Pilot season is finally over. This year however, Los Angeles has lost it’s grip on the number of TV drama pilots filming in the city, according to Variety.
A majority of the productions went to New York, Vancouver, and Chicago. However, what is interesting is the fact that Louisiana has only one TV pilot filming in the state. Which is bad news. Typically, if a pilot is filmed in a certain city and the show is picked up, then it is more likely that the show will film in that state. The lack of TV pilots in Louisiana points out that producers are most likely not interested in what Louisiana has to offer.
But, according to Deadline, Georgia’s tax incentives have pushed Atlanta to fourth place with four drama pilots, which is twice as many as last year. Georgia would beat other major filming locations including Texas, Chicago, and New Orleans. If Atlanta continues on this path of filmmaking domination, expect Georgia to be number one in 2016 TV pilot production.
Here is the list of all of the drama pilots with their locations:
LOS ANGELES 1. Lucifer (Fox/WBTV) 2. Rush Hour (CBS/WBTV) 3. Studio City (Fox/WBTV) 4. Supergirl (CBS/WBTV) 5. Code Black (CBS/ABCS-CBSTV) 6. The Adversaries (ABC/ABCS) 7. LA Crime (ABC/ABCS)
VANCOUVER 1. The Advocate (ABC/WBTV); plus a day in L.A. 2. Dead People (The CW/WBTV) 3. Mix (ABC/WBTV) 4. Jenna Bans (ABC/ABCS) 5. Unveiled (NBC/Uni TV) 6. Heart Matters (NBC/Uni TV) 7. Tales Of The Darkside (CW/CBSTV) 8. Strange Calls (half-hour, NBC/20th TV)
NEW YORK 1. Blindspot (NBC/WBTV) 2. Doubt (CBS/CBSTV) 3. Limitless (CBS/CBSTV) 4. LFE (CBS/CBSTV) 5. For Justice (CBS/CBSTV) 6. Sneaky Pete (CBS/Sony TV) 7. Shades Of Blue (straight-to-series, NBC/Universal TV) 8. Sharing (half-hour, NBC/Uni TV)
OTHER Endgame (Albuquerque/Las Vegas, NBC/Sony TV) Untitled Todd Hartlan (Miami, CBS/CBSTV) Boom (Northern Utah, ABC/ABCS) Broad Squad (Boston, ABC/ABCS) The Curse Of The Fuentes Women (Puerto Rico, NBC/WBTV) Of Kings and Prophets (Cape Town, South Africa, ABC/ABCS)
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Everyone wants a piece of the ‘Game of Thrones’. HBO has recently announced the filming locations for Season 6 of the ‘Game of Thrones’ and you may or may not be surprised.
The country that doubled for Dorne in season 5 will be the filming location for season 6 of the ‘Game of Thrones’ – SPAIN.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO will film portions of season 6 in the country. Spain has been an important filming location in season five, with the country serving as the setting for Dorne, a land newly introduced this year.
Filming will take place in the cities of Girona and Peniscola. For season 5, the show shot in Osuna and Seville, with the latter city reporting a huge increase in tourism as a result of the show. Thousands of background extras applied last year when a casting call went out in Spain.
If you want to audition for a role on ‘Game of Thrones’, check out our guide here.
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‘Prison Break’ is returning to Fox in the form of a new limited series.
Why create new TV shows when you can simply reboot classics? According to reports, ‘Prison Break’, the TV show about a prison break, is making a return as a limited series that would reunite stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell.
‘Prison Break’ revolves around two brothers: one has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, and the other devises an elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison and clear his name.
The series was originally turned down by Fox in 2003, which was concerned about the long-term prospects of such a series. Following the popularity of serialized prime time television series Lost and 24, Fox decided to back production in 2004. The first season received generally positive reviews, and performed well in the ratings. The first season was originally planned for a 13-episode run, but was extended to include an extra nine episodes due to its popularity. Prison Break was nominated for several industry awards, and won the 2006 People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama and was nominated for the 2005 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series Drama.
