Morgan Freeman’s ‘Great Escapes’ Season 2 Casting Call
CASTING CALL: GREAT ESCAPES SEASON 2
Morgan Casting has announced that “Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman” is returning for a second season and they are back to hunt some criminals. Actually, they’re hunting for people who look like the criminals and others that will be featured in this docuseries about infamous jailbreaks!
Shooting in Natchez begins Aug. 8, and they’ll be casting on a broad spectrum of age, ethnicity, and gender. Pro actors may suggest through their agents or Actors Access, but non-pros are also welcome to submit for consideration via the email address provided below.
All roles are silent on camera, so Morgan Casting is seeking talented performers who can bring these roles to life through convincing action! They would love to cast as closely as possible in look, height, and eye color; however, please do not limit your suggestion based on eye color, and feel free to go up or down a few inches with height.
Pays $200/day for the following Principal Roles, for up to 5 days max of work, exact number of work days still TBD at this time.
Production is open to covering hotel for those who may live a reasonable drive from Natchez.
NOTE: COVID testing will be required of all performers and covered by production. All talent must be non-union.
CURRENTLY SEEKING for WEEK 1:
Dieter Dengler – BEFORE
Age 28, white male, 5′ 9″, 157 lbs, clean shaven and healthy-looking.
A prisoner of war during the Vietnam conflict. Mr Dengler was a victim of horrendous torture and neglect, so we’ll need a before and after look for his role.
Dieter Dengler – AFTER
Appearing age 30s, about 100 lbs, bearded and ill-looking. We are open to using the same actor to portray both parts, using some hair and make-up and “movie magic.”
Duane Martin
Age 26, Air Force Pilot, white male, brown hair and will eventually be seen with a full beard (and longer stringy hair) after being a POW.
Eugene DeBruin
Age 31, white male with red hair and freckles. He ends up having a long beard after being a POW. We would love to consider any men with red, strawberry blond or reddish-brown hair.
Y.C.
Appearing 35-55, Chinese.
The exact age of this real-life character is unknown, and the ethnicity is somewhat flexible, but must appear as a worn-down Asian prisoner of war.
Rene Belbenoit
Age 25-35, white male, dark hair, slim build
Leonce
Age 37, white male, 6’2″, 160 lbs with blonde hair, blue eyes.
On set experience welcomed, but not required. Must be non-union.
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