It ignited my spirit because it had all of those elements that excite me about wanting to do something, and heart, and magic, and surprise, and action, and adventure.". "Julie and the Phantoms is layered in beautiful theming and rich in humor and heart and musicality," he said. Netflix's Julie and the Phantoms has catchy pop-rock tunes, sweet friendships, paranormal villainy and yes, even a little romance (we see … I hope [that] will be my legacy. Believe it or not, casting directors had a really difficult time casting the lead role of Julie. While the new series stays true to the original in "spirit and in basic concept," Ortega notes he was given a lot of freedom to make it his own. After doing casting calls in Canada, Los Angeles, and New York, Ortega still didn't feel like they had found their Julie. When you visit our website, we store cookies on your browser to collect information. Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. "The producers of the original Julie e os Fantasmas said, 'Take liberty and have your experience with this title,'" he told POPSUGAR. Julie and the Phantoms tells the story of Julie, a sixteen years old girl that, after her mother’s death, can’t sing or play anymore.The girl loves the music and her mum’s death risks to make her abandon her dreams. Great, Click the ‘Allow’ Button Above “I was at a very good moment in my life where I was back into music, learning how to play piano, doing well in school, and really focused on self-love,” she told YSB Now. Netflix is banking on Kenny Ortega's knack for finding fresh talent with new series 'Julie and the Phantoms.' September 13, 2020 by Kelsie Gibson. Luke nodded. "She's 14 years old [and] she starts singing a ballad from the Broadway musical, Waitress. It was a sitcom over 10 years old. The moment the show's lead Madison Reyes sings in the first episode, we were completely entranced. To have young people and parents that I had met in person or that I've met through social media to say just that, that you were a big part of my childhood. We open for the world [on Sept. 10]. I'm watching a girl talking to ghosts in front of her, and she's having a relationship and a rapport with air." "Come on, a little girl, awaking the three ghosts exploding into her life and sharing this love of music and starting a band. Either you don’t do it and nothing happens, or you do it, and you either get it or you don’t.’ So I took a chance.”. [“Phantoms… 1 day ago, by Alessia Santoro ", SNL Finally Said What We All Think About Bachelor Parties, and They Made It Into a Song, SNL Is on a Mission to Ruin Our Childhoods, and Now It's Sullied Cinderella, I Feel Personally Attacked by SNL Calling Out Women's Obsession With True-Crime TV Shows, Watch the First Trailer For Netflix's Latest Adaptation, Shadow and Bone. By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from POPSUGAR. Three ghosts, Luke, Alex and Reggie, died in the 1995 and members of a band called Sunset Curve, will help her to not to abandon her passion. Madison Reyes is opening up about the audition process for Julie and the Phantoms! Joey & Hunter King's Secret Project Finally Revealed! "Everybody that was in her scene, she learned all their lines, not just hers. Everyone has just been so full of praise and support. The musical dramedy has a … Did You See Lana Condor's New Hair Color?! "It really is. ☝️, Awesome, You’re All Set! Click Here To Watch ALL of Nick Jonas' 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches! "It's my greatest reward in my life," he said. Julie and the Phantoms follows Julie (Madison Reyes), a high school girl grieving the death of her mother, who discovers that her garage used to be the home studio of a … Jason found the 100 top high schools in the country that had strong arts programs and sent each one a casting call. The star of Netflix’s “Julie and the Phantoms” Madison Reyes stopped by our show to talk about the film and starring in her first project. 1 day ago. ORTEGA: My longtime casting directors Jason La Padura and Natalie Hart saw 700 auditions from around the world for the role of Julie. “First of all, I wanted to Latina leading lady,” he said. Madison‘s teacher in Allentown, Penn., suggested that she audition, but she almost didn’t! Creators: Dan Cross,David Hoge. I hope that impacts and means something, because I think that these kids are worthy of that attention and opportunity. Julie And The Phantoms hasn’t been officially renewed by Netflix yet, but here’s everything we know about the show’s possible season 2. So after an exhausting round of auditions, they opted to launch a nationwide open casting call. His face was serious but kind. With the new Netflix series “Julie and the Phantoms,” the man behind “High School