Christopher Mintz-Plasse was just your average everyday high school kid when he landed the role of McLovin’ in the teen comedy Superbad. Now he’s a full-fledged star with hits like Role Models and his upcoming flick Year One (alongside Michael Cera and Jack Black).
Fledgling future actors have the chance to live the dream just like Mintz-Plasse. Universal‘s on the look-out for a young male McLovin-type to play “Edward,” a high school senior in an upcoming comedy starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. The movie films in Los Angeles and New York in early 2009 and no prior acting is required to play the 17-year-old teen. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 16, 2009.
See announcement below for details:
Open Casting Call For Young Men For Upcoming Universal Pictures Comedy Starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.
WHAT: Seeking young men ages 15 – 17 to audition for film role in Universal comedy
WHO: Casting the role of Edward, an awkward, funny, precocious 17-year-old high school senior. Must be available for work in NYC and L.A. from Feb ’09 until mid-June ’09. No prior experience or preparation is necessary.
WHERE: Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, 16th Floor, Studio 17B, Between 36th & 37th Streets, New York, NY 10018
WHEN: Sign-in from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2009
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