Ryan Reynolds spent his own money to keep his Deadpool writers on set.
Deadpool wasn’t just the biggest movie of Ryan Reynold’s acting career, it was also major passion project for the actor who worked years to bring it to the big screen. He apparently put his money where his mouth is by paying to make sure those who wrote the movie were around as soon as filming started.
On the latest episode of AMC’s Geeking Out, Deadpool screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick revealed that, when Fox refused to pay them to be on-set during production, the film’s marquee star paid up the dough to make sure they were available to lend their creative input.
“We were on set every day. Interestingly, Ryan wanted us there. We were on the project for six years. It was really a core creative team of us, Ryan, and the director Tim Miller. Fox, interestingly, wouldn’t pay for us to be on set. Ryan Reynolds paid out of his own money, out of his own pocket.”
While the studio’s decision is hardly an uncommon one, Reynolds’ willingness to forgo some of his own earnings in order to make sure Deadpool hit everyone of its R-rated notes speaks volumes about his commitment to the film and the character. That in turn, helped make a movie that millions of people enjoyed. And with the Fox hit the most successful R-rated film in Box Office history with a worldwide gross of $782.6 million, and it is pretty clear that Reynolds.
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Viola Davis reveals what it’s like to have black hair in Hollywood.
Viola Davis is one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood. Her acting skills in How To Get Away with Murder exemplifies why she received a Doctorate degree from the most prestigious Art and Drama schools in the world, Julliard.
But, having the talent may not save you from walking on set and walking in front of the camera with a bad hair day.
While being a guest on Late Show With Stephen Colbert a few weeks ago, Viola Davis talked about American Cocoa, a new TV series that she is producing. The TV series is about an agency that solve s”sticky racial situations”
But, what is a sticky racial situation?
Davis explains, ““I was doing a movie and I was doing it with my ‘fro, and this Caucasian woman had her fingers in my hair. She said, ‘I’m going to make it really pretty!’ So she put some white goo in it and I wanted to say something.”
Davis added: “She put that and then she took a big spray bottle filled with water and just started spraying my fro with it. With the goo in the hair. I wanted to say, ‘This is not going to work.’ But I knew if I said it that I would be insulting her. So then I went to the set and slowly the sun caught my hair and my whole fro turned white.”
Colbert admitted that it was literally a stick racial situation. The star said that had she told the stylists the truth, they would have had an uncomfortable conversation about Black hair and what doesn’t work for it.
“Because then you gotta talk about hair and then you gotta say, ‘You don’t know what to do with my hair!’
It seems hard to believe that a hair stylists may not know how to style an African American woman’s hair. But, it’s important to point out that Zoe Kravitz was bashed last year for wearing dreadlocks at the Oscars. Kravitz responded by saying, “I think it’s just about black women being able to be who they are and people are getting that or not getting that,” she said. “But I don’t think we should have to change the way we look at all, depending on what’s in fashion.”
Davis has proudly worn and discussed her hair over the years. At the 2012 Oscars, she sported her short curls and ditched the wig she used to always where. Her decision to show off her unprocessed hair is a testament to her confidence on and off set. Confidence that took a long time to grow as the actress suffered from Alopecia in her 20’s.
“I wore a wig in the Jacuzzi. I had a wig I wore around the house. I had a wig that I wore to events,” she once told Vulture. “I had a wig that I wore when I worked out. I never showed my natural hair. It was a crutch, not an enhancement. I was so desperate for people to think that I was beautiful. I had to be liberated from that [feeling] to a certain extent.”
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Netflix has confirmed that there will be a second season of Stranger Things and filming will start in the next few weeks.
Netflix has finally announced that Stranger Things season 2 is actually coming soon. And the streaming giant announced the news in a short trailer.
In case you missed it, the cryptic teaser contains these words, which could be titles for each of the episodes in season 2.
There are nine titles and Netflix announced there will be nine new episodes, so it seems that it makes sense. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Duffer Brothers explained that season two is not too much longer, to make sure it is manageable and so “it is never treading water.”
They also announced that there will be four new characters and some scenes will not be set in Hawkins, Indiana.
In addition, the show will be set exactly a year after the last season, which was set in November 1983.
Stay tuned for more Stranger Thingscasting calls, news, and film jobs.
Los Angeles talent agent reveals 12 things you never knew about Hollywood.
There is a lot of moving parts that go on behind the scenes of your favorite TV shows and major motion pictures. But on Sunday, one talent agent decided to pull back the curtain and reveal what it is really like to work as a talent agent, how aspiring actors get a break in the industry, and amazing industry secrets.
