An open casting call has been scheduled for the HBO hit series “Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty”. The story follows the tale of the legendary “Showtime” era of the Los Angeles basketball team, most specifically focusing on team owner Jerry Buss and beloved point guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The series takes a stylized glimpse into the various figures who would not only shape the LA Lakers into a champion basketball club but also save the once dying NBA league as a whole. The series stars Quincy Isaiah, John C. Reilly, Gaby Hoffman, Wood Harris, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Hadley Robinson and Jason Segal.
Filming is taking place in and around the Los Angeles area. Producers of the show about the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for people to fill a variety of roles. At the present time the casting directors are seeking the following:
- TALL CAUCASIAN MALE – Seeking Caucasian Male, UNION or NON UNION, Age 20+, between 6’1″ – 6’2″ to be our Rush Stand in. Works 9/19. Please put “RUSH 9/19 STAND IN” in your email subject line.
- LUNCH FRIENDS – Seeking Females, UNION or NONUNION, Ages 55-70 years old, any ethnicity, to portray lunch friends. 70’s/80s LOOKS ARE A PLUS. Works 9/28. COVID test to take place 48 hours before work date. Please put “LUNCH FRIENDS” in email subject line.
- HAIR DRESSER & HAIR DRESSER’S BOYFRIEND – Seeking TWO CAUCASIAN MALES, Age 23-40 years old, to portray a Hair Dresser & Hair Dresser’s Boyfriend. Works 9/28. COVID test to take place 48 hours before work date. Please put “HAIR DRESSER / BOYFRIEND” in email subject line.
- STEWARDESS – Seeking UNION Females, Age 20-26 years old, slim fit build, to portray stewardess. Works 9/26. COVID test to take place 48 hours before work date. Please put “STEWARDESS” in email subject line.
- KIDS – Seeking African American, Caucasian & Hispanic Kids, Ages 4 and 5 years old to portray art class kids. Boys with longer hair are encourage to submit. MUST HAVE A VALID MINOR WORK PERMIT! Works 9/26. Please put “ART CLASS“ in email subject line.
If you fit the above description and are interested please submit your full name, at least 3 photos including a current selfie, waist up photo and full body photo (no hats! no sunglasses! no filters) and your Height & Weight, Shirt, Dress, Bust, Waist, Hips, Pants, Shoe sizes. If submitting for your child, please submit parent/guardian name and contact info. Email your submission to: winningtimebg@gmail.com.
Filming on this series will take place between mid-August 2022 to February 2023. Vaccinations are not required. But COVID test is mandatory.
Source: Sande Alessi Casting Los Angeles