Producer Barbara Broccoli, who is in charge of the James Bond franchise, has dropped a major hint that 007 could next be played by a black or female actor.
Barbara, 57, whose father Albert “Cubby” Broccoli turned Ian Fleming’s novels into a spy franchise, was asked if we could expect to see a female Bond or a black 007.
‘These films tend to reflect the times so we always try to push the envelope a little bit,’ she replied. ‘Anything is possible.
‘Right now it’s Daniel Craig, and I’m very happy with Daniel Craig, but who knows what the future will bring?’
Barbara has already reinvented Bond once, from a tall, dark-haired assassin to Daniel Craig’s blonde appearance.
Craig declared in 2015 that he would rather “slash his wrists” than play 007 again, but was persuaded last year, with the help of a $100+ million pay check, to sign up for a fifth movie.
Fox’s StarSeason 2 is now casting for a wedding scene in Atlanta, Georgia.
Casting directors are now casting talent to work on scenes filming on January 9th in Atlanta, Georgia.
Producers are seeking the following types:
FLOWER GIRL (MINOR)
RING BEARER (MINOR)
MINOR GUESTS
MINISTER
WEDDING GUESTS
About Star:
Star tracks down her sister, SIMONE (newcomer Brittany O’Grady), and her Instagram bestie, ALEXANDRA (newcomer Ryan Destiny), and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta to become music superstars. Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah (“Bessie,” “Bringing Down The House”) plays CARLOTTA, a surrogate mother to the young crew.
Star Season 2 Casting Call
**** MINORS AND ADULTS CASTING CALL ****
F E A T U R E D – D I R E C T O R ‘ S P I C K
The casting director for STAR is looking to fill multiple roles for a wedding scene and yes, it includes MINORS! Please read below for more details.
FLOWER GIRL (MINOR) – *NEW FACES ONLY* $88/8
Work date: 01/09
Looking for GIRLS who can portray 5-9 years old. Must be comfortable on camera and ready to slay the wedding! African-american look-types preferred but any ethnicity portray-able are encouraged to submit!
RING BEARER (MINOR) – *NEW FACES ONLY* $88/8
Work date: 01/09
Looking for BOYS who can portray 5-9 years old. Must be comfortable on camera and ready to deliver those rings! African-american look-types preferred but any ethnicity portray-able are encouraged to submit!
MINOR GUESTS – *NEW FACES ONLY* $88/8
Work date: 01/09
Looking for BOYS and GIRLS who can portray 8-11 years old. Must be comfortable on camera to portray wedding guests.
African-american portray-able.
MINISTER – *NEW FACES ONLY* $68/8
Work date: 01/09
—-> Experience preferred but not required <—-
Now casting females and males who can portray 30’s-50’s to play the minister. Must be able to portray African American.
WEDDING GUESTS – $68/8
Work date: 01/09
—-> YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT! <—-
Now casting females and males who can portray 20’s-40’s to be part of a wedding!! YES! Any ethnicity welcome to submit. Get ready to have a blast.
All submissions must include full legal name, phone number and recent photo in order to be considered. Please submit to STAR@CENTRALCASTING.COM with ONE category in the subject line.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Super Fly is now casting background actors in Atlanta, Georgia.
Casting directors are now casting talent to work on scenes filming between January 16th through March 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia.
Producers are seeking the following types:
FEATURED BODY GUARDS
VERY HIP, COOL and/or HOT MEN and WOMEN
DRUG NEIGHBORHOOD MEN and WOMEN
LUDADAY WEEKEND- YOUNGER MEN and WOMEN
About Super Fly:
Sony is setting up a remake of the 1972 crime drama Super Fly, according to Variety. The studio has closed a development deal for the rights of the movie, with Watchmen writer Alex Tse writing the movie script. Super Fly was directed by Gordon Parks Jr. His father, Gordon Parks, directed the classic Shaft movie which is currently filming in Atlanta with amuel L. Jackson, Richard Roundtree, Alexandra Shipp and Jesse T. Usher.)
