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A mysterious Craigslist posting went up Sunday night calling for children actors ages 8-12 of "all colors and backgrounds" to star in a television pitch to a major streaming service. It's paired with a Goosebumps-style illustration of a cloaked skeleton entering a graveyard. But what does this have to do with lasers?
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Seeing how the spooky kid genre has been crushing the Netflix game (we see you, Stranger Things), there is hope that a genre-bending series set in Detroit (this project is described as a cross between horror/comedy/fantasy) might have a chance at gaining an audience.
Interested actors can have their parents send headshots, resumes, and audition videos here.
A top-secret production backed by a reputable production company seeks actors (Male/Female) ages 8-12 of all colors and backgrounds for a pitch to major streaming services and TV outlets.
The series is a horror/comedy/fantasy that will be for all ages and set in Detroit.
The particular scene in question involves a Lazer Tag establishment where the tournament is a literal contest of survival. Screaming/Crying, convincingly and on cue is what we are after.
1 day of shooting. Food and drink provided.
Please send headshots, resumes and any audition videos via the "reply" button on this post.
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