Talent Search for Sony Pictures Film ‘Annie’*~ Sony Pictures in association with Overbook Entertainment and Olive Bridge Entertainment are in pre-production on the new modern version of the classic Broadway musical “Annie”, set in contemporary New York City. The original stage production of Annie opened on Broadway in 1977 and ran for six years. The popular 1982 film version was directed by John Huston and starred 11-year-old Aileen Quinn in the title role alongside Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan and Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks. Oscar-nominated child actress Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts Of The Southern Wild) is now set to play Annie. Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are also on board to star as the tyrannical orphanage owner Miss Hannigan and as little orphan Annie’s savior Daddy Warbucks. Filming on the updated version of Annie will take place in New York beginning in August. The casting director is conducting a talent search for 4 lead roles. Girls ages 8-12, any ethnicity, who are located on the east coast. This is an open casting call that allows talent to upload an audition video directly to the official casting website. *Please note: This casting call is for talent located in New York and it’s surrounding states (NY, NJ, CT, PA etc.) The following roles are currently being cast: [ISABELLA] 11 years old, female, all ethnicities welcome. A cute, girly foster kid. Her dreams of a better life involve a no-limit credit card and shopping sprees galore. [PEPPER] 12 years old, female, all ethnicities welcome. Tough. Years in the foster care system have made her angry and resentful. She has built up a defensive front and is quick to criticize the other girls’ dreams of a better life. When Annie invites the girls to share in her new life, even Pepper begins to soften and experience the possibility that things can get better. [TESSIE] 10 years old, female, all ethnicities are welcome. Cute, sweet, the warrior of the bunch. Always concerned for her foster siblings and afraid of Miss Hannigan’s wrath. [MIA] 8 years old, female, all ethnicities are welcome. Still has a little bit of a lisp or speech impediment. She is the baby of the group. Prone to crying, she seeks comfort from her older foster sisters. An audition video is required for consideration. The official Sony Pictures ‘Annie’ casting website provides the audition script and instructions on how to record and submit your audition video. To submit for Annie CAREFULLY follow the instructions on the following casting website: anniemoviecasting/
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:40:10 +0000
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