Extras casting call for Warner Bros. Pictures film 'Blended' starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore

"Blended" is filming in Georgia and South Africa.

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Happy Madison Productions in association with Gulfstream Pictures and Kiki Tree Productions are now filming the romantic comedy feature film "Blended", and the extras casting director has sent out a casting call for people who are interested in working as fully paid background performers. The production is in need of all ages and types. Shooting is taking place through August 16, 2013 in the Lake Lanier/Buford area northeast of Atlanta, GA.

"Blended" centers on recently divorced mother of two boys, Lauren Reynolds, and widowed father of three girls, Jim Friedman, who have a disastrous blind date that puts them off dating for the foreseeable future. However, when the two purchase a discount "Familymoon" vacation from Lauren's best friend and business partner, Jen, they wind up at an African resort with their kids in tow. Initially acrimonious, their relationship skews, gradually and irresistibly, towards romance.

Starring in "Blended" is Golden Globe Award nominee Adam Sandler playing the role of Jim Friedman. This is Sandler's first acting role since playing Lenny Feder in the currently playing "Grown Ups 2". Also starring is Golden Globe Award winner Drew Barrymore in the role of Lauren Reynolds. Barrymore most recently starred in the 2012 Universal Pictures feature film "Big Miracle". Bella Thorne, Emma Fuhrmann, and Alyvia Alyn Lind are playing Sandler's daughters, while Kyle Silverstein and Braxton Beckham portray Drew Barrymore's sons. Other cast members include Terry Crews, Chelsea Handler, and Kevin Nealon.

Frequent Adam Sandler film collaborator Frank Coraci will direct "Blended" from an original screenplay written by Primetime Emmy Award nominee Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera. Coraci previously directed the Adam Sandler films "The Wedding Singer," "The Waterboy," and "Click". Sandler and Jack Giarraputo will produce for Happy Madison. Mike Karz will also produce. Executive producers are Barry Bernardi and Gulfstream Pictures EVP Josie Rosen. Warner Bros. will release "Blended" on May 23, 2014.

Extras Casting Call Details

The casting director is seeking people who are available to work in the Lake Lanier/Buford area. The film needs men and women, ages 18 to 80, all types and ethnicities. All talent must be either local to the area, or willing to drive to the area and work as local. To be considered, submit all of the following:

• First and last name, phone number(s), email address
• City and State where you live
• Age, height, weight
• (Women)- Dress size, bust/bra, waist, and shoe size
• (Men)- Jacket/Coat, collar, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
• List any visible tattoos
• List your car info (color, year, make and model)
• List if you have experience as an extra or any acting experience
• Attach two clear recent color snapshots, one headshot and one 3/4 length

For your photo(s), you should be dressed nice casual, spring or summer time appropriate and your hair color and length must be visible (PLEASE AVOID photos with hats, sunglasses, and there should be NO other people in them- just you as an individual).

Email your submission to tammysmithcasting@gmail.com

Talent must and be legally eligible to work in the state of Georgia and the United States.

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• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
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Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Angela Demo
Barbara McCarthy
5225 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Extras Casting

Atlanta:

Tammy Smith Casting
2870 Peachtree Road
Suite 818
Atlanta, GA 30305

tammysmithcasting@gmail.com

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Kiki Tree Productions
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
David Lean Building
Room. 430
Culver City, CA 90232

Gulfstream Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 133
Room 208
Burbank, CA 91522

Happy Madison
10202 West Washington Blvd.
Judy Garland Building
Culver City, CA 90232

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

Executive Producers:

Barry Bernardi
Josie Rosen

Producers:

Jack Giarraputo
Mike Karz
Adam Sandler

Director:

Frank Coraci

Starring:

Adam Sandler
Drew Barrymore
Bella Thorne
Emma Fuhrmann
Alyvia Alyn Lind
Kyle Silverstein
Braxton Beckham
Terry Crews
Kevin Nealon
Joel McHale
Chelsea Handler

Story:

The film centers on a couple whose disastrous blind date finds them at a family resort with their children from previous marriages.

Urgent casting call for Universal Pictures feature film 'Dracula'

"Dracula" is scheduled to hit Theaters on Release Date August 8, 2014.