The news comes hours after it was announced that Fox plans on rebooting the ’24’ series and days after Fox announced there will be another season of ‘X-Files’. All of which begs the question: Since it looks as though Fox will rather reboot an old TV show than create a new one, what’s next? My bet is a ‘House’ spinoff is in the works.
What show do you think Fox is going to reboot next? Do you think Fox should reboot ‘Prison Break’? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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$300 Commercial Casting Call for Teens and Parents in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Casting directors are looking for Caucasian or Hispanic men and women to work on a commercial filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday, June 12th. Talents that are selected will be compensated $300 for their work on the commercial.
To audition for a role on the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
Talent needed for a Commercial! Pay is $300. Would shoot Friday, June 12th in the Bridgewater area so talent must have a car and be available all day.
-Caucasian or Hispanic Male and Female ages 38-48 to play a Mom and Dad. Clean-cut and wholesome looking. Sitting on a couch. Dad holding the remote control and Mom has a phone. Non-speaking role. Acting Experience is a plus. Must be able to take Direction.
-Caucasian or Hispanic Boy or Girl ages 12-14. Sitting on the couch with their Mom and Dad and playing on their laptop.Non-speaking role. Acting Experience is a plus. Must be able to take Direction.
Please submit a CURRENT photo to mossercasting.talent@gmail.com. You should not be wearing sunglasses or a hat in the picture. Please include your name, age, location and phone number. Put the role name in the subject line.
*****PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY A TALENT AGENT!!
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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$450 Commercial Casting Call for Boxers and Modern Dancers in San Antonio, Texas.
Vicky Boone Casting is looking for female boxers and female modern dancers for a Centro San Antonio comemrcial filming on June 4th through June 6th. Talents that are selected will be compensated $150/day.
To audition for a role on the upcoming Centro San Antonio commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Centro San Antonio Commercial Casting Call
Casting Female Boxer and Female Modern Dancers Extras for Centro San Antonio Promo, shooing in San Antonio on 6/4, 6/5, 6/6! $150/day, shoots in San Antonio. If you are avail, please send the following to vbcauditions@gmail.com:
-Name/best contact info (please include phone number!)
-Two pictures (one headshot, one full body)
-A brief note about your boxing or dance experience
-Current city of residence
-Confirm availability for 6/4, 6/5, and 6/6
Please use the subject line “CSA: <Role Name>”.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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‘Devious Maids’ Season 3 Casting Call for Beverly Hills Types in Atlanta, Georgia.
Devious Maids is looking for upscale, attractive bar patrons and waitstaff for a cafe scene filming on Tuesday, June 9th in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Devious Maids centers on four Latina maids working in the homes of Beverly Hills’ wealthiest and most powerful families, and a newcomer who made it personal after a maid was murdered and determined to uncover the truth behind her demise, and in the process become an ally in their lives. The show’s cast includes Ana Ortiz as the lead character, and Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Edy Ganem, and Judy Reyes as other maids, with Susan Lucci, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Brianna Brown, Brett Cullen, Mariana Klaveno, and Grant Show in feature main roles.
To audition for a role on ‘Devious Maids’ Season 3, check out the casting call details below:
‘Devious Maids’ Season 3 Casting Call
Devious Maids is seeking UPSCALE, ATTRACTIVE PATRONS and WAITSTAFF, for our upcoming cafe shoot TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH in STONE MOUNTAIN, GA!
Beverly Hills is calling! We’re looking for those hip, hot Beverly Hills and LA patrons, and UPPER-CLASS socialites and brunchers that look like they just stepped off of the Country Club links from Coldwater Canyon!
We need: all ethnicities, physically fit men and women, all ages.
PLEASE SUBMIT:
3 pictures, all stats, sizes, AND measurements along with your name & phone number to:
devmaids3@gmail.com.
SUBJECT: TUESDAY FOODIES
Rate: $58/8
THANKS!
