OPEN CASTING CALL FOR NATIVE TEEN ACTORS

ASPIRING AMERICAN INDIAN ACTORS may want to make a trip to Portland this Saturday.

That’s where there’ll be an OPEN CASTING CALL for American Indian males ages 16-18 to play the role of Jacob in the upcoming Summit Entertainment film “TWILIGHT,” directed by Catherine Hardwicke.

Starring Kristen Stewart (“Into the Wild”) and Robert Pattinson (“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”), the THRILLER-ROMANCE is based on the über popular young adult novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer.

According to a news release from the Lana Veenker Casting agency, Hardwicke — best known as the director of “Lords of Dogtown” and “Thirteen” — is looking for someone with charm and charisma.

“At this point, Catherine is more concerned about finding someone with the right looks and personality, than she is about prior acting experience. And he needs to be available for sequels,” the release states.

The casting call is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Lana Veenker Casting, 2580 N.W. Upshur St. in Portland. Applicants who can’t make it to Saturday’s open call should e-mail their contact information and a photo to talent@slateplease.com.

More information — including how to apply to be an extra — is available at slateplease.com or myspace.com/lanaveenkercasting.