Posts Tagged ‘Spud’
Troye Sivan signs on as Spud
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Update: Today (2 Feb 2010) Troye confirmed the news in a new video. Watch it here: twitvid.com/DAAAF
Today (29 Jan 2010) Troye Sivan let the huge news slip on his official Twitter account. http://twitter.com/troyesivan18 The post promised big news and featured a link to a twitvid. The video announced his signing on as the lead of Spud. Just moments later, the video and the post were deleted.
This is fantastic news. Casting an unknown actor would have been an extreme risk, but casting an up and coming talent who can sing, and has proved himself a great actor, is a smart move. You can see Troye as Young Logan (Hugh Jackman’s character at 12 years old) in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Predictably there will be an argument over casting international actors over South African actors, but if the producers want this movie to do well overseas they need star power and talent. Don’t panic, most of the cast will be South African. The Spud pre-production crew are still undergoing an extensive talent search across South Africa to find the best possible cast.
It’s worth noting, Troye was born in South Africa before his family moved to Perth, Australia
Spud the Movie Audition – Marc Williams
Monday, October 19th, 2009First day of Spud auditions
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
My obsession with Spud and its book to screen adaptation continued to reach new heights last Sunday, 9/08/09, as I auditioned for one of the characters. I don’t want to focus on my disaster of an audition but I do want to discuss the amazing turnout of the fans and potential movie stars.
The audition e-mail had instructed me to be at the venue fifteen minutes before my time slot of 11:12AM. I arrived at 10:40 and sauntered into Howard College. As I took the last corner, I was met with an overwhelming sense of excitement to see the process actually happening. After waiting so long, it had finally begun. I stupidly decided not to go through just yet, I was early after all, and I sat and observed the nervous faces eagerly reading the short script they had been given.
Most of the boys, that I was in hearing distance of, were auditioning for Spud himself. I listened as some parents coached and others supported. There was a awesome sense of excitement in the quad.
After getting over my giddy fan high, I made my way to a very confused man handing out scripts. After a very short skim through the script I had been given, I was ushered into the theatre by the flustered script issuer.
I was immediately greeted by two friendly faces and proceeded with my shocking audition. Let’s just say I pulled a Vern on the crowd and wanted to read the actions. I’m slightly more intelligent than that, but my pauses as I stopped myself from reading the actions out loud must have made me seem a bit simple, not excluding my weird attempt of the actions after the pause.
The friendly faces showed no extreme sign of disgust or interest and kindly informed me that I would know where I stood in September. I grabbed my things and thanked them profusely.
When I got out a friend, who had arrived for her audition, was waiting at the door. The excitement of the process was immediately rejuvenated for me as I went over the script with her. When she disappeared into the theatre for her audition I looked around again and couldn’t help but smile at the thought. Whether I had blown it or not, I had just auditioned for the Spud Movie.
According to the official Spud Blog, 225 people went through the Durban auditions. The talent that showed up in the time I was there was brimming with potential, making this movie’s box office possibilities grow by the second.
There are still audition opportunities available in Cape Town, Joburg and more in KZN. Don’t miss out on your chance to join the cast, sign up to audition NOW.
Spud the Movie – Casting
Monday, August 3rd, 2009After years of waiting, Spud the Movie is finally being put into production. Casting begins in Durban, South Africa on Sunday the 9th of August and will continue throughout the country in the coming months. With auditions in KZN over the next few weeks, Cape Town is expected to have its turn to shine at the end of this month, followed by Joburg in September. October has been provisionally set aside for callbacks.
If you’re not a South African or can’t get to the audition venues, fear not. YouTube will offer opportunities for stars from far and wide to audition as their favourite Spud character.
Casting is only being done for Spud, Gecko, Vern, Rambo, Mad Dog, Simon, Boggo, Luthuli, Pike, Amanda, Mermaid, and Christine at this stage. Read through the casting brief below and if you think you have what it takes, register to audition at www.spudthemovie.com
SPUD – CASTING BRIEF
If you think you’ve got the look and the ability and meet the criteria below, then maybe you could be in SPUD, the movie!
SPUD – male/must look 13yrs old.
You have to be cute and small in size and your voice can’t have broken yet. A big bonus would be an amazing singing voice (though not essential). You must be bright and intelligent and love to read. If you keep your own diary that would be a big plus.
RAMBO – male/must look 14yrs old.
You have to be big and strong. Dark hair is best. You must be confident and popular with lots of friends. Being a bit of rebel would definitely help. If you’re the kind of guy everyone listens to and always the leader then you might be Rambo. Bring attitude!
GECKO– male/must look 14yrs old.
You have to be small with very pale skin. Having lots of freckles would help. If you have thick glasses that would be cool. Despite the fact that Gecko isn’t popular, he is far more mentally mature than the other boys and much more intelligent. So show a little confidence and belief in yourself.
MAD DOG– male/must look 14yrs old.
You have to be a little crazy to play this part. Looks aren’t that important, but big confidence and lots and lots of mad energy is required.
VERN– male/must look 14yrs old.
You have to be to act as though you’re demented and weird. Looking different would certainly help! Vern is not totally sane so bring something a little deranged to your audition.
FATTY - male/must look 14yrs old.
You have to be a big big boy to get this role. The more extra pounds you pack the better. But you also have to be confident and strong. Fatty is no push over!
SIMON - male/must look 14yrs old.
You have to be tall and good looking and a good sportsman, particularly at cricket. You have to be confident and speak well.
BOGGO - male/must look 14yrs old.
Having acne is no problem if you want to play Boggo. Boggo is different to all the other boys. He has no sense of personal hygiene and wears what he likes, enjoys being alternative and doesn’t care what anyone thinks of him. If you like girls a lot, then that would help!
P.J.LUTHULI – black / male/ must look 17.
Strong, proud and regal. He walks like a chief and commands the respect of all the boys. If you are confident, strong with powerful looks and an excellent speaking voice, you could be Luthuli.
PIKE - male/must look 16.
Pike is the baddy. If you can act cruel, conniving and nasty and can strike fear into new boys, then you may be Pike.
THE MERMAID - female/must look 14.
If you are blonde, cute, beautiful, sweet and petit, you may be the Mermaid.
AMANDA - female/must look 16.
If you are gorgeous, tall with dark or red hair, with loads of confidence and sex appeal then you could be Amanda. A good singing voice would be a major plus.
CHRISTINE - female/must look 15.
The tomboy. If you are strong and playful with lots of self belief, then you could be Christine.