We have been asked to help with casting two new leading child roles for the next series of CBBC show JAMIE JOHNSON, about young footballers playing for their school club and academies, and the life lessons they experience.

The show demonstrates good sportsmanship and the level of commitment/good behaviour needed to play for academies. The show is one of the highest rating shows in children’s television and has attracted guest appearances from famous sports stars such as Steven Gerard, Gary Lineker, Ruud Gullit and more. Watch the show here

The show will film in 2 x 5 week blocks with 1 week break in the middle to allow children to register at school.

During term-time, all cast are tutored, provided by production, as well as all accommodation, food and of course, there is a fee involved

ROLES:
We are looking for people who fit either of these descriptions:
• Girls who look 11-14 years old and are very good at football
• Boys who look 11-14 years old and have good football skills - confident and funny

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply parents /guardians please send the following in ONE EMAIL to football@candidcasting.co.uk:
(if files are too big please use WeTransfer - https://wetransfer.com/)
• Your contact telephone number and email address
• Your child’s Date of Birth
• 2 photographs of your child in football kit - full length and head & shoulders
• A short video of your child telling us a bit about themselves, filmed waist up against a plain background - seated or standing your preference. Boys - also tell us a joke
• A video/videos of your child playing football with someone else, one-on-one or match footage. We need to see your child playing football like in game-play (tackling etc. and fouls are allowed!) rather than doing some keep-ups or general dribbling around the garden. Show their best moves to keep the ball, getting past defence etc. If they play in goal also saving some shots. This can be real match footage, as long as we can really see your child’s ability and it is clear who they are (shirt number etc). Bear in mind this is the only visual we will have of your child’s skills so it is important we can see how well they can play. If you want to film bits in a park with a friend to showcase more elaborate footwork (not tricks) then please do.

If you are applying directly then we must have confirmation that your parents are happy for you to apply. Please send your application ASAP, if selected you will be invited to attend an audition in London.

Final deadline is the 4th July but please apply as soon as you can!

DATES TO BE AVAILABLE
• 24th - 28th July - rehearsals
• 31st July - 1st September filming
• 11th September-13th October filming