MORGAN CASTING | GREAT ESCAPES | NOW SEEKING DAY PLAYERS + FEATURED & BACKGROUND EXTRAS | NATCHEZ, MS
GREAT ESCAPES is now casting!
This History Channel series shooting in Natchez, MS, will feature stories of legendary jailbreaks, and will require actors to play real-life historical characters. All roles are silent on camera. Morgan Casting is seeking talented performers who can bring these roles to life through convincing action! They would love to cast as closely as possible in look, height, and eye color; however, please do not limit your suggestion based on eye color & feel free to go up or down a few inches with height. NOTE: COVID testing will be required of all performers and covered by production. All talent must be non-union.
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
FOR PITT 6
[NUNO PONTES] Male. 30. Of Portuguese decent. Dark curly hair. Genius thinker and strategist. Quick problem solver who will tell you the truth but make you think it’s a lie. Famous American bank robber, known for having escaped from maximum security. $200/day.
[KEVIN BILLINGSLEY] Male. 37. White. The first man to partner with Nuno on digging a tunnel. He has experience with mining and machine work. Also strategically minded. He does the most digging. $200/day.
[CARMEN KELLER] Male. 35. White. Very observant. He caught Nuno and Kevin Billingsley. He has a bit of an “off vibe” but is a pass runner, delivering messages all across the prison. He does a large portion of the digging. $200/day
[GEORGE CONARD] Male. 66. Blond/greying hair. Escapee. The “Old Time Convict” who lives by a strong and silent code. He’s got local contacts and he’s not going to talk. He does not do any digging. $150/day.
[ANDREW HEIM] Male. 36. White. Escapee. Dark hair. Mustache (optional). Cocky and confident. The older inmates don’t fully trust him. He’s only brought on because he knows how to hot wire a car. $150/day.
[THOMAS BERKELBAUGH] Male. 45. White. Escapee. Dark but greying hair, balding on top. Has a glass eye (please do not limit your suggestions based on this feature). Known for his “old style” conflicts. Dependable. He is losing sight in his other eye and would prefer suicide to becoming helpless inside the prison system. $150/day.
[GREG QUIRING] Male. 32. White. Light brown hair. Thin, tall, intelligent and interested. He is Nuno’s cell mate. $150/day. Note: reference photo is more current. He should look 32 for casting purposes.
GENERAL EXTRAS needed for this episode: Males, 25-59 years, all ethnicities. Playing guards, prisoners, etc. $100/day, for up to 12 hours. All extras must work as local hire to Natchez, MS.
For the above roles with names, Production is open to providing housing for “Principal" & "Day Player" roles only if one lives a reasonably far drive outside of Natchez.
For all roles posted, one must be available to shoot during the week of May 3-7. Exact dates TBD at this time.
On set experience welcomed, but not required. Must be non-union.
Please email two photos (1 head & shoulders + 1 full length), along with the following information to CastingGreatEscapes@gmail.com
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Deadline to submit/suggest is Thursday, April 22nd at 12PM/Noon CT.
