The DC Comics feature film “Aquaman” will begin shooting on May 22, 2017 and casting is underway for new lead and supporting roles. Shooting will take place in Queensland, Australia. All actors, extras, stand-ins, and photo-doubles must have legal eligibility to work in the entertainment industry in Australia. Film crew members can submit resumes to the production office email address below.
“Aquaman” will center on Aquaman as a reluctant ruler of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis who is caught between land dwellers that are always polluting the globe and his own people who are ready to invade the surface. Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Jason Momoa will play Aquaman. Also starring is Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Hollywood Film Awards winner Amber Heard as Mera, two-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, two-time Golden Globe Award nominee Patrick Wilson as Orm/Ocean Master, New Zealand Film and TV Awards winner Temuera Morrison as Thomas Curry, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta.
Two-time Hollywood Film Awards winner James Wan will direct “Aquaman” from a screenplay written by Will Beall
based on a treatment by Wan and DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns. Albert Cho is 1st AD. Producers are Jon Berg, Geoff Johns, Peter Safran, Deborah Snyder, and Zack Snyder. Rob Cowan will serve as executive producer.
“Aquaman” is scheduled to hit theaters on October 5, 2018.
Aquaman Casting Calls
All actors, extras, stand-ins, photo-doubles, and actors are required to be legally eligible to work in the entertainment industry in Australia. The Australia Actors Resource Guide eBook contains the information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work on film and television productions in Australia. All Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.
See Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Anne McCarthy
Kellie Roy
Engine Media Group
1831 Stanford Street
Suite 113
Santa Monica, CA 90404
NOTE:
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8×10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.
Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.
Extras Casting
Casting calls and registration for extras, stand-ins, and photo-doubles will be posted here as they become available.
Crew Members
Experienced crew members and vendors available to work in Queensland, Australia can submit resumes only to the following:
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions (see above).
Aquaman Production Office
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 133, Room 105
Burbank, CA 91522
Village Roadshow Studios
Entertainment Road
Oxenford QLD 4210
Australia
Crual & Unusual Films
4000 Warner Blvd.
Bldg. 34, Room 215
Burbank, CA 91522
The Safran Company
9663 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 840
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Atomic Monster
4000 Warner Blvd.
Bldg. 139, Room 210
Burbank, CA 91522
DC Comics
4000 Warner Blvd.
Bldg. 138, Suite 1104A
Burbank, CA 91522
Director:
James Wan
Writer:
Will Beall
Cinematographer
Don Burgess
Executive Producer:
Rob Cowan
Producers:
Jon Berg
Geoff Johns
Peter Safran
Deborah Snyder
Zack Snyder
Production Manager:
Anne Bruning
Stunt Coordinators:
Kyle Gardiner
Joel Kramer
R.A. Rondell
Starring:
Jason Momoa – Aquaman
Nicole Kidman – Atlanna
Amber Heard – Mera
Willem Dafoe – Nuidis Vulko
Patrick Wilson – Orm/Ocean Master
Temuera Morrison – Thomas Curry
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – Black Manta
Story:
Aquaman is the King of the Seven Seas. This reluctant ruler of Atlantis, caught between a surface world constantly ravaging the sea and Atlanteans looking to lash out in revolt, is committed to protecting the entire globe.
