Casting call for Samoan actors for movie to be filmed in Hawaii

Honolulu, HAWAII — There is a casting call for speaking roles in a movie about the soccer team from American Samoa. It is an adaptation of the award-winning documentary film Next Goal Wins, which followed the national soccer team of American Samoa as they chased their World Cup dreams.

Director, Taika Waititi is searching for male actors between the ages of 16-50, and fa’afine actors between the ages of 20-30. All applicants must be available in Hawaii from mid-October through mid-December.

To apply, send the following information to [email protected]:
1) name
2) photo “headshot” of your face (cell phone photo is fine but no glasses, sunglasses, hats, filters, additional people, etc)
3) phone number
4) location (City where you live)
5) height
6) sports experience

Soccer and acting experience is a plus, but not a requirement.

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