Jake Gyllenhaal’s Wildlife open casting call in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on a the new Jake Gyllenhaal movie, WILDLIFE. Set in 1960, WILDLIFE is based on the 1990 Richard Ford novel of the same name. The film is co-written by Dano and Zoe Kazan and centers on the story of a teenage boy who witnesses the decay of his parents’ marriage after their move to Montana. The film is the directorial debut of actor Paul Dano, and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan.
Casting directors are casting the following roles:
- GOLFERS – Caucasian males, 30-70. Slim, clean-cut, short hair. Golf experience not necessary.
- SMOKING NEIGHBOR – Caucasian male or female, aged 30-55. This neighbor is seen in the street of a very affluent neighborhood. This extra could very easily be asked to smoke in the scene, so smokers only, please.
Filming will take place in Oklahoma.
About Wildlife:
The film is the directorial debut of actor Paul Dano, and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan. Set in 1960, WILDLIFE is based on the 1990 Richard Ford novel of the same name. The film is co-written by Dano and Zoe Kazan and centers on the story of a teenage boy who witnesses the decay of his parents’ marriage after their move to Montana.
To audition for a role Wildlife, check out the casting call details below.
Wildlife Casting Call
CASTING CALL:
Extras Added for Monday &
Tuesday on Feature Film WILDLIFE
Additional extras are needed early next week for the feature film WILDLIFE. The project continues filming in Oklahoma.
The film is the directorial debut of actor Paul Dano, and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan.
Set in 1960, WILDLIFE is based on the 1990 Richard Ford novel of the same name. The film is co-written by Dano and Zoe Kazan and centers on the story of a teenage boy who witnesses the decay of his parents’ marriage after their move to Montana.
Filming will be in and around Enid, Oklahoma.
Dano is known for his appearances in SWISS ARMY MAN, LOVE & MERCY, THERE WILL BE BLOOD and LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE.
Gyllenhaal earned an Academy ward nomination for his role in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. His numerous appearances include DONNIE DARKO, JARHEAD, END OF WATCH, SOUTHPAW and NIGHTCRAWLER.
Mulligan earned an Academy Award nomination for the film AN EDUCATION. She is also known for the films SUFFRAGETTE, THE GREAT GATSBY, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS and PRIDE & PREJUDICE.
Pay for extras is $8/hour with a guarantee of at least 4 hours, though many extras will be needed for longer. Any extras required to attend a fitting will be compensated an additional $8.
Travel and housing will not be provided.
BREAKDOWN OF UPCOMING EXTRAS:
FILMING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14:
Enid, OK – (Projected call time 7:00 am)
GOLFERS – Caucasian males, 30-70. Slim, clean-cut, short hair. Golf experience not necessary. Please provide exact wardrobe sizes with your submission: Pants (waist x length). shirt (neck x sleeve), coat and shoe.
FILMING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Enid, OK – (Projected call time 11:00 am)
SMOKING NEIGHBOR – Caucasian male or female, aged 30-55. This neighbor is seen in the street of a very affluent neighborhood. This extra could very easily be asked to smoke in the scene, so smokers only, please. Men: please include waist, inseam, shirt and coat sizes. Women: please include dress size and hips, waist, bust measurements. Everyone please include height.
TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PROJECT:
READ AND FOLLOW THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.
Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.
-Email recent photo. Amateur camera-phone photos are perfectly fine as long as we can clearly see those submitting for consideration. Please, no car selfies, no high angles, and nothing that doesn’t clearly show your face and body type.
– Include all contact information including NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS and CITY of residence.
-Make the subject heading of your email WILDLIFE – (Name of Role). No other subject headings will be seen. Example: WILDLIFE – Golfers or WILDLIFE – Smoking Neighbor.
– SEND ALL PICTURES AND INFO IN ONE EMAIL. DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE EMAILS.
-Send the email to [email protected] (If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN)
-If you are selected to appear in the project, you will be notified by email and phone call. Check emails regularly and allow the submissions@freihofercasting.
-Submissions must be received ASAP.
NO PHONE CALLS
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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