Production: the Blind Side (Feature Film)
Location: LOS Angeles
Employer: Twink and Wink Casting
Duration: TBA, starts TBA
SAG artist contracts Director: JOHN LEE HANCOCK. Based on the acclaimed book by Michael Lewis, The Blind Side is the incredible True Story of Michael Oher, an African American High School student who overcame enormous personal obstacles to become one of the most highly recruited athletes ever to play the sport of Football. Making an impression at 6' 6' (six foot six inches), weighing a lean 300 plus pounds, he intrigued everyone he met both because of his athletice ability but also because of this shy nature and enigmatic past. Born to a woman who battle drug addition throughout his youth, his life changes when he is given an opportunity to study at the Briarcrest School in Memphis. Leigh Ann Tuohy and her family become Michaels biggest supporters, offering guidance, love and the familial support which helps Michael transform into one of the most inspiring success stories of recent years. PLS.
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1 breakdown: 1. Male / 15-17 yrs. / African American.
MICHAEL / SAG / Lead / Male / African Am / 17-24 / Role ID: A 6'6' (six foot, six inches) tall, 300+ pounds. To the outside world he appears to have a learning disabilities. Raised in a Series of foster homes, Michael is a shy, quiet and seemingly unable to function in the classroom with his peers. At his lowest point, homeless, with only two shirts to his name, Michael seems destined to slip between the cracks. LEAD (2) Good Acting ability, Great Athlete, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Soccer type agility.
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