Somalia Posted November 5, 2011 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. – Associated Press http://blog.chron.com/celebritybuzz/2011/11/tom-hanks-desperately-seeking-somalis/ Hell yeah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted November 5, 2011 If he waives the age limit and would pay for all expenses, i'd do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Zack Posted November 5, 2011 ^They want skinnies. Sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted November 5, 2011 I can go on a diet and loose some weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alderman Posted November 5, 2011 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. WHAT-THE-F***!!! Not only do they call Somalis black, but they think that any Johnny Foreigner born in Africa looks like a Somali! WTF!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Zack Posted November 5, 2011 Nin-Yaaban;756174 wrote: I can go on a diet and loose some weight. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alderman Posted November 5, 2011 I am so angry I even posted there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted November 5, 2011 I bet you west Africans will take the position of being Somalis. If you notice all those movies with somalis, west africans play somalis. Like Black Hawk Down, acuudubilaah those weren't somalis. salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Zack Posted November 6, 2011 ^the black hawk down actors were Moroccans, black Moroccans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara. Posted November 7, 2011 Is he Sleepless... In St. Paul? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted November 7, 2011 Conditions are you have to be SKINNY ,, rumour says most somalis who lined up were fatty, cuz of chunk food in America Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted November 8, 2011 Zaki lol they looked west Africans to me ..but alright! salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burahadeer Posted November 8, 2011 I look pure puntlander...that will do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted November 8, 2011 I liked most of Tom Hanks movies, he's a good actor. Even if they use non.Somalis for this film i'd still go see it though. Anyone know when its coming out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted November 9, 2011 Aaliyyah;756267 wrote: I bet you west Africans will take the position of being Somalis. If you notice all those movies with somalis, west africans play somalis. Like Black Hawk Down, acuudubilaah those weren't somalis. salaam Why the 'acuudubillahi' ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
