Sony Pictures To Conduct Open Casting Call For Leading Role In The Film Adaptation Of "HEAVEN IS FOR REAL"

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures is conducting open casting calls this week in Southern California for the leading role of 'Colton Burpo' in their upcoming film adaptation of the best-selling book HEAVEN IS FOR REAL.  The book was written by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent and released in November 2010, where it debuted at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list. The film will be shot in late Spring/early Summer.

The casting calls are specifically looking for a boy who can play the lead character, Colton Burpo, a Caucasian, blonde haired, blue eyed boy 4 to 5 years old with a lovely singing voice.  No prior acting experience is required.

Those interested can choose between 1 of 2 days to participate in Southern California – Saturday, April 27th from 11:30am-2:30pm at the Palm Garden Hotel (495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 – free parking at hotel) OR Sunday, April 28th from 12pm-3pm at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel (900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 – free parking at Fashion Island or $4/hour parking at hotel). 

SOURCE Sony Pictures