Award winning filmmaker David O. Russell is on a major coming of the back to back to back successes of The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle and now he’s gathering up a host of his favorite collaborators, including Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, for his next exciting project. Joy will be rolling in front of cameras soon and auditions for roles in this
Joy is inspired by the true story of inventor and wildly successful entrepreneur Joy Mangano, creator of The Miracle Mop and head of the company Ingenious Designs which has achieved over 1 billion dollars in sales under her leadership. Lawrence will portray the inspirational title character from her times of struggle and personal and financial turmoil to her place as a titan of global industry.
Ms. Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2) will head a prestigious group of Russell players and talented newcomers that includes 3-time Academy Award winner Bradley Cooper (American Sniper), Elisabeth Röhm (Law & Order), Academy Award nominee Virginia Madsen (Ghosts of Mississippi), Édgar Ramírez (Zero Dark Thirty), Golden Globe nominee Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet), 3-time Oscar nominee Diane Ladd (Just Before I Go), John Enos III (Gotham) and Robert De Niro (Jackie Brown).
Mr. Russell has written a highly buzzed about screenplay with Academy Award nominee Annie Mumolo (In the Motherhood) and will direct under the guidance of the 3-time Academy Award nominated producer of the moment Megan Ellison (Foxcatcher, The Master, True Grit).
Auditions for a series of roles in the next Jennifer Lawrence hit will be taking place soon and interested actors of all ages can submit themselves for consideration for open parts by emailing here bostoncasting2015@gmail.com. As always stay tuned because we will be posting all further casting calla and production details for this tremendous project as they are available and be sure to leave a message below and tell us why you would like to participate in auditions for Joy featuring Jennifer Lawrence.
Hey there, I'm Casey Stevenson and I'm 18. I'm an art student who also aspires to be an actress. I want to audition because I have confidence in myself and the flexibility to play the role you need. Give me a shot and I'll give you a show.
Hi my is amina it means a angles wife i am 11 turning 12 in a couple of days i am a good dancer and kinda limber im a really good singer working on one um i really like acting even as a kid i would put plays with my family and i would really enjoy it if you picked me for this movie i love your work so much and my freind is in love with you so i am also doing this for her tovshe is like family so thats why i would like it if you picked me for this job
Sincerely
Amina.Kadri
To: Jennifer
Laurence
I AM: PASSIONATE
HARD WORKING
ECCENTRIC
AND PRETTY VERSITILE
I LOVE TO ACT AND WOULD LOVE TO BE A PART OF THIS PRODUCTION.
To work among this talent would be a great experience.
Thank you for the opportunity to express interest, and GOD BLESS YOU!
Why? I'm a 35/F from Boston, living in LA. Because I love acting and to be part of a film with such actors as Melissa McCarthy would be a honor. A great way to get started with a foot in the door. I have over 10 years acting training and very determined to succeed.
Hi, this looks like an amazing opportunity and I would love to be a part of it. Just let me know what I have to do to come part of this.
I'm a very versatile person and is up for any kind of style and adventure!!!!
Hello my name is Leora. I would love any part in the movie joy. I have done plays and musicals but I would really like to start doing on screen productions. I am 15 and I'll be fully committed to any part
Hello my name is dajah and I am a young inspiring actress who would love to play in a movie with Jennifer Lawrences she is awesome , I think I will be a right for because I have experiences in the acting industry I just recently played in a Raleys Commerical . And I will be play in a show this year 2015 called "The Redwoods" as one of the main characters so if you get a chance take a look at the show , thank you for your time
My name is Jade I'm thirteen and I will fully commit myself to any role I get. I don't have the money for professional acting classes but I still practice and participate in plays. I think I'm attractive, I'm decent enough. I want to succeed in acting I want acting to be my life and I won't give up. No matter how much rejections i get that won't stop me from following my dream. Everyone starts from the bottom and works their way up to the top. The auditions I fail to succeed in will only make me better at what I'm trying to do. But please consider letting me audition for a part in the movie it will mean the whole world to me.
Hello my name is sarah and I am a 16 year old girl in highschool. Acting has always been a way for me to express myself whether it was me sitting in a room rein acting scenes from a movie or just me in general having a conversation with myself. I am full of energy and have much love for Jennifer Lawrence! I may not be a professional actress or anything like that, but when you have a great imagination like myself, anything is possible, which is why I would be a perfect candidate for the movie Joy.
Hello! My name is Tarah and I am 17 years old about to be 18. I stand at 5'3" tall with light brown hair and hazel eyes. I love to act; and I am planning on going to college for it while also searching for acting opportunities. I am willing to do whatever needed for any potential part. thank you for any consideration.
