Casting various roles in "The Sympathizer," co-starring Robert Downey Jr. HBO / A24 Episodic 7 Episodes / Season 1 Based on the novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen We are currently seeking talent for the following roles. She embraces the promise of her new country and its evolving liberal morality. MULTI-YEAR DEAL. Sensitive with an edge / darkness to him. -Acting experience is a huge plus but not required. An effortless leader, who acts like a big brother to the Captain, and also as his handler for the Communists. Sensitive with an edge / darkness to him. Sensitive with an edge / darkness to him. How long does it usually take to come up with a final decision and verdict? Reportedly, he will play a variety of supporting roles; all of whom will represent a different arm of the American establishment. As impressive as Downey Jr's CV undeniably is, he obviously doesn't quite fit the bill of that description and so the search is currently ongoing for the lead part. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Inside the business of TV with breaking news, expert analysis and showrunner interviews. If you think you fit any of the descriptions below, please submit yourself for consideration. Today, we finally got our answer, with the news that RDJ is joining the cast of the highly-anticipated series adaptation of The Sympathizer. Self-disciplined. NUDITY, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND SIMULATION REQUIRED. No prior acting experience necessary. The General's eldest daughter. Please email us and inquire within. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, executive producer / executive producer (7 episodes), second second assistant director (5 episodes), Concept Artist / Concept artist (3 episodes), real time visual effects supervisor: Zoic Studios (2 episodes), costume coordinator / costumer coordinator (7 episodes), supervising location manager (7 episodes), key assistant location manager (6 episodes), travel & accommodation coordinator (7 episodes). Please email us at agent@imagepowerhouse.com and request for a reader. A cross-cultural thriller meets satire, the story has been described as a blistering exploration of identity and America, a gripping spy novel and a powerful story of love and friendship.". ROLES: Must speak some English (but not perfect). Educated in America. Must speak fluent Vietnamese and fluent English (both flawlessly). An effortless leader, who acts like a big brother to the Captain, and also as his handler for the Communists. In one of his first major roles since completing his work as Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. will star in a drama series adaptation of "The Sympathizer" for HBO and A24, an individual with . Vietnamese. Must speak fluent Vietnamese. Paranoid, hen-pecked and proud to an almost ludicrous degree, he is an ardent believer in the American Dream and, if cornered, a dangerous patriot. Educated in America. Half Vietnamese / Half Caucasian. Vietnamese. SOME NUDITY REQUIRED. Half Chinese / Half Vietnamese. Vietnamese. Be sure to check back regularly for more updates. PLEASE NOTE: This is not material from the actual project. Must speak flawless English (as she wants to pass as American). CRAPULENT MAJOR - Male. Do not look at the camera. Perfect posture. Do not look at the camera. The rest of the cast will be filled out as well, which is made up primarily of Vietnamese characters. Two separate takes as two separate videos. Experience Requirement: Amateur, THE GENERAL - Male. MULTI-YEAR DEAL. SERIES LEAD. Expenses: No Our CEO Kim Loan Duong is Vietnamese who can read, speak and write in Vietnamese. Must speak fluent Vietnamese and fluent English (both flawlessly). His closest friend is the captain. A dentist by trade. PHOTOS Please submit two non-professional photos - a full body shot and a close up. Qu B ( tui 55-70): Mt ngi ph n giu c. Hes later recruited to return to Vietnam for a raid on the communists. costume coordinator / costumer coordinator (7 episodes) . MULTI-YEAR DEAL. Hes one of five actors of Vietnamese descent cast in The Sympathizer, along with Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le and Alan Trong. SERIES LEAD. Charismatic, witty and intelligent. MULTI-YEAR DEAL. NUDITY, SEXUAL SITUATIONS AND SIMULATION REQUIRED. Forced immigration from Vietnam accelerates her rapid maturation from sulky teen to seductive songstress. A bit of a Napoleon complex. Roles Collapse All Roles Actors &. If the title sounds familiar but you can't quite place it; it's because it happens to Viet Thanh Nguyen's best-selling debut espionage thriller. Choose the sides for the role you think you're most right. Supporting and other roles will be available shortly. This varies in a case by case situation such as some experience will be required and that you are ready to be fully committed in going out for