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*PLEASE include your car’s color, year, make and model in your submission. You never know when we will call for drivers, and drivers always get a $$BUMP$$*
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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From the director of The Adjustment Bureau comes BIRTH OF THE DRAGON. Produced by Groundswell Productions, the producers of The Illusionist, Milk and Sideways, and Kylin Films. Written by the Oscar nominated writers of Nixon and Ali and casting by Joanna Colbert and PoPing AuYoung.
In San Francisco in the 1960s, a legendary fight took place between Bruce Lee and Wong Jack Man. It occurred in an abandoned warehouse before twelve witnesses, no two of whom could agree on what actually happened. But it changed the history of martial arts. This story is inspired by that fight.
‘Birth of The Dragon’ will be directed by George Nolfi. In 2004, he adapted his spec screenplay Honor Among Thieves (previously considered as a John Woo vehicle) into the sequel to Ocean’s Eleven called Ocean’s Twelve.[2] He has also written screenplays for Timeline and The Sentinel. He co-wrote The Bourne Ultimatum with Tony Gilroy, and Scott Z. Burns. Nolfi is set to direct a projected horror film entitled, XOXO, which is being produced by Darren Aronofsky and written by Black Swan writer Mark Heyman.
Bruce Lee is known for his roles in five feature-length films: Lo Wei’s The Big Boss (1971) and Fist of Fury (1972); Golden Harvest’s Way of the Dragon (1972), directed and written by Lee; Golden Harvest and Warner Brothers’ Enter the Dragon (1973) and The Game of Death (1978), both directed by Robert Clouse.
Bruce Lee became an iconic figure known throughout the world, particularly among the Chinese, as he portrayed Chinese nationalism in his films.
He trained in the art of Wing Chun and later combined his other influences from various sources, in the spirit of his personal martial arts philosophy, which he dubbed Jeet Kune Do (The Way of the Intercepting Fist).
He died in Kowloon Tong on July 20, 1973 at the very young age of 32.
“Birth of the Dragon” is inspired by the true story of Bruce Lee’s legendary duel with China’s most famous kung fu master, Wong Jack Man, in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Told from the perspective of one of Lee’s disciples, the film then follows Lee as he takes on a vicious band of Chinatown gangsters. Utilizing real-life events and characters, the film blends fiction with reality to create an original story that breaks the mold of the traditional biopic.
Casting directors are looking for a young Bruce Lee between the ages of 20 to 30 years old. An experienced martial artist highly desired but not required.
To audition for a role check out the full casting call here.
‘The Girlfriend Experience’ is now casting extras to appear in the new TV series for the Starz network.
According to Variety, “The Girlfriend Experience” will center around the world of high-end escorts who provide not only sex but also companionship experiences for their clients. The half-hour series will revolve around a woman working as a “GFE,” as these services as known, as she encounters different clients and experiences.
Steven Soderbergh will executive produce ‘The Girlfriend Experience’. He is best known for directing critically acclaimed commercial Hollywood films like the crime comedy Out of Sight (1998), the biographical film Erin Brockovich (2000), the crime drama film Traffic (2000), the remake of the comedy heist film Ocean’s Eleven (2001), and the medical thriller Contagion (2011).
Fleishman was intrigued by the world after meeting a woman who worked as a GFE to finance her education as she pursued her doctorage. The series aims to probe the larger question of the nature of relationships and how far removed the world of GFEs (some of whom command as much as $2,000 an hour) are from more traditional romantic relationships.
“This is show is about looking at the nature of transactions and relationships and how we define the boundaries in our relationships,” Fleishman told Variety.
When Fleishman pitched Soderbergh the idea, “I saw the potential for expansion of the world immediately,” Soderbergh told Variety. “We didn’t want to just remake the film. We were intrigued with the idea of going to a new location with a new character on a new trajectory.”
He emphasized that the show aims to counter the myth that all women who work as escorts, even when sex is part are the deal, are coerced into it or have suffered emotional damage.
