Extras sought for new Wicklow-based TV series
Filming will take place from July to November of this year and Bluetooth Productions are appealing to anyone with an interest in history, TV, film, the filming process, acting or, to those who simply want to meet new people and earn a few euro.
An open casting day takes place at the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy on Monday, June 30, between 10am and 5pm, followed by a further casting call at the Depot at The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XR70, on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4.
The extras being sought are mainly adult roles aged 16 and over. All ethnic and religious backgrounds will be considered and a wide range of specific skills and appearances are desired.
The casting call advert said they were looking for fishermen, carpenters, craftspeople, farmworkers, axe men/women, skilled swords people, archers, rowers, sailors, ship hands, calligraphers, Latin speakers, Arab speakers, musicians, singers, midwives, nurses, animal handlers, hunters, blacksmiths, lumber jacks, magicians, jugglers, tree surgeons, whittlers, all sporty types, martial artists, boxers, no visible tattoos, and males with all types of haircuts especially, long hair and beards.
They are also looking for women with all lengths of naturally-coloured hair and men prepared to grow their hair and beards.
All attending any of the casting days will be asked to fill out an application form and have their photo taken.
To apply you will need to be a full time resident in Ireland with a working visa and PPS number. Filming will mostly take place in Wicklow and Dublin, and notices can sometimes be very short so you need to be readily available.
If selected as an extra, you may receive a call anytime between now and the end of filming. If you are called, discussions will take place over the filming dates and rates of pay and you will be asked to come to the studio for fittings before your first day of filming.
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Filming will take place from July to November of this year and Bluetooth Productions are appealing to anyone with an interest in history, TV, film, the filming process, acting or, to those who simply want to meet new people and earn a few euro. An open casting day takes place at the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy on Monday, June 30, between 10am and 5pm, followed by a further casting call at the Depot at The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XR70, on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4. The extras being sought are mainly adult roles aged 16 and over. All ethnic and religious backgrounds will be considered and a wide range of specific skills and appearances are desired. The casting call advert said they were looking for fishermen, carpenters, craftspeople, farmworkers, axe men/women, skilled swords people, archers, rowers, sailors, ship hands, calligraphers, Latin speakers, Arab speakers, musicians, singers, midwives, nurses, animal handlers, hunters, blacksmiths, lumber jacks, magicians, jugglers, tree surgeons, whittlers, all sporty types, martial artists, boxers, no visible tattoos, and males with all types of haircuts especially, long hair and beards. They are also looking for women with all lengths of naturally-coloured hair and men prepared to grow their hair and beards. All attending any of the casting days will be asked to fill out an application form and have their photo taken. To apply you will need to be a full time resident in Ireland with a working visa and PPS number. Filming will mostly take place in Wicklow and Dublin, and notices can sometimes be very short so you need to be readily available. If selected as an extra, you may receive a call anytime between now and the end of filming. If you are called, discussions will take place over the filming dates and rates of pay and you will be asked to come to the studio for fittings before your first day of filming.
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