Lord of the Rings TV series puts out casting call for ‘funky-looking’ and ‘unusual’ actors
If you’re a New Zealander with a ‘bulbous or interesting nose’, you could apply to be in it
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A New Zealand talent agency has put out a request for “funky looking” actors to join the new Lord of the Rings TV series.
The high-budget Amazon project is set to resume filming shortly, with production having been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a post on Facebook, the Auckland-based casting agency BGT asked for actors with attributes such as ”an overbite, face burns, long skinny limbs, deep cheekbones, lines on your face, acne scars, ears that stick out, bulbous or interesting noses, small eyes, big eyes, skinny faces, [or] missing bones”.
No specific role is mentioned. While the post does not currently specify that the role is part of the JRR Tolkein fantasy adaptation, an earlier version of the post said it was written by a “lead booker submitting talent for Amazon’s Lord of the Rings”. It also featured the hashtag “#lordoftheringsonprime”.
In order to apply, actors must supply clear photos of themselves without makeup. The offer is only available to Auckland residents who have the right to work in New Zealand.
BGT has provided extras for Lord of the Rings adaptations before, when Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning film trilogy was shot in New Zealand nearly two decades ago.
According to the New Zealand Herald, production on the Amazon series will begin again in July.
The series is Amazon’s biggest project to date; the rights to adapt the famous fantasy books cost a reported $250m, with many reports suggesting that the series’ budget could reach $1bn (£800m).
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments