Production is set to begin on January 17, 2017 on the new AT&T/DirecTV television series "Mr. Mercedes", and people of all ages (including children) and types can submit by email to be considered for work as a paid extra. The show is based on the Stephen King novel about a psychopathic killer who drives his Mercedes into a crowd. He later sends taunting emails to a retired cop who becomes obsessed with bringing the killer down. Shooting will take place in the Charleston, SC area through June 2, 2017.
Three-time Golden Globe Award nominee Brendan Gleeson plays the role of Bill Hodges, the retired cop. British Independent Film Award nominee Harry Treadaway plays Mr. Mercedes/Brady Hartsfield. Primetime Emmy Award winner Jack Bender is executive producer, and will also direct episodes. Also executive producing is two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Stephen King, ten-time Primetime Emmy Award winner David E. Kelley, Black Reel Awards nominee Wyck Godfrey, two-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Tony Mark, Marty Bowen, and Gene Stein. David E. Kelley will serve as showrunner. "Mr. Mercedes" is slated to debut in 2018.
Mr. Mercedes Casting Call Details
The new AT&T/DirecTV series "Mr, Mercedes" is currently accepting email submissions from people of all ages and types to appear on the show as fully paid background performers. In addition to the general extras needed, the show also is seeking people who are currently or have previously worked as police officers, military, firefighters, paramedics, or EMT's. Also needed is a set of twins or infants between 1-3 months old. There is also a need for people who have 1990-2009 vehicles. You MUST be available to work in the Charleston, SC area beginning on January 17, 2017. Shooting will continue through June 2, 2017. To be considered, please carefully follow these submission instructions.
Email the following to the casting email address provided below:
• Two current color photos, snapshots/cell phone photos are ok. One full length photo, and one close-up headshot. Only you in the photos, no hats or sunglasses.
• Your first and last name (if submitting for a minor, parents name should be included as well), age, cell phone number, height, weight
• All clothing sizes
- MEN -Jacket, Dress Shirt -Neck & Sleeve, Casual Shirt -such as T-shirt or Polo, Pants -Waist & Inseam, Shoe.
- FEMALES - Measurements -Chest/Waist/Hips, Dress, Shirt, Pants, Shoe
• Vehicle photo and information if between 1990-2009 model- Color/Make/Year/Model.
If you are submitting for the police officers/military/firefighters/paramedics/EMT roles, please include a description of your experience.
You MUST put the following in the SUBJECT LINE of you submission: AGE, ETHNICITY, GENDER, CITY/STATE YOU RESIDE (for example - 28, Caucasian Female, Charleston, SC).
Send all of the above to: mrmercedesextras@gmail.com
Principal Actor Casting Director (speaking roles only)
Denise Chamian Casting
606 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
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Production Companies:
Temple Hill Productions
9255 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 801
West Hollywood, CA 90069
David E. Kelly Productions
2900 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Sonar Entertainment
2121 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 2150
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Executive Producers:
Stephen King
Jack Bender
Marty Bowen
Wyck Godfrey
David E. Kelley
Tony Mark
Gene Stein
Producers:
Tom Lesinski
Jenna Santoianni
Tom Patricia
Production Manager:
Christian Clarke
Writers:
David E. Kelley
Stephen King (novel)
Director:
Jack Bender
Starring:
Brendan Gleeson – Bill Hodges
Harry Treadaway – Brady Hartsfield
Story:
In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes. In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges (Gleeson) is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy. Brady Hartfield (Treadaway) lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born. He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes, and he wants that rush again. Only Bill Hodges, with a couple of highly unlikely allies, can apprehend the killer before he strikes again. And they have no time to lose, because Brady’s next mission, if it succeeds, will kill or maim thousands.
