Young Bond: Casting call launched for teenage James Bond as new audio drama adaptation announced
A new audio drama adaptation of Charlie Higson’s Young Bond novels is looking for a 13-year-old James Bond, as well as his Scottish ally.
A new audio drama following the adventures of a teenage James Bond is on the hunt to find a young 007 and his Scottish ally.
Set to begin recording in March, the production will adapt Charlie Higson’s Young Bond novel SilverFin. Directed and adapted by Barnaby Edwards, SilverFin is a full-cast audio drama with Big Finish Productions currently looking for two professional actors to take on the roles of James Bond and Wilder Lawless.
The casting call is describes the role as suitable for someone aged 18 or over, who has mastered an RP accent and will be able to play a 13 year old Bond.
His character is described as follows: “A young spy in the making. A new student at Eton College in 1933, James is mature for his age but still just a boy with a boy’s view of the world. Initially awed by his intimidating new school, James quickly makes friends, stands up to bullies, and gathers the resolve he needs to face a rogue’s gallery of sinister villains. Tough, danger-loving with a strong sense of right and wrong, and a streak of dry wit.”
Notably, the production - which has been licenced by the Ian Fleming Estate - is intended to be the first in several adaptations of the Young Bond series, and they hope to retain the same actor to play Bond between the ages of 13 and 15.
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The audio drama is also looking to find Wilder Lawless, the “fiercely independent and free-spirited ally” of young Bond. The 16-year-old teenage girl is a talented horse rider who is said to have saved Bond’s life more than once. The casting description reads that: “Wilder is bold, brave, highly capable, and faces danger with a laugh.”
Auditions must be submitted by agents to [email protected], with in-person auditions to be held in London on Thursday, February 26. Recording for SilverFin will take place between March 16-27.
You can find out more, here.
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