There is a new opportunity to be in an upcoming feature film. Jake Gyllenhaal and Tilda Swinton have teamed up with Netflix for the new movie Okja. The movie is being produced by Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B. Okja was written by Bong and Jon Ronson (Frank) and follows Mija, a young girl who must risk everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend, a massive animal named ‘Okja.’ Mija will be played by Seohyun An. Also starring in Okja is Lily Collins, Paul Dano and Kelly Macdonald. Okja will premiere globally on Netflix in 2017 and will also have a limited day and date theatrical release in the US, According to ComingSoon.
Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for young men to play a teen Caucasian male. They are seeking men ages 18 to 22 years old with a chubby body type for the upcoming feature film. The scene is scheduled to film on Saturday, July 23rd in New York City (subject to change). If you fit the role and would like to be considered, email your name, union status (SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union), phone number, current snapshots (close-up and full body), height, weight and clothing sizes to gwcasting@gwcnyc.com. Write “Okja: Featured Chubby Teen” in the subject line of your email.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work with Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Academy Award winning actress Tilda Swinton and apply for the movie today! If you are selected for a role, you will be contacted by the casting team. You only need to submit one email so be sure that all of the requested information is included.