Super Fly starred Ron O’Neal as Priest Youngblood, a cocaine dealer who was trying to do one last deal before he left the drug business forever. The film also starred Sheila Frazier as Georgia, Julius Harris as Scatter and Charles McGregor as Fat Freddie. Curtis Mayfield and members of The Curtis Mayfield Experience appeared as themselves. Mayfield was responsible for the music in the film and the soundtrack outsold the box office take. Super Fly featured a customized 1971 Cadillac Eldorado and is credited with starting the car customization trend in the 1970s. There was a sequel called Super Fly T.N.T. in 1973 with O’Neal reprising his role. The original film’s producer Sig Shore directed a second sequel in 1990 called The Return of Superfly.
To audition for a role in Super Fly check out the casting call breakdown below.
Super Fly Casting Call
FILMING will take place in Atlanta and the greater Atlanta area
– Filming January 16th thru March 2nd
– The casting information below is to work** as a PAID EXTRA .
–The extras we hire, must be local and/or able to work/stay in the Greater Atlanta as a local hire (on their own). We ARE, however, open to submissions from distant places, for consideration, especially in the event that you are an outstanding type that we really need!!! If you are from a distant place, you are on your own for travel and lodging.
** ALSO: YOU MUST HAVE A NON-RESTRICTED SSN (Social Security Number) FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE U.S.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
PHOTOS and INFO should be ALL TOGETHER in ONE COMPLETE EMAIL (If you need to send a revision or if you forget something in an email, please send ALL of the info and photos together in one complete REVISED email- thank you in advance for that 😉
– ALL PHOTOS should be CURRENT photos and CLEAR (in focus, not blurry)
2. Please take photos in front of a neutral background and in good light (avoid being backlit, etc..)
3. Please send NON-SMILING options as well as SMILING options for your photos.
4. PLEASE SEND:
– 1 photo from the chest or shoulders up…a “face” photo
– 1 photo from the knees up or full length
– a 3rd or 4th photo, if possible, of you dressed “looking the part” for what you are submitting for!
– you are welcome to send a few more photos to be sure, but please no more than 5 or 6 total.
5. HAIR- current color/length and facial hair in your photos only!!!
Do NOT send photos of a hair style or look that you don’t currently have!!
INFO:
Always include the following info in all submissions, in a LIST format in the body of your email. Please also make sure you put the correct SUBJECT, IN the subject line of your submission email, as listed under each type needed. This is key for your email to go into the right folder on our end.
First and Last NAME(this should be your legal name that matches your photo ID)
PHONE NUMBER (s) (XXX-XXX-XXXX format please)
Email address(yes, please list in the body of your email, to verify)
CITY & STATE(where you live/where you will be coming from!)
(NOTE: IF YOU ARE FROM FARTHER than a few hours away from the greater Atlanta area,
please list/note if you have a LOCAL PLACE TO STAY.
Age
Height
Weight
SIZES:
Men: Jacket, collar, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe
List any Tattoos and piercings (where, how large, etc…)
SEE BELOW FOR AN ADDITIONAL INFO REQUESTED FOR EACH TYPE
–and –
IF you have a resume or DANCE or acting or set (as an extra) experience, please list briefly, or attach a resume, IF you have one. Experience is not mandatory, but it is good to know (and helpful for certain types and scenes!)
CURRENT TYPES NEEDED:
Please make sure you put the correct SUBJECT IN the subject line
of your submission email, as listed under each type needed.
Otherwise, your email will go to the wrong place in our email folders!
FEATURED BODY GUARDS
–Ages 21 to 50
–AFRICAN AMERICAN or LATINO
–Photos should look the part, and photos with NO smile are preferred!!
–These men should look intimidating (taller and / or bigger/beefy!)
– WORKS mid January, for 2 days, and then in February for 2 more dates (dates will be verified once chosen)
–PAY: $100 with OT after 8hrs
–Film days are approx 10 to 12 hrs long and will film in ATLANTA
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: “BODYGUARD”
VERY HIP, COOL and/or HOT MEN and WOMEN
– Ages 18 to 40
–AFRICAN AMERICAN , LATINO, ASIAN, MIDDLE EASTERN, and CAUCASIAN
–Photos should look the part, HOT, COOL and/or FLY (sexy, attractive, etc…) !!!!- and include a photo with NO smile.
–Various scenes on the movie for these types, ranging from:
-HOOKAH LOUNGE
-HOT CLUBS
-PRIVATE PARTY (at a drug-lord’s house)
-FEATURED DRUG DEALERS/GANGSTERS in ALL ETHNICITIES!!!
