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The Phenom Movie Casting Call for Baseball Fans

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting alls – The Phenom Movie starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Giamiatti is looking for baseball fans.

The Phenom movie starsEthan Hawke and Paul Giamatti and will be filming this winter in the Atlanta area. The Phenom movie will be directed by Noah Buschel and also stars Johnny Simmons and Sophie Kennedy Clark.

Read more: Phenom Movie Extras Casting Call in Atlanta

Casting directors are looking for baseball fans to work on a scene filming on Tuesday, December 9th in Cobb County, ECB Fields, Georgia.

Producers are looking for actors, models, and talent to play high school students.

To audition for a role on Phenom, check out the casting call details below:

Phenom Movie Casting Call

SEEKING BASEBALL FANS

Seeking Men and Women
Ages 18-21
To portray High School Students
All Ethnicities

Work Day: Tuesday Dec 9th
Location: Cobb County/ECB Fields
Exterior Shoot
Approx Call Time 4pm – Til Morning

If you fit the description then please email CLCPhenom@gmail.com
Include 3 pics (head and body) age, ht, wt, and all contact info.

Subject: ECB HS FAN

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TV Pilot Acting Auditions Casting Call in Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting Calls – TV Pilot Casting Calls for leading and supporting roles in Atlanta.

Crimson Pictures is a Georgia based indie production company specializing in feature length and short films, documentaries, music videos, weddings, etc.

Casting directors are now casting leading and supporting roles for an upcoming tv pilot that will be filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

To audition for a role int he upcoming pilot, check out the casting call details below:

TV Pilot Casting Call

Models Acting Auditions

CASTING CALL!

ATTENTION GEORGIA ACTORS: Crimson Pictures is currently casting for a variety of lead, featured, supporting and background roles for an upcoming pilot that will be filmed south of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport beginning in December. Male and females ages 18+ are encouraged to apply!

To submit, please send at least three recent photos of yourself along with a brief bio and demo reel (if applicable) to crimsoncasting@gmail.com. Also list your contact information as well.

Label the subject: CRIMSON PILOT

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ABC Cancels ‘Members Only’ Before Premiere

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ABC pulls the plug on the new TV series ‘Members Only’ before the show even airs.

You may recall several months ago we featured casting calls for the new ABC series, ‘Members Only‘ now according to reports, the once straight-to-series pickup is getting canceled.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has canceled the new TV series after watching the pilot.

ABC will not move forward with its Susannah Grant drama series Members Only, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The cast was informed Saturday that the network did not want to move ahead with the series starring John Stamos and Breaking Bad‘s Betsy Brandt.

The series was ordered a straight-to-series production in January and featured David O. Russell (American Hustle) to write and produce the 13-episode drama. However, a month later, Russell left the TV series, which would have been his first TV project.

The upstairs-downstairs soap opera centers on the powerful and wealthy Holmes family, owners of Connecticut’s most exclusive clubs.

ABC currently has a full list of replacement shows to take Member’s Only including Astronaut Wives Club, Captain America spinoff Agent Carter, John Ridley’s American Crime, The Whispers and Ryan Phillippe’s Secrets and LiesIn addition, ABC has several new comedies including Galavant and Fresh Off the Boat. 

The decision to drop Members Only comes as ABC has had a strong fall line up with Shonda Rhimes-produced productions including the new series How To Get Away With Murder

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Mockingjay is The Worst Movie in Hunger Games Franchise

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Mockingjay Part 1 has the worst opening and rating in Hunger Games Franchise history.

Katniss Everdeen reunited with the cast and crew for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 this weekend, and the movie made nearly $123 million domestically and $275 million worldwide. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 had the highest domestic opening of 2014 beating out Transformers 4 which made $100million. In addition, the Hunger Games franchise opened with three consecutive $100 million openings in a row. However, studio executives are calling The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 disappointment:

Mockingjay‘s debut doesn’t compare favorably to the other movies in the Hunger Games franchise, though: it’s down 22 percent from Catching Fire‘s $158 million, and is also significantly lower than the original movie’s $152 million. More surprising is the fact that Mockingjay wound up lower than Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1′s $125 million and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1‘s $138 million. [BoxOfficeMojo]

At the same extent, many people call The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 the worst movie in the Hunger Games franchise.

In terms of demographics, Lionsgate said Mockingjay played in line with Catching Fire, with females making up 60 percent of the audience, while 52 percent of ticket buyers were under the age of 25.
Mockingjay — Part 1 also earned mixed reviews, and audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore, compared to an A for the previous two installments. [HollywoodReporter]

Many people blame the low box office earnings on the fact that movie studios enjoy splitting the final movie into two parts. However, the Hunger Games were able to make $275 million out of the first half of the book. You can say that The Hunger Games saw a 22% drop in revenue. However, you can also say that The Hunger Games Mockingjay made a ton of money on half of a movie.

Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and will be followed by the concluding entry, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 continues to follow Katniss Everdeen. After, surviving the Hunger Games twice, Katniss finds herself in District 13. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the Capitol and fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

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Image Credit: Lionsgate/The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

NBC Stops Production of ‘Constantine’

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NBC is halting production of ‘Constantine’.

Is the Atlanta, Georgia production getting the axe? After only 13 episodes, NBC is halting production and cutting 9 episodes from the show’s first season. However, NBC is still considering a second season renewal despite having low ratings.

Read more: Queen Latifah Show Now Cancelled

According to Deadline, NBC has decided to halt production:

The cast and crew of the series were informed on Friday that the series will halt production after completing production on the initial 13-episode order. Constantine will remain in its 10 PM Friday time slot for the remainder of its run. […] It is not clear what NBC will air in the Friday 10 PM time period after Constantine‘s run is over, though previous slot occupantHannibal, which has been renewed for a third season, is considered a strong possibility.

Constantine is currently struggling to find an audience on Friday nights. According to reports, NBC Constantine averages a low 1.04 in the key demographic and only 3.5 million viewers.

CONSTANTINE

Before you get upset, there still is a chance that NBC will not cancel Constantine.

The decision to cut the number of episodes comes after NBC’s Constantine featured a 38 percent increase over the previous week’s episode in the key demographic. In addition, it retained 85 percent of Grimm’s 18 to 49 audience. Both are ratings highs for the series since the show premiered in late October.

Read more: ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ Cancelled After One Season

In addition, Constantine has been on fire in DVR viewings. NBC Constantine has had an increase of 81% in viewers up to 3 days after the episode has aired.

Rotten Tomatoes gives NBC Constantine a 70% positive rating calling “Constantine ’​s creepy atmosphere, high-stakes action, and splendid special effects combine with a welcome touch of humor to overcome narrative flaws and present a version of the title character that’s close to his comics counterpart.”

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NBC’s Constantine is developed by Daniel Cerone and David S. Goyer for NBC. Constantine is based on characters appearing in the comic series Hellblazer published by DC Comics. Constantine features Matt Ryan as John Constantine and the show centers around a man struggling with his past sins and trying to protect humanity from a supernatural threat.

Read more: 8 TV Shows That Will Most Likely Get Canceled

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Fox Complications Casting Call for Hispanic Actors and Models

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting Calls – Fox Complications casting call for Hispanic actors and models in Atlanta.

Casting directors are looking for a super hot Hispanic actress in their 20’s to work on a featured role filming on Monday, November 24th. In addition, producers are hiring a Hispanic male stand-in that is 5’8 to 5’11 with stand-in/acting experience.

‘Complications’ is a gritty medical drama centered around John Ellis played by Jason O’Mara, as a disillusioned suburban ER doctor who finds his existence transformed when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting, saving a young boy’s life and killing one of his attackers.

To audition for an extra role on Fox’s ‘Complications’, check out the casting call details below:

Fox ‘Complications’ Casting Call

For tomorrow Monday 11/24 — looking for a super hot hispanic female – 18 – 20’s for a featured role – featured rate — Also looking for an additional hispanic male stand in 5’8 – 5’11 ideally with some experience — for both email a recent photo and all contact info to: complicationsextras@gmail.com ASAP

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The 5th Wave Casting Call for Teens in Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting Calls – The 5th Wave Movie Casting Call for Teens to work on the upcoming feature film in Atlanta.

In the 5th Wave, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, 16-year-old Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, Cassie meets a young man who may become her final hope.

Casting directors are looking for teen boys and girls to work on an alien refugee scene filming on Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th in Atlanta, Georgia.

To audition for a role on the 5th Wave, check out the casting call details below:

The 5th Wave Casting Call

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For “THE 5th Wave”- feature film ) GIRLS and BOYS/TEENS
– for Thurs 12/4 & Fri 12/5

***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY- there is a LOT of info to know that is important BEFORE you submit ***

Casting for GIRLS and BOYS and TEENS ages 9-15 or young looking 16 & 17 year olds ALL ethnicities/races
to be REFUGEE KIDS
For the BOYS- we would like mostly boys that do NOT have short hair (and it will NOT be cut!!!) – who have somewhat shaggier hair to look like refugee boys- It doesn’t have to be super long…just so that it looks like it hasn’t been cut in a while or longer.
GIRLS can have any hair length.

*****IMPORTANT NOTES***************************************

NOTE 1 : For the work permitting process, YOU MUST have access to a printer/scanner OR fax machine

NOTE 2: Pay rate is $64 for 8 hrs with O.T. after that. Minors ages 9-15 can only work a max of 10 hrs and 16 & 17 year olds can work a full filming day (approx 12 hrs or more)

NOTE 3: On Dec 4th and 5th, the day will go later at night, but not past midnight.

