Now casting: Fox’s ‘Star’ seeking several roles
Are you ready to make your mark on Atlanta's film and TV industry? Are you the next Tyler Perry? ATL is in need of young stars. Check out the Peach City's latest casting call for your chance at fame.
‘Star’
Lee Daniels' Fox musical drama is now filming its second season. The series tells the story of a girl named Star (Jude Demorest) who travels to Atlanta with her sister Simone (Brittany O'Grady) and spoiled rich girl Alexandra (Ryan Destiny) to try to become famous as a girl group. Queen Latifah portrays Star and Simone's godmother.
What are they looking for?
The following roles are being cast:
- Midtown label employees – men and women of any ethnicity who can portray hip urban workers in their 20s
- Barista – men and women of any ethnicity who can portray coffee shop baristas in their 20s to 30s. Experience is preferred but not required.
- Cleaning lady – featured role for women in their 30s to 50s who can portray a Hispanic/African-American hotel cleaning lady
- Hotel guests – men and women of any ethnicity to portray high-end hotel guests in their 30s to 50s
- Production assistant – men and women of any ethnicity who can portray a production assistant to a crew/office
- Wedding guests – men and women of any ethnicity who can portray wedding guests in their 20s to 40s
- Neighbors w/cars – men and women of any ethnicity who can portray neighbors, even if you've previously portrayed a neighbor in this movie
- Community members – men and women of any ethnicity of any ethnicity who can portray wedding guests in their 30s and 40s
- Salon customers – women of any ethnicity who are in their 30s to 60s to portray salon customers. You can still apply if you've previously been a salon customer in this movie.
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When are they filming?
Filming is in Atlanta on the following dates for the following roles:
- Midtown label employees – Jan. 3-4, 8 and 10 (You don't need to be available for all days).
- Barista – Jan 4
- Cleaning lady – Jan. 5
- Hotel guests – Jan. 5
- Production assistant – Jan. 8
- Wedding guests – Jan. 9
- Neighbors with cars – Jan. 9
- Community members – Jan. 10 and 12
- Salon customers – Jan. 11-12
How much does it pay?
All roles pay $68 for eight hours. Neighbors with cars also receive a $25 car bump.
How do I submit?
Send an e-mail to star@centralcasting.com, with the one role you're submitting for in the subject line. The casting director will consider you for multiple roles if you fit the description and there are spots available. Include your full name, phone number and a recent photo.
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