–WORKS various days on the movie between Jan 16th thru Mar 2nd
–Include if you are a SMOKER or willing to SMOKE on camera (herbal tobacco substitute)
–PAY: 100 for 8 hours with OT after that.
–Film days are approx 10 to 12 hrs long and will film in ATLANTA
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: “FLY”
DRUG NEIGHBORHOOD MEN and WOMEN
– Ages 18 to 70
–AFRICAN AMERICAN only
–Photos should look the part, and include both non-smiling and smiling photos.
–This is for a small HOUSE PARTY scene that is supposed to be “the projects” at a DRUG DEALER’s HOUSE
–WORKS around FRI 1/19 or SAT 1/20, possibly at NIGHT as well – NOTE: these are smaller scenes!!
–PAY: tbd
–CARS may be used as well, so include CAR INFO – YEAR, COLOR, MAKE and MODEL
–Downscale/beater cars or slick are ideal, but all cars will be considered
–additional pay bump for cars, IF the car is chosen ($25)
–Film days are approx 10 to 12 hrs long and will film in ATLANTA
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: “DRUG HOOD”
LUDADAY WEEKEND- YOUNGER MEN and WOMEN
– Ages 18 to 40
–AFRICAN AMERICAN only
–Ranging from of COLLEGE types to CLUB types to GANGSTERS!
–Photos should look the part, and include both non-smiling and smiling photos.
–This is for a KEY scene that is supposed take place during LUDADAY WEEKEND at an “after hours” eatery!
–WORKS around THUR 1/25 and FRI 1/26, at NIGHT as well – NOTE: these are KEY scenes!
–PAY: tbd
–CARS may be used as well, so include CAR INFO – YEAR, COLOR, MAKE and MODEL
–all cars will be considered, but RACE/FAST models will be especially needed
–additional pay bump for cars, IF the car is chosen – Regular models ($25), Race/Fast car models ($75)
–Film days are approx 10 to 12 hrs long and will film in ATLANTA
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: “LUDADAY NIGHT”
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Atlanta casting directors are working together to increase the pay for background actors.
In a recent casting call, Tammy Smith Casting of Atlanta, posted a Facebook message breaking the news. “we (the entire extras casting director community of Atlanta) are in the process of getting the productions to raise this rate.” While this is exciting news, Tammy Smith adds that the exact time when this new pay rate will be increased has not been announced.
Traditionally, Atlanta background extras earn around $8 per hour working on the set of TV shows or movies. Featured and specialty roles give extras the opportunity to earn upwards of over $500/day.
Currently, there are well over 40 TV shows and movies filming in Georgia. In fact, some of the biggest movies and TV shows have filmed in Georgia including Jumanji, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Stranger Things.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Stranger Things 2 is arguably the most viral TV series of 2017. Since the show’s first season arrived on Netflix in 2016, fans have been wondering what will happen next in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana.
One character who is struggling to find her place in this world is Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). Not knowing where she came from, she is now living in secrecy with Sheriff Hopper, but she has very distinct memories of her time at the Hawkins lab with another girl; Eight. Pushing her limits, Eleven takes herself on a journey to track down her “sister.”
Eight, also known as Kali, is played by Danish actress Linnea Berthelsen. Berthelsen landed the role last year and was forced to keep it a complete secret.
“I came to really love that it was a secret. I thought it was so interesting. I knew it would be better for the show as a secret. A year ago, it was a little difficult to not be able to reveal to people what I was doing. But I came to really like it once we started shooting.”
When she landed the part, Berthelsen had not yet seen Stranger Things, but she went on to binge the series. While watching the show, she searched for clues about her character, since not too much was revealed by the show’s producers, but since her role is a significant point in the standalone season 2 episode, there was not much to find out.
“I got these scenes that were so different from the first season. They had nothing to do with the plot from season one. While I was trying to find out what I was going to be involved in, I was really just excited about the rest of the characters. But I was searching for clues about my part.”
“[My audition material] was only a breakdown and three scenes. It didn’t have any of the characters’ names on it. It only had four lines about her: “She’s emotionally damaged, she has a hard time connecting with other people, she suffered a great loss as a child, and she’s been seeking revenge ever since.” That’s all I knew. I had to create the character based on this breakdown.”
