final rules/regulations will be posted shortly at the official site.