Have you got what it takes to star in a comedy-drama film made in south east London that is due to be released in cinemas next year?

The hunt is on for two teenage leads to star in The Bromley Boys, which already has a cast that includes Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies, Martine McCutcheon, Kidulthood’s Adam Deacon, former EastEnders actor Jamie Foreman and The Office’s Ewen MacIntosh.

Described as Billy Elliot meets Bend It Like Beckham, the coming-of-age movie is based on Dave Roberts’ book in which he follows Bromley FC through their worst ever season, in 1969 to 1970.

He hatches a plan that will see them go from propping up the lowest Non-League division to grabbing headlines on Match of the Day and the first division clubs flocking to Hayes Lane to scout Bromley’s dubious ‘star’ striker.

With filming due to begin at the end of September, producer TJ Herbert is on the look-out for young actors (playing age 15 to 16) to play Roberts and the club chairman’s daughter Ruby King.

As many as 1,000 actors have already audition and more can try-out at an open audition at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre on Tuesday, August 9, with call-backs on Friday, August 12.

A documentary of the casting process, to be released at the same time as the film, is also being shot.

Funding is due to be completed in the next four weeks and the producers are offering opportunities to get involved through crowdfunding or business sponsorship. E-mail tj@itchyfishfilm.com

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