Hey guys! Screenter have posted information on a new casting for a 14 year old boy and girl:
CBBC sitcom series Sadie J has been commissioned for a second series.
Georgia Lock will return in the lead role of the feisty 13 year old making her way in a male-dominated world.
There are some new characters coming in to the show and casting director Kerrie Mailey is currently looking for suggestions for the following:
Taylor, male, aged 14
(Especially looking for ethnic suggestions for this role)
Meet Taylor Bell – a drop dead gorgeous surfer dude. Taylor’s got the looks of
Justin Bieber and the clumsiness of a young Frank Spencer.Ashlii, female, aged 14
(Again especially looking for ethnic suggestions)
Essex born Ashlii is part fairy princess, part pit-bull. When Ashlii grows up she’s going to be Amy Childs (from The Only Way is Essex). Stylish, switched on, gorgeous and a supreme social networker (her smart phone is NEVER off).Please email kerriemailey81@googlemail.com only if you are right for these two roles currently casting.
If you think you are right for the part email the casting director with a photo of yourself and a CV. Thanks to Screenterrier for this information!
46 comments
Nicky says:
Apr 22, 2011
I sent in my Cv and headshot earlier today, although I don’t think I’ll be getting an audition because I live in N.Ireland and it’s held in London.
Thanks for posting this by the way!
Artemis says:
Apr 23, 2011
I was wondering, what should I include in the CV?
Olivia says:
Apr 23, 2011
Hi Artemis,
This would be the perfect place to link you to my CV article – if I had written it yet! I can see now it would be really, really helpful. In one of the last posts I pointed out what to add to an acting CV so I’m copying it below for reference;
“As for a CV, I have a CV article long overdue! For now I will suggest you simply create a document that has your name as a header, and directly beneath that put your important contact details. Where you live, your contact telephone number and email address. Beneath that pop your date of birth, height, hair colour, eye colour etc, and all those kinds of basics. Below that you list your credits – you do not need to have professional experience but it is good to reference any performances you’ve been a part of. Note what drama coaching or classes you have attended and also be sure to add your skills below too. These can be anything from dancing, singing to horse riding, archery or juggling! Don’t be afraid to send your info, there’s no way you can make a fool of yourself!
Remember, you are not expected to have professional credits. These kind of open casting calls are particularly looking for good actors but experience and credits aren’t necessities. If they were, they would not be inviting anyone to get in touch!”
Good luck Nicky, it does seem they may be after actors closer to production but why not indeed!
Hope this helps and best wishes.
Olivia
Artemis says:
Apr 24, 2011
Thanks, Olivia!
shantel says:
Apr 25, 2011
can this character be played by a black actor.. i have applied but i dnt put in my cv because i dnot ha one . iam 15 years i live in birmingham. i’m 5’5 in hieght
Sam says:
Apr 25, 2011
I am not from Essex but I applied anyway since CBBC often seem generally open to people that do not quite meet the criteria. I don’t think I’ll be getting this part but I’ll even be happy if I get the audition, and some more experience!! And btw Shantel, I’m pretty sure any ethnicity is welcomed, but writing a CV would really help. They are pretty easy to do and really important if you are interested in casting calls like this one. Olivia’s CV article is awesome, so you should try writing one using that. Hope this helps, Sam xx
Olivia says:
Apr 25, 2011
Hey Sam, thanks! You’re right, it’s good to give it a go for experience.
Shantel, it states in the casting call that they welcome ethnic suggestions so they are more interested in black, asian or any other ‘ethnic’ type of actor. Do write a CV as you will need one time and time again and it’s very useful to have one.
Sam says:
Apr 25, 2011
Totally agree, good luck to all of you applying
xx
megan says:
Apr 27, 2011
hi i applied for this role do would yo know how long it takes to get a reoly if you do get an audition ?
gemma says:
Apr 27, 2011
hi
do you think i could apply, im not ethnic though x
omi says:
Apr 30, 2011
the advert states ethnic suggestions it means any ethnic minority you dont have to be ethnic though.
omi says:
Apr 30, 2011
by the way to anyone who applied to sadie j what should i write in the email to kerrie mailey?
Nicky says:
Apr 30, 2011
@Omi Yeah, i think so, that’s the name I put in the email anyway
Good luck(:
Lucy says:
Apr 30, 2011
hey, I’m Lucy, and i need some help writing a CV, as in, like, i have no idea what to write! i know, all my past acting experiences, but things like height, weight, hair colour ETC…. im not sure what to include and what not to. :/ HELP! please…
thankss
omi says:
May 1, 2011
i sent an email to kerrrie mailey and its beeen like 3 days .
beryl. says:
May 5, 2011
hello olivia!, I know you have probs got loads of this question, or emails, but do you know if the auditions are over for this yet?, thankyou
.
Olivia says:
May 5, 2011
Hi Beryl! I believe they have already had auditions but are still casting. If you have not been contacted already I would assume you will not be contacted for the project – but of course the process might take a while.
Good luck to those auditioning!
Olivia
Laura says:
May 5, 2011
It said on the stars in my eyes website that the listing expires on the 19th of may so keep hoping!