Stranger Things showrunners, The Duffer Brothers, decided a man or woman could play the role of Eight, and Berthelsen landed the role. She says she trusted their decision to find the right person to bring the script to life.
“When we started shooting, I felt I really needed to trust their decision. I didn’t really pay much attention to it. I just needed to realize this is what they wanted, and this was how it was going to be. Any part you audition for, you’re finding a person and an actor who can respond to the material and bring something different or extraordinary to the text. Sometimes when actors don’t get the part, it’s not always about an actor being a bad actor; it’s about connecting to the material. I really loved this character, and I really connected with it, and I had a very strong vision for it. Hopefully, that’s what they really liked about it.”
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Kelly Marie Tran of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now facing racist and sexist comments online.
Despite appearing in one of the biggest movies of the year, Kelly Marie Tran is still subject to the abuse held by online racists.
Last week, someone changed the Rose Tico page on the “Star Wars”-oriented Wookieepedia website to feature a character description that can only be described as racist.
The text has since been changed back to the original description, but the screenshot below shows the racist comments, which includes changing the character’s name to “Ching Chong Wing Tong” and referring to her as “stupid, autistic and retarded.”
FANDOM, the company behind the page, has removed the comments and banning any new Rose Tico edits.
“FANDOM has a zero tolerance policy for vandalism, inclusive of racism and harassment,” the company told Newsweek. “The wiki admins take this very seriously and took the steps to resolve this situation as quickly as possible, including escalation to our team, and subsequent lockdown. This lockdown will remain for the foreseeable future and we will be closely monitoring activity on this wiki.”
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Netflix’s first major attempt at a big-budget film, Bright starring Will Smith, drew enough viewers in its first three days to compete with the opening-weekend audiences of several major Hollywood movies this year, according to a new report by Nielsen.
Nielsen said Thursday that Bright had 11 million viewers between December 22nd through the 24th in the U.S. If those viewers each paid the average movie-ticket price of about $9, that would result to a box office opening of $99 million, which is close to what Universal Pictures’ The Fate of The Furious made in April.
That said, Netflix subscribers use the service to get a variety of shows to watch, and may not have paid to go see Bright if it was only available in theaters. Moreover, Netflix also disputes Nielsen’s methodology, in part because it only measures views on televisions, leaving out computers and phones. Netflix does not release their audience data.
But those numbers are very encouraging for Netflix, which spent approximately $90 million to make the buddy-cop Will Smith, especially considering the movie only got positive reviews form 12% of top movie critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Casting directors are now seeking talent to work on scenes filming in Los Angeles, California this January.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Karen is taking submissions for a show working around the Los Angeles area with various work dates (TBD). She’s looking for EXTREME SPORTS TYPES or ATHLETIC TYPES WITH VISIBLE TATTOOS, mainly surfer and skateboarder types. Both Men and Women who appear in their 20-50s. Once again with visible tattoos.
To audition for a role in the TV show, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Los Angeles Casting Call
Union and Non Union Submissions
Must be registered with Central Casting.
*Please do not resubmit if you have submitted already
Karen is taking submissions for a show working around the Los Angeles area with various work dates (TBD). She’s looking for EXTREME SPORTS TYPES or ATHLETIC TYPES WITH VISIBLE TATTOOS, mainly surfer and skateboarder types. Both Men and Women who appear in their 20-50s. Once again with visible tattoos.
*Must have tattoo clearance either already on file or ask for the form via email.
Casting directors are now seeking talent to work on scenes filming on January 4th in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Developer – Caucasian male, mid-40’s to early 50’s, blue collar type but in management. Construction Project Manager – finds dead body at a job site. $50/day
Each episode of this true-crime reality series examines a different felon, usually a female, who has committed murder or attempted murder. The victim is usually the perpetrator’s partner. The documentary-style series features interviews with friends and family members of the accused and victims, law-enforcement officials, attorneys and other people with first-hand knowledge of the cases.
Snapped Casting Call
Snapped, ep. 2320
Needed Jan. 4 at 11am
Shooting in Knoxville TN
Developer – Caucasian male, mid-40’s to early 50’s, blue collar type but in management. Construction Project Manager – finds dead body at a job site. $50/day
Please apply ONLY if you haven’t been on SNAPPED in the last 3 months.
