The Disney Plus series “The Crossover” is casting in Louisiana.

The 20th Century / Disney Plus show is now filming in the New Orleans area and Central Casting of Louisiana is looking for NOLA locals who would like to work as paid extras on set. The show begins filming in New Orleans in June.

The Disney+ show is based on the book of the same name by Kwame Alexander and will be executive produced by LeBron James. “The Crossover” was a book that was published in 2014. The book won the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Book Award Honor. Disney+ ordered the pilot for “The Crossover” last year, and the project was ordered to series which is now in production in NOLA.

“The Crossover” focuses on teen brothers Josh and JB Bell who is considered an amazing basketball player. The show is described as a coming of age story that is narrated by one of the brothers, Josh. The boys’ father is a retired professional basketball player who is struggling to to live a regular life, off the court.

According to Variety, Jalyn Hall stars as Josh Bell with Amir O’Neil starring as JB Bell. The series also features Derek Luke as Chuck Bell, Sabrina Revelle as Crystal Bell, Skyla I’Lece as Alex, Deja Monique Cruz as Maya, and Trevor Raine Bush as Vondie.

Please see the casting notice below for the current available roles. Please only apply if you fit the role descriptions and you are local to the New Orleans area.

NOW CASTING FOR 20th Television & Disney+ The Crossover:

Looking for women who can portray African American, portray ages 25-40, and are familiar with different kinds of African style dance and men who can portray African American and have the ability to play a djembe drum.
Films in the New Orleans area.
Will be performing in a small scene set in the mid-19th century at Congo Square.
Filming Rate (Higher Rate): TBD
COVID Test Stipend: TBD

Filming in June!
1. Legal Name
2. Contact Phone Number
3. Current Photos (these will be sent to Production please make sure they are clear
4. Current Sizes (height / weight / dress / pants / coat / shoes)
5. Are you registered with Central Casting?
6. Women, what experience do you have with African dance. Tell us about it and send a video of you performing (if you have one).
7. Men, do you have experience with playing percussion (specifically a djembe drum)? Tell us about it and send a video of you performing (if you have one).
8. Do you have a flexible schedule for filming?

IMPORTANT INFO.
This production has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set. To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novava x vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet either of the criteria mentioned above. If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this particular Production.