“We’re hoping to up-end the traditional assumptions about these kind of relationships and the women who work as GFEs,” Soderbergh said. In researching the possibility of doing the TV series, “we realized how varied (the women’s) experiences really were,” Fleishman added. “There’s no stereotypical experience here.” Nor is it a job that is exclusively done by women, which is something the show may wind up tackling, Fleishman noted.
4 Star Casting is looking for extras to work on various scenes filming in Chicago, Illinois. To audition for a role on ‘The Girlfriend Experience’, check out the casting call details below:
“The Girlfriend Experience” Casting Call
CASTING CALL:
STARZ NETWORK
Director: Steven Soderbergh
ROLE: NON-UNION EXTRAS
RATE: $80/8
LOCATION: Chicago
POSSIBLE SHOOT DATES: 6/9, 6/10, 6/11
ROLES: SEE BELOW
POOL PARTY GUESTS (likely 6/9) – This is a fancy pool scene, think roof top pool in the gold coast, a private exclusive pool party.
Male and Female, Ages 20-35, all ethnicities, attractive and fit, upscale types.
*NOTE: The director would like to see photos of you in your bathing suit. Think upscale and classy!*
HOTEL STAFF – Maids, Busboys, Waitstaff types.
RESTAURANT PATRONS AND STAFF (likely 6/10) – Ages 30-55, all ethnicities, attractive and upscale restaurant go-ers. Classy, high-end patrons.
If you are interested and available please send an email to extras4thegfe@gmail.com and include the following info:
1) Subject Line: *ROLE YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR + NAME*
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email
3) Send photo in jpeg format – a candid photo of yourself in a bathing suit or beach attire for pool guests or upscale, classy clothes for restaurant. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses or hats. The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted. Everyone will be hand picked by the director.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name. We need you to start doing this on every submission.
CASTING CALL:
STARZ NETWORK
Director: Steven Soderbergh
ROLE: NON-UNION EXTRAS
RATE: $80/8
LOCATION: Chicago
POSSIBLE SHOOT DATES: 6/9, 6/10, 6/11
ROLES: UPSCALE RESTAURANT PATRONS 30-late 30’s
RESTAURANT PATRONS AND STAFF (likely 6/10) – Specifically seeking 30-late 30’s, all ethnicities, attractive and upscale restaurant go-ers. Classy, high-end patrons. If you already submitted, do not submit again. We have reached our number for the older age bracket. We want to add a few more younger upscale patrons.
If you are interested and available please send an email to extras4thegfe@gmail.com and include the following info:
1) Subject Line: *ROLE YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR + NAME*
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email
3) Send photo in jpeg format – a candid photo of yourself in upscale, classy clothes for restaurant. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses or hats. The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted. Everyone will be hand picked by the director.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name. We need you to start doing this on every submission.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
Stand-ins Casting Call
CASTING CALL:
STARZ NETWORK
Director: Steven Soderbergh
ROLE: NON-UNION STAND-IN
RATE: $150/10
LOCATION: Chicago
POSSIBLE SHOOT DATES: 6/9, 6/10, 6/11, 6/12
We are looking for:
Female, Caucasian, Long Brown Hair, 5’7′, 130lbs (see photo reference)
If you are interested and available please send an email to extras4thegfe@gmail.com and include the following info:
1) Subject Line: Stand-in
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email
3) Send photo in jpeg format – Candid is fine but make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses or hats. The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted. Everyone will be hand picked by the director.
4) Confirm that you are available to work on all the dates.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name. We need you to start doing this on every submission.
Energy Drink Commercial Casting Call in Chicago, Illinois.
4 Star Casting is looking for extras to work on an energy drink commercial filming in Chicago, Illinois on June 4th and 5th at the Chicago O’Hare airport.
Talents that are selected will be compensated $150/12 to work on the upcoming commercial.
To audition for a role on the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
CASTING CALL – READ THE ENTIRE SUBMISSION!!
