A casting call has gone out seeking various types to work on the upcoming ABC revival of the coming-of-age drama series The Wonder Years. The original series that aired in the late ’80s to early ’90s starring Fred Savage as young teen Kevin Arnold as he maneuvers through the hard facts of life in the late ’60s is getting a reboot focusing on a Black family in Montgomery, Ala., in the same era. The show will be executive produced by Empire co-creator Lee Daniels and Lee Daniels Entertainment banner president Marc Velez. Saladin K. Patterson (The Big Bang Theory, Pysch) is the showrunner, and original series co-creator Neal Marlens will be a consultant. Savage will also be on the show as director of the pilot, and executive producer.
So far, what we know is that Golden Globe winner Don Cheadle, Elisha “EJ” Williams and Dulé Hill are among the cast of the ABC revival. Filming is taking place this month in and around the Atlanta, GA area. The casting director is seeking the following to work on the series as paid background talent, standins, photo doubles and possible featured talent:
- MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS – Seeking Minors ages 9- 15 that are able to portray Caucasian middle school students for a fun hallway scene. All minors working must be accompanied by a guardian at all work engagements. Various Covid test dates & fitting dates the week of 11/8. Filming various dates between THURS 11/11- TUES 11/16. Please put “DANCE” in the email subject line.
This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All minors working on set must have ONE (and only 1) Parent/Guardian on set with them – this person must also clear a covid test – no other minors (siblings, etc) will be allowed on set All minors working must have a Georgia Department of Labor Certification – if your minor does not have a GDOL# or it is expired please visit https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login asap to register them If you are available for ALL listed dates, please send an email to Wonder@CentralCasting.com with the following info:
1. Legal Name
2. Phone Number
3. Registered email
4. Height & weight
5. Current clothing sizes.
6. Current photo (taken within the last 7 days)
7. Are you interested in being a core student and filming 2-4 days a week for the duration of the season?
Source: Central Casting Georgia