Hey folks, Harry here... Ya know - READY PLAYER ONE is the most surreal film project of all time, that my pal of decades has written the book that Spielberg is directing a film of... then, add to that... that he and I have spent endless conversations fantasizing about something like this actually happening. Then - it happens. Spectacular. Ernest Cline, Ernie to everyone... He was a dreamer - and this novel is all about a dreamer. Someone out there in a trailer park, in a big city or out on a farm. Someone OVERWEIGHT or UNDERWEIGHT could play this titular character. So what, you've never done anything like this before... Luke Skywalker never saved a princess before, Alex Rogen never manned a Gunstar before, Flynn never fought on the Game Grid.... and Charlie never got lucky until he found that money in the street, bought a Wonka Bar and got it all! Now htis WIDE CALL is for our hero Wade Watts and two associates in the novel - Go for it! Be ready, Player One!
WE'RE THRILLED TO EMBARK ON AN EXCITING NEW CASTING -- Steven Spielberg's film "READY PLAYER ONE" (based on the novel by Ernest Cline). Please follow directions on how to submit or FWD! Feel free to spread the word or FWD! Another incredible opportunity!! Note: We're working in partnership w/Ellen Lewis. If you've already submitted to her or her office (or previously auditioned) - it's unnecessary to resubmit via us. We're working together!
CASTING:
- WADE WATTS: To play 18-19 (up to age 24 if able to portray 18-19) yrs old, male, clean cut w/a sense of humor. Overweight or underweight. A sincere & passionate player in the Oasis. Not the most confident guy outside the Oasis, but Wade gains boldness & nerve as his worlds collide. He uses his skills & the support of his friends to rise above each challenge.
- SHOTO: To play 10-13 yrs old, male; to play Chinese, hip & knowing for his age. He speaks MANDARIN & English FLUENTLY. Wade's friend in the Oasis who joins with him to complete the competition. Please note: Actor should be bilingual: Mandarin & English (applicants must be submitted by parent or legal guardian if applicant is under 18 yrs of age).
- DAITO: To play 20 yrs old, male: to play Japanese. He speaks JAPANESE & English fluently. One of Wade's friends in the Oasis who joins with him to complete the competition. Please note: Actor should be bilingual: Japanese & English.
