Oprah Winfrey is set to star in the new movie “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. According to Variety, the movie tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line. Told through the eyes of her daughter, Deborah Lacks, played by Winfrey, the film chronicles her search to learn about the mother she never knew and to understand how the unauthorized harvesting of Lacks’ cancerous cells in 1951 led to unprecedented medical breakthroughs, changing countless lives and the face of medicine forever.
Casting directors are seeking African American men and women who are ages sixty and up. They are looking for people are local to Atlanta, Georgia as that is where the movie is filming. They are seeking people who have gray hair, weathered skin with old southern charm. They are only looking for people who are new to TaylorMade Casting.
If you would like to apply for a role, email extrascastingTM@gmail.com with the subject line Elder. Submissions must include 3 Up to Date / current photos of yourself *photos do not need to be professional, selfies are fine (no filters please). The photos should be well lit and in focus and include: 1 Face Forward, 1 Medium Length, 1 Full Length / Full Body Shot. Also include the following: Legal Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Actual Age, Height, Weight, Top Size, Pant Size, Shoe Size, Car Make, Model & Year (if applicable), Current City and State. Don’t miss out on the chance to appear in the new movie with Miss Oprah Winfrey herself and apply today!
