Cast This: 19 Year Old Black Male For Coming Of Age Drama; Must Be Able To Carry Film

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• Kamelle Mills | July 24, 2012 12:20 PMReply

  I'm Kamelle Mills and I play a teenager in my one man show..check out a little of it out and pass it along to the filmmaker: https://vimeo.com/25830582. And here's my fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/KamelleMills

• Cory Hardrict # 1 fan | July 23, 2012 7:19 PMReply

  Cory hardrict is ahead of his time, when hollywood takes a chance on this young man he will make an impact!!!! I LOVED HIM IN GRAN TORINO AND BATTLE LOS ANGELES HE'S GONNA BE HUGEEEEEEE

• Hashim Lafond | July 22, 2012 3:19 AMReply

  This guy http://www.youtube.com/hashimlafond

• Damone Williams | July 20, 2012 7:33 PMReply

  Maybe the filmmaker would have more luck with talent that isn't necessarily "established."
  I, and many of my actor friends, can (and do) play 19, are talented, and can carry a film, easily.
  ;-)
  
  ---> http://bit.ly/QanwrX <---

• ARY KATZ | July 20, 2012 5:55 PMReply

  Like my friend Preston Davis said, "I have to nominate... myself". ARY KATZ. I've carried my share of indie features and held strong supporting roles in a few studio pics and episodics. Most recently and most notably I held my own on screen opposite DiCaprio in Clint Eastwood's 'J.Edgar'. My materials are avail on IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2315175/ or my personal website www.arykatz.com *If you like what you see, you know how to mind me*
  
  @Preston- I hope i see you at this audition brother, blessings always.

• Turnma | July 19, 2012 1:09 AMReply

  Carlos Knight, Kwame Boateng, if a little older Adrian Kali Turner.

• Orville | July 19, 2012 12:45 AMReply

  What about Corbin Bleu the guy from High School Musical? Corbin is young, attractive, and he can act. Tristan Wilds is also a good choice.

• AccidentalVisitor | July 18, 2012 11:50 PMReply

  First of all let's take Tristan Wilds off the table. He seems to have lost his way as an actor ever since joining 90210. Far too often he does the tiring look-away routine when speaking to another character in a scene, as if he is gathering himself every time he pulls his eyes away. And he is leaving his mouth hanging open too often when he is supposed to instead be displaying more natural expressions of emotions. Hasn't been the same since "The Wire". But all may not be lost. Michael B. Jordan had some similar difficulties when he joined All My Children but since then has been on a roll. So maybe it is the result of the bad writing. Speaking of Jordan he should be in the running. And how about Arlen Escarpeta (American Dreams)? Is he too old? Evan Ross is another name tossed around and for good reason. But toss in Marcus Carl Franklin (Lakawanna Blues), Maxx Brawer (Twelve), Maestro Harrell (The Wire), Denzel Whitaker (The Great Debaters), Eka Darville (Spartacus), Daniel Kaluuya (Johnny English Reborn), Trevor Jackson (Eureka), Solomon Glave (Wuthering Heights), Philip Johnson (America) although he hasn't worked in...forever, and Eugene Jones III (Towelhead). The suggestion of John Boyega ain't bad either. Yeah, a lot of these guys aren't American but, what can you do? A bigger problem is that some of them don't get enough work.

• Angelina | July 21, 2012 4:27 PM

  First off, Tristan Wilds is a great actor! He's done broadway....worked with Oscar nominated actors as well as winner. With that said, maybe he took on 90210 so that he can go main streamed and get the stereo type of a young drug dealer/murderer out of the public's mind and open other doors. Seems to me it's working.....but I guess everyone has an opinion....

• the black police | July 19, 2012 12:28 AM

  Your CommentHey! Leave Tristan Wilds alone. I think he's on his way to a good career. Hmm I think Ive seen that movie America with Philip Johnson. I wanna see it again!

• ChezCerise | July 18, 2012 10:39 PMReply

  I'm a HUGE Michael B. Jordan fan.

• Donnie Leapheart | July 18, 2012 10:27 PMReply

  There are very few "established black actors" (meaning with a recognizable face) under 35 that could "carry" (meaning draw a crowd for and perform well in) a drama or comedy.

• Neziah Green | July 18, 2012 9:58 PMReply

  I could do it. I'm 19, I'm black, and I have an extensive theater background.

• CareyCarey | July 18, 2012 9:46 PMReply

  In my humble opinion the following are no-brainers; they're outta there. Brandon T Jackson has questionable range and his acting is not convincing. Romeo and Bow Wow can not carry a glass of water across the screen without looking like they're acting. So they damn sure can't carry a whole film. Now, although Evan Ross as done some nice things, I am not completely sold on him carrying a film. I mean, I hear he recieved raves for his performance Mooz-lum, I didn't see what I the fuss was about. Maybe I was distracted by other elements of the film that didn't set well with me. The editing left much to be desired and although I love Roger Guenveur Smith's acting, this part didn't do me. And the extras alway seemed to be just there; out of place and looking like they didn't know what to do with themselves. But now Rotimi Akinosho from Boss on Starz. Hmmmm, great series with a great cast and excellent writing. Although I don't particularly like Rotimi's storyline, his acting has been solid. Don't get me wrong, I am only on the 6th episode (1 hour each) , but from what I've seen, he's holding his own. Denzel Whitaker, 22, but looks younger, could be the one, he has the talent -- for sure. Micheal B. Jordan, with the right direction/director could be the one. And hey, why not give Preston Davis (below) a holler? I mean, he says he's the next BMOC so we gotta give him an "A" for having the courage to toot his own horn - huh.

