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One of the most important jobs in all of movies and TV is the screenwriter. The best films and TV shows come from great screenplays.
Do you want to be a screenwriter? This article will show you the steps you need to take to become one.
How To Become A Screenwriter
In this article, we’re going to show you how to become a screenwriter in Atlanta so that your storytelling can make it to the big and small screen.
AtlantaFi.com enlisted an expert, Tequoia Urbina, an Atlanta-based screenwriter and producer to help us break down the steps. She said she’s been doing video production since age 12 and has worked on various projects throughout her career.
“I create stories with strong female protagonists and diverse characters,” she said. “I believe in weaving current events and global issues that will provoke discourse and inspire change.”
If you want to do the same and become a screenwriter in Atlanta, here is a step-by-step process to make it happen:
1. Get The Skills, Education & Know-How
If you’re serious about becoming a screenwriter, you’ll want to devote the time, energy (and money) it takes to go to school for it.
Urbina attended a performing and visual arts magnet school in Savannah, Georgia from the sixth through 11th grade. She then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in film from Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta.She then earned her M.S. in Communications from Northeastern University.
Once you graduate or have amassed the experience you think you need to be successful in screenwriting, it’s time to start coming up with a project to write.
2. Write Your Project
Make sure your storytelling skills express something you think is either sellable or you’re passionate about. Also, make sure you stick with a genre you’ve researched and are able to do well.
Urbina said the #1 way to make your project a success is to make it unique.
“BE ORIGINAL, the more unique your script, the more difficult to steal.”
3. Make Connections / Network
Your work is going to stand on its own merits, but it always helps to make some helpful connections along the way. Urbina said you should use your social media accounts to try to reach people that can help your project take off.
“I use social media platforms to make industry connections,” she said. “I have found LinkedIn to be the most effective platform for connecting with people in the industry and forming businesses relationships. I also highly recommend joining industry groups and attending local networking events.”
4. Get Your Screenplay Seen
Now that you have this awesome screenplay, you may be wondering how the right person will read it. This is where you find ways to get it out there.
“The best way to have screenplays read is to submit them to competitions,” Urbina said. “I advise that you use recognized sites like Blacklist and Coverfly for details on legitimate contests.”
Of course, you can always go the DIY route to get your film before the masses. Here’s what Urbina said about that:
“If you have a budget, film your project and promote it on social media.”
Urbina said that many contests offer critique on submissions for an extra fee. “It is a great way to get objective feedback on your scripts and possibly the attention of industry professionals.”
If you follow these steps, you will have a great chance of becoming a successful screenwriting career in Atlanta. But don’t think it happens overnight.
Urbina said the process can be long or relatively short, depending on many factors. “There is no specific time frame. All contests have their own processing rate.”
#1 Thing To Remember As You Submit Screenplays
Urbina said the #1 thing you can do is protect your original work.
“The best advice that I can offer is to always copyright your work before submitting or sharing,” she said. “Also, don’t be afraid to send off your work for fear of someone stealing your idea. Yes, it is a risk but it is worth it if it lands in the right hands.”
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Got any other questions about being a screenwriter? You can reach Tequoia Urbina on Instagram @TQthewriter.81She will answer any production/screenwriting questions that you have!Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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One of the hottest casting calls in Atlanta is Netflix’s Ozark. The hit show is shooting Season 4 around Atlanta. The hit series is looking for various people to play tourists. Here are the details.
If you’ve ever wanted to get cast in a hit TV series, this Atlanta casting call may be the one for you.
If you know anything about the show, Ozark was created by Bill Dubuque (The Accountant, The Judge). It stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks.
With wife Wendy and their two kids in tow, Marty is on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrde’s fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the fractured family to reconnect.
