Universal Media Studios and Hazy Mills Productions are shooting a new fantasy crime drama series titled “Grimm” in the Portland, Oregon area. The local casting director is holding an open casting call for Portland area talent 18 and older, males and females, who can pass for late teens in an upcoming episode. Actors who are not chosen for this particular episode may be kept on file for future episodes, as the casting directors is expanding her roster of the over-18 to play younger category.
Set in present-day Portland, Oregon, the series puts a new twist on the stories of the Brothers Grimm in which a homicide detective learns that he is a descendent of a group of hunters known as “Grimms”, who fight to keep humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world. Upon learning of his destiny and that he is the last of his kind, he has to protect every living soul from the sinister storybook characters that have infiltrated the real world.
The series stars David Giuntoli who plays the starring role of homicide detective Nick Burkhardt. Russell Hornsby plays Hank Griffin, Nick’s homicide partner. Bitsie Tulloch portrays Juliette Silverton, Nick Burkhardt’s girlfriend. Claire Coffee takes on the role of venerable assassin Schlauraffen who works for the creatures that embrace the darker side of the Brothers Grimm world.
Details about the open casting call, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post:
NBC “Grimm” Portland Open Casting Call