Casting Men Ages 18+ to Play Homeless in New York CityThe new HBO series “The Deuce” is now filming in New York City and casting directors are looking for males to portray homeless men. The show that stars James Franco is now accepting submissions from men to work Friday night.About “The Deuce” The show follows the story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early ’70s through the mid ’80s, exploring the rough-and-tumble world that existed there until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market ended the bawdy turbulence of the area. The series is partly inspired by the career of twin brothers, Vincent Martino and Frankie Martino. [Variety]What They Are Looking ForSeeking Non-Union Men 18+ to portray 1970s Homeless for work on HBO’s The Deuce!Available for a Fitting tomorrow Thursday 6/23 in BrooklynAvailable to work Friday 6/24 exterior night shoot!Should be able to provide your own 70s-type homeless look! (worn, dirty clothes, layers, nothing too modern looking, etc).Men should have hair at least 1.5 inches in length. No shaved heads, buzz cuts, shaved sides, dreadlocks, super modern styles. No visible tattoos.Everyone must be 18 or older to work and located in the tri-state area.Must have TWO VALID forms of US-issued ID to work!How to ApplyPlease send submissions to thedeuce@gwcnyc.com with: -your name -confirm you are non-union -avail for fitting 6/23 -avail for work 6/24 night -all sizes: height, weight, suit, shirt, pants, and shoe -confirm you can bring the type of clothes listed above -recent non-professional photos that show your current look AND a look you can provide for 70s homeless -please note if you worked on the pilot and what rolePlease write in the subject line: “facebook, non-union homeless, [your name], [your phone number].”