Netflix OZARK Season 4 Casting Call
Rate: $88/8 (testing and fitting rate is $44 and will be paid on the work date)Location: Atlanta (Testing & Fitting) Lawrenceville (Filming)Date: Thurs 8/19 (Covid Test); Fri 8/20 (Fitting); Sunday 8/22 (Covid Test); Monday 8/23 (Filming)—–Elizabeth is looking men 18+ to work as prison guards – should be 5’10 – 6’5 in height – average to large sizes (should look intimidation)—–This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.If you meet this criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.——You must clear *ONE* covid test in order to work with in a 48 hour window – a rapid test at the stages will be REQUIRED on your filming days (even if you’re filming on location you will be REQUIRED to rapid test at the Stages FIRST – you will then travel to Set and Mileage will be paid**OZARK TENDS TO HAVE VERY EARLY CALL TIMES – IF YOU’RE NOT COMFORTABLE REPORTING TO SET AS EARLY AS 4:00 AM PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS JOB**——If you would like to voluntarily add your COVID-19 vaccination status to your profile, you may do so by logging in to your casting profile and marking the status within your Key Information.——-How to submit:Please send the following information1. Name2. Contact info (please include your phone number)3. Are you fully available – for testing and filming on all dates listed above4. Please send current photos (full body and head shot)5. Current wardrobe sizes6. Do you meet the vaccination requirements stated above?7. Are you comfortable with very early mornings / and traveling to set when requiredSEND IT TO: ozark@centralcasting.comSubject: PRISON GUARDSHow To Get Cast
There’s no easier time to get cast as an extra on a big-budget movie or TV show these days. Atlanta is full of such opportunities!Your best chance of getting hired is by applying for casting calls in the area.Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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You may remember in 2019 that an aspiring actress wanted to catch the attention of movie mogul Tyler Perry to get a leading role.Raquel Palmer paid for a billboard towering over an Atlanta highway to get the attention of Perry. Well, mission accomplished: Palmer has been cast as the lead in Perry’s upcoming series for BET+.Actress Who Rented Atlanta Billboard Lands Lead Role In Tyler Perry Series
Perry spend more than $2,000 on the attention-grabbing gimmick on the billboard, which read: “Attention Mr. Perry, Racquel Bailey is your next leading lady.”The stunt almost backfired on Palmer as Perry took to social media to scold the young actress.“Auhhh…. soooooo…… here’s the deal,” he wrote on Instagram. “This is not the way to get my attention if you’re looking for a role in one of my shows. Please DON’T DO THIS, SAVE YOUR MONEY!! This is the third time that someone has done this. PLEASE STOP! To audition is FREE!! I’m sure you can use that money for a better purpose.”
But the move ultimately proved successful, Palmer landed a role on BET’s Sistas shortly after the billboard was removed.
Perry told TMZ that she will star alongside actress and former model Eva Marcille in All the Queens Men which will stream on BET+.
The series is about the tales of a woman who runs an exotic male strip club.
“I play Blue, who is her head of security,” Palmer told TMZ. I pick up any loose ends, I’m extremely loyal to Madam and anything that she needs to be done.”
Palmer has appeared in several productions during her short time as an actress. Her roles include:
- All the Queen’s Men (2021)
- Sistas (2020-2021)
- The Night Of (2021)
- FBI (2020)
Want to be like Palmer? Perry is hiring regularly for key roles in his movies and shows.
Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The DC superhero movie Black Adam is filming in Atlanta right now and producers are hiring people en masse for the project. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in the lead role.
Casting directors are looking for specific body-types to fill upcoming roles. Do you fit the bill?
Everything You Need To Know About Black Adam
Created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck, Black Adam is the arch enemy of Captain Marvel and has some major plot points in the DC Comics superhero pantheon. In the title role, The Rock will play an ancient Egyptian named Teth-Adam, aka Black Adam.
The movie was originally greenlit as Shazam in 2017 but casting delays put in on the shelf. Once The Rock signed on, filming was postponed again due to the pandemic.
Who Has Been Cast To Star In Black Adam?
The Black Adam cast includes the following stars:
- Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson
- Noah Cinteneo
- Aldis Hodge
- Djimon Hounsou
- Sarah Shahi
- Quintessa Swindell
- Rana Khalil
If you’re in metro Atlanta and want to work on the set, Black Adam has plenty of roles they are hiring for.
