Extras Casting for 'Nashville' Season 2 in the Nashville, TN Area

Extras Casting Director: Tina Kerr - On Location Casting

Project: ABC Television series "Nashville" - Season 2, starring Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere.

Shoot dates: Filming will take place on a Monday through Friday schedule through 4/10/14.

Shoot times: They do not have the start times for the filming dates so you should have the WHOLE day free and open on the day you are selected to work. Extras should be prepared to work a 12 hour+ day on the work date.

Shoot location: Nashville, TN

Compensation: NON-UNION Extra Rate $64.00 for 8 hours ($8.00/hour with an 8 hours guarantee) plus overtime after 8 hours. NON-UNION Stand-in Rate $125.00 for 12 hours plus overtime after 12 hours.

Seeking ALL ages ALL types, however some specific types are needed:
Experience Nurses
Experienced EMT/Paramedics
Experienced ICU and ER Personnel
Experienced Firemen
Musicians
12 year old version of Connie Britton
Prisoners and Inmate types (NOT real prisoners!)
Bartenders and Waitresses
Roadies and Concert Road Crew
Hipsters
Upscale Business Men and Women
Hispanic, African American, Indian, Asian Men, Native American, Middle Eastern - Men, Women and ChildrenAttractive Men and Women
HOT Sexy Guys and Girls
Photographers and Media types
Stand-ins to match height, weight and hair color of lead actors
Concert Audiences
--and much more!!

HOW TO SUBMIT for CONSIDERATION:

It is necessary to have a talent profile in the On Location Casting talent database.
Please go to www.onlocationcasting.net and complete a Talent Application and upload 1-2 RECENT photos (taken within the past 3 months). It is FREE to register and you do not have to have a paid 'active' account in order to be booked for work - your account will be listed as 'not-active' but you are still viewable and able to be hired. *Photos do not have to be professional and can be snapsnots, but they MUST be of clear good quality, facing forward to camera, NO sunglasses, NO hats, NO silly gestures or faces, and should include ONLY those being submitted for the project.

Once you have filled out a talent application and it has been approved, be sure to "like" the following Facebook page - www.facebook.com/nashvilleextras) - for updated casting notices and information about the show. For further information - feel free to email nashvilleextras@gmail.com.

Casting teens and adults for Paramount Pictures film 'Pale Blue Dot' starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Garner

"Pale Blue Dot" stars Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, and Rosemarie DeWitt.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

Right of Way Films has begun production on the Paramount Pictures comedy feature film "Pale Blue Dot" based on the novel "Men, Women & Children: A Novel" by Chad Kultgen. The films casting directors have sent out a casting call seeking teens to play football players and cheerleaders, as well as adults to play teachers, coaches, and referees among many other roles. The roles are fully paid and there is no previous experience working as and extra or actor required. Filming will take place in Austin, TX and will continue through February, 2014.

"Pale Blue Dot" focuses on the Truby family, who have high school students, and deals with the navigation of sexual awakenings in a digital age where the Internet has made pornography, blogs and social networking just a few clicks away. Starring is Golden Globe Award nominee Adam Sandler playing the role of Don Truby, and Golden Globe Award winner Jennifer Garner as Rachel Truby. Two-time Independent Spirit Awards nominee Rosemarie DeWitt has also joined the cast playing the role of Patricia Beltmeyer.

Four-time Academy Award nominee Jason Reitman is directing "Pale Blue Dot" from an adapted screenplay that he wrote with Independent Spirit Awards winner Erin Cressida Wilson. Reitman has directed such hit films as "Juno," "Up in the Air," and "Labor Day". Reitman will also produce with Helen Estabrook under the banner of their production company Right of Way Films. Estabrook started with Reitman as an assistant and has grown to become his creative partner. They opened the company in 2009, and signed a development partnership with Indian Paintbrush, the financing and production company headed by billionaire Steven Rales.

