Casting Directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on November 2nd through 6th in New York City. They are specifically looking for boys 11-13 years old to portray Caucasian 1970’s neighborhood kids.

Variety reports that Barry Jenkins will direct an adaption of James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk,” the first film as part of his deal with Annapurna Pictures and his own shingle, PASTEL. Baldwin’s novel “follows Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first born child. It’s a celebration of love told through the story of a young couple, their families, and their lives.”

Casting Details

Filming Dates: November 2nd – 6th

Where: New York City

Further casting details are below. To attend a Nine9 Open Call and learn more about the UnAgency including how to receive additional castings, complete the Nine9 Talent Application.

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To audition for a role on If Beale Street Could Talk, check out the casting call breakdown below.

GWCI is seeking the following for IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK directed by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight):

SAG-AFTRA/NONUNION boys 11-13 years old to portray Caucasian 1970’s neighborhood kids. Works Thursday 11/2 in NYC area. Exteriors.

If interested/available, please email BealeStreet@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “FB YOUNG BOY” and the following information in the body of your email:

-Child’s full name
-Parents’ names
-Union status (SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union)
-Phone Number
-Your child’s current height and weight
-Your child’s date of birth
-If your child has a valid NY work permit and trust account set up
-2-3 recent photos to clearly show your child’s current look and hair length