Here’s what casting directors are looking for:
Black Adam Casting Call #1
**RUSH HAND DOUBLE NOTICE**A MAJOR FEATURE FILM FOR DC COMICS Is Casting for Males, 18+, CAUCASIAN TO OLIVE SKIN/TAN, SKIN TO WORK AS A HAND DOUBLE ON SATURDAY, JULY 17th WITH A COVID TEST TOMORROW, JULY 16TH IN FAYETTEVILLE AT THE STUDIOS! PLEASE SEND PHOTOS OF YOUR HANDS (do not trim your nails!)*************************************** PHOTO DOUBLE RATES: $218.75/12************************************** IF this is you or anyone you know and you can work the above dates please email your name, CURRENT PHOTOS OF YOUR HANDS, Full Clothing Sizes, Confirmation for all the above dates, Contact Cell, and Date Of Birth to AtlantaCastingAH@gmail.com witH “HAND DOUBLE” in the subject line.Black Adam Casting Call #2
**BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE**New feature shooting in the Stone Mountain, GA area is currently casting background roles for MEN AND WOMEN of CHINESE descent! Anyone 18+ is encouraged to apply!***************************RATE: $120.00 for 10 hours***************************If this is you, please email the following requirements:– CURRENT SELFIE– CURRENT FULL BODY PHOTO– FULL CLOTHING SIZES– HEIGHT & WEIGHT– CONTACT CELLto AtlantaCastingAH@Gmail.Com with “CHINESE DESCENT” in the subject line. PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS ABOVE!Last Word
The Rock is amped about the role. He posted this on Instagram:
“The hierarchy of power in the DC UNIVERSE is about to change. Shout to my long time strength and conditioning coach @daverienzi for the ever evolving, strategic road map to success for this film and character. Month by month, week by week, day by day. 277 lbs of mean and nasty.”
Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Are you someone who has made some mistakes in the past and are hoping to overcome them? A new TV show set to film in Atlanta, Georgia, could help you do just that.
A casting producer for Swirl Films is looking to cast people who want to live their best lives by turning the corner on their old patterns.
Atlanta Casting Call: Participants Needed
Swirl Films has worked with some of the biggest platforms for TV and movies, such as BET, Netflix and Lifetime.
This new casting call seeks to help people who are struggling in one way or another no matter if it’s financial, personal relationships, health, addictions, etc.
How To Apply
Interested in applying? You can submit via this link.
Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Do you want to be in a “far out” comedy? The Georgia-based comedy series Space Jaunt is looking for actors to work on upcoming scenes.
They are looking for actors of all types for our comedy series Space Jaunt. We are focusing on shooting five episodes this summer just north of Atlanta.
Space Comedy Web Series Casting Multiple Roles In Winder, Georgia
The production will be filming the majority of July, but your particular role will vary depending on what episode we are filming.
Roles could include:
• Main villain
• Permanent ship’s crew member
• One-episode crewman who dies in episode
• Henchmen
• Alien suit actor
• Puppeteer
• ExtraShooting in Winder, GA 30680 (about an hour north of Atlanta)
This is currently not a paid job, but has potential to be seen by a wide audience.
Email Clint at PerrysRoomPictures@gmail.com to apply.
Here’s a trailer of the finished pilot for Space Jaunt.
Space Jaunt is just one of many productions filmed in Georgia. See our Movies Page for more.Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Do you want to work on a major movie project? DMZ, the new HBO series from Oscar nominee Ava Duvernay, has began Atlanta casting calls for actors and extras.
CL Casting is handling casting for the project, which stars Rosario Dawson. The production is taking place in Atlanta, among other places so a lot of roles need to be filled.
Ava Duvernay Casting Call: DMZ In Atlanta
DMZ comes to us from the pages of DC Comics. The series is about a new American civil war. Roberto Patino has been tapped as executive producer.
Here’s what casting directors are looking for:
New HBO show based on the DC/Vertigo Comics and directed by Ava DuVernay!
