Casting Call in Cleveland for “My Blind Brother” Movie

Movie extras in Cleveland

A new movie is filming in Cleveland Ohio and the casting directors are looking for locals to work as extras on set.

The movie is looking for folks to volunteer as extras but those cast into featured roles will be paid.  OPA Casting has an online application available for those who would like small roles in the film. See below for submission information.

My Blind Brother” is written and directed by Sophie Goodhart and is based on a short film of the same name from a decade ago. The comedy stars Adam Scott, Nick Kroll & Jenny Slate. 

My Blind Brother” is about two brothers who fall for the same woman (Jenny Slate). Adam Scott plays the older brother who is an athletic, ladies man and blind. Nick Kroll will play his younger brother. “My Blind Brother” begins filming in the Greater Cleveland area this May.

According to a local Cleveland news site, the film is backed by Chagrin Falls-based Low Spark Films and Mayfield Heights-based Think Media Studios.  Tyler Davidson  will produce along with with Tory Tunnell. Low Sparks’ Kevin Flanigan and Safehouse Pictures Joby Harold are executive producers with Joseph E. LoConti.

In an interview with the films producer, Tyler Davidson, he called “My Blind Brother” a “comedy with a heart.” “These are three of the top-of-the-moment comic talents going right now,” Davidson said. “Really, I would have come on board if it was the three of them reading the phone book. When I saw Jenny Slate in ‘Obvious Child,’ I was just floored by her.”

Cleveland Ohio Casting Call

BACKGROUND ACTORS NEEDED FOR “MY BLIND BROTHER”

Olmsted Performing Arts (OPA) Casting is handling local Extra Castings for the upcoming Cleveland film, “My Blind Brother,” starring Adam Scott, Nick Kroll & Jenny Slate.*

If you are interested in being a Background Actor in “My Blind Brother” please apply by completing the free online form. By completing OPA’s online form you are entering yourself into the OPA database to be considered for this and future Casting projects.**

*PLEASE NOTE: Only Featured Roles will be paid. You must be able to work as a local hire to Cleveland to be considered.

**Entering the OPA Database will make you eligible to be cast for future OPA Casting projects.

http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/opacasting-applicatio…/

This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Forest J Shelt

    I am 19 year old male. I go by Forest Jaimz on vine. I would love to be a part of this film in anyway.

  2. mackenzie

    I am 14 years old and am a girl. I would love to be an extra in this movie. Please consider me! If you are interested please contact me.

  3. miranda barnum

    I would really like to play a role in a movie. I am 13 years old and fine with being an extra.

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