Tom Hanks in MPLS looking for Somali Actors

[Crystal_Clear]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sony Pictures is seeking Somalis in Minneapolis to appear in a new Tom Hanks movie, “Capt. Phillips.”

 

Auditions will be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Brian Coyle Center. The casting call is for black actors or non-actors, preferably born in Africa.

 

The roles are for men ages 15 to 45, women ages 20 to 30, and boys ages 7 to 10. Those auditioning should bring a current photo, if available. Photos will not be returned.

 

Hanks is slated to play the lead of Richard Phillips, a cargo ship captain held hostage by Somali pirates for several days in 2009. Phillips eventually was rescued when a Navy sharpshooter picked off three of the pirates.

 

Minneapolis was chosen for auditions because of its large Somali population.

 

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[Knight of Wisdom]

No way ! LMAO !!

[rudy-Diiriye]

i said no to black hawk down...& if i am a red-blooded somali, i wont do that captain Morgan shyte!! Its 2 another super hybe all america bs.

[princesshafsa]

most likely where ever they're going to hold the audtions is going to be full of somali eey ka wareersantahay

oo 15 minutes of fame raadinayo but in this case it will be 5 minutes since they're all going to be killed before

the guy gets rescued. hmm i wonder who has the heart to play wiilkii eey soo xireen?

[Som@li]

Most of those who went for audition were returned for the size of their waist! Where are the Skinnies!

[Abwaan]

Som@li;756408 wrote:

Most of those who went for audition were returned for the size of their waist! Where are the Skinnies!

looooool.....They are probably still in Somalia.

[Manahel.fatima]

What will happen.... Oh no...