Please email amy.hubbard@jupiterent.com with a recent full length photo with accurate hair style and weight.
Please include:
Name
height/weight
cell #
email address
agency or if listing as a free agent
Please list Snapped, 2320 and role applying for in the subject line of the email.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Fox’s StarSeason 2 is now hiring stand-ins in Atlanta, Georgia.
Casting directors are now seeking stand-ins to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia.
Producers are seeking the following types:
SIJ – 6’2 male with stand-in experience who can portray Hispanic. Tan OLIVE skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
SIQ – 6’2 male with stand-in experience who can portray Hispanic/African american. Very LIGHT skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
SIA – 6’1 male with stand-in experience who can portray Hispanic. Very LIGHT skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
SIE – 5’7 male with stand-in experience who can portray African American. Very DARK skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
About Star:
Star (Jude Demorest) tracks down her sister, Simone (newcomer Brittany O’Grady), and her Instagram bestie, ALEXANDRA (newcomer Ryan Destiny), and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta to become music superstars. Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah (“Bessie,” “Bringing Down The House”) plays CARLOTTA, a surrogate mother to the young crew.
Star Season 2 Casting Call
STAND-IN OPPORTUNITIES!
Rate: $140/12
Currently casting stand-ins for STAR!
Looking for 4 males with Stand-In experience and open availability. Please read carefully the descriptions below before submitting.
SIJ – 6’2 male with stand-in experience who can portray Hispanic. Tan OLIVE skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
SIQ – 6’2 male with stand-in experience who can portray Hispanic/African american. Very LIGHT skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
SIA – 6’1 male with stand-in experience who can portray Hispanic. Very LIGHT skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
SIE – 5’7 male with stand-in experience who can portray African American. Very DARK skin tone *See photo for reference*. Slim – average body built.
If available, please submit with your full LEGAL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, List stand-in experience and attach recent photo. All submissions must be EMAILED to STAR@centralcasting.com with the correct subject line.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Casting directors are now seeking talent to work on scenes filming on Wednesday, January 3rd and Friday, January 5th in Jackson and Natchez, Mississippi.
Producers are seeking the following types:
[ADULT MOM x2] 30 to 40 years old Any Ethnicity
[CHILD x3] 8 to 10 years old, Any Ethnicity, Male and Female
[GRANDPARENT] Male or Female, African-American, 65+
[GRANDKID] African American, male or female, 15 years old
“GETAWAY” SPOT
[WIDE EYED CHILD] Any Ethnicity male or female 6-8 years old
[SHOPPERS x2] Any Ethnicity female 30-40 years old
[HUSBAND] Caucasian Male, in his 50’s
[WIFE] Caucasian Female, in her 50’s
To audition for a role in the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Commercial Casting Call
NON UNION COMMERCIAL CASTING
MISSISSIPPI TOURISM
SHOOT LOCATION: Natchez and Jackson, MS
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, Jan 3rd (JACKSON) and Friday, Jan 5th (Natchez)
DIRECTOR: Richie Adams / River Road Creative
PAYRATE: $150.00 / Day (Upgrade Option: $350.00 for roles that become featured in the edit)
SUBMISSION: Please submit current photos- Headshot and Body shot to caballerostaff@gmail.com subject:MISSISSIPPI TOURISM (include role that you are submitting for in subject line). Please be sure to include contact info in your submission
“EXPERIENCE” SPOT
[ADULT MOM x2] 30 to 40 years old Any Ethnicity
[CHILD x3] 8 to 10 years old, Any Ethnicity, Male and Female
[GRANDPARENT] Male or Female, African-American, 65+
[GRANDKID] African American, male or female, 15 years old
“GETAWAY” SPOT
[WIDE EYED CHILD] Any Ethnicity male or female 6-8 years old
[SHOPPERS x2] Any Ethnicity female 30-40 years old
[HUSBAND] Caucasian Male, in his 50’s
[WIFE] Caucasian Female, in her 50’s
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Former Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Shlesinger is reportedly getting sued after hosting a comedy show in Los Angeles that did not allow for men to attend.
