According to ScreenTerrier there will be open auditions around the UK for two newcomers to star in the new adaption of Wuthering Heights!
Directed by Oscar and BAFTA Award Winning director Andrea Arnold, Gail is holding Open Auditions in Sheffield, Leeds and York between the 15th – 17th February 2010, trying to fill the leading roles of Cathy and Heathcliff.
It has already been previously rumoured that Gemma Arterton and Ed Westwick were to star but this project is on going with a different director looking for new actors.
Open auditions will be held very soon – you do not need to email in advance, I assume it’s a show up event!
15th February 2010:
Jurys Inns Sheffield , 119 Eyre Street
10:30 – 14 – 16 Year Olds
2.30 – 17 -21 Year Olds16th February 2010:
Jurys Inns Leeds , Kendall Street
10:30 – 14 – 16 Year Olds
2.30 – 17 -21 Year Olds17th February 2010:
The Royal York Hotel, Station Road, York
10:30 – 14 – 16 Year Olds
2.30 – 17 -21 Year Olds
They are looking for:
YOUNG HEATHCLIFF (Male)
Description: 16-21 years old.
Genuine Romany Gypsy / South Asian/Mediterranean / Indian / Mixed Race appearance.
Ideally from Yorkshire.
No experience necessary.YOUNG CATHY (Female)
Description: 15-21 years old.
Pale-skinned, fair-haired, feisty.
Genuine Yorkshire actresses preferred. Light Yorkshire accent required.
No experience necessary.
Filming starts 8 weeks from the end of April so you must be free from then. Will you be going to the open auditions? Let us know!
30 Responses
Posted by Kellydawn on February 11th, 2010 @ 12:58 pm (Link Comment)
This sounds amazing, and perfect, since I practically live in york, but where does screen terrier source their info? something doesnt seem quite official about it x
Posted by Olivia on February 11th, 2010 @ 1:09 pm (Link Comment)
I know what you mean! But to help you decide I do know that Gail Stevens has indeed been looking for young Heathcliff and Catherine, asking those to apply to office@gailstevenscasting.com.
Posted by Selena on February 11th, 2010 @ 2:10 pm (Link Comment)
grrrr i wish i was from those areas 
we never get any opportunities like this in wales
Posted by MewMew on February 11th, 2010 @ 2:33 pm (Link Comment)
Oh no. This is PERFECT for me but I am going to be abroad during these dates. What can I do Olivia?!?
Posted by Olivia on February 11th, 2010 @ 6:59 pm (Link Comment)
MewMew – if you can’t make the dates try contacting the casting director with your headshot and CV – http://www.gailstevenscasting.com. If you’re what they’re looking for they’ll get in touch but don’t worry if you don’t get a reply – they’ll be super busy.
Posted by Jill on February 11th, 2010 @ 7:01 pm (Link Comment)
I really really want to audition for this as it is my dream role but am at uni during those dates
Posted by Jill on February 11th, 2010 @ 7:01 pm (Link Comment)
as in the dates of filming. I’d be able to get to the auditions because I live in York but I’m at uni somewhere else
Posted by Haley on February 12th, 2010 @ 5:36 am (Link Comment)
I think I’m going to go (: I’ve never been to an audition before though :S
Posted by MewMew on February 12th, 2010 @ 6:09 am (Link Comment)
Thank you very much Olivia. I will definately do that.
All the best.
x
Posted by emily on February 12th, 2010 @ 11:11 am (Link Comment)
wow, i really want to audition. it sounds great!! only problem is i’m from scotland and have red hair, should i still go?? please, i need advice! lol :0 x
Posted by Gilly Fred on February 12th, 2010 @ 11:50 am (Link Comment)
I’m coming. Do we need to bring anything ?
Posted by Sarika on February 12th, 2010 @ 2:51 pm (Link Comment)
I was going to tell you about this, but you got to it before I did! I’m sad that Gemma Arterton isn’t going to be in it, but I do like the fact that they’re going even younger.
I also found an article about the casting for the other Bronte movie, Jane Eyre, and thought of you (especially since Nina Gold is apparently part of it)- http://www.durhamschool.co.uk/newsarticle.asp?newsid=620
Posted by rachel on February 12th, 2010 @ 4:13 pm (Link Comment)
sounds great! do you just go along on the day or do you have to email?