HBO DMZ Casting CallCURRENTLY SEEKING FOR “DMZ” – LAST WEEK BEFORE WRAP!!!!Mini-series for MAJOR network filming in the ATL area!Pay rate: $80/8 + $25 COVID bump (per test)(TWO PCR test required – 3rd party testing also accepted)WED 7/21PHOTOGRAPHER- Hispanic Man or Woman to portray photographer
- Ages: 18+
COVID TESTING DAYS: MON 7/19 and & 7/20
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.
There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Do you want to work on a new project that will stream on Showtime? If so, the following Atlanta casting call may be just what you’re looking for.
Atlanta is the #1 place that movies are made in the world. Keep reading to find out how you can apply for this fantastic opportunity to work on a major TV series.Atlanta Background Casting Notice For Showtime TV Series
Shoot Location: Atlanta and surrounding areas (*note: some locations including COVID tests/fittings will be in Covington with a gas bump paid for travel to this area)Shoot Date(s): Filming begins on 7/24/21 and shoots until 9/17/21Production is on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule with Sundays & Mondays OFFRate if Hired: Filming Pay Rate $168.00/12 (plus $20 gas bump for Covington locations)COVID Test and Fitting rates $84.00 ($34 paid at test/fitting, $50 paid on work date)*All talent (including those who are vaccinated) will be required to take a paid Covid-19 test at a production designated testing facility prior to any fitting or work date. This will be a COVID PCR Test and is a mid-nasal swab. Employment is contingent upon being cleared by Health & Safety with a negative test result. Additional testing may be required on set on work dates. PPE must be worn at your covid test, fitting and while on set.– This is a PERIOD project spanning from 1892-1945 so all roles will require fittings-– Natural types only – NO colored hair, NO modern/quirky haircuts, NO visible tattoos or piercings-Some of the TYPES NEEDED for this PROJECT will include:– 4 year old MALE Twins/Triplets/multiples to play younger version of lead actor who is Caucasian– 2 year old MALE Twins/Triplets/multiples to play younger version of lead actor who is Caucasian– Secret Service Men– White House Advisors and Aides – some Military types– Press Reporters– White House Staff – Butlers, Maids, Valets, Porters, Serving Staff– Hotel Staff – Doormen, Concierge, Chambermaids, Bellboys– “Newsies” – 9-12 year old Newspaper Boys– League of Women Voters– Private School Girls – ages 16-17 years old for English Boarding School– Private School Female Teachers– Cotillion Ball Attendees – male and female ages 18-19 years old– Soup Kitchen/Bread Line Men– Inauguration Attendees– Standins (actors TBD)MANY (not all) of these roles will be established as a Core Group who will work with us for multiple dates throughout our entire shooting schedule.
Final Word
To be considered for this project here’s what you need to do:
If you have not already registered with On Location Casting, please visit the website at onlocationcasting.net to create a FREE Online Talent Profile. This will put you into their database to be considered for this project as well as all of the new Atlanta area film, television, commercial projects.See Atlanta Casting Calls And Auditions Available Right Now
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With Marvel studios resuming production, Spider-Man 3 has begun filming in Atlanta. The movie is hiring extras and more for some key scenes with the superhero.
Spider-Man 3 stars Tom Holland and Zendaya in her third Marvel Cinematic Universe production. Casting directors are looking for some specific actors for the parts.
Now Casting In Atlanta: Spider-Man 3
Here is what the latest Spider-Man 3 casting calls in Atlanta. Please scroll down to see the full list:
/ FEMALE CONTORTIONISTS //
Casting a 5’4-5’7 Caucasian Female Contortionist, ages 18-30s.
DATES: TBD
RATE: TBD
HOW TO SUBMIT:
To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number & 3 photos to extras@roselockecasting.com
Subject: CONTORTIONIST
When Did Spider-Man 3 Start Filming In Atlanta?
Actors Holland and Zendaya both arrived right after each other in mid-October 2020 to begin shooting scenes in Atlanta.
Viral photos taken from Atlanta, including a Zendaya shopping spree inside a local Publix, touched off a frenzy of reports on when the movie would begin.
Photo credit: Twitter Is Liz Set To Return To Spider-Man 3?