NOTE 4: IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD IN THIS AGE RANGE, send them TOGETHER with all of their info and photos in ONE email, We cannot guarantee that siblings will both be chosen, ALTHOUGH we will do our best to choose siblings within the age range on this one, as well as solo submissions.

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Please submit to:
5thwavecasting@gmail.com
and put “NEW REFUGEE KID” in the subject

INCLUDE:

CURRENT PHOTOS !!!!!!!!!!!!
(please include at least two- one that shows face and HAIR well (NO hats or sunglasses or other people/kids please) as well as one that is from the knees or waist up) -. A photo you have that was taken recently, in good light, that shows you casual, looking like a high school student is best.
AGAIN, please make sure we can see current HAIR length in at least one photo

ALSO INCLUDE:

FIRST and LAST ‘s NAME of child(ren)
PARENT NAME(s)
PARENT PHONE NUMBER (in XXX-XXX-XXXX format)
Email address
CITY and STATE where you live (or will be coming from)
AGE of minor and Date of Birth of minor
Height
Weight
Clothing size(s)
Pants and shirt sizes and also include SHOE!!

This will film/shoot in ATLANTA (Kennesaw) and you must be willing to work local here as an extra.

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The Originals Phoebe Tonkin’s Photo Double Casting Call

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting Calls – The Originals Season 2 is looking for a photo double for the actress Phoebe Tonkin (Hayley).

The Originals Season Two finds our heroes adjusting to a new status quo, with the very newly empowered werewolves controlling the city, Klaus struggling to adjust to new weaknesses, and Elijah is desperate to save Hayley, now a hybrid, from a vicious spiral of self-destruction.

The Originals Season 2 are looking for a photo double and hand double for the character Hayley played by Phoebe Tonkin. She is best known for portraying Cleo Sertori in H2O: Just Add Water, Fiona Maxwell in Tomorrow, When the War Began, Faye Chamberlain in The Secret Circle, and Hayley Marshall in The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series The Originals.

Filming will take place on November 24th in Atlanta, Georgia

To audition for a role on ‘The Originals’ Season 2, check out the casting call details below:

The Originals Season 2

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For “The Originals”- hand double/photo double
– working TOMORROW 11/24

Looking for a CAUCASIAN FEMALE, age 18-30
between 5’7″ – 5’9″, dress size between 0-4
with long DARK Hair , to be a photo double for the actress who plays “Hayley” – Phoebe Tonkin.

**********IMPORTANT NOTES**************************************

1. The pay rate for this is $67/8

2. We will be starting earlier in the morning, in CONYERS, GA

3. You must submit with a photo of yourself and of your hands! Please take the photos in good light so we may see your skin tone and your nails! You must have natural nails, no polish and no acrylics.

****************************************************************************

Please submit to originalsextras@gmail.com
and put “Hayley Hands” in the subject.

CURRENT PHOTOS !!!!!!!!!!!!
(one of from shoulders up and one from the knees up- your hair color and length should be visible in at least one photo – you must include photos of your hands,)
NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s) (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Email address
CITY and STATE where you live
AGE
Height
Weight
SIZES:
Women- Bust/Bra and dress size

NOTE: YOU MUST BE LOCAL TO CONYERS or able to work there as a local.

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Paid Golf Commercial Casting Call in Miami

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Miami, Florida Casting Calls – Golf Commercial Casting Calls for golfers in Miami, Florida

Stilwell Casting is looking for real golfers for a major commercial casting call filming in Miami, Florida.

Producers are looking for talent to audition on a Commercial filming on Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th in Miami. Callbacks are scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd in Miami. FIlming will take place one day on Monday, December 8th through Wednesday, December 10th.

To audition for a role on the Golf Commercial, check out the casting call details below:

Golf Commercial Casting Calls

CASTING IN MIAMI: REAL GOLFERS FOR MAJOR COMMERCIAL

LOCAL TO MIAMI SUBMISSIONS ONLY. GOLFERS ONLY!

WHEN: MONDAY, NOV. 24TH AND TUESDAY, NOV. 25TH

WHERE: MIAMI, FL. LOCATION TBD. AUDITIONS BY APPT ONLY. TALENT MUST BE LOCAL HIRE.

CALLBACK: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND IN MIAMI

SHOOTS: IN MIAMI. ONE DAY MONDAY, DEC. 8TH – WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10TH.

RATE/USAGE: SAG NATIONAL/NETWORK.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

— FOR ALL GOLFER ROLES PLEASE SUBMIT A PIC AND THEIR GOLF HANDICAP:

SUBMIT TO:

BRIAN@STILWELLCASTING.COM 1 L IN STIL.

SPECS/ROLES:

IN THIS SPOT WE NEED GOLFERS OF ALL AGES. MEN AND WOMEN. ALL ETHNICITIES. AGE 4 AND UP TO 90. INCLUDING A GREAT GOLFING GRANNY.

— ALL SHOULD HAVE A GOLF HANDICAP OR AT LEAST BE A STUDENT OF THE GAME IF A CHILD.

–NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ONLY A LOVE OR GREAT SENSE FOR THE GAME.

AUDITION WILL BE VERY EASY AND FUN!

Thank you,

Brian and Stilwell Casting
Brian@stilwellcasting.com

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Adult Swim Casting Call for New Talent in Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting Calls – Adult Swim Casting Call for New Talent in Atlanta

 Adult Swim is now casting actors, models, and talent to work on several scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. CL Casting is looking for actors to play Santa’s Elves, Mall Patrons, and Criminals.

Read More: New Adult Swim Series Open Casting Call in Atlanta

Filming will take place in November in Atlanta, Georgia.

To audition for a role on Adult Swim, check out the casting call details below:

Adult Swim Casting Calls

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Elf Casting Call

Seeking 18-20 Year Olds to work tomorrow with a late call (around 5/6pm) as Santa’s Elves.

Rate is 118/8 and will be on a SAG-AFTRA Background voucher.

To apply, please email three pictures, your height, weight, age, and phone number to CLCAdultSwim@gmail.com with the subject line: ELF. Please note in your submission if you are union.

Mall Patrons Casting Call

Mall Patrons – UPDATE! THIS IS NOW A LATER CALL (after the mall closes). Seeking 18-70 Year Olds that can work tomorrow with a LATE CALL (around 5/6pm).

Rate is 118/8 and everyone will be on a SAG-AFTRA Background voucher. There’s only 30 mall patrons total for these scenes.

To apply, please email three pictures, your height, weight, age, and phone number to CLCAdultSwim@gmail.com with the subject line: LATE MALL. Please note in your submission if you are union.

Criminal Casting Call

 

**Criminal** on Monday November 24th.

Looking for someone that has a **dangerous look** to portray a criminal on Monday. Rate is 118/8 and will be on a SAG-AFTRA Background voucher.

To apply, please email three pictures, your height, weight, age, and phone number to CLCAdultSwim@gmail.com with the subject line: Criminal. Please note in your submission if you are union.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Bolden Movie Casting Call for Featured Roles

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Wilmington, North Carolina Casting Calls – Bolden Movie Casting Call for actors, models, and talent in Wilmington, NC.

‘Bolden’ is the passion project of Hyatt Hotels heir and writer/director Dan Pritzker, who has reportedly funneled millions into the film. ‘Bolden’ centers on a mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans. According to IMDB, Bolden! features Jackie Earle HaleyOmari Hardwick, and Michael Rooker.

Marty Siu Casting is looking for Caucasian men in suits, African American women to play “Baily’s Mills Ladies” to work on a scene filming on December 3rd, December 4th, December 5th, December 8th. Talents must attend a fitting on Monday, November 24th.

Talents that are selected will be compensated $112.00/day for up to 12 hours, plus a wardrobe bump for your wardrobe fitting that will need to take place tomorrow.

To audition for a role on Bolden, check out the casting call details below:

Bolden Movie Casting Call

BOLDEN: Our biggest needs for tomorrow’s fittings are these two categories:

*CAUCASIAN MEN IN SUITS (we prefer ages 40 and up, but will take a few younger ones as well. No tattoos on your hands, neck, face, nor head). Available for a fitting tomorrow, and the filming dates Dec 3rd and 4th. Facial hair is a plus! We love beards and mustaches for this film!

and

*BAILYS MILLS LADIES (African American women sizes 10 or smaller, with no tattoos, who are between 18 – 35 yrs old). Available for a fitting tomorrow, and the filming dates Dec 5th and/or 8th.

Our film, BOLDEN, stars Michael Rooker (Merle from the Walking Dead), Ian McShane (Blackbeard from Pirates of the Carribean), Gary Carr (from Downtown Abbey), Yaya DaCosta (The Butler, Ugly Betty), Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly), Robert Ri’Chard (Vampire Diaries, Coach Carter), and many more greats!

If you can work with us on the dates mentioned, and fit the above description, Please let us know A.S.A.P.

Pay rate $112.00/day for up to 12 hours, plus a wardrobe bump for your wardrobe fitting that will need to take place tomorrow (Monday) before 6:30pm, in Rocky Point, N.C. (about 20 min outside of Wilmington).

Instructions for submitting: #1. Create an account on www.makescenes.com, using the activation code, “buddy”. Make sure your picture uploads. If you have trouble, resize your photo to a smaller size, and try again. #2, email us at: Boldenwilmington@gmail.com, (once your makescenes account is active) with the role you’d like, as your subject heading (ex: “BAILYS MILLS LADY”, or “CAUCASIAN MAN IN SUIT”).