other projects. Late 25s to early 35s. whatever you resonate with, describe the last time you felt that feeling f) have you ever been the keeper of someone's secret? The Generals eldest daughter. We will review and provide you with some feedback and suggestion on retake as needed. Very likable. Gets into fights. A bit of a Napoleon complex. -If you use your phone to record your interview, please make sure to shoot it HORIZONTALLY (not vertically). - We would highly suggest you to select one role that's within your age range or skill sets requirement. Do you have anyone who can help me selftape? Get Discovered! An overweight, gregarious, social character. Half Chinese / Half Vietnamese.An officer in the South Vietnamese Secret Police. I submitted my callback tapes and was told to send them to the casting associate as well. Comic ability. The tale follows an unnamed, half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his resulting exile in the United States. - Submit your self tape ASAP. Believable he could carry a secret and also have a violent side to him. Vietnamese. Ability to sing is a plus. He has a wholesome love of violence. Should look physically strong. During the meantime, we will suggest you to some local studios in your area to assist you with the selftape. Self-disciplined. An overweight, gregarious, social character. I got a callback from the casting assistant 3 days after I submitted my auditions, and they wanted me back on tape with actual lines for the character. out in the world. Gender: Male Paranoid, hen-pecked and proud to an almost ludicrous degree, he is an ardent believer in the American Dream and, if cornered, a dangerous patriot. MULTI-YEAR DEAL. NUDITY, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND SIMULATION REQUIRED. A born soldier, a nationalist, a fearless fighter and, if necessary, a killer, but at the same time, sentimental. SERIES LEAD. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. An effortless leader, who acts like a big brother to the Captain, and also as his handler for the Communists. MULTI-YEAR DEAL. Must speak flawless English (as she wants to pass as American). Training in kung fu or taekwondo a plus. 40s. Must speak fluent Vietnamese (Southern dialect). We are currently casting fluent Vietnamese speakers for various supporting roles for the HBO / A24 television series The Sympathizer, based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Please email us and inquire within. The face of our first issue for 2023, Rosiek reminds us that sometimes you just have to find the strength. Who can we speak to if we have questions about this project? The project is slated to shoot June 2022 - March 2023 in Asia and the US. RUSSH Magazine 2023. After brushing up on his sleuthing skills a couple times as the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, saving the world on several occasions in a fancy iron suit, and ultimately finding himself on the wrong end of a CGI dragon, few would have blamed superstar Robert Downey Jr.for maybe stepping away from the spotlight to enjoy a well-deserved break from the grind. Trong (The Tomorrow War) plays Sonny, an idealistic former classmate of the Captain and now the editor of a Vietnamese language newspaper in L.A. who serves as a foil for the Captain. An officer in the South Vietnamese Secret Police. All right reserved. Must speak fluent Vietnamese (Southern dialect). Gets into fights. Head of the South Vietnamese Secret Police, a Christian and an epicure (though not necessarily in that order). SERIES LEAD. Experience Requirement: Amateur, BON - Male. MULTI-YEAR DEAL. Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop) will play the lead role in the series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyens Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel. I got a callback from the casting assistant 3 days after I submitted my auditions, and they wanted me back on tape with actual lines for the character. were you able to do it? - We highly encouraged you to share this opportunity with your Parents or those who can relate to this book during the Vietnam War. Slender.. 30s to early 40s. Should look physically strong. - We highly encouraged you to share this opportunity with your Parents or those who can relate to this book during the Vietnam War. Shoot horizontally. We want your version and interpretations of these lines. Robert Downey Jr is set to produce and star in HBO 's adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen 's Pulitzer Prize -winning novel, The Sympathizer. 