The Hollywood Reporter reports a man named George St. George alleges he purchased two tickets to the comedian’s November 13th show called Girls Night In With Iliza — No Boys Allowed. When he arrived to pick up his tickets, he was told that he would have to sit in the back of the theater because of his gender. He and a friend ordered food and, when they returned, they were told that Schlesinger and the theater have decided to not allow men from being admitted to the show, and they were offered a refund for their ticket.
“Girls’ Night In is a hybrid stand up show and interactive discussion between Iliza and the women in the audience aimed at giving women a place to vent in a supportive, fun and inclusive environment,” the . “She invites women of all walks of life to come, laugh with her and at her and be ready to share and feel safe for an awesome night of comedy and love.”
St. George, 21, reportedly called the situation “repugnant” and went on to claim that the show, “repudiated hundreds of years of women’s struggles to be viewed as being equal to men and is typical of old-fashioned sexism that might also advise a young woman that her best chance for a happy life is to ace her home economics class and learn how to make a queso dip from Velveeta to catch a good man.”
TMZ points out, St. George allegedly also compared his experience to the civil rights movement. He also asked the question how is a Girls Night different from a “Caucasian Night” or “Heterosexual Night.”
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According to Georgia.org, producers are now accepting resumes for all crew positions. As a result, producers are looking for production assistants, grips, gaffers, make-up artists, stylists, wardrobe artists, and other crew members to work on the upcoming feature film.
The Goosebumps sequel is now reportedly called Goosebumps: Slappy’s Revenge and is expected to focus on the eponymous evil dummy. Details surrounding the sequel to 2015’s Goosebumps movie have been pretty sketchy up until now. The sequel, which was previously confirmed as being titled Goosebumps: Horrorland, may well now be moving in a different direction plot-wise and link closely with events in the original film, as well as a classic book from the original Goosebumps book series.
Goosebumps the movie was released in October 2015 and made a tidy worldwide gross of $150M from a budget of $58M. It starred Jack Black as a fictional version of real-life author R.L. Stine, who had to deal with his literary monsters escaping from his books and terrorizing a small town. Directed by Rob Letterman (Monsters vs. Aliens), it gained a good critical response and expertly tapped into the love for the YA horror novels that so many people grew up with or introduced their families too. A sequel was announced in 2016 and expected to move forward with the original star and director.
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Despite being an award-winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence is giving back to her hometown.
For the fifth year in a row, the 27-year-old actress visited a children’s hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, during the holidays.
This year, Lawrence met patients at Norton’s Children’s Hospital on Christmas Eve, happily taking pictures as she brought some festive cheer to the kids.
“Louisville’s own Jennifer Lawrence stopped by Norton Children’s Hospital today to visit with patients, families, and staff,” the hospital shared on their Instagram page on Sunday. “This visit has become a tradition for Lawrence each Christmas. Thank you, Jennifer! You sure do bring a smile to all! ???.”
The actress has a history of giving back to the community. Last year, she donated millions to the medical center. She also announced the establishment of the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air helped launch the acting career of Will Smith.
Recently, the actor opened up about what makes the TV series so cringe-worthy for him during a recently taped appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
“It was my very first role, and I was very, very focused on being successful, so I learned the whole script and everyone else’s lines,” Smith said. “If you watch the first four or five episodes, you can see I’m mouthing other people’s lines. It’s terrible and I can’t bear to watch it.”
It looks like it may be worth watching the TV pilot.
Will Smith played the character of the same name for six seasons, from 1990 to 1996.
Smith, 49, also talked about a “Fresh Prince” reunion, telling Norton, “Man, I’d have to be Uncle Phil in that one now ? I’m nearly 50!”
Will Smith also spoke to Graham Norton about his new movie, Bright, which hit Netflix on December 22nd.
“[Bright is] Training Day meets Lord of the Rings,” he says. “It’s really a fun and bizarre action movie. It takes some time to get your head around. Joel Edgerton plays an Orc and had to spend four hours a day in makeup and I’d just turn up ready to go. It made him cross.”
Smith also admitted that there was one significant benefit to not doing a major theatrical release. “It’s a relief not having to rely on just one opening weekend at the box office to see if your film is a hit or not.”
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According to The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the movie’s director Rian Johnson shared his feelings about changing an important part of Kylo Ren’s visual presentation in the movie.