Musical” hopes to create another generation of young … After doing casting calls in Canada, Los Angeles, and New York, Ortega still didn’t feel like they had found their Julie. She didn't recite them, but she stood there as if she was hearing them. Julie and the Phantoms is the new teen show on Netflix that teaches us it is never too late to follow our musical dreams—even if we have been dead for decades. "I couldn't be more proud to be associated with it and more grateful for the partnerships that I have. You never know what could come out of it. So I've got the strength of a team that knows me, that I share a language with, and all of these new people, including Netflix. Madison Reyes is opening up about the audition process for Julie and the Phantoms! “They called me in one afternoon, and they said, ‘Kenny, sit down. He obviously cared. So, he worked with his casting company and sent out a letter to performing arts schools across the country, and then they struck gold. “To believe in yourself. Created by Dan Cross, David Hoge. Kevin Jonas Asked Nick Jonas An Important Question On 'Saturday Night Live'. Madison Reyes Almost Didn't Audition For 'Julie & The Phantoms'. See more ideas about clothes, phantom, outfit details. I wanted her to have a voice, and an intelligence, and a spirit." 1 day ago, by Yerin Kim “Good,” said Ray. ", While the series marks the first of many new projects Ortega has in the works with Netflix, he still remembers his work with Disney Channel very fondly and is grateful to have made such a big impact on audiences. Thousands of videos came in, but none like Madison Reyes’ submission. Season 1 of Julie and the Phantoms is now available to watch at Netflix. But when three ghostly guys appear and lift her spirits, they decide to start a band together! We're calling it now: Julie and the Phantoms is about to become the next big musical phenomenon. “I wanted a girl that was authentic and relatable to all young girls. Madison said that she would have never even have thought about wanting to be an actress and music star until High School Musical awakened that in her spirit. "She learned all the lines, everybody's," Ortega said. A remake of a 2011 Brazilian series, “Julie and the Phantoms” centers on a talented teen who, creatively paralyzed by the loss of her mother, … And when she started singing, Ortega was even more confident that they had found their girl. Carrie’s blue cropped corset top and pink fur coat on Julie and the After hearing about the show's casting call from her teacher, Reyes went home, took out her electric piano, and recorded an audition tape. In additional to the fantastical storyline, the talented cast is magical in their own right. Julie and the Phantoms (TV Series 2020– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nothing matters to me more. As long as you work hard for it, you’ll eventually get there,” she added. ", "I love just the basis of it," Ortega adds. Interestingly enough, Ortega had the exact same reaction when he watched her audition tape. 1 day ago, by Amanda Prahl It's been a treasurer. Kenny Ortega interviews with Backstage about his new Netflix series “Julie and the Phantoms,” casting unknown talent for Disney, and more. Julie lost her passion for music when she lost her mom. That is what I live for. And the goosebumps went up my entire body. ", by Maggie Ryan Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? I’ve never been this happy watching a series before, and I find it near impossible to choose a favorite character because they’re all just so good. While Reyes doesn’t know for sure whether “Julie and the Phantoms” will be renewed for a second season, she already has some casting ideas for the next batch of episodes. He slipped his legs through the open window, settling his feet onto the stone floor and closing the wooden doors of the window before he surveyed the room. "In the Disney years there was this magic and I believe we have it [with Julie and the Phantoms]. “I’m going to call your mother – don Let us know what you thought in the comments below and vote in the poll. , Kenny Ortega on Making Musical Magic With Julie and the Phantoms: "I Couldn't Be More Proud", The Bachelor Taps Emmanuel Acho to Replace Chris Harrison For After the Final Rose Special, Kevin Jonas Crashed Nick's SNL Monologue to Finally Get an Answer: "Are We Still a Band? Or you call me or Julie, and no matter the time or what I’m doing, I will come and pick you up. “Julie and the Phantoms” is what the planet needs right now, and that’s only been made clearer with all the positive attention it’s been getting in the last month and a half. The teen actress of course stars as Julie in the Netflix series and it’s first professional acting gig.