One Reddit user TheatricalAgent held an AMA and here are the 12 best questions and answers below.
12. How do you pick an actor to represent? I understand you are in a “top” agency but do you actively recruit people or do you wait for them to come to you with a resume?
The way I started in the business when I was promoted to an agent was to scout for talent at film festivals almost exclusively. More often than not we flew to the big fests like Sundance, Tiff, Tribeca, etc. Other methods included “inheriting” lesser known but familiar actors from other agents catalog in our company. Being an agent is busy work and juggling too many names can get overwhelming quick. A good number to balance is around 10-15 tops. You have your heavy hitters at the top of course and then the relative newcomers you take on from being impressed with them in feature or short films you see play at said festivals.
Not much has changed these days. One big thing that has been aided by online presence is networking. It may be unfair or sound unfortunate, but the only way to actually receive a call back is if we recognize a name that has a growing star power with a series regular role on tv or a couple feature films on their recent credit. They may be frustrated with the lack of traction their careers get due to their agencies/agents not having much networking outside of a few casting directors in town.
11. What about scouting social media?
For example, I’ve seen an agent contact talent before after seeing a video on youtube that had cracked a certain number of views and being impressed by the quality of work on the channel. This was back in 2011/2012, granted, so things have changed some.
I genuinely think social media presence alone doesn’t give a person an advantage in getting representation in today’s business world. When youtube celebrity-ism was burgeoning a couple years ago (I’d estimate around 4-5 years ago) there was a mad dash to sign these creators but I think there was suddenly a realization there isn’t really much to gain from repping clients whose body of work is online based. Most of the talent can earn tons of money on their own doing the same thing and are often hesitant to drop their online work and focus on theatrical work as they’d have to start from the bottom again and go out on auditions (something they haven’t trained properly for).
As for creativity, I’d always advocate for the creative talent that submits their short films to film fests. Racking up credits doesn’t guarantee anything either but I’d put my faith in someone who has the vision and potential in their own product.
10. What recommendations could you give for someone looking for a lit agent/manager?
Someone in your shoes already has a huge advantage over those who are just starting.
1) You already have a proven commodity in your hands and scored a distribution deal.
2) Not just any deals, it’s with brand recognized names.
I’m sure you already have done this but I’d approach an agency this way. Look up every agency and look up their literary agent list(s). Send to those only as admittedly theatrical agents are a stressed out bunch and quite fickle at times and will have no time for wrongly sent messages/letters to their office.
Once you have a mass mailing list for the literary agents you would like to correspond with, keep all the positive updates for your feature immediately after your intro and quick explanation of your project.
Here’s to one of those agents reading your letter.
9. What was the most difficult aspect to the business?
Also, if you don’t get scouted at a film festival, what is the best way to get yourself out there to an agent?
Building up your work via few feature films or guest spots on television will do wonders for your brand. Your name is everything in the business and once it starts hitting an agent’s attention, you slowly build your rep until one day an agent looks up your name on imdbpro to see what agency you’re with.
8. Do you guys keep a ranking of agencies in town? What about poaching clients from other agents?
I’m not going to lie. It happens all the time. Both ways I might add. An agent may actively secretly recruit a big star name to join their company or a star who is frustrated with lack of work in their careers with their current agency may contact another agent/agency and jump ship that way. Just the nature of any business.
As for rankings, we keep a track of everything in the trades regarding the business but the daily workload of an agent is enough to keep us busy from being concerned over who is joining whom or who is losing who, etc.
7. Do I need representation to get noticed by an animation studio?
Not sure how to get my foot in there.
Undoubtedly yes. The transition/balance between commercial and theatrical work is night and day. Live action and animation are alike in terms of business but completely different in the process. However, just like nabbing a role is next to impossible in a feature without representation, a premiere voice acting role without an agent reaching out to a casting director are very low odds.
6. What about foreign actors?
How hard it is generally to get an 01 visa, and will you still go through the hassle of representing a non-American living in LA?
Personally, I’ve never encountered that situation you described. But I do know of a few cases where a burgeoning international talent eventually make their way over and go on to have productive careers. I will say that every agent makes sure their prospects have their ducks in a row: the onus will always be on the talent to get proper paperwork done. Unless that part is taken care of, all you can expect even with festival or feature film success, is a hearty handshake until you do so.