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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5 Famous Actors that Auditioned for Roles on The Hunger Games and Lost

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Hollywood is tough. Here are 5 famous actors that auditioned for roles on The Hunger Games and lost

The Hunger Games franchise is one of the biggest series to ever hit Hollywood. With reports claiming that the new Mockingjay – Part 1 made over 50 million dollars opening weekend, fans all over the world are joining in to see what will happen to Katniss Everdeen.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 continues to follow Katniss Everdeen. After, surviving the Hunger Games twice, Katniss finds herself in District 13. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the Capitol and fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to The Hunger Games: Catching Fireand will be followed by the concluding entry, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

But, before Jennifer Lawrence landed the role of a lifetime and before, Josh Hutcherson ever became Peeta, dozens of aspiring actors auditioned for the lead roles in The Hunger Games. 

According to The Wrap, here are 5 popular actors that auditioned for lead roles in The Hunger Games but eventually lost.

1. Shailene Woodley: She Was Almost Katniss Everdeen

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LOS ANGELES – FEB 7: Shailene Woodley at the “Big Little Lies” HBO Series Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater on February 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA (Editorial credit: Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com)

Shailene Woodley was no stranger to young adult fiction adaptations when she auditioned for the role of Katniss Everdeen. The actress, later known for her lead roles in Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars, seemed like a natural choice for the fierce yet vulnerable Katniss. Lionsgate executives reportedly saw great potential in her audition and kept her in mind for future projects. Though Jennifer Lawrence ultimately donned Katniss’ Mockingjay pin, Woodley’s career didn’t falter. Instead, she became the face of Divergent, another blockbuster franchise based on a dystopian society.

Woodley’s portrayal of Tris Prior in Divergent drew parallels to Katniss, with both characters challenging corrupt systems while fighting for survival. However, where Katniss was a reluctant hero, Woodley’s Tris embraced her rebellion from the start. Her career only soared from there, making her a household name among fans of Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth alike. Imagine how The Hunger Games might have felt with Shailene in the lead—would she have brought a softer edge or an equally fierce determination to Katniss?

According to The Wrap, “She must have impressed Lionsgate execs during her Katniss auditions because they cast the actress as the lead in their next big YA franchise, “Divergent.”

2. Grant Gustin: A Flash of Finnick Odair

Grant Gustin, now celebrated as Barry Allen in the hit CW series The Flash, tried his hand at landing the role of Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Finnick, a Capitol favorite and one of the most complex characters in the series, plays a pivotal role in the rebellion against President Snow. Gustin’s boyish charm and charisma seemed like a good fit for the part, but the role eventually went to Sam Claflin, whose nuanced performance won over fans and critics alike.

While Gustin missed out on portraying Finnick—who wielded his trident as both a weapon and a symbol of rebellion—his career trajectory didn’t slow down. Shortly after auditioning, Gustin landed the lead in The Flash, where he became the Scarlet Speedster. As Finnick, Gustin might have showcased his vulnerability and courage in the deadly Quarter Quell arena. But in his role as Barry Allen, he captures a different kind of heroism, proving that sometimes rejection leads to better-suited opportunities.

3. Evan Peters: Peeta Mellark’s Almost-Twin

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Evan Peters, widely known for his work in American Horror Story and as Quicksilver in X-Men, was one of the actors considered for the role of Peeta Mellark. Peeta, a male tribute from District 12, becomes a key ally—and eventual love interest—of Katniss Everdeen. Peters reportedly tested alongside Jennifer Lawrence, but the chemistry between her and Josh Hutcherson ultimately sealed the deal.

Peters’ career, however, didn’t suffer from this missed opportunity. His portrayal of Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past became an instant fan favorite, and his chilling roles on American Horror Story earned him widespread critical acclaim. As Peeta, Peters might have brought a darker, more brooding quality to the role, contrasting with Hutcherson’s warm and empathetic portrayal. Still, it’s hard to imagine anyone else beside Lawrence as Peeta, given the intense and complicated relationship that defines the heart of the story.

4. Mia Wasikowska: A Candidate for Johanna Mason

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Mia Wasikowska, known for her breakout role in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, was in the running to play Johanna Mason, the female tribute from District 7. Johanna’s fierce personality, sharp wit, and unflinching resolve made her one of the most memorable characters in Catching Fire. Though Wasikowska was a top contender, the role ultimately went to Jena Malone, whose fierce performance left an indelible mark on the franchise.

Wasikowska, however, went on to carve a successful career in indie and blockbuster films alike. Her role as Alice in a box office smash established her as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. While her version of Johanna might have been intriguing, Malone’s intensity perfectly captured Johanna’s blend of strength and vulnerability. Wasikowska’s understated acting style might have offered a more subdued take on the character, but it’s safe to say fans were thrilled with the final choice.

5. Chloë Moretz: An Aspiring Katniss

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LOS ANGELES – JAN 14: Nick Robinson, Chloe Grace Moretz at the The 5th Wave Los Angeles Premiere at the Pacific Theatres At The Grove on January 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA

Chloë Grace Moretz, star of Kick-Ass and Carrie, openly expressed her desire to play Katniss Everdeen. In an interview, she shared, “I’d die to play Katniss. It’s such a cool role.” Despite her enthusiasm, Moretz lost out to Jennifer Lawrence. Still, the actress went on to star in The 5th Wave, another young adult adaptation, solidifying her place in the genre.

