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Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:27 pm
by SamHelen
Sounds really exciting! Decided to not apply as I look nothing like Zoe unfortunately. Looking at the Facebook post though there were so many people saying they were going to apply and they looked well into there late 20's so they must be getting so many emails right now. Probably why open calls are so rare because the amount of people that do submit without really reading the brief is insane. But nethertheless good luck to everyone who has applied would be such an amazing opportunity!

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:13 pm
by mamasavannah
Does anyone know if this is likely to go through agents as well, or should I submit DD for open casting? Don't want to miss out if her agent doesn't apply.

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:30 pm
by Julie
Hi
Last time it never went through agents. I suspect if it was going to, that would have happened before the open call.
Good luck

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:11 am
by loladd33
Debating applying as DD isn't black, but does have dark hair and is th right age so unsure?

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:16 am
by Lolalou
loladd33 wrote:Debating applying as DD isn't black, but does have dark hair and is th right age so unsure?
For boys they're looking for young versions of Albus And Newt characters and for girls Leta. Jude Law/Eddie Redmayne/Zoe Kravitz - unless your daughter looks like Zoe I wouldn't bother. The CD has been inundated but a couple of people we know have been asked to self tape on the strength of their photos and they do look like these actors. They were contacted quite quickly after their email submission.
So many (clearly unsuitable) people on the Facebook page saying 'it's worth a try' or 'giving it a go' when they are far too old or clearly look nothing like the actors...Open calls are exciting but a level of realism needs to be applied too.
Good luck to all who apply.

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:35 pm
by loladd33
Lolalou wrote:
loladd33 wrote:Debating applying as DD isn't black, but does have dark hair and is th right age so unsure?
For boys they're looking for young versions of Albus And Newt characters and for girls Leta. Jude Law/Eddie Redmayne/Zoe Kravitz - unless your daughter looks like Zoe I wouldn't bother. The CD has been inundated but a couple of people we know have been asked to self tape on the strength of their photos and they do look like these actors. They were contacted quite quickly after their email submission.
So many (clearly unsuitable) people on the Facebook page saying 'it's worth a try' or 'giving it a go' when they are far too old or clearly look nothing like the actors...Open calls are exciting but a level of realism needs to be applied too.
Good luck to all who apply.
Thanks for advice, my dd does look quite a bit like Zoe, just with lighter skin. Would you say it was worth it?

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:49 pm
by newgirl
Yes Lola - send her pic! Nothing to lose!

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:17 pm
by loladd33
newgirl wrote:Yes Lola - send her pic! Nothing to lose!
Thank you NewGirl!

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:14 pm
by daisyjane
I asked dd's agent the very same question and she said that it was completely legit as the casting specifically said that all ethnicities were welcome and that even if they reject for that role they may consider you for another role that hasn't been listed.

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:23 pm
by loladd33
daisyjane wrote:I asked dd's agent the very same question and she said that it was completely legit as the casting specifically said that all ethnicities were welcome and that even if they reject for that role they may consider you for another role that hasn't been listed.
Great thanks! :D

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:45 pm
by loladd33
Sent application and got a response straight away which is great! :D

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:40 am
by Itsyazzy
loladd33 wrote:Sent application and got a response straight away which is great! :D
Heyy,
Just wanted to ask what type of response was it? Was it the automatic reply or a different message?
Thanks. xx

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:23 pm
by loladd33
Itsyazzy wrote:
loladd33 wrote:Sent application and got a response straight away which is great! :D
Heyy,
Just wanted to ask what type of response was it? Was it the automatic reply or a different message?
Thanks. xx
Hiya, it was an automatic response but I'm glad it was so quick as other people were saying there was a back log x

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:24 pm
by loladd33
Lolalou wrote:
loladd33 wrote:Debating applying as DD isn't black, but does have dark hair and is th right age so unsure?
For boys they're looking for young versions of Albus And Newt characters and for girls Leta. Jude Law/Eddie Redmayne/Zoe Kravitz - unless your daughter looks like Zoe I wouldn't bother. The CD has been inundated but a couple of people we know have been asked to self tape on the strength of their photos and they do look like these actors. They were contacted quite quickly after their email submission.
So many (clearly unsuitable) people on the Facebook page saying 'it's worth a try' or 'giving it a go' when they are far too old or clearly look nothing like the actors...Open calls are exciting but a level of realism needs to be applied too.
Good luck to all who apply.
Hi lolalou,
Do you know how quickly people got responses if they liked the look of them? Thanks

Re: Open casting for Fantastic Beasts Sequel

Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:53 pm
by Lolalou
They got a response within two days