CASTING CALL - EAST ASIAN CHILDREN - NETFLIX FEATURE FILM

Alyssa Weisberg Casting (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Super 8, Cloverfield, Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters) is seeking the following for four LEAD ROLES in a Netflix Feature Film…

GIRL - small 9-year-old to play younger (must be 9 by end of March 2025) East Asian or Mixed Race (East Asian/Latine)
Character is portrayed as a 6/7-year-old East Asian or Mixed-race (East Asian/Latine) girl. She is a smart, brave, compassionate, athletic and funny young girl. ***Aerial silks/gymnastics/trapeze/climbing experience is a plus. Standard American Accent required.

BOY - age 10-12. East Asian or Mixed Race (East Asian/Latine)
Character is portrayed as a 10 to 11-year-old East Asian or Mixed-race (East Asian/Latine) boy. He is intelligent, good-hearted and adaptable. ***Standard American accent required.

GIRL- age 11/12. East Asian or Mixed Race (East Asian/Latine)
Character is portrayed as an 11-12-year-old East Asian or Mixed-race (East Asian/Latine) girl.She is a smart, courageous, artistic, athletic and very resilient. ***Aerial silks/gymnastics/trapeze/climbing experience is a plus. Must be able to swim/comfortable in the water. Standard American accent required.

BOY- Age 15 (18+ to play younger preferred). East Asian or Mixed Race (East Asian/Latine)
Character is portrayed as a 15 year-old East Asian or Mixed-race (East Asian/Latine) boy. He is intelligent and resilient, but sometimes withdrawn. ***Must be able to swim/comfortable in the water. Standard American accent required.

Requirements

These are paid roles. Shooting to begin Mid-March in the UK. Must have a valid passport. Please only submit if you fit the requirements for one of these roles.

*Applications for minors must be submitted by an agent/manager, parent or legal guardian.

Every application will be considered, but please note that we cannot respond to all applications. We will be in touch if we would like to invite you/your child to the next stage of the casting process.

Netflix is committed to inclusive, diverse casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Application Instructions

Please email 11817casting@gmail.com by Saturday 1/25/25 with a recent photo, resume or bio, along with your name, height, location, date of birth (if under 18), and phone number. If applicable for the role, please share any experience with aerial silks, gymnastics, trapeze or climbing. Also note if you can swim and are comfortable in water.