Moretz’s youthful energy and fierce determination could have brought a fresh dynamic to Katniss, emphasizing her rebellious nature. However, Lawrence’s portrayal balanced Katniss’ vulnerability and strength, creating a character that resonated deeply with audiences. Moretz continues to thrive in Hollywood, tackling a variety of roles that showcase her range and versatility.

She is most known for such movies as  (500) Days of Summer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Carrie, If I Stay and The Equalizer.  Chlore Moretz told the LA Times that “I’d die to play Katniss. It’s such a cool role.” The actress is currently in Atlanta, Georgia working on the alien franchise thriller, “The 5th Wave”, based on the bestselling books by Rick Yancey.

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18 Things You Didn’t Know About Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

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Here are 18 Things You Didn’t Know About Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 was release on Friday, November 21st and it is reported that it will be the box office’s number one movie. The Francis Lawrence directed production based on the novel Mockingjay, the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins, and the third installment in The Hunger Games film series, produced by Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik and distributed by Lionsgate.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland. It is the sequel to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and will be followed by the concluding entry, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 continues to follow Katniss Everdeen. After, surviving the Hunger Games twice, Katniss finds herself in District 13. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the Capitol and fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage. Principal photography for both parts of the film began on September 23, 2013 in Atlanta, before moving to Paris for two weeks of filming and officially concluding on June 20, 2014 in Berlin.

But, here are 18 things you probably did not know about The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1

1. Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays Plutarch Heavensbee, tragically died with one week of filming left. Due to the fact that the majority of his scenes for the final two movies were already filmed, the role was not re-cast, but finished with a combination of re-writes.

2. Kissing Scenes

According to Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence would purposely eat foods with garlic or tuna fish before any kissing scenes between the two.

3. Casting Decisions

Julianne Moore stated that her two children, both fans of the novels, convinced her to sign on for the role of Alma Coin.

4. Singing

Director Francis Lawrence made Jennifer Lawrence sing the lullaby “the hanging tree” that was also in the book, she stated that it was an awful experience.

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5. Secret titles

In an attempt to prevent spoilers and keep secrecy, the working title of the project while filming was “Seashore”.

6. Hair Styles

Natalie Dormer actually shaved half of her head when she played the role of Cressida

7. Teamwork

Fourth film to co-star Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julianne Moore. Both had previously costarred in Boogie Nights (1997), The Big Lebowski (1998), and Magnolia (1999).

8. Wigs and hair

Due to Jennifer Lawrence having shorter hair she had to wear a wig for her role of Katniss.

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9. Shortest Movie Yet

With the first movie weighing in at 2 hours and 22 minutes and the second at 2 hours and 26 minutes, this is the shortest Hunger Games movie to date with just 2 hours and 3 minutes of running time.

10. Hardcore stunts

Liam Hemsworth told EM he had a hairline fracture between his ankle joints during filming. “I heard a big crack and just went down.”

11. Contact lenses

Apart from the wig, Julianne Moore also wore dark contact lenses for her role as President Alma Coin in Mockingjay.

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12. New Characters

This film features the introduction of over 10 new characters.

13. Release dates

The second part of this movie is set to come out almost exactly a year after this one was released.

15. Something was different

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson stated in an interview that filming this Hunger Games film was different from the first two.

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16. No Competitive Games

This is the first film in the Hunger Games series to not feature an actual competitive games.

17. Effie Trinket

Although the character of Effie Trinket only appears briefly at the end of the novel, her role has been expanded in the films. Reportedly, after seeing Catching Fire, author Suzanne Collins called director Francis Lawrence and said, “There’s no way Effie Trinket cannot be in the Mockingjay films.”

18. Choking

Filming in the sewage pipes, Jennifer Lawrence reportedly had a choking fit on the dry ice/smoke used in the scene.

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Dermablend Modeling Job Commercial Casting Call

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Florida Casting Calls – Dermablend commercial casting call for models in St. Petersberg, Florida

HSN is looking for models to work on a Dermablend commercial filming on December 26 through December 27th.

Created by an American dermatologist, Dermablend has been recognized as the expert in camouflage cosmetics since 1981. Today, Dermablend is the#1 dermatologist recommended camouflage brand with formulas that go beyond coverage to camouflage. Whatever your coverage need, camouflage it flawlessly with Dermablend Professional.

Producers are looking for women ages 25 and older to work on the production.

