Casting company seeks boys for acting roles

A statewide casting search is underway by Francine Maisler Casting for spirited, interesting rural boys (ages 10-14) to be considered for leading roles in an upcoming major Hollywood family movie to be filmed in Texas. For story reasons, the filming company is only looking for Caucasian boys at this time. An open casting call will be held at the Cherokee Civic Theater from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The casting call will consist of a brief talk with a member of the casting team and possibly an interview on camera. All participants should bring a non-returnable photo. Interested parties may call the information line at (512) 637-9782 or e-mail primrosepictures@gmail.com, though no appointment is necessary. While acting experience is not necessary, the production will provide compensation on the scale of professional actors. Filmmakers are specifically looking for children with old-fashioned qualities in small town environments.

"This story is set in Texas, and the Primrose team is determined to cast this part in Texas," said Bob Hudgins, director of the Texas Film Commission. "This could be a rare opportunity for a young Texan to land a lead role in a major film."

The role calls for a boy who is confident, lively and thoughtful. This statewide search has been underway since September 2006 and will be completed by February 2008. Filming will begin in March.

Francine Maisler Casting has cast films such as "Spider-Man," "Miami Vice" and "As Good As It Gets."