The animated feature RIO is currently holding auditions for voice talent. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, produced by Chris Jenkins, and written by Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia, this highly anticipated film from Fox Filmed Entertainment promises a vibrant and engaging story set in the heart of Brazil.
The casting process is being overseen by Christian Kaplan, with Beth Hollywood-Day assisting as the casting associate. Voice actors interested in auditioning should submit their materials by mail to:
Submission Address:
Fox Filmed Entertainment
Attn: RIO Casting
10201 W. Pico Blvd
Bldg 12 Room 201
Los Angeles, CA 90035
*Please Mention Soul Brasil magazine
Submission Address by Email: Rio.vo.casting@gmail.com
*Please Mention Soul Brasil magazine
What is Necessary:
*Person’s contact information (phone numbers and email address)
*A headshot and resume
*An MP3 of the person speaking in English (maximum of 10 seconds
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
[BRAZILIAN MALES] Please submit only actors who are eligible to work in the United States who speak fluent Brazilian-Portuguese and English with an authentic Brazilian-Portuguese accent. They will be needed for ancillary roles in this animated film, and will be VOICE-OVER ONLY. Please do not submit performers who do not match these precise specifications…
[BRAZILIAN FEMALES] Please submit only actors who are eligible to work in the United States who speak fluent Brazilian-Portuguese and English with an authentic Brazilian-Portuguese accent. They will be needed for ancillary roles in this animated film, and will be VOICE-OVER ONLY. Please do not submit performers who do not match these precise specifications…
[BRAZILIAN CHILDREN] Please submit only actors who are eligible to work in the United States who speak fluent Brazilian-Portuguese and English with an authentic Brazilian-Portuguese accent. They will be needed for ancillary roles in this animated film, and will be VOICE-OVER ONLY. Please do not submit performers who do not match these precise specifications…
All work to be performed in the United States. If hired, actors must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
STORY LINE: “RIO” is a story of a nerdy macaw who leaves the comforts of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio de Janeiro. He embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, learning to open himself up to all that life has to offer along the way…
20TH CENTURY-FOX ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
