Extras casting calls in New Orleans for Warner Bros. Pictures comedy feature film 'Focus' starring Will Smith

"Focus" is shooting in New Orleans beginning mid-September, 2013.

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Update 10-23-2013:  Men are needed to play "Football Players" on the Sidelines during a huge football game scene on October 30 & 31, 2013. Shooting will take place in the Superdome. Details below.

Update 10-19-2013: People in New Orleans with upscale cars are needed for scenes shooting on Monday October 28, 2013. Details below.

Di Novi Pictures and Zigtag Films are ready to begin shooting the Warner Bros. Pictures comedy feature film "Focus", and the extras casting director has begun sending out casting calls for local New Orleans people who would like to work as fully paid general extras and possible featured background actors. Filming will begin mid-September and run through November, 2013. Principal actor casting has been taking place in New York City, and continues for day player speaking roles. Additional filming will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina after New Orleans shooting wraps.

"Focus" centers on Nicky Spurgeon, a veteran con man who gets involved with a newcomer to the grifter business. They get involved romantically but that becomes perilous in a business where they lie and cheat for a living. The complications of the encounter haunt them when they meet up again in the future. Two-time Academy Award nominee Will Smith plays the lead role of Nicky Spurgeon. Australian actress and two-time Logie Awards nominee Margot Robbie has been cast to play the novice con-girl that Smith gets involved with.

Writers Guild of America WGA Award nominees Glenn Ficarra and John Requa will direct "Focus" from an original screenplay that they wrote themselves. The two are very talented writing partners whose credits include "Cats & Dogs," "Bad Santa," "Bad News Bears," "I Love You Phillip Morris," and "Crazy, Stupid, Love." Ficarra and Requa will also produce under the banner of their production company Zaftig Films. Independent Spirit Awards winner Denise Di Novi will also produce for DiNovi Pictures. Warner Bros. will handle domestic distribution.

"Focus" Extras Casting Call Details

The extras casting director for the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "Focus" is seeking the following in New Orleans, Louisiana:

• You must fill out the following form before submitting: Casting Registration
• Please keep in mind normal film days last 12 hours or more.
• You must be available to work in the New Orleans area.

[FOOTBALL PLAYERS] Men (18 and up) to look like NFL Football players. You just need to look the part. Being athletic and built is a plus. You will not actually be playing football, rather will be standing on the sidelines. This will be a day shoot filming in the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Pat rate is $125/12 hours plus overtime. Wardrobe fitting rate is $14.55/2 hours.

To be considered, submit the following ASAP:

Name
Phone number(s)
Age
Location

Email to info@bathersoncasting.com

Put "FOOTBALL PLAYERS" in the subject line of your email.


[PEOPLE WITH UPSCALE CARS] Men and Women ages 18 and up to work MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2013. These will be scenes that are supposed to appear as New York City pedestrians with upscale vehicles. Shooting in New Orleans, LA. MUST have upscale cars such as Mercedes, BMW, Jetta, Lexus, Audi, Acura, etc. NO RED OR WHITE cars. You MUST also be available to come in for a wardrobe fitting on Wednesday October, 23rd. You will be bringing in your own clothes to the fitting, so that it can be approved. The wardrobe MUST be upscale business attire that you would see in New York City/

Pay rate is $101.50 + $35 for your vehicle. Overtime is likely.

To be considered, submit the following ASAP:

Name
Phone number(s)
Age
Location
Make and model of vehicle
Year of vehicle
Color of vehicle

Email to info@bathersoncasting.com

Put "UPSCALE CARS" in the subject line of your email.

All talent must and be legally eligible to work in the state of Louisiana and in the United States.

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• Louisiana Employment of Minors Informational Booklet
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Principal Actor Casting

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

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

New York:

Bernard Telsey
Telsey & Company
311 W. 43rd Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036

NOTE:

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.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

The casting directors address should be written in all capital letters on the solid side of the envelope, with the name of the project you are submitting for written directly above the casting directors name. If the role that you are submitting for is available, it should also be written above the casting directors name.