To audition for a role on the Dermablend commercial, check out the casting call details below:

Dermablend Commercial Casting Call

HSN – MODEL CASTING -***DERMABLEND***

DERMABLEND MAKEUP needs models for their upcoming show 12/26-12/27.
Looking for:
·         Female age 25+
·         All ethnicities
·         Dark under eye circles
·         Please send picture with no makeup.
·         Show/Rate:
12/26 Before Shots TBD – rate $40
12/26 11pm-2am show – rate $130
12/27 7am-9am show – rate $90
12/27 5pm-7pm show – rate $90
Please do not submit if you have done live shows or B/A shoots for makeup (within the past 3-months).
Submissions due Friday, November 28th.
**Please do not attend if you have booked a live show or B/A (Before/After) shoot with HSN for makeup within the last 3 months**
To submit, please email Chase to with a photo wearing no makeup to chase@thediamondagency.com!!!  Once you send, should there be any problem with your submission, you will be contacted further.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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NBC TV Series Casting Call for Featured Roles in NYC

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New York City Casting Calls – NBC Casting Call for featured roles in New York City.

NBC is now casting actors, models, and talent that are pregnant to work on a TV series filming in New York City. Producers are also looking for high end cars such as a Bentley, Maserati, Porsche, Mercedes, and a Land Rover.

Filming will take place in New York City. To audition for a role on the NBC TV series, check out the casting call details below:

NBC Casting Call

Pregnant Women Casting call

NBC SERIES SEEKING UNION OR NON UNION REAL PREGNANT WOMAN AGE 18-30. PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO BACKGROUNDTALENTNYC@GMAIL.COM WITH YOUR NAME, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER, HOW FAR ALONG YOU ARE, AND YOUR UNION STATUS. PLEASE INCLUDE A CURRENT PHOTO. SUBJECT LINE: PREGNANT ACTRESS

Higher End Cars Casting Call

UNION/ NON UNION – *HIGH END* CARS AVAIL 12/9. READ VERY CAREFULLY! LOOKING FOR BENTLEY, MASERATI, PORSCHE, MERCEDES, LAND ROVER/ RANGE ROVER, ETC. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CONTACT INFO ALONG WITH A PHOTO OF YOUR CAR AND NOTE THE MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR OF YOUR CAR TO untitledtvextras@gmail.com. THANKS!!

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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1930’s Scene Casting Call for Featured Roles in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California Casting Calls – Los Angeles production casting call for actors and models to work on 1930’s scene.

Central Casting is now looking for actors to work next week in Los Angeles, California

Casting directors are looking for actors, models, and talent to work on a production set in the 1930s in California. Central Casting is looking for talent that are available to work on scenes filming in November 23rd and November 24th. Producers are looking for men in their 40s to 50s, women in their 30s.

To audition a for a role on the Los Angeles production, check out the casting call details below:

Los Angeles, California Casting Calls

Hunter is casting a non-union male for work on SUNDAY November 23rd. Must be able to portray a Caucasian man in his 50s. Can be clean shaven OR can have neat beard! Scene is set in 1930s California!

Also casting non-union men and women for work on MONDAY November 24th!

Women with red hair to portray Caucasian female in her 30s, attractive, in shape.

Men to portray Caucasian male in his 40s, attractive, in shape.

Email hunterLsubmissions@centralcasting.com to submit! Please note which date you are submitting for!

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Blue Mountain State: The Movie Photo Doubles Casting Call

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Wilmington, North Carolina Casting Calls – Blue Mountain State Casting Call for stand-ins in Wilmington, North Carolina.

The 2010 Spike comedy, Blue Mountain State is being made into a movie. The movie centers around three incoming freshmen attending Blue Mountain State and are forced to adapt to being in college, playing football, and nonstop hazing.

Read more: ‘Blue Mountain State: The Movie’ is Now Hiring Crew

Casting directors are looking for a photo double for Darin Brooks. This works on Monday, 30 minutes outside of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Darin Brooks is an actor and writer, known for Days of Our Lives , Blue Mountain State  and The Bold and the Beautiful .

To audition for a photo double position on The Blue Mountain State Movie, check out the casting call details below:

Blue Mountain State Casting Call

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BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE: This works Monday morning @ 6:30 am about 30 minutes outside of Wilmington, NC. Pay rate is $125.

I need a photo double for Darin Brooks. You must have the same hair color, build & between 5′ 9″ – 6′

Please submit 2 current photographs to bluemountainextras@gmail.com with the subject line “ALEX PHOTO DOUBLE” along with the following information –

NAME:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
PHONE NUMBER:

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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The 5th Wave Teen Boys Casting Call in Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia Casting Calls – The 5th Wave Movie Casting Call for Teen Boys to work on the upcoming feature film in Atlanta.

In the 5th Wave, four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, 16-year-old Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal 5th wave, Cassie meets a young man who may become her final hope.

Casting directors are looking for boys and male teens ages 9 to 17 to play refugee boys in the upcoming movie, The 5th Wave.

Filming will take place on Wednesday, November 26th and Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th.

