Casting calls for teens to star in Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Descendents’ about Disney villain’s kids and heroes

Director Kenny Ortega, seen here setting up a shot, will direct Disney’s Descendents.

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Disney Channel casting directors are now auditioning teens to star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendents”. The telepic is a live-action adventure-comedy that features the kids of Disney’s classic fairytale characters including Fairy Godmother, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Mulan, Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar, Beast and Bella. The auditions are taking place in Los Angeles, and shooting will get underway in Spring, 2015. “Descendents” will premiere on Disney Channel in 2015.

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Disney Casting and Auditions Information for Descendents

‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ casting for lead and supporting roles taking place in Los Angeles and London

Star Wars: Episode VII begins filming January 21, 2014.

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Lucasfilm, an owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, in association with Bad Robot Productions, Genre Films, and Kasdan Pictures are in pre-production on the highly anticipated epic feature film “Star Wars: Episode VII”. Despite the recent change in writers, shooting will still commence on January 21, 2014. Casting calls have been issued and auditions are taking place for starring and co-starring roles. The primary filming locations will be at Pinewood Studios in the UK, with additional shooting in New Mexico, and in Los Angeles. J.J. Abrams has constructed production facilities at his Bad Robot Santa Monica headquarters specifically for Star Wars: Episode VII. The extras will be cast throughout production in London and New Mexico. Film crew resumes can be submitted via email to the production office.

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Star Wars: Episode VII Casting Calls and Auditions

Disney casting series regulars, co-stars, day players, and extras for new comedy series ‘Kirby Buckets’

“Kirby Buckets” is one of two new Disney pilots in production for actor Jacob Bertrand.

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It’s a Laugh Productions and Horizon Productions are getting ready to begin production on a new comedy sitcom for Disney XD called “Kirby Buckets”. The Casting Society of America Artios Award nominated casting team of Sally Stiner and Barbie Block, who have cast such Disney Channel hit shows as “Jonas” and “Good Luck Charlie”, are casting young teen actors and adults for series regulars, co-stars, and smaller day player roles. The extras will be hired throughout shooting on the pilot episode, with there likely being a need for many over-18 to play high school age.

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Disney Casting Actors and Extras for “Kirby Buckets”

Brand new Disney XD comedy series ‘Neckpee Island’ casting calls underway for child and adult roles

“Neckpee Island” is one of two new Disney pilots for actor Jacob Bertrand.

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Disney XD has given the green light to begin production on a brand new half-hour comedy series pilot titled “Neckpee Island”. The casting directors have now sent out casting calls for series regulars and guest starring roles, for both child roles between 12-14 years old, and for adults of various ages. The extras will be cast throughout production, which will begin in mid-October, 2013. There will be a fairly large amount of kids cast as extras to play middle school students. Shooting will take place in Los Angeles.

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Disney XD Casting Calls for “Neckpee Island”

Walt Disney Pictures feature film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’ auditions and casting calls

Johnny Depp is back as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”.

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Fifth Mate Productions and Jerry Bruckheimer Films are now in pre-production on the Walt Disney Pictures fantasy adventure comedy feature film “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”. The Casting Society of America Artios Award winning casting director is set to begin holding auditions for lead and supporting roles. Shooting will take place in Louisiana, Los Angeles, and Hawaii among other locations beginning January 27, 2013 and will continue through July 3, 2014. “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” is scheduled to hit theaters on July 10, 2015.

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Disney Casting and Auditions Info for “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”

Actor and extras casting calls underway for Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Unleashed’

Zendaya Coleman has been cast to play the lead role of Annabelle in Disney’s “Unleashed”.

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Off-Leash Tele Productions and Front Street Productions are set to begin production on the Disney Channel Original Movie “Unleashed” based on the children’s novel by Leslie Margolis. The casting director is auditioning teen and adult actors for starring, co-starring, supporting, and day player roles. In addition, the extras casting director is hiring general extras and featured background actors throughout production. Shooting will run from August 12, 2013 through September 16, 2013 and will take place in Vancouver.

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Disney Channel Casting “Unleashed” Actors and Extras

Disney Channel casting actors and extras for third season of live-action comedy series ‘Jessie’

The beautiful and talented Debby Ryan co-produces and stars in Disney Channel’s “Jessie”.

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On March 28, 2013 Disney Channel announced that the live-action comedy series “Jessie” was renewed for a third season. Now the casting director is auditioning talent for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. The extras are cast throughout the season as needed. The series uses a multi-camera setup which is known as “filmized”, a technique in which video is made to appear to have been shot on film. “Jessie” is videotaped at Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

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Disney Channel “Jessie” Season 3 Casting Calls

Disney now casting actors and extras for new live-action comedy series ‘Mighty Med’

Super talented newcomer Paris Berelc stars in Disney’s superhero comedy series “Mighty Med”.

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It’s a Laugh Productions is now in production on season one of the brand new Disney XD live-action superhero comedy series “Mighty Med”. Disney casting directors are beginning to audition actors for series regulars, recurring roles, guest starring roles, and day players. The extras are being hired throughout shooting on the sophomore season, which will continue through November 1, 2013. “Mighty Med” is a multi-camera series that was inspired by the extraordinary world of super heroes and comic books. Shooting takes place in Los Angeles.

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Disney Casting Calls for “Mighty Med”

New ABC series ‘Once Upon a Time in Wonderland’ now casting for season 1

Sophie Lowe plays Alice in “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”.

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ABC Studios in association with Digital 49 Productions and Kitsis/Horowitz will begin shooting season one of the brand new fantasy-drama television series “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland” on July 31, 2013. The casting directors have begun sending out casting calls for recurring roles, guest starring roles, and day player roles. Production is taking place at The Bridge Studios in Vancouver and various surrounding locations. The show’s stand-ins, photo-doubles, and extras are being cast locally in the Vancouver area. The series is a spin-off of the popular fairy tale drama series “Once Upon a Time”. Season one will continue shooting through February 17, 2014.

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ABC Casting for “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland” Actors and Extras

Disney Channel casting for brand new teen series ‘I Didn’t Do It’

Olivia Holt will play fraternal twin Lindy Watson on Disney Channel’s “I Didn’t Do It”.

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Bandwagon Entertainment is in pre-production on a brand new Disney Channel comedy series called “I Didn’t Do it”. The pilot episode was shot in January, 2013 and Disney announced that the show was picked up to series on June 18, 2013. The Disney casting directors will be holding auditions for co-starring, recurring, and guest starring roles as well as day players. Extras and stand-ins will be cast throughout the first season. Shooting begins in Los Angeles in August/September 2013. The show will be casting many actors to play high school students, and especially needed will be extras who are 18 and over who can play younger.

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Disney Casting “I Didn’t Do It” Actors and Extras