Netflix has announced a worldwide casting call for their upcoming original series, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. The series is based on the bestselling books and will be executive produced by Barry Sonnenfeld (the Men in Black movies) and Daniel Handler, with Sonnenfeld also directing some of the episodes. Filming will begin early in 2016 in Vancouver.
Netflix says they’re seeking actors for the following roles:
Violet — Female, 11-14 years old. A young, not-too-mature 14-year-old. She is self-confident, capable and smart beyond her years. She helps her brother and sister solve problems with her skills as an inventor. She is the eldest and a natural leader of the group.
Klaus — Male, 10-13 years old. He is the middle child in the family. He’s very smart and is a voracious reader. He loves books. He is charming.
Anyone interested in applying should visit www.lemonysnicketcasting.com now through January 15, 2016.
The Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events Plot:
A Series of Unfortunate Events recounts the tale of the orphaned children Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire at the hands of the villainous Count Olaf, as they face trials and tribulations, misfortunes, and an evil uncle in search of their fortune, all in their quest to uncover the secret of their parents’ death. The books have sold more than 65 million copies and have been translated into 43 languages.
