Natalie Portman’s ‘May December’ Ghost Tour Extras Casting Call
‘May December’
Directed by Todd Haynes
Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton
Hello Savannah!!!
We are casting for the final week of filming on Todd Haynes’ May December. This project has an all star cast and is a wonderful opportunity to work with the best of the best! May December is not only shooting in Savannah, but the story also takes place in Savannah!
GENERAL BG RATE: $130/10hr
$130 guaranteed for the shoot date- most days are expected to be between 8-10 hours (some less). If the shoot happens to go over 10 hours overtime will be granted at time and a half.
Currently seeking the following extras:
PEDESTRIANS/DRIVERS WITH CARS: Open ethnicity. All ages 18 and up. Must own a car older than 2015 model. Any color is fine as long as it is not white! ($25 car bump added to rate)
Shoot dates: 11/15, 11/17, OR 11/18
LULA’S CUSTOMERS: Restaurant patrons. Open ethnicity, all ages 6 and up.
Shoot date: 11/14 OR 11/17 (18 and up only for 11/17)
LULA’S WAITSTAFF: Male or female. Over 18. Serving experience is a huge plus!
Shoot date: 11/14
PARADE ATTENDEES: All ages 6 and up! Families and friends attending a Memorial Day parade.
Shoot date: 11/14
GHOST TOUR ATTENDEES: Over 18. Ages 25-70.
Shoot date: 11/17
GHOST TOUR GUIDE: Over 18. Ages 25-70. Would love to get an actual local tour guide! Featured ($200 rate)
Shoot date: 11/17
LULA’S VALETS: Over 18. Ages 25-70.
Shoot date: 11/17
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