ENERGY COMMERCIAL
NON-UNION EXTRAS
SHOOT DATES: 6/4, 6/5 (You may only be selected for 1 day, but we need you to be available for both incase they want you for both)
LOCATION: O’HARE AIRPORT
RATE: $150/12
ROLES: Travelers
We need people of all shapes and sizes, Male and Female ages 9-65, all ethnicities.
We also need some Families who want to submit together!
If interested and available, please send an email to commercials4extras@gmail.com and include:
1) Put ENERGY in the subject line
2) Your name, age, phone, email, zip code, height, weight
3) Attach a recent headshot or candid photo in jpeg format. The photo should be clear, well lit and against a plain background. We need to see your face. No sunglasses or hats.
*NOTE: Please rename your jpeg photo with YOUR NAME. Click on the photo and re-name it with your full name. This is how you should submit all of your photos.
4) If you are submitting your children, confirm they have a current and valid work permit with 4 Star casting or a TALENT agent
5) Confirm you are available for both dates.
6) You MUST fill out the survey in addition to sending in your email submission. We need the info on the survey to clear you at O’Hare if you are selected.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
We will contact you if you are being submitted.
Thanks!
$500/Day Commercial Casting Call for Kids and Models in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wilcher Casting is looking for kids and male models to work on a commercial filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Talent that are selected will be compensated $500/day for their work on the commercial.
To audition for a role on the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
We have another commercial coming up and we’re setting up auditions. I was hoping you could forward another casting message along to some of your students.
We are looking for a young boy (5-10) and a man (late 20’s-late 30’s). White or Hispanic. Pay is $500 each for the day. Prospective shoot day is June 12th.
There won’t be any sides for the men, but we would like the young boy to read these lines for us:
“Rocket boosters – Ready… Fuel tanks-Ready… Orbiter – Ready! Houston we are ready for lift off!”
“T-Minus 3 seconds! Prepare to break through sound barrier”
Auditions will be held at our office on Tuesday, June 2nd at 423 Copper Ave NW between 2pm and 7pm. Buzz the door to be let in the front gate before 5, or call me at 575-649-3846 to be let in after 5. Please have them contact me at wilchercasting@gmail.com to schedule an audition time.
Hope you have time to help us out again. Looking forward to meeting more of your students!
Thanks,
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Make Up Casting Call for Teens in Los Angeles, California
Paladino Casting is looking for teen girls ages 13 to 18 that live in the Los Angeles area and who have a close relationship with a female mentor, peer, or relative and would be interested in nominating them for a Beauty Product Camapaign.
To audition for a role on the upcoming make up commercial, check out the casting call details below:
Commercial Casting Call
CASTING: Inspiring TEEN GIRLS (13-18) in the LA area who have a close relationship with a FEMALE MENTOR, peer, or relative and would be interested in nominating them for a Beauty Product Campaign.
SNAPPED: Killer Couples Speaking Roles Casting Call in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Jupiter Entertainment Casting is looking for actors, models, and talent to work on ‘SNAPPED: Killer Couples’ filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Filming will take place starting June 2nd and continue through Friday, June 5th.
Oxygen expands its true crime original programming with the new series “Snapped: Killer Couples”, featuring couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts.
To audition for a role on SNAPPED: Killer Couples, check out the casting call details below:
SNAPPED: Killer Couples Casting Call
Snapped: Killer Couples
CASTING FOR FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
MUST BE LOCAL TO KNOXVILLE AND HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY.
LEROY – Male, 60-70 years old, Caucasian, white hair/white beard – to play dead body. For real. $75
YOUNG LOGAN- Male, 8-10 years old, Caucasian, blond hair/blue eyes, 1 scene. $30
FIANCE – Male, 22-32 years old, Caucasian, dark hair, dark eyes, very physically fit, multiple scenes. $100
BAD BOY FRIENDS – Male, 18-22 years, any ethnicity, must look like you are in high school, attractive, 1 scene. $30
Email kcknoxvillecastings@gmail.com with a full body photo, AGE (not age range), agency or free agent and head shot/resume if available. SERIOUS SUBMISSIONS ONLY.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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‘Cortez’ Feature Film Speaking Roles Open Casting Call in New Mexico.