After being bashed by Snoke in his throne room, Kylo Ren returns to the elevator and prepares to head out in his fighter to join the pursuit of the rebels. But before that, he takes his mask that he kept throughout The Force Awakens and smashes it. While the back-story for the scene made sense, it became a promotional issue.
“That was the big design choice with Kylo: losing the mask. It was a little terrifying because, by the time we were making the movie, the first film had come out and every kid was wearing Kylo Ren masks on Halloween. It was the symbol of the movie on packaging. And I love the helmet.”
Johnson explains why he decided to remove the mask. The scenes between Rey and Kylo Ren were a major part of the movie and removing the mask allowed for that to happen:
“But the whole premise of this film is that you’re getting inside this guy a bit more. More than that, Rey is seeing there’s more to him than she thought. And Adam Driver is one of my favorite actors working today. The notion of getting the mask off of him so we don’t have to deal with it and can look into his eyes seemed really important.”
The removal of the mask seemed to be a connection to previous movies. But it also clears the way for new characters to join the franchise and take in a new direction away from those who fought before.
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Three more casting directors accept a plea deal following the “pay-to-play auditions crackdown”
Casting professional Ty Harman, who is known for casting Santa Clarita Diet, and The Real O’Neals, casting associates, Eddie Jaszek, from Castle, and Kate Reed from Shooter, had a plea arrangement with the L.A. prosecutor’s office.
Eight casting companies have accepted plea deals since February, after allegedly violating the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act by requiring actors to pay illegal fees in exchange for auditions. Meanwhile, several other remaining defenders are scheduled for January court hearings, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Following an investigative report by THR about how casting professionals required aspiring actors to pay for “acting courses” in exchange for the ability to audition for a role.
THR reports some of the major acting schools profited from these auditions.
Harman agreed to 90 hours of community service, while Reed and Jaszek will respectively do 50 and 25 of service. It is important to note, convictions can result up to a year in jail.
Last February, Feuer voiced his support of aspiring actors trying to make it in Los Angeles saying, “aspiring performers who pursue their dreams should be treated with respect and never be exploited for profit.”
Meanwhile, SAG-AFTRA’s general counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland also spoke out in support of aspiring actors and cracking down on pay-to-play auditions.
“These people’s dreams were taken advantage of. These are not people of means. These are people barely getting by. So just to be considered for a job, it’s a real abuse.”
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on Friday, January 5th in Chicago, Illinois.
Producers are seeking the following types:
“BALLERZ”– Seeking African American and Hispanic/latino MALES, ages 10-17 with EXCELLENT basketball skills to play featured young basketball players who are on track to go pro. MUST have actual advanced level basketball skills. (Please include a short video clip showcasing some skills in your submission) AAU team members strongly encouraged to submit. All children under the again of 16 must have a valid Minor Work Permit through Empire Casting Company or major talent agency/management company ( i.e. Shirley Hamilton, Stewart Talent, Gray Talent, etc.) There will be a wardrobe fitting prior to the film date. For info on how to obtain a minor work permit, click here.
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 5, check out the casting call details below:
NBC ‘Chicago PD’ Season 5 Casting Call
***NBC’s Chicago PD Casting Alert***
Hey parents of talented athletes! Get those work permits ready!
“BALLERZ”– Seeking African American and Hispanic/latino MALES, ages 10-17 with EXCELLENT basketball skills to play featured young basketball players who are on track to go pro. MUST have actual advanced level basketball skills. (Please include a short video clip showcasing some skills in your submission) AAU team members strongly encouraged to submit. All children under the again of 16 must have a valid Minor Work Permit through Empire Casting Company or major talent agency/management company ( i.e. Shirley Hamilton, Stewart Talent, Gray Talent, etc.) There will be a wardrobe fitting prior to the film date. For info on how to obtain a minor work permit, click here.
(NOTE :These scenes will shoot during the day, so please keep in mind that your child will need to miss a day of school. However, a teacher and on-set schooling will be provided by production.)????????
Film Date: FRIDAY 1/5
Pay Rate: $200/8 + $25 Wardrobe Fitting
TO SUBMIT: If you live in/around the Chicago area and are interested in filming with us, please submit the following info to CPDbackground@gmail.com with “BALLERZ” in the subject line.