Paramount Pictures "Pale Blue Dot" Casting Call Details

Casting directors for the Paramount Pictures feature film "Pale Blue Dot" are seeking the following types available to work in Austin and Georgetown, Texas as fully paid general extras and possible featured background actors:

Both real people and actors with agents are welcome to submit. All positions are paid and no previous acting experience is necessary. Some of the roles include:

• Football Players – Male, ages 18 + (should pass for a high school student). Must have football experience.
• Cheerleaders – Female, ages 18 + (should pass for a high school student). Cheerleading experience a plus.
• High School Teachers – Male and Female, ages 30 +.
• Coaches – Male, ages 25 – 50. Real coaching experience a plus.
• Referees – Male, ages 25 – 50. Will play referees at a high school football game.

There are additional roles available, so all ages and types will be considered.

Submit your name, age, height, weight, location, contact information including phone number, and two recent color snapshots (one headshot and one full body shot) to the following:

pbdextras@gmail.com

Put "Pale Blue Dote Extras" in the subject line of your email.

Or mail hardcopy submission to:

PD Extras
Brock/Allen Casting
78 San Marcos Street
Austin, Texas 78702

If booked, bring a copy of DL or ID and copy of SS Card or birth certificate with you to the set.

ALL talent MUST be legally eligible to work in the state of Texas and in the United States.

The Austin 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 Texas and the United States:

• Child Labor Laws in Texas
• Summary of the Texas Child Labor Law
• Texas Child Labor Law FAQ
• Texas Limitations on Employment of Child Actors
• Texas Application for Child Actor - Performer Authorization
• Texas Application Exceptions for Child Extras
• Texas Workforce Commission Teen Application for Certificate of Age
• Texas Child Labor Complaint Form
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Austin Actors Resources:

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

The 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.

Austin:

Vicky Boone Casting
1901 E 51st Street
Red Building, Suite #106
Austin, TX 78723

Los Angeles:

Deanna Brigidi-Stewart
John Papsidera
Automatic Sweat Casting
5243 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016

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

Brock/Allen Casting
78 San Marcos Street
Austin, Texas 78702

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.

Right of Way Productions
9028 W. Sunset Blvd.
Suite 200
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Producers:

Helen Estabrook
Jason Reitman

Writers:

Jason Reitman
Erin Cressida
Chad Kultgen (Novel)

Director:

Jason Reitman

Starring:

Adam Sandler - Don Truby
Jennifer Garner - Rachel Truby
Rosemarie DeWitt - Patricia Beltmeyer

Story:

A look at the sexual frustrations that young teenagers and adults face in today's world.

Casting call for new CW series 'The Originals', which is a spinoff of The Vampire Diaries

"The Originals" shoots in Atlanta, GA.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

Warner Bros. Television in association with Bonanza Productions and Alloy Entertainment are in production on the first season of the new CW television series titled "The Originals", which is a spinoff from the hit series "The Vampire Diaries". Casting directors are now holding auditions for guest stars and recurring roles, as well as day players. The extras casting director is also casting background talent throughout the season which will be 22 episodes. Shooting takes place in Conyers, GA which is southeast of Atlanta. Current extras casting calls are listed below, as well as principal actor submission details.

"The Originals" centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. It was revealed during the backdoor pilot, aired on April 25, 2013, that recurring werewolf character Hayley is pregnant with Klaus' child. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. But the Mikaelson siblings were forced to flee the city after being chased down by their father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. Upon their return, Klaus has but one burning desire: to take down Marcel and reclaim New Orleans for himself.

Starring in "The Originals" is two-time Teen Choice Award nominee Joseph Morgan, who continues his "The Vampire Diaries" role of Klaus Mikaelson. Phoebe Tonkin also stars in "The Originals" playing the werewolf Hayley, a character that was introduced in season four of "The Vampire Diaries". Daniel Gillies plays the role of Elijah Mikaelson, and Claire Holt plays Rebekah Mikaelson. The role of Marcellus Gerard is played by Charles Michael Davis.

"The Vampire Diaries" showrunner Julie Plec is executive producer of "The Originals" and serves as head writer. Plec developed "Diaries" along with Kevin Williamson, who will not be involved with "Originals". Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo executive produce for Alloy Entertainment. Morgenstein is also currently executive producer of the hit ABC Family series "Pretty Little Liars". Co-executive producers are Mike Narducci, Diane Ademu-John, Matt Hastings. Ron McLeod and Lance Anderson serve as the show's producers.