18 - early 20s. - A few self-tape examples on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY_s99HI18A 3). C phn ng mnh, kh chu v sc vi cc iu kin km v sinh trong tri Guam. She embraces the promise of her new country and its evolving liberal morality. Head of the South Vietnamese Secret Police, a Christian and an epicure (though not necessarily in that order). He is protective and compassionate, an idealist, but also an ideologue with a dangerous zealous streak. Will someone be able to help me find a reader? He has a wholesome love of violence. Educated in America. A face with lots of character. [BON] Male. Training in kung fu or taekwondo a plus. SIDES: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16cWLYdlkzfW4nCccUObtYtPFfq5DxYa6?usp=sharing. This varies in a case by case situation such as some experience will be required and that you are ready to be fully committed in going out for other projects. Directed by Park Chan-wook. The General's eldest daughter. Do the scene in Vietnamese and then in English. Vietnamese. Here are the 45 movies and TV shows filming in Georgia this September 2022. Practice, practice, practice then submit your self tape to us ASAP for review. Savannah McEvoy . - Currently casting for all Lead roles. Must speak fluent Vietnamese (Southern dialect). Perfect posture. Ability to speak some French a plus. Forced immigration from Vietnam accelerates her rapid maturation from sulky teen to seductive songstress. Payment: Paid His closest friend is the captain. Vietnamese. Must speak English (but doesnt have to be perfect). Vietnamese. It is the first project Robert Downey has taken on since he wrapped up his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man, and since he's an Oscar nominee, he's been quite selective. Who can we speak to if we have questions about this project? We will pass along material from the actual project if there is further interest. SERIES LEAD. His closest friend is the captain. Late 20s to early 30s. Will you be providing us with any feedback regarding our Selftape? A bit of a Napoleon complex. out in the world. Vietnamese. I recently auditioned for the new HBO / A24 TV Series: The Sympathizer. According to sources, HBO has ordered a drama series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Sympathizer with Robert Downey Jr. As for the titular role, rumour has it that a worldwide search is still underway to find the perfect fit. These are 'dummy' sides. Be sure to check back regularly for more updates. How can I be signed with your Agency if I submit on this project? Vietnamese. Mid 40s to mid 50s. Gets into fights. Forced immigration from Vietnam accelerates her rapid maturation from sulky teen to seductive songstress. Perfect posture. Must speak flawless English (as she wants to pass as American). [CRAPULENT MAJOR] Male. Do you have anyone who can help me selftape? The show is directed by Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, The Handmaiden, The Little Drummer Girl). Very likable. A devoted friend, husband and father. Half Vietnamese / Half Caucasian. How can I be signed with your Agency if I submit on this project? Half Vietnamese / Half Caucasian. Ability to speak some French a plus. Does not have to speak Vietnamese. Forced immigration from Vietnam accelerates her rapid maturation from sulky teen to seductive songstress. Very likable. Specs: Male Age range: late 20s-early 30s Half vietnamese/half caucasian Make connections. These can be as simple as phone pictures against a plain wall in a well lit area (by a window with natural light is always best). [LANA] Female. NUDITY, SEXUAL SITUATIONS, AND SIMULATION REQUIRED. 18 - 21. Production has begun on the series, which will film in Los Angeles and Thailand; a debut date hasnt been set. Half Chinese / Half Vietnamese. Must speak fluent Vietnamese. Half Chinese / Half Vietnamese. THE CAPTAIN - Male. Late 20s to early 30s. Ph n tui 30-40: ng vai mt ngi v ng yu v mt ngi m lun ht sc bo bc con ci. Shoot Location: Vietnam and Los Angeles, CA. 1 YEAR DEAL. After taking a prolonged break from the entertainme Must be able to speak conversational Vietnamese. We want your version and interpretations of these lines. These are 'dummy' sides. NUDITY REQUIRED. Must speak fluent Vietnamese (Southern dialect). THE CAPTAIN - Male. Must speak fluent Vietnamese (Southern dialect). A devoted friend, husband and father. Robert Downey Jr. at the premiere of Disney and Marvel's 'Avengers: Infinity War' held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, USA on April 23, 2018. 1 YEAR DEAL. Casting Talent 2023 - All Rights Reserved. d) in English, tell us something you're passionate about, e) in Vietnamese, tell us something you're passionate about. Ability to speak some Cantonese is a plus. He also pursues leading a counter-revolutionary mission in his homeland. Half Chinese / Half Vietnamese. C khiu HI HC, to nim vui cho ngi xem. Auditions were submitted through online. We will pass along material from the actual project if there is further interest. Please fill out the following form and submit videos + photos if you would like to be considered for this project! //
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