Example:

"Project Name"
"Role of _______"
CASTING DIRECTOR NAME
CASTING DIRECTOR ADDRESS
CASTING DIRECTOR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Extras Casting

New Orleans:

Batherson Casting
920 Poeyfarre Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Film Crew & Production Staff

New Orleans:

Experienced film crew members and production staff in New Orleans can submit a resume to the following:

nolafocus@gmail.com

ABSOLUTELY NO ACTOR OR EXTRAS SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. This is for crew and production staff only.

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.

Focus Production Office
1231 Prytania Street
2nd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130

Di Novi Pictures
720 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Zaftig Films
9348 Civic Center Drive
Mezzanine Level
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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

Producers:

Denise Di Novi
Glenn Ficarra
John Requa

Writers/Directors:

Glenn Ficarra
John Requa

Starring:

Will Smith - Nicky Spurgeon

Story:

A veteran grifter takes a young, attractive woman under his wing, but things get complicated when they become romantically involved.

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Casting calls for indie feature film 'The Squeeze' actors and extras in Wilmington, North Carolina

"The Squeeze" begins shooting in Wilmington on October 18, 2013.

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Pathos Films and Jastrow Productions are now set to begin shooting the indie feature film "The Squeeze" on October 18th in Wilmington, NC. The six-time Primetime Emmy Award nominated casting director, Mary Jo Slater, has been auditioning actors in Los Angeles for starring and co-starring roles. Additional principal actor casting has been taking place in Wilmington by Fincannon & Associates. Now the extras casting director in Wilmington is sending out casting calls for some small speaking roles, featured background actors, and general extras. This is a SAG-AFTRA project, however both union and non-union talent is being hired. Additional filming will take place in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

"The Squeeze" centers on a talented young golfer named Augie, who's never been outside his small Southern rural town and has the sexy girlfriend Natalie that all the guys want. One day Augie is recruited by a smooth-talking gambling addict named Riverboat and his over-the-top Southern belle wife Jessie to go to Las Vegas and win some big bucks. Augie soon finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of one upmanship between Riverboat and Jimmy Diamonds, a mobster who would rather kill than lose a wager.

Starring in "The Squeeze" is Young Artist Awards winner Jeremy Sumpter playing the lead role of Augie. Sumpter is a quickly rising star whose credits include the role of J.D. McCoy in the NBC series "Friday Night Lights," the title role in Universal Pictures 2003 feature film "Peter Pan," and the TriStar Pictures feature film "Soul Surfer". He also has three feature films in post-production, and three films in pre-production. Also starring in "The Squeeze" is Daytime Emmy Awards nominee Michael Nouri playing mobster Jimmy Diamonds, and actor Christopher McDonald has been cast as Riverboat.

Primetime Emmy Award winner Terry Jastrow will direct "The Squeeze" from an original screenplay that he wrote himself. Jastrow's beautiful and talented Academy Award nominated wife Anne Archer is co-producing with him under the banner of their production company Jastrow Productions. Terry Jastrow has a deep love for the sport of golf. He was Texas State Junior Golf Champion in 1966, attended University of Houston on a golf scholarship, and is a Member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. Also producing "The Squeeze" is Tommy Ardolino and George Parra of Pathos Films, long time Tom Cruise assistant and associate producer Michael Doven, Brian McCormack, and Jenny Hinkey.

"The Squeeze" Casting Call Details

Vanessa Neimeyer, the extras casting director in Wilmington, is seeking people to appear in the indie feature film "The Squeeze" as general extras and possible featured background actors. There are some speaking roles she is casting also, however most of the speaking roles being cast locally are being done by Fincannon & Associates. Also being cast is a full time stand-in for the lead role actor. These are fully paid positions and no prior experience working as an extra or stand-in is required. Filming begins October 18, 2013. Everyone submitting MUST be available all days from October 18th through November 14th. You will not work all days, however the director has not set the shoot dates for all scenes yet. The following are the casting needs:

Speaking Roles

[STAKEOUT] Male extremely good left-handed golfer. This is a speaking role. Plays in a high-stakes, no-rules golf match. Must submit a video of yourself playing golf.

