gable • now casting

now casting

Bokeh Background is on the hunt to find folks to be in the Olympic Athletic Biopic GABLE about Dan Gable. Filming will take place all over Central Illinois from August through September.

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Deadline's Write-Up (new names attached)

time + place

Picture it, Waterloo, Iowa from 1965-1972 - a young Dan Gable wrestles his way through high school, college, and then we travel internationally to the Olympics.

From a heartbreaking beginning to winning it all, this story travels through decades and across the world to bring a champion's journey to life.

who we want

We're looking for folks of all types to fill our stands, because we're going from corn fields to Olympic stadiums. This film is only considering people over the age of 18-years-old. If any roles for kids open up, we'll announce it!

new featured background roles

College Wrestlers + Olympic Wrestlers - Men, 18-24, Ethnicity - Actual folks who have wrestled to at least varsity high school, ideally into college.

Coaches - Men, 40-60, White - College and Olympic coaches for the wrestling teams in the film. Ideally this person has actual referee experience.

Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor - an American super-heavyweight wrestler. He competed in freestyle and Greco-Roman events at the 1972 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the freestyle. At 412 pounds, he was the heaviest Olympian

Russia - 1970s

CENTRAL ILLINOIS LOCAL HIRES, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU

• High School + College Kids in the stands

  • Cheerleaders - Needs to be under 5'2" to fit the vintage cheerleading uniforms.

  • Jocks

  • Hippies + Co-Eds

  • Illinois State Fans

• Russian Folks - Fans, event staff and film crews

• Middle Eastern Folks - Fans, event staff and film crews

• Film Crews + Media People - American and International film crews.

  • Bonus points if you actually know how to hold sound equipment, or could feel comfortable being shown operating vintage TV cameras.

    

    Middle Eastern Fashion - 1970s

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payment

If your paperwork is filled out, payment is issued at the end of each work day. If your paperwork isn't filled out, you could be paid up to 48 hours after you've filmed.

• Background: $180 for 12 hours

• Car Bumps: +$25

how to apply

Please click the button below to be taken to our Background Intake Form. We'll ask for your name, contact info, sizing, and a photo.

 ✨ BONUS POINTS ✨

• Take a photo where you look like you're in the late 1960s/early 1970s (hair + wardrobe would be amazing!)

• If you have a car from 1955-75, submit a picture of it, too (for extra money!)

• If you have great facial hair that you'd let the hair department change to be period specific, please let us know!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU8oPdI-sXQ

frequently asked questions

If I apply, am I automatically in?

When you apply, you'll be added to the pool that our casting office will sift through to filter people into the correct days. We try to get as many people a chance to be on set, and we'll do our best to make your work dates work for you. While it's not automatic, the fastest way to submit for our consideration.

If I book this project, are you my agent?

No, we don't represent anyone. Production will pay you as you leave work for the day, and we never have any hand on talent's payment.

Do I have to be a union actor because this is a union film?

No, you do not need to be a union (SAG-AFTRA) actor to participate as background. Unless you speak in this film, you also won't gain your union eligibility from working background in this film either.

Can I bring other people with me if I get picked?

Nope! The booking is only for you, and there will be security at checkin. If you're not on our approved list, you won't get on set.

Where is this project filming?

We're filming in Champaign County, based out of Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul, Illinois.