OPEN CASTING CALL for feature film CORTEZ to be shot in Taos, New Mexico in August. Co-written and starring Taos native Arron Shiver. Co-written and directed by Cheryl Nichols. Produced by Taos local Johnny Long and Longmire’s Cassidy Freeman.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6th 10-4pm and SUNDAY, JUNE 7th 1-6pm
METTA THEATER, Taos
From North: we are located on right side of strew after the Chevron station. From South: we are on left .5 miles north of Overland Sheepskin Co.
Producers are looking to fill roles in many categories. For audition materials and to request a time slot, email a recent photo to cortezthefilm@gmail.com subject line “AUDITION REQUEST”
BEN
Caucasian
10 year old boy. (see 9-13yrs to play 10) Redhead or Blonde. Light brown hair okay.
Too smart for his own good. Ben lives with his mother and grandmother. He is in the place between being a kid and being a teenager. Looking for someone who is witty and emotionally available.
DAWN
All ethnicities. (20s-40s)
Flirtatious waitress at the local bar.
SHAMAN
50s-70s Male or Female Shaman type. Pretty open.
BERT
40s-70s American Indian
Tell a story or a long joke. 3-5 minutes.
MARIACHIS
Just a group of MARIACHIS who can play “VOLVER VOLVER”
ENRIQUE (no lines)
13-15 Latin American looking kid
QUECHUAN GIRL (no lines) 13-15 Latin American looking kid
WILDLINGS (no lines/improv)
Burning Man and Mesa Types of any age. Seeing any and all.
Perform special trick like fire breathing, juggling, acrobatics, hula hoop. Can also sing a song or read a poem. Anything to show us outside the box.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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Fox is looking for Jack Bauer’s replacement for the ’24’ spinoff.
Fox has announced the development of a new 24 limited-run series, but this time there Jack Bauer will be gone. That’s right, no more Kiefer Sutherland. Sutherland will step aside and hand over his gun, badge, and rights to kill to a new, younger male leader with a new, older female love interest.
We caught wind of a new 24 series a couple of weeks ago, but there were few details to go on. But, ’24’ executive producer Howard Gordon spilled the news at the Critics’ Choice Awards earlier this week. The new lead is being described as another “antihero” similar to Jack Bauer, who may make appearances in the spinoff.
Producers and casting directors are most likely holding casting calls as we speak for this upcoming ’24’ spinoff. However, the new series will start as a limited-run series similar to ’24: Live Another Day,’ but, if the ratings pick up, it will be picked up as a regular series.
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Cost of living: Are background extras getting a better deal working and living in Atlanta versus Los Angeles?
Most people argue that extras in Georgia get paid less than extras in California because, the cost of living in Atlanta is cheaper than the cost of living in Los Angeles. But, is that even true?
The 2-Bedroom Apartment Study
A recent study compared the average renter’s wage in each U.S. state to the wage that would be needed to afford an average 2-bedroom apartment. The results of the study found that a large majority of people cannot afford the rent in many states.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition released it’s Out of Reach study in May. The study found that the states with the largest gap between, the average wage needed for a 2-bedroom and the typical pay earned by renters, included Hawaii, Maryland and Vermont.
In Hawaii, for example, the study found that you would need to make about $31.61/hour to afford a two bedroom apartment, while the average person in Hawaii only earned less than $15.00 an hour.
‘The data in Out of Reach is sobering,’ Oregon Governor Kate Brown wrote. ‘There simply isn’t enough reasonably priced, decently maintained housing to meet the demand, and rapidly rising rents outpace wages. As a result, one out of four households spends more than half their income on housing costs.’
