02 May 2008

Wanted: Renegade Science Host for TV Series


Barbara Barna Casting has sent a casting notice that may interest readers of The Citizen Scientist, including those who are not qualified for the position that is solicited. Should you apply for the position and be considered or even accepted, please send the details to editor[@]sas[dot]org.

Here is the text of the notice:

"Discovery and Objective Productions UK are seeing a HOST with a strong science background (B.A. minimum) for DANGERMAN, a documentary-style reality series that replicates extraordinary stunts performed by daredevils, stuntmen and showmen and explains the scientific principles that make the most amazing feats possible.

"Ideal HOST is male, late 30s to early 40s, any ethnicity, with a strong science background, adrenalin junkie/action man, renegade with a crazed enthusiasm for taking on seemingly impossible challenges, must have interest or passion for dangerous sports and related areas, 'no matter how crazy the task appears he has the courage to place his faith in science.'

"To submit, please email to dangerman@objectiveproductions.com
--picture (no older than 6 months)
--resume/bio
--cover note detailing what qualifies you to be DANGERMAN

--OR --

" via mail to:
Annabel Raftery
Objective Productions
Riverside Bldg, 3rd floor, County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7JA ENGLAND

"Shoots summer 08.
Must be legal to work in the US.
No prior stunt experience required.
No union jurisdiction."