London Casting Call for Role in “Fantastic Beasts”! (FULL DETAILS)

Jul 13, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News

Warner Bros. Pictures and the makers of the Harry Potter films have sent over the full details for the open casting call set to take place in London on July 18, 2015, for the role of “Modesty” in the new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film. Open casting calls have been successful before, bringing us Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Katie Leung (Cho Chang), so if you are a young actress, read on!

Wb is looking for:

  • A young girl between ages 8-12 for the role of “Modesty”
  • Modesty is “a haunted young girl with an inner strength and stillness. She has an ability to see deep into people and understand them.”

Those who fit the criteria (below) should apply to meet a member of the casting team and have a photo taken at the following place and time:

Saturday 18 July 2015
Excel Centre Hall
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL

The line (queue) will open at 9am and firmly close at 1pm. Lining up overnight is strictly prohibited. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Even if it’s sunny, it may be advisable to bring a sweater for air conditioned areas.

Application Criteria/ Restrictions.

  • All girls between the ages of 8-12yrs may apply.
  • All applicants must be available for the shooting dates between August 2015 – January 2016.
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
  • All applicants must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 yrs.
  • Additional guests cannot be admitted into the venue.
  • Unaccompanied minors will not be permitted to make an application.
  • Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

The ExCel Centre has sent the following travel recommendations:

By Tube:
The Jubilee Line is recommended as the quickest route to ExCeL London and the ICC. Alight at Canning Town and change onto a Beckton-bound DLR train, for the quick 2-stop journey to Custom House for ExCeL (West) or Prince Regent for ExCeL (East) and ICC London.

Travelling By Rail
As the Capital of the United Kingdom, London is connected by rail to all major cities in Great Britain
London’s main rail terminuses are Charing Cross, Euston, Kings Cross/ St Pancras International, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Moorgate, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo.

Travel by Road
When driving to ExCeL London follow signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL. There is easy access from the M25, M11, A406 and A13. For a map showing major local roads
Please contact the AA for information on planning your journey and 24-hour live traffic reports, by calling on +44 (0) 906 888 4322.

For a map of ExCeL London’s location please visit www.streetmap.co.uk and search for ExCeL London by postcode – E16 1XL.

For Sat Nav purposes, we recommend using postcode – E16 1DR.

ExCeL London offers on-site car parking for 3,700 cars.

Parking Information
All onsite parking is pay and display, with the exception of the Royal Victoria multi-storey car park, which is located at the west end of the site. Parking in the Royal Victoria multi-storey car park can be paid for at one of the three pay points located within the car park at the end of your visit.(the machines are located on level two and level zero and all machines accept both cash and credit card).
Click here to download our parking map
Parking across our onsite locations is £15 for up to 24 hours.
This tariff is applicable for the following locations – Royal Victoria multi-storey car park, Undercroft parking (Orange and Purple) and the East Car Park.
Please note the multi-storey and undercroft areas only permit vehicles up to a maximum of 1.9 metres high.

Pay and Display Machines
Please use the correct change as no change will be given or notes returned.
For refund enquiries please contact [email protected]
Motorcycles can be parked free of charge in the designated motorcycle parking area.
We also operate an additional tariff for our lorry and coach park areas and these are charged as follows (costs based on 24 hour durations);

Transit Vans up to 3.5 T / Mini bus
£20.00

Coach
£30.00

Vehicles over above 3.5 T / Lorry
£35.00

As ExCeL London is a green venue all pay and display machines will be found on stand-by. However, the machine will activate as soon as you insert your card or cash.
ExCeL London offers 158 disabled parking spaces, located within close proximity of the venue. Spaces are available to blue badge holders only and badges must be displayed at all times. Parking for disabled visitors is charged at the normal rate.

For enquiries please call+44 (0)20 7069 4568 (within office hours).

Travel by River and Cable Car
The Emirates Air Line (Cable Car) connecting ExCeL London and the O2 opened in summer 2012, making it possible to travel by Thames Clipper between central London and the O2 and then by Cable Car across the Thames to ExCeL London
Ticket prices:
Cash Single Fare: £4.40
Oyster Fare: £3.30

MBNA Thames Clippers (Connections by River):
MBNA Thames Clippers is the leading commuter boat service on the River Thames. Departures are available from all major piers, including The O2, Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower, London Bridge, Embankment and Waterloo, every 20 minutes during peak hours. Click here for the timetable.

Ticket prices:
Adult Single: £6.80
Oyster Card £6.12
Travelcard (1/3 off): £4.50

From the O2 visitors can use the Emirates Air-Line Cable Car for the quick 5-minute connection to ExCeL London.

Cycling to ExCeL
ExCeL London has 60 cycle racks in total.
6 cycle racks are located at the West entrance taxi drop off point just underneath the DLR walkway.
54 cycle racks are located next to the East Entrance underneath the stairway connecting Level 0 to Level 1.
There is no charge to use the cycle racks.

For a map of ExCeL London’s location please visit www.streetmap.co.uk and search for ExCeL London by postcode – E16 1XL.

If you are using satellite navigation, we recommend using postcode – E16 1DR.

Barclays Cycle Superhighways
ExCeL London is located very close to the Superhighway route CS3 which runs from Barking to Tower Gateway. For more information on the route please visit this page.





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