This Just in for Teen Dudes: Star in a Comedy Flick with…

…movie superstars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin! Yowza! That lineup almost makes me wish I could knock off a couple of decades years and switch my gender for the following casting opportunity.

Reps for Universal Pictures have just sent out information regarding an open casting call for males aged 15 to 17 years. According to the studio, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been acting since the womb or never before in your life. All they require is a serious focus on becoming an actor.

Sounds good so far. Read on to review the word-for-word instructions, just to make sure interested parties don’t miss any essential details.

OPEN CASTING CALL FOR YOUNG MEN FOR UPCOMING UNIVERSAL PICTURES COMEDY STARRING MERYL STREEP, ALEC BALDWIN AND STEVE MARTIN

Universal Pictures is currently searching for a young male to play “Edward,” a high school senior in an upcoming comedy starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin! Casting is looking for the next Michael Cera / McLovin type to play a 17-year-old in the film. The film will shoot in New York City and Los Angeles in early 2009. No prior acting experience is necessary, and if you cannot attend the open casting call, auditions may be submitted online. Step by step instructions are available at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49824991095

IMPORTANT: The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 16, 2009!!

For more information on how to submit your audition online, as well as the video submission guidelines, please go to:
http://myspace.com/universalpicturescasting
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49824991095
http://www.meganlarchecasting.com/index.html

WHAT: Seeking young men ages 15–17 to audition for film role in Universal comedy

WHO: Casting the role of Edward, an awkward, funny, precocious 17-year-old high school senior. Must be available for work in NYC and L.A. from Feb ’09 until mid-June ’09. No prior experience or preparation is necessary.

WHERE: Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, 16th Floor, Studio 17B, Between 36th & 37th Streets, New York, NY 10018

WHEN: Sign-in from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2009

*If you are unable to attend this open call, please visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49824991095 or www.myspace.com/universalpicturescasting for more information.

Good luck to any and all who audition!