To audition for a role on The 5th Wave, check out the casting call details below:

The 5th Wave Casting Call

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For “THE 5th Wave”- feature film ) BOYS/TEENS with longer hair
– for next WED 11/26 (day before Thanksgiving)
AND Thurs 12/4 & Fri 12/5

***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY- there is a LOT of info to know that is important BEFORE you submit ***

Casting for BOYS/MALE TEENS ages 9-15 or young looking 16 & 17 year olds ALL ethnicities/races
to be REFUGEE boys that do NOT have short hair (and it will NOT be cut!!!) – we need young boys/teens who have somewhat shaggier hair to look like refugee boys- It doesn’t have to be super long…just so that it looks like it hasn’t been cut in a while or longer.

*****IMPORTANT NOTES***************************************

NOTE 1 : this is TIME SENSITIVE. WE NEED TO PROCESS WORK PERMITS on MONDAY, SO YOU MUST have access to a printer/scanner OR fax machine for us to do this over the weekend or by Monday morning.

NOTE 2: Pay rate is $64 for 8 hrs with O.T. after that. Minors ages 9-15 can only work a max of 10 hrs and 16 & 17 year olds can work a full filming day (approx 12 hrs or more)

NOTE 3: On Dec 4th and 5th, the day will go later at night, but not past midnight.

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Please submit to:
5thwavecasting@gmail.com
and put “NEW REFUGEE KID” in the subject

INCLUDE:

CURRENT PHOTOS !!!!!!!!!!!!
(please include at least two- one that shows face and HAIR well (NO hats or sunglasses or other people/kids please) as well as one that is from the knees or waist up) -. A photo you have that was taken recently, in good light, that shows you casual, looking like a high school student is best.
AGAIN, please make sure we can see current HAIR length in at least one photo

ALSO INCLUDE:

FIRST and LAST ‘s NAME
PARENT NAME(s)
PARENT PHONE NUMBER (in XXX-XXX-XXXX format)
Email address
CITY and STATE where you live (or will be coming from)
AGE of minor and Date of Birth of minor
Height
Weight
Clothing size(s)
Pants and shirt sizes and also include SHOE!!

This will film/shoot in ATLANTA and you must be willing to work local here as an extra.

Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Splinter Cell Movie to Start Filming Early 2015

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Splinter Cell movie to begin production early 2015.

Hidden within an interview with Collider about John Wick, producer of The Town, and The Expendables, Basil Ilwanyk revealed that the upcoming Splinter Cell adaptation is currently in development. According to reports, the Splinter Cell movie has been in development for several months and stars Tom Hardy in the lead role and directed by the Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Liman.

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Even though the movie does not have a release date, Ilwanyk gave a production update that points to a production start date of early next year.

Splinter Cell will go some time next year, that’s Doug Liman and Tom Hardy. We’re getting the script right because if you have Doug Liman and Tom Hardy you want to make it great. It’s very, very active. We’re going to make it. Tom and Doug are going to make it when it’s perfect and we’re getting there. It’s not a movie you want to jam [together] quickly. We have three perfectionist. Ubisoft, who has a huge asset on their hands so they’re not going to make a movie for the sake of making a movie. We have Doug Liman, who’s Doug Liman. He’s not going to make a movie for the sake of making a movie. Tom Hardy is one of the hottest actors in the world. With that combination, we have to make it great. We all know that.”

From Ubisoft and 20th Century Fox, Splinter Cell was written by Sheldon Turner (X-Men: First Class, Up in the Air).If production does start early next year, than we should expect to hear some more updates on the film in the coming months, so stay tuned to Project Casting for updates.

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Queen Latifah Show Now Cancelled

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Queen Latifah Show is now over after CBS pulls the plug

It’s official, The Queen Latifah Show has been canceled. The syndicated daytime show from Sony Pictures Television will show down production at the end of 2014. Original episodes will continue to air on CBS stations until March.

“We want to thank Dana, the producers and the entire staff of The Queen Latifah Show for creating a program that we are all very proud of,” producers SPT said in a statement. “Thank you also to our terrific station partners and advertisers who supported the show.”

Latifah announced the news on her  page with a letter to herself as well as the staff and crew:

Dear Dana,

Just a little note to say Thank You…

Thank you for your strong work ethic and great effort in getting The QueenLatifahShow off the ground and running.

Your dedication and sacrifice was crucial to the entire team, and in the face of intense challenges, you displayed “True Grit”!

Your Family, Partners, Staff and Crew showed up with you every step of the way. Be very proud of that! Not everyone can say the same.

You can also say you have been a blessing to and been blessed by amazing guests and incredible audiences for this show.

We truly changed people’s lives for the better.

So… STAY POSITIVE, STAY STRONG, and most importantly, STAY OPEN… There is so much more God has in store!

Lovingly, You!

P.S. This letter is for me, my staff, my crew, and everyone who was by my side for this incredible journey. The most important thing in life is that you wake up every single day and take chances. No matter what the outcome…believe in yourself and continue to fly.

The decision to cancel the syndicated series comes after the daytime TV series, which ran for two seasons, had experienced months of poor ratings.

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