Credit| File: Kodi_Smit-McPhee_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Credit | File: Djimon Hounsou by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Casting Call for The Zealot: Background Performers

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Casting Call for Paid Background Performers in Winnipeg!

Are you ready to be part of an exciting new thriller film? Oscar nominees Djimon Hounsou and Kodi Smit-McPhee are starring in “The Zealot”, and there’s a chance to join them on set!

Derek James Trapp & Helene Seradilla at DJT Casting are collaborating with Marianne Delveaux at Vista Casting to find the perfect background performers for this project.

About the Movie:

“The Zealot” is a claustrophobic thriller directed by Vadim Perelman, known for his work on “House of Sand and Fog” and “Persian Lessons”. The film follows Hassan, a Somali-American airport shuttle driver in Minneapolis, who is struggling to make ends meet. When Lloyd, a stranded twentysomething at the airport, offers to pay Hassan to take him overland to Chicago, it seems worth the risk. However, as Hassan realizes his passenger is not what he seems, he finds himself trapped in a terrifying situation.

The screenplay, written by Bennett Fisher, touches on themes of privilege, paranoia, and the assumptions people make about one another. The film is produced by Jib Polhemus, Michael Helfant, and Bradley Gallo, with Canadian production company Van Evera also involved.

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Casting Call for Paid Background Performers in Winnipeg!

Are you ready to be part of an exciting new thriller film? Oscar nominees Djimon Hounsou and Kodi Smit-McPhee are starring in “The Zealot”, and there’s a chance to join them on set!

Derek James Trapp & Helene Seradilla at DJT Casting are collaborating with Marianne Delveaux at Vista Casting to find the perfect background performers for this project.

About the Movie:

“The Zealot” is a claustrophobic thriller directed by Vadim Perelman, known for his work on “House of Sand and Fog” and “Persian Lessons”. The film follows Hassan, a Somali-American airport shuttle driver in Minneapolis, who is struggling to make ends meet. When Lloyd, a stranded twentysomething at the airport, offers to pay Hassan to take him overland to Chicago, it seems worth the risk. However, as Hassan realizes his passenger is not what he seems, he finds himself trapped in a terrifying situation.

The screenplay, written by Bennett Fisher, touches on themes of privilege, paranoia, and the assumptions people make about one another. The film is produced by Jib Polhemus, Michael Helfant, and Bradley Gallo, with Canadian production company Van Evera also involved.

Filming Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Open to ACTRA & Non-Union submissions
2x Filming dates (continuity booking)
MUST BE FREE BOTH DATES TO SUBMIT
Sunday, October 6th
Monday, October 7th
PAID positions
Age 18+ for this specific casting call please

ROLE 1- PAY: $682/ for 2 days minimum

(ACTRA SSE rate)

ROLE 2-PAY: $511/ for 2 days minimum

(ACTRA BG rate)

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ROLE 1-Cafe Patrons
Looking for x15 (males)
Please read notes below carefully
-These x15 males should be Somalian, African or Black. We will need at least half of these people to be Muslim, be familiar with Muslim prayers and have their own traditional Muslim hat.
The director would like the BG for this role to come in sports coats, nice jackets, dress shirts, ties and some clothing options like that. Jeans, casual shoes and non dress pants are okay for this.
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ROLE 2-Somali Woman
Should be Somalian, but open to Black and African submissions.
(Open to ages over 18)

If you match the description for any of these roles please submit the info it asks for to both emails ASAP & follow the directions below:

[email protected]
[email protected]

SUBJECT LINE: ZEALOT (2 day BG) Name

Name:
Date of birth:
Non union or ACTRA:
ACTRA # if applicable:
Age:
Ethnicity:
Cell:
Email:

Measurements:
Height:
What size shirt do you wear:

Recent photos required:
x1 full body photo
x1 selfie/ headshot

Questions to answer below in submission:

Are you FULLY available for both filming dates in the morning, afternoon and evening with NO availability restrictions?
Do you have a vehicle/ ride to both filming days in Winnipeg?
Do you have any visible tattoos like the following: Neck, hands, face, and anything visible if in a long sleeve shirt?
Do you live in Manitoba, have a Manitoba address and file & pay taxes in Manitoba?
Are you Muslim, do you have a traditional Muslim hat, and do you know Muslim prayers?
Which role # are you submitting for?
If submitting for role #1 do you have the clothing options mentioned?

Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with DJT Casting and Vista Casting in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with them.