This problem is not really a state’s issue but more of a national crisis. As City Lab points out, the average American currently needs to earn $19.35 to afford a two-bedroom apartment, while the average pay earned by American renters is $15.16 while the federal minimum wage is just $7.25 – let alone the pay for a typical background extra.
But, what about the cost of living in Los Angeles in comparison to Atlanta?
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The study argues that a typical person in California needs to make $26.65/hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment while, the same person would need to earn $15.71/hour in Georgia. If we assume the cost of living in both states is related to the wage necessary to live in a two-bedroom apartment, then we get the following result – the cost of living difference between California and Georgia is $10.94. Therefore, Hollywood producers should pay their extras about $11 more per hour in California.
As we pointed out in our article a few months ago, a typical union background extra in Los Angeles earns approximately $18.50/hour. While, the average background extra in Atlanta earns typically, $8/hour – that is a difference of $10.50. Therefore, someone could argue that an Atlanta extra does better than a Los Angeles extra because the cost of living is so much cheaper despite getting paid $10 less.
In addition, according to numbeo, “You would need around 4,754.97$ in Los Angeles, CA to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 3,900.00$ in Atlanta, GA (assuming you rent in both cities).”
Essentially, Hollywood pays Los Angeles union extras more money to account for the higher cost of living. However, the study still illustrates the bigger issue about the pay for background extras, it’s not enough.
When a career option does not give you enough money to afford a traditional, well-maintained and safe two-bedroom apartment, two things have to happen, either you get another job, or the job has to start paying you more.
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Get ready for a new ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ book but, this time from Christian Grey’s point of view.
This morning, E.L. James the author of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series announced ver her instagram that she’ll be publishing ‘Grey’, a sequel to the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ but retelling from the perspective self-made billionaire entrepreneur Christian Grey.
“Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night?” the back cover asks breathlessly. “Or will his dark sexual desires, his compulsion to control, and the self-loathing that fills his soul drive this girl away and destroy the fragile hope she offers him?” To answer these questions, you could read either Grey or 50 Shades of Grey.
E.L. James earns between $50 to $100 million per year from book sales, writes at her blog: “As anyone who’s ever been in a relationship knows, there are two sides to every story.” The book will be published on June 18th, which is “Christian’s birthday.”
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‘Allegiant – Part 1? centers around Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton as they venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare. ‘Allegiant’ features Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Ansel Elgort.
Casting director’s are looking for bodybuilder types to work on a scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Filming will take place on June 15th and June 16th.
Learn how to apply for a speaking role on the upcoming ‘Allegiant’ movie here. Want to know what else is filming in Atlanta, Georgia? Check out the entire list of TV shows and Movies filming in the Peach State here.
To audition for a role on ‘Allegiant – Part 1’, check out the casting call details below.
‘Allegiant’ Casting Call
Casting BODY BUILDER TYPES –
TALL MALES (5’11+) & FEMALES (5’6+) WITH MUSCLES (Ages 18 to 40) for two-day booking. Those selected will portray military types – more information to be provided if you are selected!!
Work dates: June 15th and 16th (Must be available to work both dates).
People With Muscles
Gym Lovers
Body Builders
Fitness Kings/Queens
Ex-Pro Athletes
Fitting: June 2nd or 3rd
Must have reliable transportation!
To apply, please email 3 pictures, plus your age, height, weight, and phone number to Element.BUREAU@gmail.com. Please use the subject: BULKY MILITARY
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
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The CEO of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, Andy Puzder, is opening up about the brand’s famous commercials and the stories behind their famous models.
Puzder says the brand behind Hardee’s and Carl Jr. does an amazing job using models before they become famous. Puzder argues that their key to the success of fast food commercials is the ability to pick hot up and coming models and stars to be featured in the ads. But, it is important to point out that the CEO revealed what models did behind the scenes of the classic commercials.
Puzder tells the San Francisco Chronicle that it all started in 2005. At their advertising agency, J0rdin Mendelsohn came up with the idea to use Paris Hilton in a Hardee’s commercial. Saying it would make it very edgy. Since then, Hardee’s and Carl Jr. have used countless up and coming models and reality stars.
