What happens in a movie audition? Please, answer.?

Question

I'm considering auditioning for a movie (a big screen film, not independent, etc.) and I wanted to know exactly what happens there. In auditions. This movie in particular is probably going to be a pretty big hit, so I'm not expecting a major role if I happen to make it, because I know they'll want someone well-known for lead roles (obviously). I'm just wondering if the auditioning process is anything like an on-stage performance audition...where you perform a monologue or two and wait for a callback, etc.

And I'm not being naive, I'm very good at acting/performing, so I wouldn't be auditioning in vain. (Please don't mistake my confidence for conceitedness.)

So, if anyone is familiar in this area, please answer.

Answer 1

I have news for you, one does not get to consider auditioning for a real movie. Real movies require agents to secure interviews for their actors. It sounds like you are considering to be scammed. Here's why. in my ten years as a film actor, I never auditioned for a role, except for a commercial where all the candidates had to record some copy and put an ad-lib closer on it. All of my roles were secured by my showing up at the place of the interview, signing in, and getting a script to study, then when called, I went in and met the casting director and was asked a few questions, then I read the scene with the c.d.'s assistant or with the c.d. and maybe was given some criticism or direction and asked to read again, chatted a bit more , and left. If I got the part, my agent called me.
Believe me, when I tell you that your situation smells fishy and I am only interested in keeping you from getting scammed. So write to me and tell me the name of the company holding the audition, what movie it is for, and how you found out about it. Then I will be able to judge the authenticity of the situation. This happens all the time, don't be shy, protect yourself and your money. Tell me about it.

Answer 2

It would depend. I have been to on-camera auditions where they want a monologue, or they may ask you to read some copy from a script.

Either way, you would state your name on-camera, go into your piece, and they may ask you some questions. They should have some information available on what to prepare.

Answer 3

have you been asked to audition?
it will be similar to a theater audition, and if they like you they will ask you back for a screen test,