Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is now casting a female actress to portray the role of Ms. Marvel aka Kamala Khan. This character is an American Muslim from Jersey City, New Jersey, and will star in a new stand-alone film “Ms. Marvel” to go into production next year. The character will be… Continue reading Talent search underway for ‘Ms. Marvel’ (aka Kamala Khan)
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In 2002, Alan became interested in working on committees at the Screen Actors Guild, and has served on the Background Actors Committee and the Native American Committee.
‘Untitled Spider-Man: Homecoming Sequel’ auditioning talent for lead and supporting roles
Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Entertainment are now set to begin production on “Untitled Spider-Man: Homecoming Sequel” in late July, 2018. Casting directors are setting up auditions for actors and actresses to be cast in lead and supporting roles in the film. The following roles are currently being cast: – An 18-22 year old, any… Continue reading ‘Untitled Spider-Man: Homecoming Sequel’ auditioning talent for lead and supporting roles
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ to audition actresses for ‘Mara’ and ‘Caro’
Casting directors are now setting up auditions for lead and supporting roles in “Star Wars: Episode IX.” The film is now officially using the working title “trIXie.” The former working title was “Black Diamond.” There is currently a talent search underway for an actress between 40-50 years of age to play a character named “Mara,”… Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ to audition actresses for ‘Mara’ and ‘Caro’
Auditions for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ getting underway
Two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner J.J. Abrams has announced that the final script has been completed, and casting is now set to begin for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’. Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm in association with PLT Productions and Ram Bergman Productions are now officially set to begin filming “Star Wars: Episode IX” in July… Continue reading Auditions for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ getting underway
Disney Channel ‘Andi Mack’ second season casting calls
Disney Channel seek roles listed below for hit series “Andi Mack” The series centers on Andi Mack, who works through her teenage life, with the help of her family and her friends Cyrus and Buffy, including coping with the revelation that Bex is actually her mother and that her mother Celia is actually her grandmother,… Continue reading Disney Channel ‘Andi Mack’ second season casting calls
Still no ‘Best Casting By’ award at the Academy Awards
Why don’t casting directors have a category for “Best Casting By” at the Academy Awards? To comprehend this issue, you have to have a deep understanding of how the casting process works. Casting directors are contracted by production companies and/or studios to cast specific projects. The casting directors (and their associate casting directors and assistants)… Continue reading Still no ‘Best Casting By’ award at the Academy Awards
Disney Channel now casting lead roles for TV movie ‘Freaky Friday’
Disney Channel is now casting lead and supporting roles for a made-for-television musical adaptation of the family-friendly classic film “Freaky Friday”, based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel of the same name. Shooting will begin in October, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia. To be considered, all actors are required to be legally eligible to work in… Continue reading Disney Channel now casting lead roles for TV movie ‘Freaky Friday’
Resources available to parents of child actors
Here is a small sample of great resources that are available to parents of child actors. You do not need to pay a dime, subscribe to anything, or support any entity. These resources are available for free through government resources, actor union resources, etc. Be diligent and use the free resources available to the public.… Continue reading Resources available to parents of child actors
Casting and auditions information for ‘Raven’s Home’
The Disney Channel multi-camera comedy series “Raven’s Home” is currently in production and casting for both speaking roles and extras is underway. The series picks up with Raven and Chelsea, who are now divorced single mothers raising their two separate families in one chaotic, but fun household full of friends. When one of Raven’s kids… Continue reading Casting and auditions information for ‘Raven’s Home’
Becoming a professional Disney Channel actor!
I want to post some information about what is considered to be one of the most difficult professions, acting. It is very important to know that acting as a profession is not an easy pursuit by any stretch of the imagination. One thing to keep in mind is that regardless of the many roadblocks, the… Continue reading Becoming a professional Disney Channel actor!
What does it mean to be a ‘Local Hire’ for actors and extras?
Posted by Alan Baltes on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Here is some information about what it means to be a “Local Hire” when working as an actor or extra.
Disney Channel national talent search for “Untitled That’s So Raven” spinoff series
Disney Channel is now conducting a national talent search for a new “Untitled That’s So Raven” spinoff series. Kids between 9 – 12 years of age are invited to upload a self-made audition video. Talent from any area can submit. Daytime Emmy Award nominee Raven-Symoné will reprise her title role of Raven Baxter in the… Continue reading Disney Channel national talent search for “Untitled That’s So Raven” spinoff series
2017 Toronto Actors Resource Guide eBook is now available!
The brand new 2017 Toronto Actors Resource Guide eBook is now available! This is the 22nd location in the series, and the eBook contains the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive resources available for actors in Ontario, Canada. There is now a very large amount of major studio feature films and network television series in production… Continue reading 2017 Toronto Actors Resource Guide eBook is now available!
Disney Channel auditions underway for new ‘Untitled That’s So Raven’ spinoff
Disney Channel casting directors are now holding auditions for a new “Untitled That’s So Raven” spinoff series. Daytime Emmy Award nominee Raven-Symoné will reprise her title role of Raven Baxter in the offshoot. On the new show, Raven is a divorced mother of two pre-teen kids (a son and daughter), one of whom has inherited… Continue reading Disney Channel auditions underway for new ‘Untitled That’s So Raven’ spinoff