Good afternoon my name is Mauro Cano, i am 16 years old and Mexican I have a Medium size body and i am a very passionate actor, i have some experience acting in school plays and i have taken drama classes in my school as well, i have my parents permission to do this and I can travel anytime for auditions thank you ill be waiting for the email
Hi! My name is Melis Guven. I'm 13 years old but going on 14 in 24 days. I'm 163 cm, dark brown hair, am an expat child but have a Turkish origin. I've been traveling from countries to countries my whole life and been in all of the plays for every school that I've been in. My all time dream, every since I was young is to become an actress so this would be an opportunity beyond any other I have faced. Talking about opportunities, Jennifer Lawrence has always been my inspiration throughout my life. Every-time I'm struggling through something I've thought about how strongly she's presented her character in all of the movies she's done and that pushes me forward. It would be amazing and a great honor to be cast in this movie or even being given the opportunity to audition would be great for me and for my future in this industry.
My names destiney, I'm 16 years old. I'm 5'8 and I have dark hair and green eyes. Acting has been my dream and being home schooled gives me more time to follow it. I love to preform and show emotion in my work.
Hi! I am 12 years old (13 in a couple of months), 5 ft, have dark brown/black hair and dark brown eyes and have had 5 years in experience in New York. I have worked alongside Broadway actors such as George Hearn and Jeanie Intile Burns. My brother has also worked alongside people that have helped film on the show Portlandia. (We live in Portland, Oregon). I hope you guys have a wonderful production no matter what happens!
Hello,
My name is Britney and I'm a recent college graduate. My life is very similar to Alexis Bledel's character in the film Post Grad. I absolutely love singing, trying new things, and traveling. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I will be greatly appreciative if I was a part of it. I researched the film and find it very interesting. It will be exciting to work with this storyline and cast.
Thank you!
Hola! Hello!
My name is Aitana Cirauqui,I am 13 and from spain. I'm currently living there but I wouldn't mind having to travel if I get a chance to expirience this marvallouse, onte in a lifetime opportunity. I am 1,67cm tall, have brown eyes and shoulder lengthed, light broun hair with some natural highlights.
I would love to finally have a chance to live my dream. Since I was Little being an actrice has been my secret dream. This means a lot to me and I would do anything to have a chance to participate.
I have been main carácter in several school performances. I have experience with performing, as I play piano since I was 5, sing in the choir, done a year of ballet and flamenco and gone to painting clases scinece I was 6. This gave me a chance to know what I'm capable of. I am determinated and don't give up easily. I put my whole heart in everything I do. I speak four languages; spanish, freanch and english. When I want something I try and don't give up until I acheive it. I have facility to learn, I am a quik and independent thinker, I am really active, and I listen carefully to what people tell me but I also like to speak my own mind. I am really cooperative and I like working in team and individually. I am funny, creative and hsard working but I also have a strong carácter.
Having a chance to audition f0or this movie would change my live for ever, it would give me a chance to really know if I'm worth it and many more other reasons. One of them is that I am from Spain and there isn't many cjhances of performing there, it would also give me a chance to start my acting career.
Another reason is my big cousin wants to be a Singer, MY brother a footballer an my other cousin a ballet dancer. I want to show them all, that you can't wait for tjings to happen you have to mke, them happen, I want to show them how to make your dream come true. This would give me a chance to be and actress and live of doing something I love.
All of those reasons make me a great candidate for getting the chance of auditions for Joy. I am pleasant to work and I am hardworking. I am a teenager, that likes to to have a good time but that doesn't mind having to work hard to fulfil her dreams.
I hope you read and considerate calling me for the auditions if it isn't too late.
Aitana Cirauqui
Cześć! Hello!
My name is Marysia Pawlowska, I am 17 and I am from Poland, currently in the USA. I am 5'5, have brown eyes and long brown hair with ombre.
I would write about how I love acting, but I won't. I am writing to you, so this should mean that it means a lot to me.
I have been in the school theater. I have experience with performing, as I play violin since 10 years, sing since 6, and dance hip- hop. All of this thought me to work hard. I never give up. I speak four languages fluently. When I want something I will put my whole heart to achieve this. I am a quick learner, anindependent thinker, but I listen carefully to what people tell me. I work well with both individuals and groups. I am funny and easy-going, but I have a strong character.
I would love if I got the chance to try for the auditions for this project for many reasons. One of them is that I am a foreigner, and I think there are many people with accents that should be heard because they have a lot of potential. The other reason is that I have a lot to offer. Being in America is my big chance to make something that I love something that I could afford living with. There is not a lot of possibilities when it comes to acting and performing in Poland.
All of those things that I mentioned above make me a great candidate for getting the chance of auditions for Joy. I am easy to work with and hardworking. I am a teenager, that likes to have fun but also work fully to make her passions come true.
Thank you for your consideration,
Marysia Pawlowska
hello my name is Natalie. I am 16 years old and approximately 5'6. I take an acting class in my school, so I know a little about acting. I would be a great applicant for this audition because I am always ready to work and try my best to do it perfect, I know no one can be perfect, but I think if u try u will alwAys be closer to your goal then someone who does nothing. This is why I want to do this. I want to go as close to my dreams I can.