Photo Doubles

[JEREMEY SUMPTER PHOTO DOUBLE] Male, Caucasian. 6ft 2", 170lbs, chest-37, waist-32, inseam-33, suit-38L, shoe-11-11.5, shirt-medium. Must be a very good golf player as you will be shooting scenes playing golf. Click here to view a picture of Jeremey Sumpter.

To be considered for the Jeremey Sumpter photo-double position, submit two recent color snapshots (one headshot and one full body shot), your full name, age, physical stats and measurements, all contact information including phone number, and a video of you playing golf if possible (not required). Email your submission to squeezebg@gmail.com and put "JEREMEY SUMPTER PHOTO DOUBLE" in the subject line of your email.

[HORSESHOE'S DOUBLE] Male, Caucasian. Must be a very very good horseshoe player.

To be considered for the HORSESHOE'S DOUBLE photo-double position, submit two recent color snapshots (one headshot and one full body shot), your full name, age, physical stats and measurements, all contact information including phone number, and a video of you playing horseshoes. Email your submission to squeezebg@gmail.com and put "HORSESHOE'S DOUBLE" in the subject line of your email.

Extras and Featured Background Actors

[GORGEOUS GIRLS] 25-30 years old, very attractive Caucasian females. Prefer if you have your own upscale long dress, with high slit, sparkly. Think girls watching guys play in a Vegas casino. If you do not have this type of wardrobe please include in email, so wardrobe knows. If you can take a photo of you in the dress that would be preferable but not necessary.

[BODYGUARD] Male, any ethnicity, 30's-early 50's. Well built, looks like someone that would be hired to be a professional bodyguard. Here is the kicker, if selected you will also be joining the cast and crew to Las Vegas, you have no lines but a free trip all expenses paid to Vegas.

[ATTRACTIVE MAN] 30-40 years old, any ethnicity. You must own your own suit and tie. Submit photo in the suit and tie.

[ATTRACTIVE ASIAN WAITRESS] 25-30 years old. Very attractive Asian female.

[GUITARIST] Male, ethnicity. Submit video of you playing the guitar, and state how long you have played.

[BOAT EXTRA] Someone in the Wilmington area that has a small boat that would be used in a scene. The boat owner would also appear in the scene with the boat. If you are interested in having you and your boat in the film please email a picture of yourself, your boat, and a quote of the use of your boat. You will be paid as an extra, as well as an additional negotiated fee for the use of your boat.

For any of the extras or featured background roles posted above please email your submission to squeezebg@gmail.com

Include in the subject line the role you are submitting for along with a recent body and head shot and the following info:

FULL NAME:
AGE:
PHONE NUMBER:
LOCATION:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
SIZE/MEASUREMENTS:
ALSO INCLUDE ANY BLACKOUT DATES FROM 10/18-11/14

If you are submitting for more then one role, please send a separate email with that role in the subject line as well.

ALL talent including minors and foreign actors/extra MUST be legally eligible to work in the state of North Carolina and in the United States.

The 2013 North Carolina Actors Resource Guide eBook 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 North Carolina and the United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• North Carolina Child Performer Labor Law Information
• North Carolina Youth Employment Certificate Instructions
• North Carolina Youth Approval To Work Late Hours Form
• North Carolina Minor Intention To Employ Form
• North Carolina Dept. of Labor Rules and Regulations Relative to Employment of Children under 16 Years of Age.
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• Links for Child Labor Information


In addition to the following North Carolina Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• North Carolina Casting Directors List
• North Carolina Extras Casting Directors List
• North Carolina Talent Agents List
• North Carolina Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
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• Headshot Mass Printing Photo Labs
• Miscellaneous North Carolina Resources
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• General Talent Agent Information
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guide

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Mary Jo Slater
Slater/Brooksbank Casting
Walt Disney Studios
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Stage 6, 5th Floor
Suite 523
Burbank, CA 91521

‎Wilmington:

Fincannon & Associates, Inc.
1560 Point Harbor Road
Wilmington, NC 28401

NOTE:

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.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

The casting directors address should be written in all capital letters on the solid side of the envelope, with the name of the project you are submitting for written directly above the casting directors name. If the role that you are submitting for is available, it should also be written above the casting directors name.

