A casting call has gone out seeking various types for the upcoming pilot Naomi set for The CW. Based on the 2019 DC Comics title written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker, and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell, Naomi will follow a teen girl’s journey from her small northwestern town to the heights of the multiverse. When a supernatural event shakes her hometown to the core, Naomi sets out to uncover its origins, and what she discovers will challenge everything we believe about our heroes. The series will be executive produced by Ava DuVernay and Jill Blankenship (Arrow).
Filming is taking place in and around the Atlanta, GA areas. The casting director is seeking the following to work on the series for specialty extra roles, photo doubles, background extras and possible featured talent.
- YOUNGER ACTRESS – Seeking an African American female ages 8-9. This role will be for a still photograph only that will portray the lead actress (Kaci Walfall) as a young child. The photoshoot will take place in Atlanta, GA on Thursday, 4/22/21. You must be available for COVID-19 testing on Saturday, 4/17/21, Monday, 4/19/21, AND Tuesday, 4/20/21. To submit visit http://bit.ly/3dovrBa
- High School Students – Seeking Teens and Young Adults, Ages 16-20, Any ethnicity, (must look younger if over 21) to work high school interior scenes. All student types welcomed from debate club types, coders, etc. Films Saturday, 4/17/21 in Atlanta, GA. You must be available for COVID-19 testing on BOTH Tuesday, 4/13/21 AND Thursday, 4/15/21. To submit visit https://bit.ly/3d4xPwB
- Precision Drivers with Cars – If you are selected for this extra role, as a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get a Covid-19 test(s) at the production sanctioned testing facility in Atlanta, GA prior to any work date(s). The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR Test. While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn. Films Wednesday, 4/14/21, Tuesday, 4/20/21, and/or Wednesday, 4/21/21. You do not need to be available for all filming dates. To submit visit https://bit.ly/3mDWYBF
- Bicycle Rider – Seeking a bicycle rider with their own bicycle, Any gender, any ethnicity, for a specialty extra role delivering newspapers. You must be available for COVID-19 testing on BOTH Saturday, 4/10/21 AND Monday, 4/12/21. Works Wednesday, 4/14/21. To submit visit https://bit.ly/3uKk77Y
- Uniformed Military Personnel – Seeking Caucasian Men, Ages 18 – 65+, to work as extras in Interior/Exterior Army Base scenes. These scenes will introduce one of the main locations of the series – the Army Base. Films Friday, 4/16/21. To submit visit https://bit.ly/3uJEQsW
- Students with Cars – Seeking Caucasian Men and Women, Ages 18+ to work on exterior neighborhood scenes, filming on Wednesday, 4/14/21 in Cartersville, GA. COVID-19 testing on BOTH Saturday, 4/10/21 AND Monday, 4/12/21. To submit https://bit.ly/3uKk77Y
- Real Swim-Team Athletes – Seeking experienced Swim Team athletes, Ages 16- 20, for a specialty extra roles. Films on Saturday, 4/17/21. To submit visit https://bit.ly/3tfyxNq
- Real Skateboarders – Seeking Caucasian Experienced skateboarders, Male and Female, Ages 16-20’s for specialty roles. Works Wednesday, 4/14/21. To submit visit https://bit.ly/3tfyxNq
If you fit any of the above descriptions and are local to the Atlanta area please visit the submission links as provided by appropriate role. Please note that COVID testing is mandatory.
Source: Hylton Casting
(photo credit) Hollywood Reporter