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Catherine Zeta Jones’ ‘Cupid’ Casting Call for Wedding Party
Cupid, a psychological thriller directed by Mississippi native Tate Taylor (Ma, The Girl on the Train, The Help),is casting featured background talent to portray a wedding party, filming on Friday, October 30 in Natchez, Mississippi. The production is seeking parents, grandparents, bridesmaids, and groomsmen for the scene. The bride is a Caucasian brunette in her 20s, and the groom is of Caucasian and Filipino heritage, so the casting is looking for individuals who can believably portray their family members, along with bridesmaids and groomsmen in their 20s and 30s. Talent will be photo-selected by the director based on matching the established cast and the overall appearance of the wedding party, and Natchez and Mississippi locals are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a parent, grandparent, bridesmaid, or groomsman in the wedding party scene
- Work as featured background talent on Friday, October 30
- Film in Natchez, Mississippi
- Help create a believable wedding celebration around the bride and groom
- Follow direction from the production team throughout the filming day
Requirements:
- Seeking talent to portray parents and grandparents of the couple
- Seeking bridesmaids and groomsmen in their 20s to 30s
- Must believably match the established cast as family or wedding party
- Talent is photo-selected by the director
- Must be able to work in Natchez, Mississippi on October 30
- Natchez and Mississippi locals are encouraged to apply
Compensation:
- $150 for 12 hours
Catherine Zeta Jones’ ‘Cupid’ Casting Call for Sharon’s Family & Friends
Cupid, a psychological thriller directed by Mississippi native Tate Taylor (Ma, The Girl on the Train, The Help),is casting featured extras to portray the family members and friends of Sharon, one of the main characters. Filming takes place on Tuesday, October 27 in Natchez, Mississippi, and the scene will be photo-selected by the director. The production is especially interested in women who can portray characters in their 40s and older, to create a believable family and friend group around the principal actress. Because these are featured roles close to a main character, this is a strong opportunity for Mississippi talent to be seen on screen in a Tate Taylor feature.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a family member or friend of Sharon, a main character in Cupid
- Work as a featured extra in the scene filming on Tuesday, October 27
- Film in Natchez, Mississippi
- Create a believable family and friend group around the principal actress
- Follow direction from the production team throughout the filming day
Requirements:
- Women, 18 years of age or older
- Especially seeking women who can portray characters in their 40s and older
- The scene is photo-selected by the director
- Must be able to work in Natchez, Mississippi on October 27
- Talent who previously submitted a general submission may simply reply to be considered for this scene
Compensation:
- $150 for 12 hours
Catherine Zeta Jones’ ‘Cupid’ Casting Call for Stand-In Nick
Cupid, a psychological thriller directed by Mississippi native Tate Taylor (Ma, The Girl on the Train, The Help),is still casting stand-ins for filming in Natchez, Mississippi from October 21 through November 23. The stand-in role for Nick is a run-of-show position, meaning the selected performer will be needed across the production with flexible availability throughout filming. Nick is a male standing 5’6″ to 5’10” with dark hair, and stand-in specifications are based on matching the physical appearance of existing cast members for production purposes. Stand-ins are essential on set, working with the camera and lighting teams so scenes are ready when the principal actor steps in.
Responsibilities:
- Stand in for the cast member playing Nick during lighting and camera setups
- Work as a run-of-show stand-in across the filming schedule
- Maintain flexible availability throughout filming from October 21 to November 23
- Hold positions and marks so the crew can prepare each shot
- Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and production teams
Requirements:
- Male, 5’6″ to 5’10” tall
- Dark hair
- Must closely match the physical appearance of the cast member
- Must have flexible availability throughout the full filming period
- Must be able to work in Natchez, Mississippi
Compensation:
- Stand-in rate: $175 for 12 hours
