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Hey you! Yeah, you! Do you have what it takes to be a part of rock 'n' roll history? Do you want to be forever immortalized in a money-losing vanity project museum in a mid-sized city you never visit? Here's the opportunity you've been waiting for! Up-and-coming rock band The Strokes are casting their newest video:
IMPORTANT: The video is cutting edge and we are looking for talent that is comfortable with getting physical on set. Do not submit if you are uncomfortable making-out with members of the same/opposite sex (depending on scene).
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LESBIANS, 20s-30's, "Victoria Secret" model-type lesbians, prefer Caucasian.
The scene involves kissing and being affectionate with another woman.
** Prefer REAL?Couple** - must have someone to audition with
HEROINE CHIQ HIPSTER MALE, Caucasian, 20's-30's (reference: Nick Stahl in "Bully")
The scene involves an aggressive make-out session in a taxi with another female.
Full casting call (you just know your friend who waitresses at Kate's Joint is perfect for one of the lesbians) after the jump.
—-—-—-- Forwarded message —-—-—--
From: [redacted]
Date: Oct 12, 2005 11:06 AM
Subject: STROKES VIDEO CASTING-if you or anyone you know are into and
fit role, info below
To: [redacted]
take a look look? at this breakdown ....... Need help finding some
people.? You can also send e phone # of some people and we can call
them directly.
Seeking featured talent for the new Strokes video shooting this weekend.
IMPORTANT: The video is cutting edge and we are looking for talent
that is comfortable with getting physical on set. Do not submit if you are uncomfortable making-out with members of the same/opposite sex (depending on scene).
Please denote the role you want to be considered for.
LESBIANS, 20s-30's, "Victoria Secret" model-type lesbians, prefer Caucasian.
The scene involves kissing and being affectionate with another woman.
** Prefer REAL?Couple** - must have someone to audition with
HEROINE CHIQ HIPSTER MALE, Caucasian, 20's-30's (reference: Nick Stahl in "Bully")
The scene involves an aggressive make-out session in a taxi with
another female.
GAY MALE COUPLE Good-looking, East-village type exhibitionist males,
20's-30's, any ethnicity.
The scene involves an aggressive make-out session between to males.
** Prefer REAL?Couple** - must have someone to audition with
GRAFFITI ARTIST street-punk skater guy, any ethnicity, 20s-30's
Must be real Graffiti artist
HOT COUPLE, male and female, mid-20's, must be hot, sexy, rock n'
roll, downtown hipster.
The scene involves an aggressive make-out session between the couple.
** Prefer REAL?Couple** - must have someone to audition with
If interested or available, please submit recent photo and contact
information to:
[email redacted — you don't seriously want to try out for this, do you?]
Auditions: Thurs. Oct. 13 (Yom Kippur)
Callbacks: Possibly Fri. Oct. 14
Shoots: Sunday Oct. 16 and/or Monday Oct. 17 (could be a night shoot
for Monday)
Location: NYC
Rate: $200
Submission Deadline: Oct. 15, 2005
