Production is set to resume shortly on the upcoming New Line prequel currently titled ‘The Many Saints of Newark‘ a follow up feature to the HBO drama series The Sopranos. The film, set in the 1960s, will cover Tony Soprano’s childhood.
The all-star cast includes Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Billy Magnussen, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta is currently in talks and Michael Gandolfini, who will play the Tony Soprano role originated by his late father James Gandolfini. “Sopranos” creator David Chase co-wrote the script with frequent collaborator Lawrence Konner and Alan Taylor, who has directed episodes of “The Sopranos” and “Game of Thrones,” is set to direct the movie, with New Line producing.
Filming is set to take place in NYC and New Jersey beginning in March. The casting director is currently seeking men, women and children to work on the feature as background extras, stand-ins and possible featured talent. At the present time they are currently seeking the following:
- EQUESTRIAN RIDERS – Seeking SAG-AFTRA OR NON UNION experienced Equestrian riders, African American females ages 10 – 13 for background work . Works 3/11. Please write in the subject line of your email: “FB, Equestrian Rider”
- WAITERS & BARTENDERS – Seeking SAG-AFTRA/Non Union Italian Men to portray Waiters and Bartenders. Works 3/16 & 3/17. Please put “FB, Waitstaff” in the email subject line.
- TRIPLETS OR TWINS – Seeing -1 YEAR OLD CAUCASIAN GIRL TRIPLETS/TWINS WITH BROWN HAIR (shoot dates are 3/16 & 3/17) or 3 YEAR OLD CAUCASIAN BOYs TRIPLETS/TWINS WITH BROWN HAIR (shoot date is 3/13, night shoot). Send recent photos showing child’s current look. Please write “Facebook, NEWARK Baby” in the subject line!
If you fit any of the above description and is interested in working on this project please email name, union status (SAG-AFTRA or NonUnion), phone number, height, weight, and clothing sizes, and current picture/snapshot to newark@gwcnyc.com. Write the role for which you are submitting in the subject line of your email. Please note there may be atmospheric smoke on set. Keep in mind this is a period piece set in the 1960’s & early 70’s.
Must be able to attend costume fitting in Manhattan prior to filming.
Source: Grant Wilfley Casting