Example:

"Project Name"
"Role of _______"
CASTING DIRECTOR NAME
CASTING DIRECTOR ADDRESS
CASTING DIRECTOR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Extras Casting

Wilmington:

Vanessa Neimeyer
Ncasting
2202 Plaza Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405

Las Vegas:

TBA

Film Crew

Wilmington:

Experienced film crew members and production staff located in the Wilmington, NC area can email resumes to:

squeezefilmproductions@gmail.com

In the subject line of your email, please indicate that it is a Crew resume and the department you are seeking to work in. For example, "Crew – Camera Department".

ABSOLUTELY NO ACTOR OR EXTRAS SUBMISSIONS TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS, THEY WILL BE DISCARDED.

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.

Pathos Films, LLC
225 N. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, CA 91206

Jastrow Productions, Inc.
501 S Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Producers:

Tommy Ardolino
George Parra
Anne Archer
Michael Doven
Terry Jastrow
Brian McCormack
Jenny Hinkey

Director/Writer:

Terry Jastrow

Starring:

Jeremy Sumpter - Augie
Michael Nouri - Jimmy Diamonds
Christopher McDonald - Riverboat

Story:

A young golfer is recruited by an addict to head to Vegas to make fast cash, but is caught between the addict and his mobster connections.

URGENT casting call for Paramount Pictures feature film 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' extras southwest of Seattle, WA

Director Michael Bay will be shooting near Seattle, WA in October, 2013.

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"Transformers: Age of Extinction" is now filming outside of Seattle, WA and extras are needed immediately for two all day shoots on October 8th and October 9th, 2013. Details posted below.

Di Bonaventura Pictures and DreamWorks SKG in association with Hasbro are filming the Paramount Pictures science fiction action film "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (aka Transformers 4), and the casting director is seeking people available to work southwest of Seattle, WA as fully paid general extras and possible featured background actors. This is for people over 18 years of age, any ethnicity. No prior experience working as an extra or actor is required. The shooting dates are October 8th and October 9th, 2013.

As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingenious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control – all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his crosshairs. The epic adventure and battle between good and evil, freedom and enslavement ensues.

Directors Guild of America DGA Award winner Michael Bay has returned to direct his fourth installment of the film series from a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger, who also wrote "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Transformers: Dark of the Moon". Bay has said that this will be his final installment in the franchise, however Hasbro has stated that they would like to continue making additional Transformers films with or without Michael Bay. Writer Ehren Kruger's other credits include "Arlington Road," "Scream 3 & 4," "The Ring," "The Skeleton Key," and "The Brothers Grimm".

Three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg is again executive producing, along with Mark Vahradian for Di Bonaventura Pictures, and Brian Goldner for Hasbro. Producers are Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, and Academy Award nominee Ian Bryce. Spielberg and Bryce have collaborated on other films including "Saving Private Ryan," for which they both won Golden Globe Awards. Bryce also worked as assistant director on the Spielberg directed film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", and production manager on Spielberg's "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade". More recently Bryce and Michael Bay both produced the Paramount Pictures feature film "Pain & Gain", on which Bay also directed.

"Transformers: Age of Extinction" Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia Casting Calls Details

The following casting information was given to me directly by the "Transformers: Age of Extinction" Paramount Pictures Casting Coordinator Maryellen Aviano:

"Transformers: Age of Extinction" is seeking people who are available to work as fully paid extras and possible featured background actors in the Elma, Washington area on October 8 and 9, 2013. Elma, Washington is southwest of the Seattle/Tacoma area. The following are the casting needs:

• Males and Females, 18 years of age and older. Any ethnicity. Casting clean cut, athletic, military, business types.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Transportation and accommodations are NOT provided. You MUST either be located in the Elma, Washington area, or be located within a reasonable driving distance of the area. DO NOT submit if you are unable to work as a LOCAL HIRE in the Elma, Washington area.

To be considered, submit ASAP - current picture, cell phone, age range, height, clothes sizes to:

trans4washington@gmail.com

In the SUBJECT LINE of your email, put "TS4 - your location" - example: "TS4 - ELMA" or "TS4 - OLYMPIA" or "TS4 - ABERDEEN" or "TS4 - SEATTLE". This will help the casting director immensely in hiring local people, which is of the utmost importance!