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Michael De Luca Productions in now ready to begin filming the new Universal Pictures feature film "Dracula", and the casting director has issued an urgent casting call for people interested in appearing in the film as fully paid background performers in epic battle scenes. Principal acting roles are also being cast during production. This new film depicts Dracula as a flawed hero with a tragic love story set in a time of war and magic. Shooting is taking place in the United Kingdom from August 18, 2013 through November, 2013.

The story chronicles the epic origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, repositioning him more as a vengeful hero than the monster seen in Bram Stoker's classic novel. Universal Pictures "Dracula" follows real-life historical figure Prince Vlad of Transylvania, known as the inspiration for Dracula, as his wife and child find themselves in danger from a despicable sultan. He risks his very soul to save them, and that's the origin story of the first vampire.

Starring in "Dracula" is Welsh actor Luke Evans playing the lead role of Prince Vlad of Transylvania/Dracula. Evans has had stage roles in such productions as "Rent," "Miss Saigon," and "Small Change and Piaf". His film credits include "Immortals," "The Three Musketeers," "Clash of the Titans," and "Fast & Furious 6". Is is also starring in the upcoming films "The Crow," "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," and "The Hobbit: There and Back Again". Also starring in "Dracula" is Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Dominic Cooper, and Young Artist Awards nominee Sarah Gadon.

Celebrated TV commercial director Gary Shore will direct "Dracula" from a screenplay written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Two-time Academy Award nominee Michael De Luca will produce under the banner of his production company Michael De Luca Productions. Alissa Phillips will co-produce for Michael De Luca Productions. Universal Pictures will handle domestic distribution. Universal Pictures International will distribute in various global markets.

Universal Pictures 'Dracula' Casting Call Details

The extras casting director is seeking people to work as fully paid background performers on the Universal Pictures feature film "Dracula". Casting at this time is for men only who live in Northern Ireland and are over 18 years old. The production is urgently looking for men from every ethnic background, and in particular those that are olive/swarthy skinned and could be part of an "Ottoman Army" consisting of multiple ethnicities who will be involved in a number of exciting action and battle sequences.

Production is casting the following ethnicities or people who can pass for them:

• Mediterranean
• Turkish
• Greek
• Mixed race
• Latin American
• Middle Eastern
• African or Afro Caribbean
• Olive/Swarthy skinned
• Asian

To be considered email a clear, recent color photo (does not have to be a professional photo), name, age, and all contact phone numbers. The photo should be from the waist up. They need to be able to see your face, hair and physique clearly. So no hats, sunglasses, dark photos etc. Also state if you have any experience in film/tv/theatre/military (not required).

In the subject line of your email, put "DRACULA OTTOMAN ARMY".

Email to:  dracula@extrasni.com

They cannot reply to everyone, only those selected will be contacted when they are needed – this could be anytime from now until November, 2013. They would like you to grow your hair and your facial hair starting now, but be prepared to have it cut or styled or shaved if your role requires it.

All talent must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

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• London Child Actor Information
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Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Gail Stevens Casting
Greenhill House
90 - 93 Cowcross Street
London EC1M 6BF
UK

Extras Casting:

United Kingdom:

Carla Mercer
Extras NI
296 Albertbridge Road
Belfast BT5 4GX
UK

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Michael De Luca Productions
10202 W Washington Blvd.
Astaire Bldg, Suite 3028
Culver City, CA 90232

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Producers:

Michael De Luca
Alissa Phillips

Director:

Gary Shore

Starring:

Luke Evans
Dominic Cooper
Sarah Gadon

Story:

This new film depicts Dracula as a flawed hero with a tragic love story set in a time of war and magic.

Casting call for Warner Bros. Pictures feature film 'Transcendence' starring Johnny Depp

"Transcendence" is scheduled to hit theaters on April 18, 2014.

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Alcon Entertainment and Syncopy in association with Evolutionary Pictures and Straight Up Films are in production on the epic Warner Bros. Pictures sci-fi thriller feature film "Transcendence" starring Johnny Depp. Shooting will take place in New Mexico beginning mid-July. Two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner and four-time Casting Society of America Artios Award winner John Papsidera has cast the film's starring and co-starring roles in Los Angeles. Now the extras casting director has issued a casting call for all ages and types in New Mexico.

