Pursuit
My latest project and my specific role are detailed below. I play a stock trader. My 1981 sideburns are coming along nicely as are my recovered Rubik's cube skillz. My hair could be too short for this part and I am certain there would be no hesitation on their part to cut me.
The wardrobe fitting detailed below has already taken place and I asked for garrish, tacky outfits so horrible they could be great. They delivered. For these two hours I was paid the princely sum of $13.50. Clearly I'm in it for the money.
What's interesting about a project like this is that people ask me the exact same three questions:
- Will you work with Will Smith? (Yes.)
- Do you have lines? (Probably.)
- Do you have an agent? (I am already working to capacity, so I do not need an agent to find work. I only see a need for an agent to get better work.)
Plot Synopsis
Pursuit of Happyness [sic]: a true rags-to-riches story of Chris Gardner, who turns his life around; from being homeless to becoming the head of his own brokerage firm. The story is set in 1981 San Francisco. This film is being directed by Gabriele Muccino & stars Will Smith.
Casting call text
Repeat DEAN WITTER Staff / Male or Female / Asian, Caucasian / 24-60
These are featured & repeated extra roles - Dean Witter employees: Interns, Secretaries, Stockbrokers/Traders, Partners. *Some to be selected by the Director, and will be needed for MANY scenes. All corporate types, Upscale, mostly appearing to be Caucasian. Think "Wall Street" Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen.
Smoking Status: Men & Women, if you smoke cigarettes, note "smoker" or willing to for background purposes include "I am willing to smoke"
Wardrobe: FACIAL HAIR STATUS: Note if you "have a mustache" or would be "willing to grow facial hair." WARDROBE FITTINGS to be scheduled week of Aug 8!!! If you are not available 8/8-8/12, include a note.
The wardrobe fitting detailed below has already taken place and I asked for garrish, tacky outfits so horrible they could be great. They delivered. For these two hours I was paid the princely sum of $13.50. Clearly I'm in it for the money.
What's interesting about a project like this is that people ask me the exact same three questions:
- Will you work with Will Smith? (Yes.)
- Do you have lines? (Probably.)
- Do you have an agent? (I am already working to capacity, so I do not need an agent to find work. I only see a need for an agent to get better work.)
Plot Synopsis
Pursuit of Happyness [sic]: a true rags-to-riches story of Chris Gardner, who turns his life around; from being homeless to becoming the head of his own brokerage firm. The story is set in 1981 San Francisco. This film is being directed by Gabriele Muccino & stars Will Smith.
Casting call text
Repeat DEAN WITTER Staff / Male or Female / Asian, Caucasian / 24-60
These are featured & repeated extra roles - Dean Witter employees: Interns, Secretaries, Stockbrokers/Traders, Partners. *Some to be selected by the Director, and will be needed for MANY scenes. All corporate types, Upscale, mostly appearing to be Caucasian. Think "Wall Street" Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen.
Smoking Status: Men & Women, if you smoke cigarettes, note "smoker" or willing to for background purposes include "I am willing to smoke"
Wardrobe: FACIAL HAIR STATUS: Note if you "have a mustache" or would be "willing to grow facial hair." WARDROBE FITTINGS to be scheduled week of Aug 8!!! If you are not available 8/8-8/12, include a note.
posted by Eudaemon at
3:00 PM