5. Any LA area teachers you recommend?
People your clients have studied with/been coached by and you saw marked improvement afterwards?
In all honesty, I don’t have a clue about acting coaches/schools that would benefit an actor. In fact, over half of the talent I represent didn’t have formal training in some capacity.
4. Is it possible/how do you recommend obtaining LA representation (probably at the boutique level) while I’m still out here to take advantage of the surge of filming near me?
If you’re in the ATL area already, I would recommend staying there and building up a solid network/resume to your credit before you relocate. There are a ton of jobs opening in that area due to the advantageous tax credits of Georgia. Know the casting directors based there and work with your agent in boosting your profile so you’ll get noticed for an audition locally.
3. What are the first 3 things I should do to have a shot at getting five minutes in your office?
Hypothetically, let’s say I arrive in Los Angeles next week as a SAG-Eligible actor.
Despite what trade publication may have some believe, you’d have to have a strong resume to even have a couple minutes devoted to considering contacting you. Even if an agent is completely wowed by your personality/charm/etc, there needs to be extremely strong evidence that backs up our case to represent you, to the top.
Agencies are money makers and the last thing they want to hear is about a passion project by one of their own. Someone who is a new actor in town doesn’t get a glance most of the time because it means an agent would have to stick their neck out for an unproven commodity and more often that not, those projects fail. This is why new actors mostly start out with smaller brand local agencies and work their way up just as at any other job. If you have 4 years of experience as a manager, you’ll get instant consideration over an applicant who has only had a few weeks worth of experience as a clerk.
2. Are there any good tips for aspiring actors to help them get a “foot in the door” of the industry. Best schools/programs to follow?
And on the flip side, any thing to avoid that might hinder your career?
There really isn’t a ‘best’ school for these kind of things I often find. It’s more of what kind of actor you want to be. Do you want to be solely an actor with no experience that gradually works on student films, short films, non paying non union films and then build your resume that way? Or do you want to create and act in your own work, submit to festivals for exposure and make a name for yourself that way? Even if you don’t get into Sundance, Slamdance, etc there are plenty of festivals you could make your name familiar to those attending and build your reputation that way.
I would advise blind submissions to agents/agencies in hopes of one actually reading it. None of the top, even the lower ranked agencies, will ever look at the letter.
It’s hard being an actor just starting out. Quite daunting but I always maintain you give yourself the best chance by being creatively active.
1. How does a developmental actor figure out which agents to submit for?
I actually have a lot of experience, but no TV/studio films. All indies. Thanks!
Developing actors should always start with student/short films/etc. Keep up the work with indie features/shorts.
The Night Manager comes out on DVD this week. The spy show was praised by critics and fans. But, it probably had the biggest impact on Tom Hiddleston’s acting career. In fact, Tom Hiddleston was nominated for Emmys for their roles.
Recently, Hiddleston sat with SAG-AFTRA to discuss his acting career and what he learned about playing Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier who is recruited to infiltrate an international arms dealing organization in The Night Manager.
Check it out below.
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Selena Gomez is going to “take some time off” to deal with “anxiety, panic attacks and depression.”
If you’re a big Selena Gomez fan, then unfortunately you will be seeing a lot less of the singer for the time being.
Gomez revealed on Tuesday that she will “take some time off” to deal with the “anxiety, panic attacks and depression” she’s been suffering as the result of her lupus.
“As many of you know, around a year ago I revealed that I have lupus, an illness that can affect people in different ways,” Gomez, 24, told People. “I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges. I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off.”
Gomez thanked her fans for their support and the singer concluded by saying, “I know I am not alone by sharing this, I hope others will be encouraged to address their own issues.”
It is important to point out that in an interview with Billboard in 2015, Gomez noted that she had been diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune condition, and took a break to undergo chemotherapy. However, many tabloids said the singer/actress went to rehab.
“I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy. You’re assholes,’” Gomez said in the interview. “But I was angry I even felt the need to say that. It’s awful walking into a restaurant and having the whole room look at you, knowing what they’re saying. I locked myself away until I was confident and comfortable again.”
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24: Legacy is now casting actors, models, and talent to work on the first episode filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for extras to play insurgents, military personnel, secret service, Dominican patrons and thugs. Filming will take place starting September 15th.
About 24: Legacy:
In case you haven’t heard, the reboot of the iconic action series has cast Straight Outta Compton breakout Corey Hawkins in the leading role. Taking over for previous series star Kiefer Sutherland, Hawkins will play an entirely new character named Eric Carter in 24: Legacy. “Strong and smart, Eric came from a very rough background and turned his life around in the Army Rangers,” reads the official description. “Now back home in Virginia with his wife Nicole, he’s pulled back into action as his past comes looking for him.”
