Production is currently underway on season 2 of the HBO drama series The Deuce. The series tells the story of the legalization and ensuing rise of the porn industry in New York beginning in the 1970s. Themes explored include the violence of the drug epidemic and the resulting real estate booms and busts that coincided with the change. The series stars James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Chris Bauer and Gary Carr. Created and written by author and former police reporter David Simon and his frequent collaborator George Pelecanos the series pilot began shooting in October 2015. It was picked up to series in January 2016. On September 19, 2017, HBO renewed the series for a second season. Shooting is taking place in NYC.
The casting directors over at Grant Wilfley Casting are seeking the following types to work on the series as background extras, stand-ins, photo doubles and possible featured talent:
- TALL PHOTO-DOUBLE– seeking SAG-AFTRA/NON-UNION Caucasian Men and 35-45 age range, height 6’3-6’5″ to photo double. Specifically looking for Caucasian Men who are: Height: 6’3″-6’5″, Jacket: 42-44L, Waist: 34-36. Please put “FACEBOOK, Tall Photo Double” in the email subject line.
- POLICE OFFICER TYPES – Seeking SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION Men with REAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE to portray Featured 1970s Police Officers. Fitting Tuesday 8/7 or Wednesday 8/8 in Queens. Works Wednesday 8/8 exterior in NYC or Friday 8/10 exterior in Brooklyn overnight.
- PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER TYPES – Seeking SAG-AFTRA/NON-UNION Men to portray 1970s Press Photographers WITH REAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE. Fittings Tuesday 8/7 or Wednesday 8/8 in Queens. Works Wednesday 8/8 (interior day shoot) or Thursday 8/9 (int/ext overnight shoot) in NYC. Please put “FACEBOOK, REAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER” in the email subject line.
- TODDLER/TWINS – Seeking SAG/NON-UNION 2-3yr old twins/toddlers for very featured role. Most especially, seeking kids who are able to pretend to be asleep in the scene and have a calm demeanor! Works between 8/6 & 8/22. Please put “FACEBOOK, 2-3YR OLD FEATURED DAUGHTER” in the email subject line.
- AIRPORT TRAVELERS – Seeking Non-Union Men and Women, all ethnicities, AGES 18-99 to portray airport travelers. Must have 1970s period appropriate hair and no visible tattoos! Works 8/6. Please put “FACEBOOK AIRPORT” in the email subject line.
If you fit any of the above description and is available for the above dates, please send in your NAME, UNION STATUS PHONE NUMBER, AVAILABILITY FOR DATE, LOCATION, CLOTHING SIZES (all sizes: MEN: height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe: WOMEN: height, weight, bust, waist, hips, dress, and shoe) and at least 2-3 recent photos of yourself showing your current look to: thedeuce@gwcnyc.com Must be comfortable working around atmospheric smoke. Please put appropriate role title in the email subject line.
Source: Grant Wilfley Casting