‘We have a history of picking these young women before they hit their peak,’ said Puzder of the brand’s casting eye.
‘We put Kate Upton in an ad a month before she got the cover for Sports Illustrated. At the time we picked her, we just said, “This is a beautiful woman.”‘
It is not all about young up and coming models either as even Heidi Klum appeared in one spot, despite the fact that, according to Puzder, the model ‘is no spring chicken.’
Almost all the ads feature the women eating the latest burgers being offered by the chain, with recent commercials starring Sports Illustrated stars Hannah Ferguson and Sara Sampaio.
Even some famous foodies have gotten in on the fun too, like Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi.
‘Padma actually put in one of her cookbooks how when she was modeling as a teenager, her parents moved to Los Angeles,’ said Puzder.
‘They couldn’t eat meat, right? But she would sneak out to a Carl’s Jr. and get a Western Bacon Cheeseburger, and then lick the barbecue sauce off her fingers when she got home, so her parents couldn’t tell.’ [via]
He also said that Kim Kardashian actually ate a salad in her Hardee’s commercial because she refused to eat a hamburger. ‘Kim really couldn’t eat the burgers. Luckily, we had a salad we were promoting, so we used Kim in the salad ad,’ said Puzder.
‘But if we had not been promoting a salad, we probably never would’ve done an ad with Kim, because she wasn’t good at eating the burger. She’s too tiny. She’s really little.’
Today, the CEO of Hardee’s will release a new ad with Sports Illustrated model Samantha Hoopes.
What do you think of the Hardee’s and Carl Jr. commercials? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
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Is there a curse for the models on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ or is the modeling industry plagued with tragic stories?
Models on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ have suffered several tragedies including drug addiction, eating disorders and murder.
Earlier this year, former contestant Mirjana Puhar was killed in a triple homicide. The aspiring model was shot dead after she opened the door to two robbers who also killed two men inside the house.
During Season 8 of ‘America’s Next Top Mode’ contest Renee Alway was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2014 for going on a robbery spree. Renee Alway aka Reneee DeWitt on the show, was arrested in California in 2013 after a six hour standoff with the police and SWAT team following a robbery spree. Neighbors told officers the residents were out of the country and Alway was found hiding in the garage with a gun. Alway was only 20 when she was on the show. But, she reached the final three contestants before taking part in Tyra Banks’ show ‘Modelville’ and appearing in ads and magazine. But, months afterwards, she explained that her modeling career did not take off. After the 2013 incident, she was sentenced to 12 years in prison for four felony burglary counts and one count each of vehicle theft and being a felon in possession of a firearm. She was also ordered to pay nearly $60,000 in damages.
But, that’s not all ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Season 14, Angelea Preston was kicked off after it was revealed she had ben working as an escort. Producers revealed that she had been working as a paid escort prior to filming. Now, she’s suing Tyra Banks for $3 million claiming she was improperly denied a top prize.
Season 8 of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Jael Strauss was homeless after struggling with drug addition for several years. The aspiring model had a serious addiction to cocaine and painkillers and was forced to strip to make money. Close to losing her battle with addiction, Dr. Phil staged an intervention to help save her life.
Strauss is not alone. Cycle 5 of America’s Next Top Model’ Lisa D’Amato entered Dr. Drew’s rehab reality for alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and mushroom addictions.
In a real earthquake there is a slight pause, confusion and then a few seconds of panic. But, do you know what happens when you film an earthquake disaster movie such as ‘San Andreas’ you have panic, panic, comedy, and even more panic.
Gizmodo collected some of the B-roll video of clips of ‘San Andreas’ and compared how the movie looked before the special effects were added and how the footage after it was completed – it’s hilarious. Before, people just fall to the ground and then a few seconds later taken away by wires and it’s pretty silly. I can’t imagine working as a background extra on this movie. It would be pretty good time.
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