New rumours are surfacing in the light of the series 4 of UK Skins airing this month! Forget the Skins Movie rumours, it’s all about Skins series 5!
Apparently the filmmakers of the tv series are keen to keep up with the new-cast-and-characters every two series cycle. There will be open auditions for cycle 5 in Bristol, UK where the series is set so keep your eyes peeled for news on those. Remember that auditions will be similar to that of series 3 asking for 16 – 18 year olds only.
Kaya Scodelario (who plays Effy) has even given advice to the new cast members over at a video at E4.com. She says:
“Just relax. Skins looks for people that are sort of unique and different [and] that aren’t pretending to be actors or really cool – just themselves.”
However, series 5 hasn’t been greenlit yet so there is no word yet whether series 5 will officially go ahead to look for new actors. The ratings for Skins series 4 have however been the highest ever so who knows? Series 5 might just go ahead!
Will you want to be auditioning? Are you going to keep an eye out for Skins series 5 audition news? Thank you for the lovely chat about the rumors Zita! 
BBC Switch are holding an open casting call to find two young actors to join the cast of the online series ‘The Cut‘.
We’re looking for one male and one female, aged between 16-21, who are available to film FULL TIME in London between April-July 2010. Source
All you have to do is register to attend an open casting call in one of the 4 cities they’re searching through. If you can’t attend the audition simply download the script right HERE and film yourself auditioning – it must be uploaded by 16th February!
You must be over the age of 16 and if you are under the age of 18 you must have your parents permission. Don’t forget to read the terms and conditions!
Are you going to audition for a role for ‘The Cut’? Let us know!
Lucy Boynton (view IMDB page) kindly asnwered my questions on her acting experiences and tips for aspiring actors! Lucy is a professional teen actress featuring in films such as ‘Miss Potter‘ and ‘Ballet Shoes‘ – certainly one to watch for the future.
Tell us about your big break into acting.
Well it was really just by luck that I started acting, I kind of fell into it. A casting agent came to our school and watched over our drama lesson. Then the next day two of us were sent home with letters asking us to come to an audition for a film to play the young Beatrix Potter. So within the space of a few weeks I did a couple of workshops with other girls, which then turned into private auditions. Then about an hour after the final one, we got a call saying I’d actually got the part! Since the biggest thing I’d done before this was a school play I was so shocked. I literally can’t describe how excited I was. Read more!
Read all the questions here over at the Media:Exclusives page! Thank you so much Lucy for taking the time to answer my questions!
ABC Family are encouraging young actors based in the US to apply for their new television series based on popular teen series ‘Huge‘ by Sasha Paley.
Based on the popular teen novel, Huge by Sasha Paley; a funny, emotional series about learning to accept yourself – no matter what your size!
Casting roles for a new scripted project from ABC Family. Casting is open to actors AND non-actor/newcomers. Talent can come from anywhere in the United States. Looking for talented PLUS SIZE kids to play 15 – 16 year olds. Actors may be older but must be believable as 15-16 year olds.
The series is based on the participants of a summer camp for plus sized kids. Defiantly overweight Will clashes with Amber, the size 12 hottie who lords it over the bigger girls. But during the course of the summer, the two sworn enemies begin to realize they have more in common than they ever realized. Source.
So if you look 15 or 16 years of age and are a plus size, check out the character breakdown and then apply online.
Both ScreenTerrier and OpenCastingCalls.info have posted about an open casting call in London this Saturday 30th January. They are looking for Boys aged 4 – 11 for leading roles in a new feature film by an apparent award winning Director, but all other details about who is casting, directing or producing is not there.
Would your son like to ACT in a film?
Has it always been his dream to be an actor ?
Or would you like to come and find out more?
Come to our open call casting just for a chat and give it a try.
ENTHUSIASM & DEDICATION REQUIRED!
Boys must be able to swim, younger boys comfortable in water and older boys must be able to swim well.SATURDAY 30th JANUARY: 11am – 3pm
LONDON
The American Church in London, 79a Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 4TD
Nearest Tube: Goodge Street or Warren Street
http://www.amchurch.co.uk/directions.htmPlease DO NOT contact the venue directly – they cannot help you with information on the casting call
Please contact us directly for more information, for directions to the venue please see link above.
See you then!!! If you are not able to attend our open casting and are keen to be involved,
please email us at: sbfilmcasting@googlemail.comSources: ScreenTerrier and OpenCastingCall.info
My google skills have failed me on this one – I can’t seem to find any more information but it is apparently for a big feature film project. So if you have a younger brother who is keen to go along, let us know what the casting experience is like! If you can’t attend the casting you may email them at the above email address.