We’re casting Scream Queens season 2, and here Tanedra Howard, last year’s winner, talks about the experience and why actresses should audition.
Please note that Tanedra was under no obligation to do this, but truly feels her participation in Scream Queens has given her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Tandera, we all love you, and are excited about your career!
PS…check back later for a Twitterview in which James Gunn interviews Tanedra with questions Tweeted his way from Twitter.
And to download the Scream Queens season 2 casting application and submission instructions, GO HERE.
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.
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.
We worked with James Gunn on Scream Queens. He was one of our three panelists (the other two were great in their own right, look for posts about John Homa and Shawnee Smith down the line.)
James, a real life producer, writer, and director, lead our ladies through their Director’s Challenge screen tests each week. In our opinion, James Gunn is one of the best experts on any reality TV show, period. Here’s why:
1. He’s Credible.
James has written scripts for major Hollywood movies like Dawn of the Dead
and Scooby-Doo (grossing hundreds of millions of dollars), is the driving creative force behind the internet sensation PG Porn, and of course directed the horror cult-classic Slither. Who better to help judge a prospective Scream Queen?
2. James Speaks in Sound-Bites
Maybe because James is a writer, a huge fan of reality TV, or just really smart—whatever the reason, James talks in easy-to-understand, well structured sentences. His ideas are clear and concise, and editing his scenes on every episode of Scream Queens was a breeze.
3. He Criticizes Bad Work
James never had any trouble telling an actress she sucked. Makes for good TV. That said…
4. He Also Gives Good Advice
James’ criticism was almost always tempered with advice to make the actresses’ scenes better. Michelle took his advice and went from near-elimination to almost winning the whole thing. Makes for much better TV than only telling actresses they suck.
5. Easy on the Eyes…
‘Nuff said.
6. Mr. Gunn Knows When He’s Acting Like a Diva
James admits to having occasional “Diva moments.” However, he realizes when he’s being difficult, and, usually about 6 minutes later, will stroll over and say “Sorry about that!” with a mischievous chuckle.
7. Flexible with his Schedule
When it comes to production, s#@! happens. We unintentionally put James in a few situations where his shoot time or day would change with very little notice. While this sometimes lead to a small episode of the type mentioned in reason #6, James never let us down. This is probably because…
8. James Understands the Burdens of Production
Coordinating the efforts of 150-200 people is hard. Couple that with the immense pressure of shooting what feels like 3 days worth of material in 12 hours (typical for a reality TV schedule) and things on a set can get crazy…quickly. Having a reality TV talent who understands that production is hard (since he’s been there himself) was a total pleasure.
9. He’s Relatable
When you watch James on TV, he comes across as a fun guy, someone you’d want to hang out with. He possesses a great sense of humor that draws viewers in. Most importantly, he tends to say what the audience at home is thinking, which validates the way viewers feel.
(grossing hundreds of millions of dollars), is the driving creative force behind the internet sensation 
. Who better to help judge a prospective Scream Queen?