Cady says:
May 7, 2011
Olivia,
Kerrie Mailey invited me to the previous castings of Sadie J series 2 a day before the casting took place but I didn’t check my e-mail in time so I didn’t know about it till a day after. What should I reply to her to see if there is another casting date that I could attend?
Olivia says:
May 7, 2011
Hi Cady,
Good reminder for the future to constantly check email now, haha! It’s okay to respond thanking her for her email and simply to ask when a next session would be as you are looking forward to meeting her. Keep it short and sweet. Simple! Email as soon as possible so that she knows you are still interested. It is a weekend of course so don’t expect a response until the week.
Good luck!
Olivia
Elise says:
May 8, 2011
i rea dit on a diferent website and it diddnt say i had to include a cv. i am only 11. do you think that will be alright? i did include vital information.
Olivia says:
May 8, 2011
Hi Elise,
No, it should not be an issue.
You seem a bit young for this breakdown (the breakdown is asking for actors who are or look the age of 14) so perhaps don’t expect a response regarding this character.
Olivia
Lucy says:
May 9, 2011
Hi,
I auditioned for this. Can you tell me how long it will be before I know the outcome?
X
Olivia says:
May 9, 2011
Hi Lucy,
You may get a response tomorrow, next week, in a few months time or never! It depends entirely on production requirements (i.e. when shooting begins and when they need to be cast by). Remember if they have decided not to see you again, they will not get in touch.
Olivia
Nicky says:
May 9, 2011
Have they cast these characters yet?
I didn’t get a response and probably won’t, like last time I auditioned for her (for the 4 O’clock club) and didn’t get a response because I live too far from London :L (Well I think it was that because I’ve matched the characters descriptions etc.)
I wonder if she’ll ever hold auditions in Northern Ireland?
It’s quite annoying, Good luck to everyone else though(:
Lucy says:
May 9, 2011
Hi Oliver,
Thanks for your reply.
Oh well I shall keep my fingers crossed.
It was lovely to meet Kerrie Mailey anyway.
Goodluck to everyone who auditioned.
Lucy Eden x
Rose says:
May 10, 2011
Hi
I sent my picture and cv yesterday but i don’t know if there are any more castings now, i heard that they stop accepting applications on the 19th May…
Does anyone have any info?
sadie j says:
May 11, 2011
to ROSIE i went on screen terrier and someone said they went the auditions on saturday 2 weeks ago at 7 pm and they have already casted the new characters.
Rose says:
May 13, 2011
to sadie j thanks for your info and well done to those who got the parts.
pete says:
May 17, 2011
if you get through to the short list do you have to learn anything
Anna says:
May 19, 2011
Hi guys, I auditioned on Tuesday and i think it went really well! Kerrie Mailey is so lovely. It’s been two days and i havent had a reply yet :/ when do you think Kerrie will reply? thanks x
leila says:
May 21, 2011
to be honest she takes ages to contact you ANNA ive worked with her before.
Anna says:
May 23, 2011
haha yeah i kinda guessed Leila, it’s been a week and no reply…oh well :/
louise says:
May 30, 2011
Hi when will theyy pick some one like I would love to audition but at the momente I’m in Portugal so…. I couldnt get there I’d love to he an actress XD thanks
Emily says:
Jun 10, 2011
Hi
is the casting online or do you need to go to london?
Mehndi says:
Jun 12, 2011
Hi,
Could I audition for a role even though I’m Indian (the name “ashlii” sounds english) also, I recently turned 16, would this be an issue? (I look very young for my age).
Anna says:
Jun 15, 2011
yeah Emily you do..but i think the auditions have finished now anyway
Issy says:
Jun 19, 2011
Shame she has to be from Essex! I sound quite posh annoyingly! Maybe if I move to Essex for a couple weeks I’ll get in! Do you think they would accept people who aren’t essex-ish and not 14. I am tall and look older than I am. (12)
RiRi says:
Jun 24, 2011
Kerrie Mailey emailed me saying they have a girl on pencil for the role
Tulsi says:
Jun 28, 2011
Hi, I sent my CV to the email written about a month and a half ago, do you know ruffly if or when i will hear back? Because I sent my CV to this email a couple of times for different roles and never heard back. Is this email right, or have I not met the required standards?
Tulsi says:
Jun 28, 2011
Oh no i didn’t read the comments above, the email is really, oh well :/ ignore my comment
Tulsi says:
Jun 28, 2011
I mean real
Sally says:
Jul 3, 2011
Have you now cast? You haven’t got back to those you called back. Common courtesy?
Chloe says:
Jul 11, 2011
Hi I am 14 and an ‘ethnic’ but only just saw this. Is it too late to contact?
Olivia says:
Jul 11, 2011
Sally, it is common for casting directors to not get back to you as they are far too busy to reply to all of the hundreds of messages they receive! As much as they would like to, they do not have the time to do so. Expect this from all casting directors. Please read the post carefully – casting is not done through anyone at this website.
Chloe, yes auditions are over now.
Glen says:
Oct 4, 2011
When is the Next Auditions?