To audition for a role on 24: Legacy, check out the casting call details below.
24: Legacy Open Casting Call
**TV CASTING NOTICE – 24: LEGACY**
-Filming is tentatively scheduled to start around 9/15-
24:Legacy is looking to cast several categories. Please read each description carefully and apply for the ONE that you fit best! Please submit with the category in the subject line.
INSURGENTS – We are seeking men and women to appear North African, Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian looks. A Good mix from beards and long hair to the guy next door.
CTU – We are seeking smart looking, conservative, upscale Men and women in their 30’s-50’s, who look like former military or high ranking government employees.
MILITARY/PD/SECRET SERVICE – We are seeking Men of all ethnicities with REAL Military or Police experience. You must be 5’11”-6’3″, 30-36 waist with a 40-44 coat.
DOMINICAN PATRONS – We are seeking Hispanic and African American edgy and interesting looking men and women who appear Dominican.
THUGS – We are seeking Hispanic and African American Men who look intimidating, and tough.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS – MUST BE 18yrs or older to play younger. We are seeking youthful fresh faces who are legal adults but look like younger high school students.
ESTATE PARTY – We are seeking wealthy looking men and women in their late 20’s-50’s, to play mansion party attendees.
If you fit one of the above categories and have open availability, please send your submission with the appropriate subject line to [email protected]
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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TV pilot casting call for real interior designers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Heery Loftus Casting is looking for a REAL INTERIOR DESIGNER for a pilot for a reality show. Casting directors are looking for people who have experience as a interior designer and is good at redesigning spaces, taking someones personal items and enhancing them.
To audition for a role on the upcoming reality show, check out the casting call details below.
TV Pilot Casting Call
Heery Loftus Casting is looking for a REAL INTERIOR DESIGNER for a pilot for a reality show! – please spread the word to anyone you may know! union or non-union, – an actual designer, not an actor, Female, Empathetic, someone that puts their emotions into their work, someone who is good at redesigning spaces, taking someones personal items and enhancing them as well as adding some additional items, Must have a dynamic personality. Pay is $1000.00 for the pilot, shooting in PHILADELPHIA in early October 2016.
PLEASE SUBMIT A FULL PROFILE/RESUME/LINK TO YOUR WEBSITE AND/OR PORTFOLIO TO: [email protected]
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Commercial casting call for professional types in Washington DC.
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for non-union extras for a tv commercial filming in the DC Metro Area on Thursday, September 1, Friday, September 2, Tuesday, September 6, or Wednesday, September 7, 2016.
Casting directors are looking for men and women ages 20 to 40 years old with a clean-cut professional look.
To audition for a role on the commercial, check out the casting call details below.
Commercial Casting Call
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for non-union extras for a tv commercial filming in the DC Metro Area on Thursday, September 1, Friday, September 2, Tuesday, September 6, or Wednesday, September 7, 2016. We are currently looking for the following type(s):
Men and women, 20s-40s, any ethnicity, clean-cut/professional look
For consideration please email [email protected] with your headshot (if you have one) and a recent snapshot. Please put “Commercial Casting” in the subject of your email and include all contact information in the body of the email. If you do not have a local MD/DC/VA phone number please indicate in which city/state you are currently located.
All submissions must be received no later than 10am on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
If you do not fit the above breakdown or are not available for the shoot date(s) please DO NOT submit.
We are currently looking for VA/DC/MD local talent ONLY.
No phone calls, please. Thank you!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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NBC’s Chicago PD is now casting extras for crossover episode filming in Chicago, Illinois.
NBC’s Chicago PD is looking for men and women to work on a crossover episode filming in Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are looking for people to play security guards and other featured roles in the upcoming episode.
About NBC’s Chicago PD Season 5:
NBC’s Chicago PDcenters on the Intelligence team located at the District 21 of the Chicago Police department. This team fights the city’s major offenses including organized crime, drug trafficking, and high profile murders.
To audition for a role on NBC’s Chicago PD season 3, check out the casting call details below:
NBC ‘Chicago PD’ Season 5 Casting Call
*NBC’s Chicago PD – Background Extras Casting Alert*
Seeking applicants, with flexible schedules, to work as regular Chicago MED Security Guards, for when Chicago PD has crossover scenes with Chicago MED (this typically happens at least once an episode).
