Exclusive: Hannah Khalique-Brown, the lead actor in writer-director Peter Kosminsky’s (Wolf Hall) six-part cyber-thriller The Undeclared War, — which starts June 30 on Channel 4 and All 4 in UK, Peacock in U.S. on August 18 — tells Deadline that she wrote 1,000 emails over a period of two years “begging“ UK agents and casting directors to see her perform in fringe plays, and “none of them replied.”
“Though, I would occasionally get an automated reply” that still read no, said Khalique-Brown, who has been garnering attention from studios in London and Hollywood.
The 23-year-old said she spent hours studying talent and casting agency websites. “I emailed 180 of them, three times a year, for two years. I wouldn’t blanket email them either. They were all individual emails. I would go on their roster and look at who they represented and I would write that I think I would really fit in.“
However,...
“Though, I would occasionally get an automated reply” that still read no, said Khalique-Brown, who has been garnering attention from studios in London and Hollywood.
The 23-year-old said she spent hours studying talent and casting agency websites. “I emailed 180 of them, three times a year, for two years. I wouldn’t blanket email them either. They were all individual emails. I would go on their roster and look at who they represented and I would write that I think I would really fit in.“
However,...
- 6/20/2022
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Indian streaming major Disney+ Hotstar has put the wheels in motion on major new project Special Ops Universe, a multi-series spin-off format of its recent espionage thriller Special Ops. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the project will span numerous incarnations, including Special Ops season 1.5: The Himmat Story, which will tell the back story of Kay Kay Menon’s character Himmat Singh. Like Special Ops, the show will be shot across multiple international locations. “Within weeks of its launch, Special Ops emerged as one of the biggest shows of 2020,” said Sunil Rayan, President of Disney+ Hotstar. “We’re excited to venture in this nonlinear format of storytelling that brings alive an entire universe; where stories and different characters can simultaneously co-exist. The scale at which this is being conceived is enormous and speaks of our passion for creating world-class entertainment for our audiences.”
Leading Nordic distributor Nordisk Film has signed a...
Leading Nordic distributor Nordisk Film has signed a...
- 1/22/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
New members include filmmakers Lynne Ramsay, Haifaa al-Mansour, Fox Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner and Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
- 12/4/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
Greenlit means a project is officially a go, so all you have to do is follow these leads to stay up to date. You never know where you’ll find an opportunity to land an audition! “The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle”“The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle,” starring Robert Downey Jr., begins filming in London and the surrounding areas this month. Late last year, it was confirmed that Jim Broadbent joined the 1920s version of the story, which is gearing up for a six-week shoot starting in late February. Casting director Lucy Bevan is attached. “Silent Witness”The 22nd series of gruesome forensic BBC drama “Silent Witness,” starring Emilia Fox, is moving towards production, with filming starting in April and casting director Andy Brierley attached. “The Victim”“The Victim,” a new legal series by Rob Williams for Stv Productions is gearing up to shoot in March. Pitched as a gripping, contemporary,...
- 2/8/2018
- backstage.com
Andy Brierley Casting will be holding open auditions in Leeds on Wednesday 4th December for 2 roles in a forthcoming BBC drama.
We are looking for two boys of Indian/Pakistani ethnicity (one aged 9-11, one aged 15/16) based in Huddersfield/Leeds/Bradford and surrounding areas.
Boys must be available from 7th January for 7 weeks (overall shoot dates) and have a natural, working class Yorkshire accent
The roles are as follows:
Zamir (Male)
15 years old. Yorkshire accent. Indian or Pakistani.
Zamir fancies himself a bit and is a pretty mischievous teenager; he's nosey and wants to be involved in any neighbourhood drama. This is an adult drama so there will be some minor swearing for Zamir.
Yorkshire accents are a must for this. Indian/Pakistani Yorkshire accents are also fine.
Akil (Male)
9 years old but could be a young looking 10-12 year old. Yorkshire accent. Indian or Pakistani.
Akil is a good...
We are looking for two boys of Indian/Pakistani ethnicity (one aged 9-11, one aged 15/16) based in Huddersfield/Leeds/Bradford and surrounding areas.
Boys must be available from 7th January for 7 weeks (overall shoot dates) and have a natural, working class Yorkshire accent
The roles are as follows:
Zamir (Male)
15 years old. Yorkshire accent. Indian or Pakistani.
Zamir fancies himself a bit and is a pretty mischievous teenager; he's nosey and wants to be involved in any neighbourhood drama. This is an adult drama so there will be some minor swearing for Zamir.
Yorkshire accents are a must for this. Indian/Pakistani Yorkshire accents are also fine.
Akil (Male)
9 years old but could be a young looking 10-12 year old. Yorkshire accent. Indian or Pakistani.
Akil is a good...
- 11/29/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Andy Brierley Casting Cdg are currently casting Remember Me - a 3 part mystery with supernatural elements for BBC1.
We are looking for two boys of Indian/Pakistani ethnicity (one aged 9-11, one aged 15/16) based in Huddersfield and the surrounding areas.
Boys must be available from 7th January for 7 weeks (overall shoot dates) and have a natural Yorkshire accent. Please do not apply if you do not fit the casting description below.
If you would like to be considered, please send a recent picture, age and your location in the UK to This Casting Is Now Closed
Zamir (Male)
15 years old. Yorkshire accent. Indian or Pakistani. Zamir fancies himself a bit and is a pretty mischievous teenager; he's nosey and wants to be involved in any neighbourhood drama. This is an adult drama so there will be some minor swearing for Zamir.
Yorkshire accents are a must for this - Indian...
We are looking for two boys of Indian/Pakistani ethnicity (one aged 9-11, one aged 15/16) based in Huddersfield and the surrounding areas.
Boys must be available from 7th January for 7 weeks (overall shoot dates) and have a natural Yorkshire accent. Please do not apply if you do not fit the casting description below.
If you would like to be considered, please send a recent picture, age and your location in the UK to This Casting Is Now Closed
Zamir (Male)
15 years old. Yorkshire accent. Indian or Pakistani. Zamir fancies himself a bit and is a pretty mischievous teenager; he's nosey and wants to be involved in any neighbourhood drama. This is an adult drama so there will be some minor swearing for Zamir.
Yorkshire accents are a must for this - Indian...
- 11/22/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
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