"Transcendence" centers on a scientific team consisting of husband and wife Will and Evelyn, and Max. The three are attempting work on stem cell and advanced computer technology, which will change the fundamentals of human life. After an anti-technology organization assassinates Will, Evelyn uploads his brain into a prototype supercomputer attempting to create the world's first machine that can think for itself. When the anti-technology organization finds out that the procedure was successful, they set out to take possession of the machine with the intent of demolishing it along with Will and the technology to ever create another like it.

Starring in "Transcendence" is the superlatively talented and incalculably popular actor, film producer, and musician Johnny Depp playing the role of Will. Only after completion of "Transcendence" will Depp concentrate on reprising Captain Jack Sparrow in Walt Disney Pictures "Pirates of the Caribbean 5". Johnny Depp's staggering acting accomplishments include being nominated for three Academy Awards, ten Golden Globe Award nominations with one win, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations with a win. Golden Globe Award nominee Rebecca Hall is playing Johnny Depps' wife Evelyn. Hall recently completed playing the role of Maya Hansen in "Iron Man 3". Also joining the cast is Kate Mara, Paul Bettany, and Cole Hauser.

Academy Award winning Cinematographer Wally Pfister is making his feature film directorial debut from a screenplay written by newcomer Jack Paglen. Pfister has been the long time director of photography for three-time Academy Award nominated director Christopher Nolan. Among their collaborations are "Insomnia" starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, "Batman Begins" starring Christian Bale, "The Prestige" also starring Christian Bale along with Hugh Jackman, "The Dark Knight" and "The Dark Knight Rises," and "Inception" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Christopher Nolan and Academy Award nominee Emma Thomas are executive producing "Transcendence" under the banner of Nolan's production company Syncopy, Inc. Academy Award nominees Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove are financing and producing for Alcon Entertainment. Johnson and Kosov are also producing under the banner of Evolutionary Pictures. Straight Up Films co-CEO's Marisa Polvino and Kate Cohen are producing with partner Regency Boies. Scott Andrew Robertson is co-producer. Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the film.

Transcendence Extras Casting Call Details

The local extras casting director in Albuquerque is seeking people of all ages and types to work as fully paid background performers. Interested talent must be available to work in the Belen, New Mexico area beginning mid-July, 2013.

Send a recent clear color snapshot along with all clothing sizes, contact information, and your location to the following:

Transcendence Extras
304 Washington SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

All talent must and be legally eligible to work in New Mexico and the United States.

The 2013 New Mexico Actors Resource Guide eBook comes with free updates and includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film productions in the State of New Mexico and the United States:

• New Mexico Work Permit Requirements
• New Mexico Child Employment Entertainment Law Sheet
• New Mexico Child Labor Laws Brochure
• New Mexico Child Performer Pre-Authorization Certificate
• New Mexico Child Extras Pre-Authorization Certificate
• New Mexico Minor Trust Deduction Guidelines
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following New Mexico Actors Resources:

• New Mexico Casting Directors List
• New Mexico Extras Casting Directors List
• New Mexico Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• New Mexico Acting Classes and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• New Mexico Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous New Mexico Actors Resources
• PDF Users Guides

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Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

PRINCIPAL ACTOR CASTING HAS BEEN COMPLETED

Hannah Cooper
John Papsidera, CSA
Automatic Sweat, Inc.
5243 W Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Extras Casting

New Mexico:

Elizabeth Grabel
304 Washington SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

EG Casting

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Transcendence Production Office
Evolutionary Pictures, LLC
1201 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Alcon Entertainment
10390 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Straight Up Films
435 West 19th Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10011

Syncopy, Inc.
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 81
Room 203
Burbank, CA 91522

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

Executive Producers:

Christopher Nolan
Emma Thomas

Producers:

Marisa Polvino
Kate Cohen
Broderick Johnson
Andrew Kosove
Annie Marter

Director: Wally Pfister

Starring:

Johnny Depp - Will
Rebecca Hall - Evelyn
Kate Mara - Bree
Paul Bettany - Max
Cole Hauser - Military Officer

Story:

A present-day science fiction film, in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Inception. The story follows three scientists Max and the husband and wife team, Will (Johnny Depp) and Evelyn (Rebecca Hall), attempting work on stem cell and advanced computer technology, which will change the fundamentals of human life. Depp plays Will, a scientist whose brain is uploaded into a supercomputer with the aim of creating the world's first machine that can think for itself. A group of anti-technology terrorists assassinate Will, Evelyn uploads his brain into a prototype supercomputer. Although she at first finds the experiment seems to have gone wrong, before too long Evelyn finds Will responding in computer form. She goes on to connect Will to the Internet so he can help make further scientific breakthroughs. Will asks Evelyn to connect a microphone and a camera up to the computer so he can see and speak to her as well. When the anti-technology organization finds out, they try to steal the supercomputer and destroy it.