**ATTACH MULTIPLE RECENT PHOTOS of yourself(your child):
LEGAL NAME:
GUARDIAN’S NAME:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ZIP:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
VALID MINOR WORK PERMIT?:(YES or NO) Please attach a copy
SIZES:T-SHIRT/WAIST/INSEAM/SHOE:
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Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on January 6th and 7th in Miami, Florida.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Day before the shoot (hair rehearsal at salon to be done in Coral Gables) Shoot in Little Haiti studio (1 day shoot) from 1/12 -15 (waiting on the exact day) ladies must appear mid to late 20’s, CURLY AND WAVY HAIR
relatable, likable, fierce attitude, fashionable but reachable.
This is for print only but would work for TV later in the year
To audition for a role in the upcoming hair campaign, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Hair Commercial Casting Call
Miami – Hair Campaign Print – CURLY AND WAVY HAIR
rate $2000, casting in person January 6 & 7,
preselecting by pics. Please send pic where your hair fully shows. Day before the shoot (hair rehearsal at salon to be done in Coral Gables) Shoot in Little Haiti studio (1 day shoot) from 1/12 -15 (waiting on the exact day) ladies must appear mid to late 20’s, CURLY AND WAVY HAIR
relatable, likable, fierce attitude, fashionable but reachable.
This is for print only but would work for TV later in the year
Must look Brazilian/Hispanic/Mixed Race. mid to long hair. Healthy-looking brunette. Wavy and Curly hair – OF ALL KINDS !! miamitalentcasting@gmail.com
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Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Costa Rica. Producers are looking for talent in Toronto, Ontario.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Looking for Individuals and Couples who are Thrill Seekers with Great Energy and Dynamic! You don’t need to be an expert at Scuba Diving but you must be PADI certified, you will be diving at a depth of 30 ft or less.
Male: Ages 30 to 45. Youthful, fun, enthusiastic and active.
Female: Ages 30 to 45. Friendly, excitable, down to earth and active.
To audition for a role in the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Commercial Casting Call
TORONTO CASTING CALL
Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is seeking Adventurous Couples or Singles with Scuba Diving experience for a Financial Campaign filming in Costa Rica!
Looking for Individuals and Couples who are Thrill Seekers with Great Energy and Dynamic! You don’t need to be an expert at Scuba Diving but you must be PADI certified, you will be diving at a depth of 30 ft or less.
Male: Ages 30 to 45. Youthful, fun, enthusiastic and active.
Female: Ages 30 to 45. Friendly, excitable, down to earth and active.
*Pays approximately $4,000+ per person if selected. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport to apply. Travel and accommodation will be provided.
Details & Submission Information
If interested, you must submit in order to be invited in to audition.
Please e-mail the following to: research@jigsawcasting.com
1. Your name, age and phone number. (Couples, please send both of your info)
2. Clear Photos of you or both together if you are applying as a couple (no hats or sunglasses) and some of you scuba diving (If you have it)
3. Questions for Couples: Your relationship status: married or dating? How long have you been together?
4. Some info on your experience with Scuba diving. Are you PADI certified? If so, you must show proof of certification at audition.
5. Are you a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident? Do you have a valid passport and what is the issuing Country?
6. Please write ‘PROJECT SCUBA’ in subject line of your email, along with your name, age and whether you are applying as a Couple or Single (E.G. PROJECT SCUBA – Johnny Shaw – age 34 – SINGLE)
Submissions are due by: January 3, 2018 at 9am. However, the sooner you apply the better!
You must be available for these key dates:
AUDITION: January 4 or 5, 2018. (In Toronto)
RECALL: January 9, 2018. (In Toronto)
SHOOT: January 15 – 16, 2018. Travel dates: TBD (In Costa Rica)
Questions or Concerns
*If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to re-submit your information.
*Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition.
*This is a union job. Non members can also apply.
*If you have received this bulletin after the initial audition date, please still email us your submission as you may be able to attend the recall audition.
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A PERFORMER AND PROTECTING YOURSELF GO TO: https://www.actratoronto.com/performers/starting-out/
60 SUMACH ST / 3RD FLOOR / TORONTO, ON M5A 3J7 / T: (416) 360 0336 www.jigsawcasting.com
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