ALL talent including minors and foreign actors MUST be legally eligible to work in the state of Washington and in the United States.

The 2013 Seattle Actors Resource Guide eBook 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 Seattle and the United States:

• Seattle Child Work Permit Information
• State of Washington Parent-School Authorization Form
• State of Washington Variance Application
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant USA Visa Application

In addition to the following Seattle Actors Resources:

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

The 2013 Seattle Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Denise Chamian Casting
1438 N Gower Stret
Building 35
Suite 270
Hollywood, CA 90028

NOTE:

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.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

The casting directors address should be written in all capital letters on the solid side of the envelope, with the name of the project you are submitting for written directly above the casting directors name. If the role that you are submitting for is available, it should also be written above the casting directors name.

Example:

"Project Name"
"Role of _______"
CASTING DIRECTOR NAME
CASTING DIRECTOR ADDRESS
CASTING DIRECTOR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Extras Casting

All Locations:

Maryellen Aviano

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.

Di Bonaventura Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue
DeMille Building
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90038

DreamWorks SKG
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 10
Universal City, CA 91608

Hasbro
1027 Newport Avenue
PO Box 1059
Pawtucket, RI 02862-1059

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Mark Vahradian, Brian Goldner

Producers: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Ian Bryce, Don Murphy

Director: Michael Bay

Starring:

Mark Wahlberg - Flynn Vincent
Jack Reynor - Shane
Nicola Peltz - Tessa
Kelsey Grammer - Harold Attinger
Sophia Myles - Scientist
T. J. Miller - Flynn's Best Friend
Peter Cullen - Optimus Prime
Han Geng - TBA
Stanley Tucci - TBA
Li Bingbing - TBA
Lucas Black - TBA

Story:

Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) returns with a new group of robot characters, and new male and female leads in "Transformers 4". The story will take off where the last film left off in Chicago, and expand on the history of the first three films in the series.

Casting full time stand-in for Reese Witherspoon for Fox Searchlight Pictures feature film 'Wild'

Reese Witherspoon plays the role of Cheryl Strayed in the feature film 'Wild'.

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River Road Entertainment and Pacific Standard are currently in pre-production on the Fox Searchlight Pictures true-story drama feature film "Wild" to be filmed in the Portland, Oregon area beginning October 5, 2013. The production has sent out an open casting call notice seeking a full time stand-in and photo-double for Academy Award winning actress Reese Witherspoon, who is starring in the lead role. Feature film stand-ins work directly under the director of photography, and also work closely with the star for which the stand-in is hired. The stand-in enters the set in between actual takes, and is used in place of the starring actor for purposes of lighting, camera blocking, etc. Stand-ins are members of the "second team". Extras are also being cast.

"Wild" is based on the memoir by Cheryl Strayed. At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - and she would do it alone. Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, "Wild" powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

Award winning Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée will direct "Wild" from as adapted screenplay written by Academy Award nominee Nick Hornby. Vallée made his directorial debut with "Liste noire", which was nominated for nine Genie Awards, including nods for Vallée's direction and editing. His fourth feature film "C.R.A.Z.Y." received further critical acclaim and was a financial success. It dominated both the Genie and Jutra Awards, winning awards for Best Film and Best Director at both. Vallée's next film "The Young Victoria" received three Academy Award nominations, while his sixth film, "Café de Flore", was the most nominated film at the 32nd Genie Awards. Vallée recently completed directing "Dallas Buyers Club" starring Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey, and Jennifer Garner.

In addition to starring in "Wild", Reese Witherspoon is also producing under the banner of her production company Pacific Standard, along with her partner Bruna Papandrea. The duo joined forces in March, 2012 to launch the new production banner and fold a number of projects into the partnership from their pre-existing companies Type A Films and Make Movies. Academy Award nominee Bill Pohlad will also produce "Wild" for River Road Entertainment. Nathan Ross and writer Nick Hornby will executive produce. Claudia Lewis and David Greenbaum will oversee production for Fox Searchlight Pictures.