One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most endearing characters is Liz from the Spider-Man franchise. Liz will indeed be featured in Spider-Man 3, according to reports.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the latter part of the year and the foreseeable future.
Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox. -
The First Lady, a new scripted anthology, is currently filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is holding casting calls in Atlanta for all types of fun roles.
The show, which has been ordered by Showtime, is about the influential roles that presidential wives have had in the United States.
Casting calls are filled with White House-type characters dressed in full suits and business attire, but there are other roles available as well. Read on to learn more.
Now Casting In Atlanta: The First Lady
The First Lady has a star-studded cast, including Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford, and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt. Aaron Eckhart will portray Gerald Ford Jr. in the anthology series.
The First Lady’s production code is Flotus, so when you see it, you now what you’re applying for.
Are you interested in becoming an extra or landing another role? Here’s what you need to know about the casting call details.
First Casting Call Details:
FILMING 6/22
Any Ethnicity
Males & Females
Age: 30 – 60 yrs
Location: Atlanta, GA 30308
Rate $168 / 12 hrs + $84 Covid Test & Fitting Bump
MANDATORY COVID TESTING & FITTING:
COV 6/17 —> FIT 6/18 —> COV 6/19CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE ALL ROLES, DETAILS, AND TO APPLY:
Interested? Apply Here.Second Casting Call Details:
STUDENTS & STUDENTS WHO CAN DOUBLE DUTCH
Role is AA, Hispanic, & Caucasian
Males & Females
Age: 12 – 15 yrs
Location: Atlanta, GA 30308
Rate $168 / 12 hrs + $84 Covid Test & Fitting Bump
MANDATORY COVID TESTING & FITTING:
COV 6/17 —> FIT 6/18 —> COV 6/19CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS & TO APPLY:
Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!Casting Call #2
Do you have the look? The First Lady is looking to hire for roles that match these faces:
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30308
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Rate $168 / 12 hrs + $84 Covid Test & Fitting BUMP
MANDATORY COVID TESTING & FITTING:
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COV 6/17—> FIT & 2nd COV 6/19
The First Lady Series: Here’s What We Know
The First Lady TV series on Showtime will display the first ladies of the White House in some of America’s most tumultuous tomes of modern history.Other stars that have been cast in The First Lady are Rhys Wakefield, Judy Greer, Jayme Lawson and Kristine Froseth.The series, created by Andy Cooley, will be broken down into three seasons.- Season 1 focuses on Eleanor Roosevelt (Anderson)
- Season 2 will be about Betty Ford (Pfeiffer)
- Season 3 will center on Michelle Obama (Davis)
Let’s look at each of the main characters and their legacies.Michelle PFeiffer As Betty Ford
First Lady Betty Ford was known as one of the most outspoken first ladies that have ever been in the White House. Her liberal stances on many social issues caused some stinging rebukes from Republicans despite her husband’s attempts to appear as a moderate.Mrs. Ford also helped raise awareness for women’s issues like breast cancer after she underwent a mastectomy in 1974. She also did a lot to make treatment for drug abuse more acceptable among the public, rather than a strictly criminal issue.Gillian Anderson As Eleanor Roosevelt
For much of her time in the White House, Eleanor Roosevelt was seen as a controversial figure, mainly for her unwavering support of civil rights for black Americans.She also knew how to charm the media outlets in the day. She was adept at giving regular news conferences, she wrote a magazine column and even hosted a radio show.Viola Davis As Michelle Obama
As the only two women who are contemporaries, Davis and Obama have a lot in common.Obama, the wife of the nation’s 44th president, Barack Obama, is the only first lady that is a lawyer. Despite enduring racial attacks from her own constituents, Mrs. Obama adopted a “when they go low, we go high” mantra. She took on obesity among the youth and became a staunch advocate for clean eating and exercise.When Will The First Lady Come On?
While the show has began pre-production and filming on location in metro Atlanta, there is no official word yet on when The First Lady will air on Showtime.With such a stellar cast, you may be wondering how the show will turn out. Us too! Basically, we can’t wait to see The First Lady on Showtime!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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