"The Originals" Extras Casting Calls (for speaking roles, see below)

For Monday November 25, 2013 to work in Conyers, GA: The extras casting director for the CW series "The Originals" is looking for Men and Women, 18 to 65 to play New Orleans French Quarter people (which are mostly cool, artsy, eclectic, musician or slightly downscale types as well as a few traveler types as well as a few Fortune Teller types. You must have ALL day free - in case they start early and/or go later into the night around midnight or so.

To be considered, submit a current color snapshot - one of from shoulders up and one from the knees up. Hair color and length MUST be visible in the photos. NO hates or sunglasses. NO other people in the photos. Also include full name, phone number(s), email address, city and state you live in, age, height, and weight.

Email your submission to:

originalsextras@gmail.com

Put "French Quarter" in the subject line of your email.

All talent including minors and foreign actors must and be legally eligible to work in the state of Georgia.

The 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 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.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Greg Orson
Lesli Gelles-Raymond
GO Casting
6464 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 970
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Atlanta:

Marty Cherrix
931 Monroe Drive NE
Suite A-102
Atlanta, GA 30308

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

Atlanta:

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

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.

Bonanza Productions, Inc.
2364 Park Central Blvd.
Suite 10
Decatur, GA 30035

Alloy Entertainment
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 146
Room 203
Burbank, CA 91522

Warner Bros. Television Production
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

Executive Producers:

Julie Plec
Mike Narducci
Diane Ademu-John
Matt Hastings
Leslie Morgenstein

Producers:

Ron McLeod
Lance Anderson

Directors:

Chris Grismer
Jesse Warn

Starring:

Joseph Morgan - Niklaus Mikaelson
Daniel Gillies - Elijah Mikaelson
Claire Holt - Rebekah Mikaelson
Phoebe Tonkin - Hayley Marshall
Charles Michael Davis - Marcellus Gerard
Daniella Pineda - Sophie Deveraux
Leah Pipes - Camille O'Connell
Danielle Campbell - Davina Claire
Michael Trevino - Tyler Lockwood

Story:

When mysterious forces draw Klaus to the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, a town he helped build in the 1700's, he is reunited with his diabolical former protégé Marcel.

Open casting call for men, women and children to work as extras in Universal Pictures 'Get On Up'

When: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
Time: 11am-6pm
Where: Mississippi Department of Education (Central High School bldg)
359 North West Street (Use the West Street Entrance)
Jackson, MS 39201

TYPES NEEDED:

- ALL TYPES of MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN, ALL AGES (age 0 to 80!!) are needed
- CAUCASIAN and AFRICAN AMERICAN

The following specific types are especially needed:

• Younger men and women, ages 14 to 30, Afr. Amer and Caucasian for school scenes and also concert scenes!!
• African American men and women, all ages for church scenes as well as concert scenes (the Apollo, etc..)
• Attractive Caucasian men and women for a Hollywood scene in 1964 - ages 18 and over
• Military Men, all ethnicities, ages 18 to 35 for a performance scene by James Brown during the Vietnam war!

Important Notes:

• IF you have a CURRENT PHOTO (smaller size,- 4 x 6, 5 x 7, etc...) that we can keep, please bring one" (OR a photo will be taken at the casting). Headshots and resumes are welcome as well.
• Hair requirements: This is a period film that spans 1940 thru 1990. Men should start letting their hair grow for us to shape as needed. Women, please sign up or submit photos with your natural hair length and color visible. If women have extremely short hair, please also let it grow a bit. The majority of this movie takes place before 1975, so the hair will need to be styled to look period correct (from the 1940s thru the early 1970’s!!)
• Please come dressed either in your “Sunday Best” or a nice casual outfit. Again, please come with your hair styled so that we can see the real length.
• This is for PAID extra work - the basic pay rate is $64 for 8 hrs (8 hr guarantee), with overtime after 8 hrs. A normal film day is a 12 hr day or more. This is a fun opportunity to come and hopefully work on the movie for a day or two as an extra, without a full-time commitment, if you are chosen!!
 
For more info, OR if you cannot make it to the casting call but would still like to apply, please go to www.tammysmithcasting.com - click on the link to Get On Up Casting info!!

Or you can email GetOnUpExtras@gmail.com

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