Search for a star

Wednesday, 04/05/2011

A TV company is searching for a young footballer to star in a film about Manchester United.

The online audition is underway for upcoming family Britflick Theatre of Dreams, starring Brian Cox and Natascha McElhone - described as being partly like Bent It Like Beckham.

Shooting in Manchester this summer, Theatre of Dreams tells the fictional story of former United boss Sir Matt Busby who helps an 11-year-old tearaway fulfill his footballing dream, whilst putting his own demons of the Busby Babes to rest.

Award-winning actor Brian Cox (Braveheart, The Bourne Identity) stars as Sir Matt Busby, Anne Reid (The Mother) as his wife and Natascha McElhone (Californication, The Truman Show) as the boy’s mum. 

A casting call for boys aged 8-12 with either football or acting skills, or a combination of both, is currently in progress, requesting one minute video auditions to be submitted via the film’s website http://todmovie.com.

Two-time Emmy nominee and renowned Casting Director Irene Lamb will be judging auditions for the lead and other junior roles. Having worked with many prolific directors including George Lucas, Terry Gilliam and Richard Loncraine, her credits include Star Wars and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, The Great Gatsby, Get Carter, Brazil and The Brothers Grimm.

Film director David Scheinmann said: “’Theatre of Dreams’ is a funny and touching family feature – a Billy Elliot meets Bend it Like Beckham – set to capture the hearts and minds of audiences around the world. We’re on a nationwide search to find the film’s young star and in keeping with the theme, our online audition process provides an equal opportunity for all worthy talent to follow their dreams.”

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