Casting call for obese actor to play the role of Big Pun
The casting directors are searching nationwide for an obese Latino actor to play the role of Christopher Rios (known as “Big Pun”). This is an ongoing nationwide search for anyone of the Latino ethnicity who fits the physical description. Please send in your photographs, videos, personal information, contact information and your resumes.
The movie is to be filmed in Los Angeles, but the casting directors invite people from all across the nation as long as they fit the physical description and have a resemblance to Big Pun. If you are selected, the directors will pay for all your travel costs to come to Los Angeles and stay in the city for five days of filming.
About The Role
You will have to play the role of a rapper called ‘Big Pun’. However, no singing or rapping skills are required you will only be asked to lip sync. The main criterion for this role is that you should resemble Big Pun and fit the physical description. You will be paid $5000 for 5 days and the casting directors guarantees your payment, as well as your traveling expenses.
How to apply for the role
Actors who are interested in the role and believe they fit the description , they should do the following As soon as possible:
- Their photos
- Their resumes
- Their reels of previous acting experiences (if any)
The actors who completely submit all their information will be considered and contacted for an online/Skype audition so the directors can analyze their potential for the role.
About Big Pun
Big Pun was a Latino rapper/ hip hop music artist who was very overweight. He released an album called ‘Capital Punishment’ and became the first Latino rapper to go platinum. He died in the year 2000 because of health complications from his obesity.
Important Information
Project Name: Big Pun Film Project
Overview:
Latino Actor, overweight, needed.
Pay Rate: $5000 Guaranteed (For 5 days of shooting)
Shooting Location: Beverly Hills
For Out of Town Actors:
Travel costs will be paid for.
What you have to submit
- Headshot
- Resume
- Film Reel
- Full Body Pictures
Other Requirements
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Ethnicity
Latino, Puerto Rican
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Age
Should be between 18-40 years old
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Height
Must Be around 5’2
You do not need to have any singing or rapping skills as you will only be asked to lip sync. Acting skills are required to imitate Rios’ manners, style and gestures. It would be a plus if you can imitate his voice as well.
To know more about the character, you can either search Big Pun on Google or send an email to miamitalentcasting@gmail.com
