Open Casting Call for Netflix “Mindhunter” Announced in PA

The upcoming Netflix streaming series “Mindhunter” is now filming in the Pittsburgh area and there is an open casting call scheduled for this weekend.

David Fincher’s hour long drama is looking for talent who can pull off some great 70s looks, but will be considering everyone. Marinella Hume Casting will be hosting the open call and they are especially interested in folks that are available to work next week.  The casting directors for the show will be taking photos on-site and talent should come camera ready with their hair and makeup already done. The show is looking for background actors of all ages. Please see the casting notice below for more information about the upcoming open casting call. There is also another call for specific roles that the show needs to fill this week. Please see below for that information as well.

David Fincher, the man behind Netflix hit political drama “House of Cards” has a new show coming up called “Mindhunter.”  Fincher (“Gone Girl, “Fight Club”) is co-producing the series with actress Charlize Theron who starred in “Mad Max: Fury Road.”  According to THR,

open cast call for Netflix Mindhunter

Mindhunter”  is a crime drama about FBI agents who take an unconventional approach to solving crimes. The team dives into the minds of the criminals they are tracking to create psychological profiles which help tyhem figure out what they will do next.  The upcoming Netflix show  is based on the 1996 book  Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Douglas and Mark Olshanker. John Douglas spent decades developing criminal-profiling techniques for the FBI and teamed with writer Olshanker for the story of his 25-year career tracking down serial killers.  The show was originally developed at HBO for Fox 21 and comes from Fincher and Charlize Theron’s Denver and Delilah banner. Netflix has hired “The Road” writer, Joe Penhall to write the script . David Fincher is directing the show’s premiere episode.

 

Netflix “Mindhunter” open casting call 

new Netflix show MindHunters now casting

Coming to the open casting call? Here is what you should wear.

We would love to see you if possible look for us and come down dressed in something denim , that would be great or have fun with it and wear your best 70 shirt or dress we are not looking for disco days or Saturday night fever , rather just the look of the late 70s.

Mindhunter open call in Pittsburgh

ALSO NEEDED.

OLDER CARS: We are looking for older cars from the period of 1962 to 1985. Please include a current picture of the vehicle and the make/model/year/color of your vehicle. Put “PERIOD CAR” in subject line. Rate for period cars is $175/12. After 12 hours OT kicks in.

If you have worked on MINDHUNTER previously this season, please note the scene, episode, role, etc.

PLEASE SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS TO: mhc.pittsburgh@gmail.com
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – PAY ATTENTION. ANY SUBMISSION THAT DOESN’T FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE IGNORED.
To be considered please read the following instructions and send an email to the appropriate project you are submitting for with the below information:

Include the following information:

  • Name:
  • Age:
  • Contact Phone Number:
  • Location:
  • Email:
  • Height:
  • Weight:
  • Shoe:
  • Waist:
  • Bust: (ladies only)
  • Hips: (ladies only)
  • Inseam: (males only)
  • Neck: (males only)
  • Sleeve: (males only)
  • Jacket: (males only)
  • Blouse/Dress Size: (ladies only)
  • Make/Model/Year/Color of Vehicle:
  • PLEASE NOTE ANY TATTOOS YOU HAVE AND LOCATION OF TATTOOS. If you have No tattoos, simply write “no tattoos”.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE WILLING TO EITHER HAVE YOUR HAIR CUT OR SHAVE (if applicable)
ALL SUBMISSIONS: Check this link on how we like the pictures to be sent:

https://youtu.be/PCt5_iAqki4
Please Including 4 Photos of yourself :
– 1 Head shot style
– 1 Waist up Shot
– 1 Full Body Shot
– 1 Full Body Side Shot

*Photos must be well lit, clear & in focus, no hats, glasses or other props

**These photos should have been taken recently and MUST reflect exactly what you currently look like

Make sure to note the role you are submitting for in the subject line of your email. Please send only ONE email with the various roles you are interested and available for in the subject line.

You should expect 12+ hour shoots . Not all days will be this long, but you should always be prepared to be there for the entire duration of the shoot day. Please keep that in mind when accepting a booking. You cannot leave to pick up kids, walk dog, doctor’s appointments, etc.

 

Be sure to also check out other casting calls in the Pittsburgh area as well as those casting nationwide.

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  1. Elton Lee Landheart Jr.

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