AMC “TURN” casting call information
AMC’s “Turn” is now in production of the new season. Casting directors at Arvold are seeking to fill some speaking principal roles in an episode filming shortly in Virginia. You can see the character breakdowns below.
“Turn” is a period drama set during the Revolutionary war. The show is casting people who look like they belong in that time frame. They are seeking talent with hair on the longer side with natural hair colors, no braces, no tattoos, etc. Auditions will be held in the Charlottesville area next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The show’s casting directors will also be accepting self-taped auditions from those who cannot attend. Callbacks will follow in the Richmond area on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
“TURN” will be filming in the Central Virginia area and they are only seeking extras who are local to the area and within 500 miles of Richmond for the principal roles. Please read all the below for more information and check the Arvold site for further details.
Principal Roles Breakdown
All principal (speaking) roles are either local hires (within 60 miles of Richmond, VA) or modified local hires (within 500 miles of Richmond, VA). In general, modified local hire means mileage reimbursement, lodging provided and per diem on work days only.
Seeking the following speaking roles for episode 203:
[HALLUM] Male, 50s, Caucasian. A pompous New Jersey doctor who finds himself interrupted with his mistress at his home late at night and realizes that his life may be in danger. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and an American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations.. [CO-STAR]
[DELANCEY] Male, early 30s, Caucasian. An affable soldier who plays a female role in a play. While not a professional actor in the play, he embraces the comedic role in earnest. Authentic British accent required. [CO-STAR]
[JUDGE SHIPPEN] Male, 50-55, Caucasian. A powerful and wealthy Philadelphia judge and socialite. His pride and joy is his daughter. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and an American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations. [CO-STAR, RECURRING]
[DOCTOR JAMES THATCHER] Male, early 40s, Caucasian. A military doctor who resets a general’s leg during battle. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and an American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations. [CO-STAR]
[GRIZZLED RANGER] Male, late 30s-40s, Caucasian. A tough Queen’s ranger. His accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and an American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations. [CO-STAR]
[REDCOAT] Male, early to mid-20s, Caucasian. A British soldier at Brooklyn Harbor. Authentic British accent required. Stunt experience a plus. [CO-STAR]
[REDCOAT CAPTAIN] Male, 30s, Caucasian. A British captain at Brooklyn Harbor with some authority about him and used to giving orders. Authentic British accent required. [CO-STAR]
[NURSE] Female, 20s-early 40s, Caucasian. A military nurse serving food and caring for wounded soldiers. Her accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and an American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations.. [CO-STAR]
[NAVY CAPTAIN] Male, 30s, Caucasian. A cheery, British Navy official at Brooklyn Harbor. Authentic British accent required. [CO-STAR]
[MISTRESS] Female, 20s, Caucasian. A pretty young woman in an awkward situation. Her accent should have a British flavor to it, somewhere between an English and an American accent, reminding us that the colonies were still very tied to England and that these families had only been here for a few generations. [CO-STAR]
TO SUBMIT:
If you have an agent, please submit through Breakdown Express…..
If not, please send your headshot and resume in PDF format to arvoldcasting.turn.s2@gmail.com (also copy the resume into the body of the email if possible, please do not worry about formatting) ASAP.
Use the following SUBJECT HEADING for your submission (personalized to YOU):
YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME, ROLE, Turn – Ep. 203
For example:
JOHN SMITH, LIEUTENANT, Turn 203
Please fill in the form at the following link: Arvold Casting TURN: WASHINGTON’S SPIES Ep. 203 Submission Form If you are able to email your headshot & resume and fill out this form successfully, your submission is considered complete!
Please see here for other submission options and more information about submissions.
Audition Dates: 10/10/14 and via self-tape
Callbacks: 10/14/14
Shoot: 10/21/14 – 10/30/14
Location: Richmond, VA
Series shoot dates: Through February 2015
Shoot Location: Richmond / Central VA area
