Amazon’sLord of the RingsTV show is currently casting, so those who have always dreamed of taking a trip to Middle Earth may want to listen up. Though the casting call, in its own words, is looking for “funky looking people.” Scars, burns, overbites, missing limbs, deformities. These qualities and more are what is needed for the streamer’s massive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works.
The casting call was recently released by the BGT talent agency on Facebook. Specifically, they are seeking people between the ages of 18 and 65 who are available and haveworking rights in New Zealandto fill roles in the series. No specific roles were mentioned in the casting notice. Per BGT, here is what they are looking for.
“Funky Looking people needed! (if you are with BGT do not apply as we have already submitted you if suitable). Tag a friend who might fit the role. Please read on…… Do you have an overbite, face burns, long skinny limbs, deep cheekbones, lines on your face, acne scars, ears that stick out, bulbous or interesting noses, small eyes, big eyes, any deformities, Skinny faces, missing limbs? Do you look unusual? Must be aged from 18 - 65 male and female, any Ethnicity.”
The catch is that people applying must be in New Zealand. So that is somewhat limiting for those who may have dreams ofplaying a hobbitor an orc. BGT explained in further detail some of what they are looking for. This includes short people, tall people, androgynous individuals, hairy folks, circus performers and more.
Amazon had begun filming onLord of the Rings(which doesn’t have an official title yet) earlier in the year. Unfortunately, production was forced to shut down in the interest of public health. But New Zealand recently allowed for movie and TV production to resume, so things are getting back on track. The cast includes Robert Aramayo, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Maxim Baldry and Morfydd Clark.
Plot details largely remain scarce, but it will be a prequeltaking place in the Second Agebefore the events ofThe Hobbitor theLord of the Ringstrilogy covered in Peter Jackson’s movies. J.A. Bayona (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) is set to direct the first episodes. There is no word yet on a premiere date, but sometime in 2021 seems likely. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as further details are made available. Feel free to check out the full casting call from theBGT Actors Models & Talent Facebook page.
