MTV to Remake E4’s Skins, New York Open Casting Call Location Info
TV November 3rd, 2009
The massively popular UK teen drama Skins is being remade for American television and casting for the new series is about to begin in New York and Toronto.
US cable network MTV is to create an American version of hit E4 teen drama Skins and has promised to “preserve the authenticity” of the UK version, which included graphic scenes of drug taking, drinking, swearing and casual sex.
Viacom-owned MTV landed the rights to develop the drama – which regularly pulled in more than 1 million viewers during its three series on Channel 4’s digital channel E4 – “after intense competition” over two years, according to the US broadcaster.
In a bid to maintain the original production’s successful model of bringing in new young writers, MTV will also draft in teenagers to write and star in the series, which will be set in Baltimore, Maryland. [Guardian.co.uk]
The Skins USA Open Casting Call will take place on November 15, 2009 at University Settlement (273 Bowery at Houston, New York, NY) from 10AM – 4PM. They are looking for teens aged 15-18, actors and non-actors are welcome.
Here’s a little more about the casting call from the flyer:
• Skins Premieres Tonight on BBC AmericaNo acting experience necessary, we are seeking brave, charismatic, genuine, edgy teens. All ethnicities are encouraged to attend.
Skins is a comedic drama that follows a group of teenagers from Baltimore, Maryland as they grow up. Skins deals with the personal struggles, issues of race, religion, drugs, sexuality and eating disorders.
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• Skins Season 1 on DVD, Season 2 DVDs Coming Soon, Season 3 Stars This Week on E4
Are you kidding me?
Am I the only who thinks this is a horrible idea? I just know that this is going to bomb, really really badly.
Skins is a great show and just thinking about it being created in an ‘American’ fashion, makes me cringe.
15-18 only? too bad. i’m 19 but i look much younger.
Dang. Does anyone know if they’re going to have another audition date?
No, it’s not going to bomb at all. Teens in the US crave shows like this and since few actually know the original they won’t have the perspectives of original watchers (who seem to be the only negative ones about the idea). Even if you don’t like the idea of Skins US I think you should realize that this show will probably be really big. I hope they give the teens cast a crash course on handling fame.
Oh nooo id really love to go but I can’t make it today. Does any1 know if they r holding a casting on a different date??
oh i auditioned for this yesterday
What did you have to do when you audition? Are you given a script and told to read it or what?