National Geographic Trojan War filming

[Matthew Amt]

Avete!<br>
I promised I'd pass this along. National Geographic is filming a show about the Trojan War in the Washington DC area and is looking for actors/reenactors, preferably with some sort of Greek or neo-Classical equipment. Apparently the goal is more of a visualization of the Trojan War legends as LEGENDS, not a historical representation of Bronze Age warfare. and this will be just a brief piece at the start of the show, before the archeologists and historians start explaining what things were REALLY like.<br>
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It's all very short-notice and there is practically no budget, and I told them it was madness (and they agree!), but they are going for it anyway. If you are at all interested or just have ideas for them, contact Sarah Meyer at [email protected] , 202-862-8274. The first fellow who contacted me about this was Tim Baney, [email protected] , 202-669-6871.<br>
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Enjoy!<br>
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Matthew<br>
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I wonder if you could forward this to any of your reenactor friends you think might be interested in helping out - if they can bring their own armor and props, even better!<br>
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Best,<br>
Sarah<br>
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CASTING CALL!!!<br>
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**All parts are unpaid, but you'll appear on the National Geographic Channel**<br>
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National Geographic TV & Film will be shooting a RECREATION of key moments from the TROJAN WAR, December 20-21, at a downtown Washington interior location.<br>
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We need SEVERAL ACTORS & EXTRAS. For our principle characters, we'll cast people with acting experience, and in some cases basic knowledge of stage combat. Extras, no experience necessary.<br>
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The shoot will last ALL DAY Saturday, December 20, and for some characters, part or all of Sunday, December 21. Lunch will be provided, as will a comfortable green room w/TV.<br>
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Please send a headshot and list relevant acting experience, if any, to [email protected] .<br>
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BEYOND THE MOVIE: TROY<br>
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CAST<br>
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Principles:<br>
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Meneleus Male, 30-40, bearded, stage combat experience<br>
Helen Female, 18-25, very pretty<br>
Priam Male, 60-80, bearded, stage combat experience<br>
Hecuba Female, 40-80<br>
Paris Male, 18-25, handsome, stage combat experience<br>
Hector Male, 25-30, combat experience<br>
Agamemnon Male, 35-50, bearded<br>
Clytemnestra Female, 25-40<br>
Achilles Male, 20-30, muscular, stage combat experience<br>
Patroclus Male, 18-30, muscular<br>
Ajax Male, 20-30, muscular<br>
Briseis Female, 18-25, very pretty<br>
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Citizens/Soldiers/Kings:<br>
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(some of these parts will be doubled up)<br>
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Mycenaen King #1 Male, bearded<br>
Mycenaen King #2 Male, bearded<br>
Mycenaen King #3 Male, bearded<br>
Mycenaen King #4 Male, bearded<br>
Mycenaen Servant #1 Male/Female<br>
Mycenaen Servant #2 Male/Female<br>
Mycenaen Royal Aide #1 Male<br>
Mycenaen Royal Aide #2 Male<br>
Mycenean Soldier #1 Muscular male<br>
Mycenean Soldier #2 Muscular male<br>
Mycenean Soldier #3 Muscular male<br>
Mycenean Soldier #4 Muscular male<br>
Mycenean Soldier #5 Muscular male<br>
Trojan Soldier #1 Muscular male<br>
Trojan Soldier #2 Muscular male<br>
Trojan Soldier #3 Muscular male<br>
Trojan Soldier #4 Muscular male<br>
Trojan Soldier #5 Muscular male<br>
Dignitary #1 Male<br>
Dignitary #2 Male<br>
Dignitary #3 Male<br>
Trojan Citizen #1 Female<br>
Trojan Citizen #2 Female<br>
Trojan Citizen #3 Female <br>
Trojan Citizen #4 Male<br>
Trojan Citizen #5 Male<br>
Homer Male, 40-80, bearded <br>
Scribe #1 Male<br>
Scribe #2 Male<br>
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[Robert Vermaat]

Oops..<br>
Sorry Matt, I just posted that one in the re-enactment section as well...<br>
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