I am 20 years old even though I look young for my age. Jennifer Lawrence is one of my idols and to work along side of her would be amazing. I am no experienced actress but I have taken Theatre/Drama and I've been great at it. I am passionate, dedicated, lovable, sweet, I have heart, I can be quite silly and fiery. I don't come from much but I would love to be a part of this more than anything.
I would love to be an extra, or anything at all. I am currently 13 years old, and I can do skills in dance, such as aerials, a la seconde turns, and leg extensions. I practice singing and dancing daily. I also have experience in Theatre Arts. I have light-brown hair and orange/brown eyes and 80 pounds and 4'11.
Hello Joy
I come from a family of nine siblings, who I love so dearly. Five siblings are by my mother and the other four are my step siblings. I am the oldest of the five siblings. Our mother passed when I was just seven years old. Our grandmother raised us five. I had to learn at the age of 14 years old to become the mother of us five siblings as my grandmother worked. I act in plays in after school. Which I loved but, I had to stop because of my job as the mother of the family. Family is so important to me. I'm still the mother of my other four siblings. My life story could become episodes. I’ m energetic, enjoy reading, always acting in the mirror at home, love to dance. Detail-oriented, maintain a friendly and professional work environment. I enthusiastic team player with an outgoing, friendly communication style and dependable in fulfilling obligations. Able to deal with high stress challenges. Quick to adapt, enjoy assisting others and multi-tasking in difficult situations. Handles all work with integrity and confidentiality. Looking to transition into a new role to become an actor has always been my passion. I’ve wrote and sent my profile for other auditions but wasn’t successful. I will work so hard and make you pride when I’m selected. I’m claiming this position. . I’m 5”4 weighing 157lbs. Look and feel young for my age and it would be an honor having this chance to be a part of your cast. All I need is a chance to prove myself. Thank you for this opportunity to submit why I’m the best candidate to join your cast.
Good evening Joy
I've always had a saying growing up; if I ever become successful I would give back to the community for other to have a chance in life. I'm the only child and has been so unsuccessful being employed with a decent job. This would be my opportunity to excel. My mother is my friend, mother and father. She raised me on her own since I was 13 years old. Mom has seen my pain and frustration I've cried. Leaving in the hood growing up you learned to survive in street life. Mom has struggled hard to be mother and father. Everyone deserves a chance in life. I’m not asking for sympathy just giving you a little back ground of my life growing up. Along can my son who's now 7 years old and is very active in little league football for Loch Raven and basketball for I-9 Sports, which loves and pretty good at it. I would love to have the chance to transition into a new role in acting. I have a unique voice. I've did some modeling for Travis Winkey. I Audition with John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center. They taught me modeling, acting and personal development. I'm quick to adapt, enjoy assisting people, dependable in fulfilling obligations, enjoy reading, friendly and professional, love to dance, respectful, peoples person, love the lord and love to make people laugh. I put on comedian acts for the family and gatherings all the time. I would be grateful to be a part of your cast. Thank you.
Hi, I'm Hailey Nitti. I am 13 years old and from NY. I have always love acting and I also enjoy singing. I have brown hair and brown eyes and I am 5'3. I would love to perticipate in this movie because I love to act. Along with this, I would be in a movie starring my inspiration, Jennifer Lawrence. I believe that I would not only work hard, but learn from her amazing portraying of characters. I would have such an amazing, educational, and fun experience doing this, and I feel like it would help me really start an acting career. I am a hard worker and would really enjoy participating.
the reason why i should be consider for this is because im a very fun annd carring person and i always put my heart in doing what i love and have a pasion for and this is one of them.
I should be considered because it's always been a dream of mine to act. I'm a very outgoing and athletic person. I'm not shy one bit and I feel I would be a great choice.
I am 17 years old, I went to school for modeling and acting for commercials in Manhattan New York, Then unfortunately I had to move to Florida due to a family matter. I Love being on Camera and I'm very photogenic. At this moment I was looking for open casting calls when I came across you guys. I think I should be apart of this audition, I am a hard worker, I take my work very serious even though this isn't a 'desk job'. I'm also a fast learner and I just really enjoy acting. I am very dramatic in everything I do. I went to school in John Robert Powers in Manhattan New York, I'm Hispanic (Puerto Rican) But I don't look Spanish at all nor do I sound like it. Well I could sound like a normal English person and I could sound like a normal Spanish person. Whichever is best for the job.
because I'm a very well trained, experienced actor and I come from a Louisiana political family. So surely salesmanship is in my blood….
Hi my name is Damircale Alexander I'm 13 years old and I want to be on your show cause acting has been a dream of mine seen I was little and it will be a opportunity to show m my little brothers and sisters to follow your dreams.