"Wild" Reese Witherspoon Stand-In / Photo Double Casting Call Details

Interested talent must be based in Oregon or Washington, and able to work as a local in Portland for the duration of filming beginning October 5, 2013.

[REESE WITHERSPOON STAND-IN] Female, 5'0 - 5'2. Must wear a dress size 0-2. Must have blonde hair.

If selected, would work 5 days a week (mostly Mon-Fri, although some Saturday’s may be needed) MUST BE 100% available starting October 5, 2013 through Thanksgiving. NO SCHEDULE CONFLICTS WHATSOEVER!

Pay is $125/day for 8 hrs minimum plus overtime. Typical shoot days are 12-14 hrs. This would be a great opportunity to work on set and gain valuable experience. MUST have own transportation and be at least 18 years old or older.

To be considered, submit the following ASAP:

NAME
CONTACT INFO
HEIGHT & WEIGHT
MEASUREMENTS/SIZES
RECENT PHOTO: head shot & full body shot (make sure photos show current hair style, length & color)
ON-CAMERA EXPERIENCE (if any, but not necessary)

Email to the following:

sally@extrasonly.com

Put "WILD STAND-IN" in the subject line of the email.

"Wild" Extras Casting Call Details

The following types are neededin Bend and Ashland, Oregon to work as extras and featured background actors. There will be some scenes shot in the Portland area as well. These are fully paid positions and no previous experience in required.

IN BEND they are looking for people 25-50 years old. Especially needing men with beards and shaggy hair to play hikers and people who have vehicles (cars, trucks, jeeps,etc) that are pre 1995. Filming will be in and around the Bend area in early to mid October and people will be needed 1-3 days.

IN ASHLAND they looking for ALL TYPES of people. Especially needing the following - hippies, deadheads, punk rockers, grunge, people with tattoos/piercings, dreadlocks, etc. While the majority of people cast will be adults, they are also looking for some kids 4-7 years old. In addition, they need people who have vehicles (cars, trucks, jeeps,etc) that are pre 1995. They are looking to cast a couple hundred people! Filming will be in Ashland for 1 day in late October.

To be considered, fill out the online registration form (free):

Extras Only Registration

Project Code: BEND (for those in & around Bend)
Project Code: ASHLAND (for those in & around Ashland)

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

The 2013 Los Angeles Actors Resource Guide eBook 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 United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permit Information
• USA Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Extras Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Acting Classes List
• Acting Classes for Young Actors
• Headshot Photographers List
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Resources
• Actors Unions
• 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 to casting directors for acting roles.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Melissa Pryor
David Rubin Casting
145 S. Fairfax Avenue
Stuite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Portland:

Lana Veenker
Cast Iron Studios
1430 SE 3rd Avenue
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97214

NOTE:

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.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

The casting directors address should be written in all capital letters on the solid side of the envelope, with the name of the project you are submitting for written directly above the casting directors name. If the role that you are submitting for is available, it should also be written above the casting directors name.

Example:

"Project Name"
"Role of _______"
CASTING DIRECTOR NAME
CASTING DIRECTOR ADDRESS
CASTING DIRECTOR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Extras Casting

Portland:

Danny Stoltz
Extras Only
635 NW 16th Avenue
Suite A
Portland, OR 97209

Film Crew

Portland:

Experienced film crew members and production staff located in Portland can email resumes to:

thewildfilm@gmail.com

In the subject line of your email, please indicate that it is a Crew resume and the department you are seeking to work in. For example, "Crew – Camera Department".

ABSOLUTELY NO ACTOR OR EXTRAS SUBMISSIONS TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS, THEY WILL BE DISCARDED.

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.

Pacific Standard
9720 Wilshire Blvd.
Fourth Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

River Road Entertainment
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 620N
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Fox Searchlight Pictures
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Building 38
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Executive Producer:

Nathan Ross
Nick Hornby

Producers:

Bruna Papandrea
Reese Witherspoon
Bill Pohlad

Writer:

Nick Hornby

Director:

Jean-Marc Vallée -

Starring:

Reese Witherspoon - Cheryl Strayed

Story:

After her marriage fails and her mother dies, a woman decides to hike 1000 miles of the Pacific Crest trail alone.