SUBMISSION TITLE: “CMED SECURITY TEAM”
MANDATORY FITTING: 9:30AM on Wed., August 31st at Cinespace
FIRST FILM DATES: Friday, Sept. 2nd & Tues., Sept. 13th (films at Cinespace Studios; applicants must have NO time constraints) [POTENTIAL for work on Wed, Aug. 31st as well, later afternoon call time, will be contacted if needed]
SPECS: M/F, Ages: Late 20s-50s, any ethnicity, clean-cut (no beards/tight hair cuts), fit/average build. Applicants should have a flexible schedule and should be able to work our Chicago MED crossover scenes at least once an episode (pending on the scripts’ needs)
PAY RATE: Each day worked: $84/8 hours and time and one half for anything after that; +$25 Fitting Bump added to your first day of work
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you live in/around the Chicago, IL area, please submit and email to the following to [email protected] with “CMED SECURITY TEAM” in the Subject Line:
**ATTACH MULTIPLE RECENT PHOTOS of yourself
NAME:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ZIP:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
FEMALES: Dress/T-Shirt/Bust/Waist/Hip/Shoe:
MALES: Jacket/T-Shirt/Neck/Sleeve/Waist/Inseam/Shoe:
VISIBLE TATTOOS: *Please attach a photo of the tattoo(s)
CAR?: *Color/Year/Make/Model
GENERAL AVAILABILITY?: *How flexible is your weekly schedule; please describe
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Empireseason 3 is now casting extras for a restaurant scene in Chicago, Illinois.
Fox’s Empire is now casting extras to play high end restaurant customers for an upcoming episode filming on Wednesday, August 31st. Producers are looking for someone who is in the film or music industry to work on the upcoming episode filming in Chicago, Illinois.
‘Empire’ centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders’ family as they fight for control of the company. The hour-long family drama was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson.
To audition for a role, check out the casting call details below:
Empire Season 3Casting Call
CASTING CALL
PROJECT: Empire
SHOOT DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31ST
NON-UNION
RATE: $84/8
LOCATION: CHICAGO
ROLE: HIGH END RESTAURANT CUSTOMERS
Male or female, ages 30 – 55, with a look of someone who is in the film or music industries. Cool, powerful types.
If interested and available, send an email with the following to [email protected]:
1) Put HIGH END in the subject line.
2) Include name, age, height, weight, CLOTHING MEASUREMENTS, phone number, current zip code, and email address.
3) Send 2 RECENT, candid photos of yourself (one full length, one from the shoulders up so we can clearly see your face. The better the photo quality, the better your chance of being chosen.
4) NAME YOUR JPEG WITH YOUR FULL NAME!
We will contact you if you are in consideration!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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NBC’s new TV series Chicago Justice is now casting real frat guys to work on an episode filming on Friday, September 2nd. Casting directors are looking for talents that are able to work on scenes filming on Tuesday, September 6th.
About Chicago Justice:
Chicago Justice, originally titled Chicago Law, will center around the world of lawyers and prosecutors in Chicago. Should Justice move forward to series, it will be the third spin-off from flagship series Chicago Fire. Similar to how Chicago Med characters first debuted on Chicago Fire, the Justice characters will be introduced in a backdoor pilot on the 21st episode of Chicago P.D. this year.
To audition for a role on Chicago Justice, check out the casting call details below:
Chicago Justice Casting Call
Casting Alert! Searching for real Frat guys, Caucasian, to work our first episode on “Chicago Justice”. This will shoot on Tuesday, Sept. 6th and will involve a wardrobe fitting this Friday, Sept. 2nd.
We want this scene to look amazing!!! Send in now!
Send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city and state, with your current hair length to [email protected] and put “Frat 9.6” in the subject line.
SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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MTV Love School open casting call in Mumbai, India.
Bar Casting is now casting actors to work on the hit MTV TV series Love School in Mumbai, India. Casting directors are looking for 25 to 28 year old men and women to work on an upcoming episode filming in India.
About MTV Love School:
MTV Love School is an Indian youth reality television series, which will be premiered on 5 December 2015, and will be broadcast on MTV India. The series will be produced by MTV India. The series will focus on relationships of real life-couples.
To audition for a role on MTV’s Love School check out the casting call details below.