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Huge casting call for feature film 'Kill The Messenger' starring Jeremy Renner

"Kill The Messenger" will film in Atlanta July/August, 2013.

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Bluegrass Films and Harlan Films in association with Nick Wechsler Productions and The Combine are getting set to begin shooting the Focus Features true-story drama feature film "Kill The Messenger", which is based on Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist Gary Webb's series of articles. The principal actor casting directors are busy auditioning talent for many speaking roles, and now the extras casting director has issued a large casting call for all types of people interested in working on the film as fully paid background performers. Filming will take place beginning mid-July in Atlanta, GA.

"Kill The Messenger" centers on investigative reporter Gary Webb, who made a splash with his brilliant reporting on the clandestine CIA-backed Nicaraguan contra rebellion, which was funded by massive amounts of crack cocaine flooding into this country. Though the story was true, the CIA effectively discredited Webb and his reporting, ultimately silencing Webb, who "committed suicide" with two bullets to the head, only a few years before the CIA quietly released their own admission of their complicity.

Starring in "Kill The Messenger" is two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner playing the lead role of Gary Webb. Renner has starred in such hit films as "The Hurt Locker" for which he earned an Oscar nod, "The Avengers," "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol," "The Bourne Legacy," and "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters". He recently wrapped filming on "American Hustle" starring alongside Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro. Also starring in Messenger is two-time Independent Spirit Awards nominee Rosemarie DeWitt portraying Gary Webb's wife Sue. Spanish actress Paz Vega has joined the cast playing Coral Baca, the girlfriend of wealthy drug dealer Raffie Cornejo.

Golden Globe Award winning filmmaker Michael Cuesta will direct from an adapted screenplay written by Peter Landesman based on Gary Webb's series of articles written for the San Jose Mercury News, and Nick Schou's novel. Cuesta's previous feature film directorial credits are "L.I.E.," "Twelve and Holding," "Tell Tale," and "Roadie". He is also an accomplished television series director. Producing "Kill The Messenger" is BAFTA Award nominee Nick Wechsler, Scott Stuber, and Naomi Despres. Don Handfield will executive produce under the banner of "The Combine", a production company that he partners with Michael Cuesta. Michael Bederman will also exec produce.


All talent must and be legally eligible to work in Atlanta, GA and the United States.

The 2013 Atlanta Actors Resource Guide eBook comes with free quarterly updates and includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in the State of Georgia and the United States:

• Georgia Child Labor Entertainment Employment Information Sheet
• Georgia Child Labor Summary Sheet
• Georgia Employment Certificate Guide for Minors Under 18
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Atlanta Actors Resources:

• Atlanta Casting Directors List
• Atlanta Extras Casting Directors List
• Atlanta Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Atlanta Acting Classes and Schools List
• Atlanta Actors Unions and Professional Organizations
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Atlanta Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

New York/Los Angeles:

Avy Kaufman
180 Varick Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10014

Extras Casting

Atlanta:

Jamie Lynn Catrett
Jennifer Rose Locke
CL Casting
1525 Whitfield Street
Smyrna, GA 30080

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Harlan Films, LLC
3110 Maple Drive NE
Suite 300
Atlanta GA 30305

Bluegrass Films
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 4171
Universal City, CA 91608

The Combine
1660 Euclid Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Artina Films
1416 North La Brea Avenue
Building B, Suite 115
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Nick Wechsler Productions
1437 7th Street
Suite 250
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Focus Features
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 9128
Universal City, CA 91608

Executive Producers:

Don Handfield
Peter Landesman

Producers:

Scott Stuber
Naomi Despres
Nick Wechsler

Director:

Michael Cuesta

Starring:

Jeremy Renner - Gary Webb
Rosemarie DeWitt - Sue Webb
Paz Vega - Coral Baca

Story:

The true story of investigative reporter Gary Webb, who made a splash with his reporting on the clandestine CIA-backed Nicaraguan contra rebellion, which was funded by massive amounts of crack cocaine flooding into this country.