By David Gerhart
USA Wrestling

Wrestlers, now is your chance to star in the feature film, GABLE, based on the true story of wrestling icon, Dan Gable. The casting team is looking for male wrestlers between 18 and 29 years of age with wrestling and/or mixed martial arts experience. 

Interested individuals must visit the casting website here for full details and instructions for the GABLE casting call. Casting instructions include a self-tape audition, and more information can be found here. Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 13, 2026. 

GABLE is the gripping true story of legendary Olympic gold medalist and wrestling icon, Dan Gable. In the shadow of a family tragedy, a small-town Iowa wrestler transforms his pain into purpose — rising to Olympic glory and becoming one of the greatest combat sports athletes the world has ever seen. A powerful true story of sacrifice, resilience, and legacy. 

Produced by Academy Award winner Shaun Redick and written by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Jon Greenhalgh – producer of The Smashing Machine and director of Team Foxcatcher – GABLE is a rich and heart-wrenching story looking to make a big splash in the motion picture industry. 

Additional questions for the GABLE casting call can be sent to gablecasting2026@gmail.com