MTV Love School Casting Call
BAR is casting for MTV Love School and looking for 25-28 years old Boys and Girls. [email protected]
P.S- Pls don’t resend profiles.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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CMT’s new TV series Nashville is now casting actors, models, and talent for featured roles in Nashville, Tennessee. Casting directors are looking for people to interview on Thursday, September 1st. Casting directors are now casting actors for featured roles and play silicon valley, bellhops, and Silicon Valley types. Filming will take place in mid-September.
Nashville is an American musical drama television series. It was created by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri and produced by R.J. Cutler, Khouri, Dee Johnson, Steve Buchanan and Connie Britton.
To audition for a role on ABC’s Nashville, check out the casting call details below:
Nashville Casting Call
NASHVILLE, TN Casting Notice – CMT series “Nashville” for INTERVIEW on Thursday 9/1/16 and for work on date listed by role (either 9/12/16 or 9/15/16)
–This will be Interview selected by our Director and we do not want to show photos of anyone who is not available/reliable. PLEASE do not submit if you are not going to be available or show up as we will be counting on you IF you are selected!!–
*PLEASE SHARE with anyone you know in the NASHVILLE area who might fit these types and be interested in this booking!**
We do not have a Call Time yet so you would need to be fully 100% available on work date. MUST be available ALL DAY!! You MUST have open/flexible availability if submitting so that you can work WHATEVER the call times & wrap times end up being. If not, please DO NOT SUBMIT!
Pay rate for EXTRAS is $64.00 for 8 hours ($8.00/hour with a 8 hour guarantee). You will be paid the hourly rate for anything over 8 hours. You will receive a check in the mail usually 10-14 business days AFTER you work.
Location is in the NASHVILLE, TNarea.
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**FEATURED EXTRAS**:
BELLHOP: male, all ethnicities, age range 20s-30s, clean-cut, conservative, professional, California types. Tentative WORK DATE: Monday 9/12/16
SILICON VALLEY LUMINARIES: male and female, all ethnicities, age range late 20s-30s, Silicon Valley computer/tech industry types, “geeky but wealthy” like guys/girls who have made millions on tech design, etc. (like Mark Zuckerberg) Tentative WORK DATE: Thursday 9/15/16
To submit for work – Please EMAIL US to: [email protected] with subject line FEATURED INTERVIEW (specify role). You MUST include first & last name, a valid contact number, which date you are available to work and a RECENT photo taken within the past month. (*MUST also have a talent profile in the OLC database with updated photos/information!)
**PLEASE DO NOT send more than one email! PLEASE DO NOT email if you don’t fit these casting requirements or are not available on the listed work date!! Thanks!*
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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The Vampire Diaries are now casting background extras to work tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31st in Decatur, Georgia. Producers are looking for men and women to play bartenders, waitresses, and bar patrons for a Mystic Grill scene. Talents must live in/near Atlanta.
This supernatural drama, based on the series of novels by L.J. Smith, details the lives of two brothers, Damon and Stefan Salvatore, who have been living as vampires for centuries. After years of moving from from place-to-place to hide their eternal youth (and bloodthirsty condition), the brothers return to the small Virginia town, Mystic Falls, where their lives as humans ended. Damon is snarky, handsome and charming, with a propensity for evil, while Stefan tries to remain noble — in part to atone for bad behavior in his past.
To audition for a role on The Vampire Diaries, check out the casting call details below:
The Vampire Diaries Casting Call
VAMPIRE DIARIES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) is looking for extras to work TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 31st in Decatur, GA. No calltime yet, but expecting an afternoon call. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO BE ON SET A MIN 8-10hrs REGARDLESS OF CALLTIME.
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[BARTENDER] Ages 25-35; Male/Female; Open Ethnicity — Please note if you have bartending EXP.
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[WAITRESS] Ages 18-35; Female; Open Ethnicity; Please note if you have food service EXP.
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[PATRONS] Ages 18-55; Male/Female; Open Ethnicity
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If available email recent photo, include name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes, (including shoes), [email protected]; SUBJECT: “MYSTIC GRILL” — Put role(s) you are submitting for in header; i.e BARTENDER, PATRONS, etc.
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MUST LIVE IN/NEAR ATLANTA AREA: (Please indicate whether or not you live in Atlanta if you have an out of state number)
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Rate $60/8hrs; overtime after 8hrs
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming is now casting NYC types and some featured Thai actors to work on a Thai restaurant scene filming on Wednesday, August 31st in New York City. Casting directors are looking for men and women to work on the scene that are local to Atlanta, Georgia.
