Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Casting Call

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Now Filling Featured Roles

by Holly • July 26, 2019

The classic musical West Side Story will soon grace the big screen, and casting directors of the show are seeking talents to work on some scenes. To be helmed by Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg, West Side Story follows the events presented in its Broadway musical predecessor. The film puts teenagers Tony and Maria at the center, who, despite having come from rival street gangs, fall in love with each other. It will star and Rachel Zegler and Baby Driver‘s Ansel Elgort as Maria and Tony. Starring alongside Zegler and Elgort are David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, and Rita Moreno. Now, to complete some scenes, casting directors of West Side Story are looking for an African American or Hispanic male who is 18 to 60 years old to play a boxer. Another ten actors are also sought to play tough-looking men. Applicant must be a Caucasian 18- to 29-year-old to be considered. If you are interested in any of the roles mentioned above, please click on the link below. Please make sure to submit your application on or before July 29 to be considered.

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