Posted by Eleanor on February 12th, 2010 @ 4:23 pm (Link Comment)
Hi, I heard about this auditio first through my school and the posters they sent out through the MLE have different information on, to what information you have so i was just a bit confused. The information that my school gave me was 14-16 year olds in to the Jurys inn at half 10 on 15th february, so the age range is different..? Also i thought young cathy had brown hair :S Thanks a lot 
Posted by Rosie on February 13th, 2010 @ 5:54 am (Link Comment)
Hi,
Is it necessary to apply before the audition, or is it ok to just sort of turn up?
x
Posted by Jill on February 13th, 2010 @ 8:15 am (Link Comment)
I’m going to go!! We don’t need to email before right? And they are definitely on? What time do you think you should queue from?
Posted by emily on February 13th, 2010 @ 1:13 pm (Link Comment)
now i’m confused, when r the open auditions???
Posted by Rob Earnshaw on February 14th, 2010 @ 4:57 am (Link Comment)
Re: Kelly Dawn
“This sounds amazing, and perfect, since I practically live in york, but where does screen terrier source their info? something doesnt seem quite official about it x”
They find the info from me, my website is called http://www.thecastingwebsite.com
Also for the avoidence of doubt, this is not the Gemma Arterton and Ed Westwick film, Andrea Arnold is wanting to find 2 new leads for a seperate feature with the same title.
if you require any more info please email rob@thecastingwebsite.com
Kind Regards.
Rob Earnshaw
Posted by Screenterrier on February 14th, 2010 @ 3:54 pm (Link Comment)
This feature film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, written by Olivia Hetreed, has been in development by Ecosse Films for the last couple of years. It has had a number of directors (including John Maybury and Peter Webber) and stars attached (including Natalie Portman, Gemma Arterton etc) but with the arrival of Andrea Arnold as director it has finally gone into pre-production and is currently casting.
Audition information is available from a number of sources including Screen Yorkshire, Screenterrier, The Casting Website, Alan Baltes, local radio and PCR.
Posted by lily on February 16th, 2010 @ 7:09 pm (Link Comment)
do you just turn up? do you need an audition piece? i’m soooo confusedddd!!
Posted by Olivia on February 17th, 2010 @ 7:04 am (Link Comment)
@ Lily,
Yep, you just turn up! You don’t email in advance and since there is no mention of an audition piece needed one can assume that should they want to see more of you they will provide a section of the script to read from. (Just an assumption, I don’t actually know if they will!)
Posted by JF on February 17th, 2010 @ 12:40 pm (Link Comment)
hi went to the york auditions today and they were only casting for cathy and heathcliff just wondering if there will be any auditions for other roles such as young hindley, hareton etc? will they be in the film? if so when is the casting?
Posted by Olivia on February 17th, 2010 @ 1:00 pm (Link Comment)
@ JF
The breakdown states they are only using an open casting for the Cathy and Heathcliff characters. Any other roles will be cast through agents, unless there is news of another open casting for further casting.
Posted by kelly on February 23rd, 2010 @ 4:14 pm (Link Comment)
I just got an email with an extra audition date for people who couldnt make it last time
Posted by MewMew on February 24th, 2010 @ 4:01 pm (Link Comment)
Kelly-Is it possible you could tell us the extra audition date?
Many thanks.
Posted by Amy on June 4th, 2010 @ 1:44 am (Link Comment)
@ JF
The breakdown states they are only using an open casting for the Cathy and Heathcliff characters. Any other roles will be cast through agents, unless there is news of another open casting for further casting.
Posted by Amber Doig-Thorne on July 9th, 2010 @ 4:17 am (Link Comment)
Hello, my name is Amber Doig-Thorne.
I am a 15 year old girl. I am immensely interested in the part and would love to have the chance to audition; it would be a dream come true for me. I am 5ft 4in tall, dress size 8-10, have long dark brown curly hair and clear blue/green eyes.
I have a big personality, am very bubbly, love to be on camera and am very outgoing. I love to talk in front of people, and I would love to take part in this movie. I love to act and take on the role of someone else; learn what they would do and how they would act in different situations. I am very good at learning lines.