We’re thrilled to announce the casting for season two of VH1’s SCREAM QUEENS. This is a show we’re really proud of, and so excited to be working on once again.
Those of you who watched season one know that ten aspiring actresses competed for a break-out role in the Lionsgate film Saw VI, part of the Saw franchise (the highest-grossing horror-movie franchise of all-time.)
To be able to offer a role in such a major motion picture as a prize was unprecedented, and amazing to produce.
Tanedra Howard Wins First Season of Scream Queens
Tanedra Howard, a total unknown from Inglewood, shocked everyone with her natural talent and emotional performances. Against some steep competition, Tanedra won the title of Scream Queen, and a major acting role in Saw VI. She recently filmed her career-launching movie-role, and hits big-screens across the country this October.
Here, Tanedra talks about Scream Queens, how it launched her career, and explains why actresses should really consider auditioning for the show.
We were extremely proud to be a part of her success, and can’t wait to help launch the next Scream Queen!
Help Us Get The Word Out
We’re looking for great actresses willing to showcase their talents, and compete for a role in a major, theatrically-released Lionsgate horror film. The official casting notice will appear at VH1 soon. Right now, it’s up at Joke Productions. In the mean time, you can check back here for updates, or follow us on Twitter for the latest news.
If you or anyone you know is a great actress, and ready to put their talent on the line for a once-in-a-lifetime, career-making opportunity, be sure to apply (or have them apply) for season two of Scream Queens.
And if you’re an aspiring producer, be sure to subscribe to Joke and Biagio. While all creative aspects of Scream Queens will remain top secret, we’ll be blogging about much of the nuts and bolts that goes into the casting phase of reality television over the coming weeks.
Tanya, I do want you to know that we had thousands of submissions, and you have made it to a pile of very talented girls…so have a few hundred others.
What I want ALL actresses who applied to know is that, just like any other audition you go to, this is just one of many. The fact that you followed through, submitted, and took a chance on yourself proves how committed you are to your craft.
Back when I was acting (I played Marc Cram on Kenan and Kel) I would get just as frustrated waiting for the news after an audition. There’s only one way to get past it: go audition for something else, and then for something else. Every audition is a building block on the way to your success, and no career hinges on just one audition. Whether or not Scream Queens is the job that puts you on the map, if you stick with it, eventually something WILL put you on the map.
Acting is a frustrating business, but if you take great pride in every class you take, every audition you go to, and truly put your all into it each time, you can know in your heart that you’re doing your all to achieve your dream. As actor’s that’s all we can do.
Congrats on making it to the callbacks, and proving you’ve got acting chops. No matter what happens now, promise us…and yourself…that you’re going to keep going until you make it! Personally, I wish you the best of luck with your career and on Scream Queens, but, as you know, I’m only one of many, many, many voices who make the final decision!
Best,
Biagio
Aqua Lee
Yeah that would be great to have made it. I mean I moved from Philadelphia to Kentucky and let me tell you, you just can’t go around bouncing from one audition to another… so when things like this pop up, you HAVE TO jump on them. I mean the closest thing to me is a Goat farm lol seriously.. so u can only imagine lol…. the supermarket is another 10 minutes ahead lol …. :0) Im trying to keep busy, I recently had a slighty dislocated spine, so that actually kept me more focused on that rather than anything else lol…. It’s better now lol… I just need to keep doing movements at home and treat myself to a rub down once and a while lol….. But yeah, I was told to not overanalyze anything and not drive the boyfriend crazy so… im doing good on that, but if you ever talked to him, he’s going to say something different lol….. but I’m being patient i really am, I am at the point where I’m trying so hard to forget I even auditioned… but that’s way to hard… Im constantly watching horror movies n constantly obsessed with last season of scream queens lol…… BUT I wish you luck! I hope your not as jumpy as I am… lol
@Kendra-They might not start filming until January. Just guessing!!!!
and by the way, I think we’d hit it off great LoL! That’s if you can deal with the sarcasism lol
We will make an announcement when the final cast is locked. We won’t say who they are, or when we’re shooting (top secret) but by the time we make the announcement, you’ll know if it’s you or not. As I wrote in my response above, I know how hard it is to play the waiting game, but the best thing you can all do is keep auditioning for roles! Whether it’s Scream Queens or something else, if acting is right for you, you’ll find your big break.
As always, we’re so appreciative of everyone who put their heart and soul on the line for this audition, and we promise to make a great show and do all of you proud. In the mean time, best of luck with all your acting endeavors, and whatever your dream is, keep at it.
Canada
Actually, James misspoke. He did, in fact, have input in who the final cast will be, but not all contestants have been told yet. In fact, there were so many good actresses this year that we’re still going back and forth over a few. Probably won’t know for another week. But we’ll be sure to post!
@ Biagio…. Thanks for following me on twitter. LOL. I plan to entertain all of twitter eventually lol!
Just wondered cause I read that you start filming in five days! You must be so excited! Wowza.
Thank you all for your auditions…it’s been unbearable this season because so many of you were SO good. I really still can’t say “cast locked” but I can say you know by now if you’re in the running. Sorry it’s taken so long, but even today we’re trying to make final decisions.
If you’re not one of the finalists this year, you better come out for Season 3! Watch this season, learn from the judges, keep auditioning for other things, and come back next year!
And thanks to all of YOU, for considering us. It makes us feel good to know you cared enough to give us a try.
Biagio