Netflix Casting Call for Tenzing Norgay Film

The American-based streaming service Netflix is looking for lead actor for an upcoming feature movie based on the life of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Norgay was the first climber on the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 along with Sir Edmund Hillary.

BAFTA-nominated director, Jennifer Peedom who is recognized for notable documentaries like Sherpa and Mountain will direct the movie. According to the production team, Sherpa, Tibetan or Himalayan male aged between 25 to 40 years based in the U.K., New York or Nepal is eligible for the role.

One can send in their details to office@deshamilton.com, including a recent photo, contact info and address. Check out the casting call below.

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CASTING AN EXCITING FEATURE FOR @netflix ABOUT SHERPA TENZING NORGAY by BAFTA-nominated director, Jennifer Peedom (“Sherpa” and “Mountain”) ? Get in touch (by emailing office@deshamilton.com) if you fit the following brief: ?Sherpa, Tibetan or Himalayan male; ?aged 25-40; ?Based in the UK, New York or Nepal Email should include a recent photo, contact info and where you’re based.

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