About Spider-Man: Homecoming:
Spider-Man: Homecoming features Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., and Marisa Tomei. It will be directed by Jon Watts and will be an inside look into Spider-Man’s childhood before and after he joins Marvel’s Avengers.
Spider-Man:Homecoming hits theaters on July 7, 2017 and this Spider-Man.
For more information, check out the casting call information below.
Spider-Man: Homecoming Open Casting Call
For “Summer of George”
NYC / Urban types and some featured THAI men and women
Working WED 8/31
Please read carefully!!!
– this is another post that has a lot of “nooks and crannies” with info!
CASTING for Men and Women
Ages 18 to 75, for a different Queens, NY street scene
AND a THAI RESTAURANT – THAI STAFF NEEDED
– All ethnicities for the street scene
– city/urban types, and diverse !
– Especially: Hispanics, Sikhs, Hasidic Jewish men, West Indian, East Indian, Asian , Middle Eastern
and specifically:
THAI men women to be featured
as a cook, delivery man and cashier at the restaurant!
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– KEY NOTES:
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– NEW FACES (or if you worked but were not seen well or used at all, please submit and say so 😉
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. Submissions are needed no later than tomorrow, Monday evening,
for director to make selections.
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Works this WED 8/31 in ATLANTA **
**Start time will be midday and filming until appox 1:00am
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Pay rates –
– NYC Pedestrians: $68
– Featured THAI men and women: $100
Overtime is calculated after 8 hrs
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS:
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
(one of from shoulders up and one from the knees up)
Then please List the following:
First and Last NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s)
CITY & STATE where you live (where you will be coming from!)
Email address
AGE
Height
Weight
Sizes:
Women: Dress, bust/bra/cup, waist, pants, shoe
Men: Jacket/Coat, collar, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
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If you have set or acting experience, please list briefly or attach a resume. (experience is not mandatory, but it’s always good to know for reactions).
You MUST be LOCAL to the GREATER ATLANTA, GEORGIA AREA (or willing to work as a local hire)
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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T@GGED season 2 casting call for high school students
Are you looking for your next audition? AwesomenessTV is now casting actors to work as background extras on the new season. Filming will take place on Saturday, September 3rd and/or Sunday, September 4th. Casting directors are looking for high school students that are 18 to 21 years old that look like they are young high school students. In addition, casting directors are looking for men and women to play teachers.
About T@GGED:
A series of violent videos from an unknown user named ‘monkeyman’ target Hailey, Rowan and Elisia – a group of high school students whose pasts are inexplicably connected. t@gged is a modern day thriller that explores the terrifying risks of social media in a world of anonymity.
To audition for a role on T@gged, check out the casting call details below.
T@GGED Casting Call
ALBUQUERQUE, NM Casting Notice – Digital Series “T@gged” for work on SATURDAY 9/3/16 -AND/OR- SUNDAY 9/4/16. You can work either One or Both work dates!
*PLEASE SHARE with anyone you know in the ALBUQUERQUE/SANTA FE area who might fit these types and be interested in this booking!**
We do not have a Call Time yet so you would need to be fully 100% available on work date. MUST be available ALL DAY!! You MUST have open/flexible availability if submitting so that you can work WHATEVER the call times & wrap times end up being. If not, please DO NOT SUBMIT!
Pay rate for EXTRAS is $70.00 for 8 hours ($8.75/hour with a 8 hour guarantee). You will be paid the hourly rate for anything over 8 hours. You will receive a check in the mail usually 10-14 business days AFTER you work.
Location is in the ALBUQUERQUE,NM area.
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**EXTRAS**:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: male and female, all ethnicities, age range 18-21 to look like YOUNG High School Students, variety of High School types
TEACHERS: male and female, all ethnicities, age range 30-60, conservative, professional, High School Teacher types
To submit for work – Please EMAIL US to: [email protected] with subject line WEEKEND HIGH SCHOOL. You MUST include first & last name, a valid contact number, which date or dates you are available to work and a RECENT photo taken within the past month. (*MUST also have a talent profile in the OLC database with updated photos/information!). We MAY not be able to give you all of the dates requested but we will do our best to be accommodating.
**PLEASE DO NOT send more than one email! PLEASE DO NOT email if you don’t fit these casting requirements or are not available on the listed work date!! Thanks!*
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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ABC’s Quantico season 2 casting call politicians in New York City.
ABC’s hit TV series Quantico is now casting men and women to work as background actors in New York City. Casting directors are looking for extras to play politicians, government workers and socialites for work in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday, August 31st.
