Over the weekend we were able to confirm that Guy Ritchie (The Man From U.N.C.L.E., King Arthur, Sherlock Holmes, Snatch) would be directing Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin from a casting call we uncovered.
It revealed they’ll be looking for local UK singers/actors to play Jasmine and Aladdin as open casting will be taking place in London where it will also be shooting.
Now, we know when we can expect production to begin.
As Omega Underground has spotted that Aladdin is set to begin shooting this summer in London.
Here’s that full casting call we found from the weekend.
Warning! We at Omega Underground do not collect acting headshots or resumes for studios. We are not a casting department, if you email these to us they will be deleted/ignored.
The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures live-action adventure musical feature film “Aladdin” will be casting two unknown newcomers to play the lead roles of Aladdin and Jasmine. BAFTA Award winner Dan Lin is producing the film, and he has stated that the director will be looking to cast newcomers in the major roles of Aladdin and Jasmine and that they will be discovering new people that must have acting and singing abilities. Filming will take place in London and all talent must have legal eligibility requirements to work in the United Kingdom in the entertainment industry.
MTV Movie Awards winner Guy Ritchie will be directing “Aladdin” from an adapted screenplay written by Grammy Award nominee John August based on the animated classic, about a street urchin who vies for the love of a beautiful princess, and uses a genie’s magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. Max Keene will co-produce with Dan Lin. Lin Pictures president Jonathan Eirich will serve as executive producer.
“Aladdin” Casting Director
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Aladdin Casting
Reg Poerscout-Edgerton
4 Windmill Street
London W1T 2HZ
United Kingdom
NOTE:
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents in London. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8×10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
A release date has yet to be made official by Disney.
SOURCE: MY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD