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Baywatch Reboot Open Casting Draws Thousands, Spotlighting Hollywood’s Next Stars
entertainment1 day ago

Baywatch Reboot Open Casting Draws Thousands, Spotlighting Hollywood’s Next Stars

Fox and Fremantle’s Baywatch reboot drew over 2,000 hopefuls to a Marina del Rey open casting, with more than 14,000 headshots and résumés submitted as producers search for a diverse cast for the first season. Led by casting chief Brittainy Roberts and showrunner Matt Nix, the event emphasized authenticity and potential star-making opportunities, with shooting slated to begin in March on Venice Beach and the Fox lot, and actor Stephen Amell lined up as the series lead.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#auditions#baywatch#casting
2,000 Hopefuls Turn Venice Beach Into Baywatch Casting Ground
entertainment1 day ago

2,000 Hopefuls Turn Venice Beach Into Baywatch Casting Ground

Fox’s Baywatch reboot opened with a wide, promotional casting call in Los Angeles that drew 14,000 submissions and invited 2,000 hopefuls—ranging from actors and influencers to moms and even a clown in white face—to audition for lifeguard and other roles. Showrunner Matt Nix and director McG (who will helm the pilot) say the tone won’t be campy and will honor the original, with filming set for Venice Beach this March aided by a California tax credit. The process unfolds behind a guarded holding area with multiple rounds as producers scout for the next Baywatch star among a diverse pool of applicants.

via Variety|
#auditions#baywatch#casting
Audition Tips for Universal Kids Resort's Frisco Theme Park
entertainment1 month ago

Audition Tips for Universal Kids Resort's Frisco Theme Park

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is hiring performers for its opening season, with auditions scheduled for February 13-14 at the Frisco Performing Arts Center. They seek energetic dancers, costume characters, live performers, puppeteers, and character actors, with specific requirements and roles. Performers should prepare a résumé and headshot, and some roles require submitting a self-tape. The park is set to open this summer.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#auditions#entertainment#frisco
Highlights from America's Got Talent 2025: Golden Buzzer, New Acts, and Memorable Performances
entertainment8 months ago

Highlights from America's Got Talent 2025: Golden Buzzer, New Acts, and Memorable Performances

Charity Lockhart, a 49-year-old singer with a compelling backstory of overcoming homelessness, auditioned on AGT Season 20. After a rocky start with Simon Cowell, she impressed the judges with her cover of 'Golden Slumber,' earning a Golden Buzzer from Mel B. Her story and performance resonated deeply, showcasing her talent and resilience.

via TVLine|
#americas-got-talent#auditions#charity-lockhart
America's Got Talent Season 20 Highlights: Golden Buzzer, Returning Acts, and Cast Revealed
entertainment8 months ago

America's Got Talent Season 20 Highlights: Golden Buzzer, Returning Acts, and Cast Revealed

The Messoudi Brothers returned to AGT with a dangerous knife-juggling act and received a Golden Buzzer from Sofia Vergara, while Alex Zinger impressed judges with his unique dance, earning four yeses. Austin Brown's audition was promising but incomplete, leaving his future uncertain. The episode showcased exciting acts and hopefuls eager for success.

via TVLine|
#agt#auditions#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Selena Gomez's Audition Secrets Revealed

Selena Gomez, despite her success in music and acting, still faces skepticism from casting directors and often auditions without revealing her identity to avoid preconceived notions. Known for her candidness, Gomez finds acting provides her with a sense of sanity that music does not. She continues to challenge herself with diverse roles, such as in the Netflix musical 'Emilia Pérez,' and remains committed to projects that defy expectations. Gomez also discusses her journey with mental health, her return to Disney, and her thriving beauty brand, Rare Beauty.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#acting#auditions#entertainment
'American Idol' Contestant Alyssa Raghu's Audition Drama: Stealing, Returning, and Golden Tickets
entertainment1 year ago

'American Idol' Contestant Alyssa Raghu's Audition Drama: Stealing, Returning, and Golden Tickets

"American Idol" returned with emotional auditions, including a 16-year-old helping her visually impaired siblings, a cosmetologist with a tearjerker performance, and a college student overcoming stage fright with her sister's help. Past contestant Alyssa Raghu hijacked her best friend's audition and snagged a golden ticket, leaving her friend supportive but shocked.

via USA TODAY|
#alyssa-raghu#american-idol#auditions
"Hayden Christensen's Surprising 'Star Wars' Casting Journey"
entertainment2 years ago

"Hayden Christensen's Surprising 'Star Wars' Casting Journey"

Hayden Christensen revealed that he initially thought auditioning for the role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars was "unattainable" and nearly lost hope when he heard rumors of Leonardo DiCaprio being considered for the part. Despite feeling pressure and imposter syndrome, he ultimately landed the role and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to portray George Lucas's vision of a character's transformation from good to bad.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#anakin-skywalker#auditions#entertainment
Nicole Kidman's Height Deception: Overcoming Hollywood's Tall Barrier
entertainment2 years ago

Nicole Kidman's Height Deception: Overcoming Hollywood's Tall Barrier

Nicole Kidman admitted to lying about her height early in her career to secure auditions, facing criticism for being too tall. She recounted a failed audition for Annie due to her height, but emphasized the importance of inner resilience. Chris Hemsworth also confessed to lying about his height for roles. Kidman, known for her roles in Eyes Wide Shut and Moulin Rouge, is starring in the upcoming Amazon Prime show Expats.

via The Guardian|
#auditions#career#entertainment
SAG-AFTRA Probes Vincent Gallo's Disturbing Audition Behavior
entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA Probes Vincent Gallo's Disturbing Audition Behavior

SAG-AFTRA is investigating complaints from multiple women about actor Vincent Gallo's alleged inappropriate behavior during auditions for the film "The Policeman," in which he is set to star as the Golden State Killer. The women reported that Gallo made sexual and explicit comments, and one alleged that he said she would have no control over what was done to her on set. The union is monitoring and investigating the complaints, and the production company claims to have hired an intimacy coordinator and provided a safe and respectful environment.

via Los Angeles Times|
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