hollywood actors gregg sulkin and drake bell are to star in bluer than the sky, adapted for the screen by australian director john duigan (sirens, head in the clouds).

the film is based on the young adult (ya) surf novel blue by british author lisa glass, published by quercus in june 2014.

gregg sulkin, who is currently starring in mtv’s hit teen show, faking it, is to play newquay bad-boy daniel penhaligon.

drake bell, known for the popular drake & josh tv show and currently voicing the lead in ultimate spider-man, will play hawaiian surfer wes francis.

auditions for secondary characters and other minor speaking roles are set for the atlantic hotel, newquay, on saturday, may 9 and sunday, may 10 2015, with call-backs scheduled for monday, may 11.

auditions will run from 9am–5pm. john duigan and the production team will be staying in newquay to conduct the auditions.

to be considered for an audition, applicants should apply with their bio/cv (to include age and contact details) plus two photos (headshot and full-length). swimming ability essential. some surfing/skateboarding ability desirable, but not essential. applicants must be 16 or over.