Casting Call for FX Limited Series Gladiator: An American Sport’s Story

A casting call has gone out seeking various types to work on the upcoming FX limited series “American Sports Story”. Ryan Murphy and Color Force is expanding his television footprint once again, with another installment of the “American Crime Story” franchise with a limited series that will focus on former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez. According to Deadline, the series will also explore the connections of the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.Stu Zicherman executive produces with Murphy, Jacobson, Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall and Falchuk. Hernan Lopez and Marshall Lewy of Wondery (Dr. Death) executive produce alongside Linda Pizutti Henry and Ira Napoliello of The Boston Globe. The limited series will be produced by 20th Television and FX Productions.Filming is currently taking place in and around the New Jersey area. Transportation from NYC is available. The casting director is currently seeking various tyes to work on the series as paid background performers and possible featured talent:

  • MINORS – Seeking minors and teens Ages 7-17 to portray Football Players, Cheerleaders and Autograph Seekers. If your child has football or cheerleading experience please include in email. Films Tuesday July 11, 2023. Please put “MINORS 7.11” in email subject line.

If you live local to the NY/New Jersey metro area and would like to work on this project please send in your FULL NAME (please include parent/guardian info), CHILD PERMIT INFO OR IF YOUR CHILD WILL NEED PERMIT TO WORK, LOCATION, DOB, HEIGHT, WEIGHT ALL CLOTHING SIZES, NOTE IF YOU HAVE 2 FORMS OF ID, IF YOU’LL NEED TRANSPORT TO NJ FROM MANHATTAN, at least 3 current photos (face, waist up, full body) that reflect your most current natural look. No wigs, no sunglasses, no hats and absolutely filters!

Send to: gladiator@waldroncasting

Source: Waldron Casting