• Torin | July 18, 2012 7:40 PMReply

  OMG -- his name is Rotimi Akinosho -- not character name -- lol

• Torin | July 18, 2012 7:30 PMReply

  The young man from Boss on Starz is Darius Morrison -- he is older than 19, but has a young look.
  The young man I think should be in the running is Jermaine Crawford age 19 played homeless kid on the Wire on HBO. So, he is an actor, musician, and founder of Code blue.org!! Where he does PSA's for teens/young people using his young actor & musician friends to help teens. Covering topic like -- safe sex, homelessness, & other topic -- kids are faced w today!! NICE...
  This kid -- Jacob Latimore age 15 is doing things/ Trever Jackson about age 16 on disney?? Jordan Newt about 16 or 17?? Diggy simmons?? cute kid -- has that it factor?? Ok -- I'm done.

• Greg W. Locke | July 18, 2012 5:27 PMReply

  How about Tyler the Creator? He's annoying, but he's a star.

• Vladimir Versailles | July 18, 2012 2:57 PMReply

  I got put my name in this hat!
  
  VLADS ACTING REEL LINK:
  http://vimeo.com/40560084
  
  VLAD's IMDB
  http://www.imdb.me/vversailles

• the black police | July 18, 2012 2:54 PMReply

  Is this how the industry works? How does one do a PROPER casting call?

• Ghost | July 18, 2012 2:33 PMReply

  Arjay Smith-currently on TNT's Perception. He already has one coming out on 9-13 and he's the star in a cast that is otherwise white.Lee Thompson Young on TNT's Rosetti & the other female cop's name. James Tyler Williams. They are all currently on tv shows and could give the movie free press. Wesley Jonathan. Robert Richard. Kenny Blank (or Kenn Michael as he's called). Corbin Bleu. Lil J. Brandon Jay (from Power Rangers). Kevin from Eureka (I can't think of his name) There are plenty-they just tend to be the ones we don't see on black tv shows and movies all the times. Romeo could fit but Bow Wow has burned too many bridges with people to considered-he flopped big time with Lottery Ticket. Now if that war movie he did is good (and I'm hoping it is)-then I would give him a chance.

• Omar Walters | July 18, 2012 2:28 PMReply

  I nominate myself google me Omar Walters

• Casting | July 18, 2012 2:23 PMReply

  Brandon T Jackson, he can handle comedy and drama.

• Carlton Jordan | July 18, 2012 2:00 PMReply

  Michael B. Jordan. John Boyega, Tevin Campbell

• the black police | July 18, 2012 2:55 PM

  Tevin Campbell?

• Preston Davis | July 18, 2012 2:00 PMReply

  i would definitely have to nominate myself. Even though i haven't done any huge films i have carried indie films and will eventually be know as the young american chiwetel ejiofor. here is my imdb have him hit me and we'll see if sparks fly. from love Preston Davis http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2186221/
  for got to mention that i have the same manager as Halle Berry and Taraji P. Henson if he needs to find me

• Preston smiles Davis | July 18, 2012 1:56 PMReply

  i would definitely have to nominate myself. Even though i haven't done any huge films i have carried indie films and will eventually be know as the young american chiwetel ejiofor.
  here is my imdb have hit hit me and we'll see if sparks fly. from love Preston Davis
  
  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2186221/

• Sidney Harris | July 18, 2012 1:53 PMReply

  Ty Hickson in Gimme the Loot is all of these things.

• EM | July 18, 2012 1:50 PMReply

  It's already been mentioned but I want to second the Tristan Wilds suggestion.

• TB | July 18, 2012 1:50 PMReply

  What about Oren Williams or maybe Romeo I think can still play 19?

• Throwingoutaname | July 18, 2012 1:48 PMReply

  Not established. If you watch Boss on Starz - Rotimi

• RJ | July 18, 2012 1:43 PMReply

  J. Mallory-McCree
  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3402769/

• Tian Richards | July 18, 2012 1:11 PMReply

  Justin Martin, Marcus T. Paulk, Evan Ross, Denzel Whitaker, Lil JJ, Tristan Wilds, Doc Shaw

• ITK | July 18, 2012 1:01 PMReply

  There is a great underrated young actor, Oren Williams! Seasoned & could definitely carry a film. It doesn't hurt that he happens to be fine.
  
  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931409/

• Greg W. Locke | July 18, 2012 12:57 PMReply

  This reminds me of the hunt for Jamal Wallace. Rob Brown.
  
  The Boys of Summer from The Wire seem like a good place to look. Tristan Wilds? Maestro Harrell? Or maybe Thuliso Dingwall? (Kenard) Or even Dukie? (Jermaine Crawford)

• JT | July 18, 2012 12:46 PMReply

  The only names that come to mind for me is either John Boyega or Micheal B. Jordan.

• VC | July 18, 2012 12:43 PMReply

  Evan Ross is good and can play 19 I think.

• daniebb3 | July 18, 2012 12:42 PMReply

  What about Denzel Whitaker?!

• Nick | July 18, 2012 12:41 PMReply

  meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... lol. whats the casting info??