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October 13, 2004

Namesake Casting CallArts and Entertainment

Mira Nair's Next venture, the making of Jhumpa Lahiri's Namesake onto celluloid, is holding a casting call for Bengali/South Asian actors.

Shooting in Calcutta and NYC December/February 2004 - 2005.

Seeking the following roles:
GOGOL - 4-7 years old to play 4. Born in the United States, his parents are
from Calcutta. Speaks English and Bengali

GOGOL - 16-21 years old to play 17. Born in the United States, his parents
are from Calcutta. Speaks English and Bengali.

SONIA - 12-15 years old to play 13. Born in the United States, her parents
are from Calcutta. Speaks English.

MOUSHUMI - 15-20 years old to play 16. Plump and intelligent. Has a British
accent.

If INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS FILM, please send snapshot and letter (non-returnable) to:
Cindy Tolan
"The Namesake" Casting Search
145 Sixth Avenue, 7th Fl.
New York, NY 10013

sajit on October 13, 2004 04:24 PM in Arts and Entertainment · T·r·a·c·k·b·a·c·k address · Direct link · Email post


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