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Disney Seeking Teens for Lead Role in “The Nutcracker”

Disney Seeking Teens for Lead Role in “The Nutcracker”That’s right! The classic holiday film “The Nutcracker” is being turned into a live action film by Disney. Casting directors are looking to fill the lead role of Clara. According to Variety, the story follows young Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll from her godfather on Christmas Eve. When the girl goes to check on it later that night, the clock strikes 12 and she finds herself thrust into a fantastical world in which a war rages between gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. They also report the movie will be titled “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” and that the project is based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann, with Ashleigh Powell set to write the script.

For the role of Clara, casting directors are looking for a female that is between the ages of 13 and 17 years old. The casting call describes Clara as being Clever, creative and independent, Clara goes against female societal conventions of the period. At the beginning of the story she is lacking in confidence, struggling to cope with the death of her mother and trying to find her footing in the adult world. Uninterested in beauty and fashion, Clara is most herself when inventing contraptions and going on adventures; she is most comfortable in her own imagination. As she grows through the film we find her to be self sufficient, strong willed, curious, witty, inventive and ultimately confident in herself. She can be any height or ethnicity.

If you fit the role and would like to be considered, email a recent photo and contact details to lucybevancasting@gmail.com. Include your full name, age and an acting resume if you have one. This is an incredible opportunity to be in one of the greatest classic stories. Only contact the casting director if you fit the role.

30 thoughts on “Disney Seeking Teens for Lead Role in “The Nutcracker”

  1. Hello! My name is Jenna and I love to act. I haven't had very many opportunities to do so but I was in my school play last semester and did musical theater when I was little. I have only dreamed of being in a movie and whenever I watch anything with kids or teens in it I just think "I wish that was me". I enjoy acting with all my heart and would love love love to be in this movie. I live in Mesa, Arizona I am nearly 14 years old, have long brown hair and am 5"6' and a half. I am so excited even writing this and the thought of even me having the chance to be in this movie makes me so happy. Thanks for taking the time to read this and I would love to hear back from you. Thanks again, Jenna.

  2. hi, my name is Lanah Seethaler, and I am interested in the role for Clara in The Nutcracker I am about to turn 13, and I think this role would be perfect for me to act to, when I grow up I want to be an actress or singer.
    THANK YOU FOR READING THIS AND FOR THIS WONDERFUL OPERTUNITY <3 🙂

  3. My name is Gianna Garcia
    I am 13 years old
    I have dark brown hair
    I wear glasses
    I live in Phoenix Arizona
    I always wanted to be a actor since I was a little girl

  4. Hi, my name is Arnika kordi I was wondering if I could audition for this rule if possible plz text me back .

  5. I wish to be in this movie i am Tania and i am 13 years old, Hispanic and very talented i have never tooken acting classes but it's my dream to act please contact me if you want to give me a chance i live in Phoenix, Arizona.

  6. My little sister is 11,but she would be perfect for the part of Clara.
    She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
    She also has aspects of her personality that fit Clara's.
    If interested please send me an email.

  7. Hey! My name is Megan Lorich (age 13) and I would like to be Clara in the live action version of the Nutcracker. I have been in my studios annual version of the Nutcracker five different times and have seen the ballet too many times to count. Because of this, I know exactly how to bring Clara to life. I have long brown hair and I am extremely clever and independent. Please contact me at my email for a headshot and resume! Thanks for your consideration.

  8. I just found this post and I turned 18 about 3 months ago, would it still be possible to be considered for this role? I performed in The Nutcracker with a ballet company a few years ago and would love to be a part of it again!

  9. Hi, I'm 13 years old and together with a singing career, achting is my world and dream. I'm 5,6 and currently live in Malta but would be able to fly over. I'm born in South Africa and spent most of my life in Holland.

  10. Hey, my name is Sascha, I'm 13 years old and together with a singing career, achting is my world and dream. I'm 5,6 and currently live in Malta but would be able to fly over. I'm born in South Africa and spent most of my life in Holland.

  11. Hi,
    My name is Ashawntie colquitt. I am 14 years old, about 5'9, African American, i am in love with acting, i was born in sacrament,ca and still live there . When i act i feel more free to show people the real me without them making fun of me about why i act the way i do. Please give my mom a call Trust me i will make sure she answers your call. Thank you.

  12. Hello, my name is Alexandra (Ali) Neese. I am 14, almost 15 years old. I am 4'8 and a half. My dress size is a 10/12 Y and my shoe size is between a 2 and a 5. I am a swimmer, runner, and I have danced and done gymnastics. I also play the piano. I have medium brown hair with a tiny bit of lighter natural highlights, and blue eyes with white skin. I have a little experience in acting; I've done theatre camp and have been behind the stage in many plays. I would love to be Clara!!!!!!!

  13. My name is Shaylea! I'm actually 19 years old, but I look like I'm 15-16 years old. (Sometimes I'm told I look younger than that) I've grown up on Disney movies, and have modeled a little bit, however my real dream is acting. My goal is to hopefully one day be a role model to little girls, as so many actresses have been for me! I'm very goal oriented and determined to succeed, so I can guarantee you'll receive my hardest in any project thrown my way! Also, thank you for the consideration! I hope to hear from you! Have an amazing day!

  14. 13 year old girl
    Brown hair
    Brown eyes
    Height 5'0
    Love to act , don't care what ppl say I just act like me and have funn !! ?❤️ I do me that's why I love to be on this movie to explore and have fun ! I already commented but hope to become on it ! ?

  15. I would love love to be in this movie ! I'm 13 years old girl & I love experiencing new things & love to travel and have fun with everything !! ❤️❤️ I might off already commented

  16. I want to be in the nut cracker because I love exploring this && places and love to travel and see new things and have fun with it ❤️

  17. hi my name is rachel and i
    love this movie
    i can do
    what everyou
    want me to
    i'm 9/10
    and i belive
    i can do it
    please tell me

    i hope you pic me i look 13

  18. I've been acting for years, but never really acted in as a lead role in a big movie, and its my dream come true.. I thing I act really well to play 'Clara'.. Thank you, Lojy.

  19. I would love to audition for this role! If you email me more information on when or where to audition that would be lovely!

  20. i am 13 years old
    5foot 2
    short dark brown hair
    dark brown eyes
    i have worked in many plays for my school
    and would do anything to get this part
    i am really conceivable when i act so if i cry
    other people would say "whats wrong?" and i would say "i'm just acting!;)

  21. Hi! My name is Allie Stricklin:)
    I'm 13years old and I love to act and sing
    I would love more info on this audition. I work well with others and would love to be a part of this project.

  22. I always loved the story as a little girl! Read the book and watched the movies multiple times. I felt like the imagination of the girl conected with mine as a child!

  23. My name is Natasha and I would love to play this part and think I could fit the role.

    Gender-female
    Age-13
    Hair-blonde
    Eyes-blue
    From-Arizona
    Skin-white
    Height- 5'6"

    I would love to have this role and thank you for the opportunity

  24. Hello :)my name is Yosselin Mata
    I'm 16 years old
    I would love to be that teenager who leads this ROLE!!

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