This drama from executive producers Josh Safran and Mark Gordon explores the lives of young FBI recruits who have come to the Quantico base in Virginia for 21 weeks of training to become special agents. The recruits have been thoroughly vetted and are considered the best and the brightest — but each one possesses secrets, including hidden reasons for enlisting. One recruit is harboring the biggest secret of all, and ends up being suspected of masterminding the biggest and most deadly attack on U.S. soil since 9/11.
To audition for a role on Quantico, check out the casting call details below.
Quantico Casting Call
GWCI is seeking NONUNION men and women, ages 30 through 65, to portray Washington DC type social club members (politicians, government workers, socialites, etc) for work in downtown Manhattan on WEDNESDAY August 31st 2016.Must have full day availability to work into possible evening/nightime hours. Please note if you have already worked on this series and in what role. Email [email protected] the below info if interested & make sure you label the submission “FB 8.31 Elite Type”:
Name:
Union Status:
Availability for 8.31.16:
Cell Number:
Height/weight:
**please include current, un-retouched snapshots***
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Harry Potter executives are in talks to reboot the Harry Potter franchise.
Daniel Radcliffe is currently on tour promoting his new movie Imperium. But, it seems as though movie executives are interested in adding another sequel to the Harry Potter series.
According to NY Daily News, movie executives are currently in talks to reboot the Harry Potter franchise and allegedly talking talk to Daniel Radcliffe to reprise his iconic role.
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Daniel Radcliffe arrives for film Kill Your Darlings of the register John Krokidas during the 70th Venice Film Festival on September 01, 2013 in Venice, Italy (Matteo Chinellato / Shutterstock.com)
Apparently, Warner Bros. is interested in bringing the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to movie theaters as soon as 2020. Though whether or not the film’s 27-year-old star will return is anyone’s guess.
Radcliffe has said in the past that he wants to “keep some distance” between himself and the iconic character. While he hasn’t said that he wouldn’t do another movie, Radcliffe, has evolved since the last Harry Potter movie.
“Warners is secretly working on getting the movie rights and a screenplay settled, and of course in their minds only one man should be Harry,” according to a well-placed Hollywood source. “However he has made it clear that his mind is certainly not focused on returning to the role anytime soon — and that could be until he hits 40.”
If Daniel Radcliffe does decided not to return to the Harry Potter franchise, expect Warner Bros. to start casting another actor to replace Radcliffe especially considering the recent how poorly the recent DC comics movies have done in the past.
So, if you’re interested in a role in the Harry Potter movie, you better call your agent right now because, Hollywood is currently holding secret meetings about the future of the Wizarding World.
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Currently, in New Orleans there are only one TV show filming in the home of Mardi-Gras. Meanwhile, in Atlanta there are over 30 different TV shows and movies currently filming in the Peach State. And it looks as though another popular show is leaving Louisiana and headed to Georgia.
According to reports, season two of Hap & Leonard will film in Georgia after filming their first season in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Set in the late 1980’s, Hap and Leonard is a darkly comic swamp noir of two best friends, one femme fatale, a crew of washed up revolutionaries, a pair of murderous psycho killers, some lost loot, and the fuzz. Hap & Leonard features James Purefoy, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Jimmi Simpson. It is one of the most popular shows on Sundance TV and showcases an all-star cast.
This is the second show in the last month to leave Louisiana and move to Georgia. Just last week it was announced that WGN’s most watched television series Underground was going to film their second season in Savannah, Georgia.
So why are so many TV shows leaving Louisiana? Louisiana recently capped the filming incentives. It’s important to highlight that their filming incentives were capped, not canceled. In fact, the fund limit for TV shows and movies was set to $180 million a year, which still makes it among the most generous in the world.
However, despite having a large filming incentive, the number of crew jobs available in Louisiana have dropped 75% as crew workers are traveling to Atlanta, Georgia where their film tax credits are uncapped. So why did so many film crew workers leave Louisiana? According to a New Orleans film crew workers’ union partly attributed this to a perception that the incentive had in fact been completely cancelled.
the perception of a dying film industry can hurt not only the state’s film industry but the actors that live and work in that area. For example, when rumors surfaced that filming incentives in Louisiana were coming to an end, film crew workers immediately left NOLA and traveled to Atlanta. The risk of financial uncertainty is enough to scare away producers who are looking to get the most they can for their risky filmmaking investments. Consequently, when states make short term commitments to film tax credit programs, producers question the financial commitment and look elsewhere to film their productions.
