Open casting call for two new Network TV series pilots in Atlanta

Bill Marinella has a collective 30 years of casting expertice from all over the USA.

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Marinella Casting is holding an open casting call in Atlanta, GA for people 18 years of age and above to work as general and possible featured background extras on two series pilots, one for ABC and the other for CBS.

The following types are needed:

• Males and Females, average real people types.
• Lawyers
• Nurses
• College Students
• Blue Collar Types
• Waiters and Waitresses
• Military Types
• Law Enforcement
• Upscale Types

Marinella Casting Inc. has joined a new system for extras to register online. Talent can fill in their own specialized calendar with availability in order to help the casting directors book the roles. There is no fee to register.

Extras Registration Form

After filling out the registration form, attend the following open call:

Where:

Roswell United Methodist Church
814 Mimosa Blvd.
Roswell, GA 30075
Click Here for directions.

When:

Monday February 25, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Please come to the open casting call well groomed, dressed to impress, upscale looks are encouraged. Be prepared to fill out an additional form with all of your measurements and sizes including shoe and hat.

In addition to the photo you upload on the registration form, be prepared to have an additional photo taken at the open call. You will then be ready to be booked directly for roles and wardrobe fittings.

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.

About Bill Marinella

Bill started his film career as an actor, performing at the Cleveland school of the arts. It was there he was cast in the film Teachers, a three-week acting job at the age of 16 years old, as Paller, the nemesis to Crispin Glovers character. The film starred Nick Nolte, and soon after he was cast in Paul Schraders' Light of Day with Michael J Fox, and continued to work on features and commercials all over Ohio. Many years and many jobs later, he moved to Hollywood and became a casting director,casting background first then progressed into principal casting and producing, where he continues to learn and work his craft on low budget features and high end short films. He had two films two years in a row appear in Cannes and win sequentially the Remi Platinum Award at the Worldfest Houston International Film Festival, first in 2006 and then in 2007, both of which he associate produced and cast, both of which have won a lot of recognition among their peers. In 2009, Bill leaped to Iowa to cast several full length features in 2009 for After Dark Films, and while there picked up 3 other films. Now currently in Atlanta Georgia, Marinella opened a new casting office and has several employees helping build a new foundation in the Southeast.

Feature film 'Walk of Shame' starring Elizabeth Banks casting extras

"Walk of Shame" is filming in Los Angeles through the end of January, 2013.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

Lakeshore Entertainment Group and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment are in production on the star-studded comedy feature film "Walk of Shame" in Los Angeles. The extras casting company is hiring general background performers throughout the shoot, which will wrap at the end of January, 2012. All types are needed, both union and non-union. Filming is taking place in Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, and other various locations. No previous experience working as a film extra in required. These are fully paid positions.

The film centers on stable, accomplished and uptight, newswoman Meghan Morris who is passed over for a network anchor position because she seems too buttoned-down for the job. Out on the town with her girlfriends, trying to forget her troubles, Meghan winds up having a drunken tryst with Gordon. The next morning, she learns that the network suits may have reconsidered and she's still in the running. But when she exits Gordon's apartment in a slutty dress, without her cell phone, and finds that her car has been stolen, Meghan embarks on a long and harrowing "Walk of Shame" that leads her into one comical catastrophe after another.

Starring in "Walk of Shame" is two-time Primetime Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks in the role of Meghan Morris, and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee James Marsden as Banks' love interest Gordon. Also in the cast is TV Guide Awards winner Gillian Jacobs; Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Ethan Suplee; Teen Choice Award winner Oliver Hudson; Primetime Emmy Award nominee Kevin Nealon; and MTV Movie Awards nominee Ken Davitian. Additional supporting roles have gone to Bill Burr, Liz Carey, Willie Garson, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Alphonso McAuley, Tig Notaro, and Sarah Wright.

Steven Brill will direct from a screenplay that he wrote himself. Brill's directorial credits include "Little Nicky" starring Adam Sandler and Patricia Arquette, "Mr. Deeds" starring Sandler and Winona Ryder, and "Drillbit Taylor" starring Owen Wilson. His writing credits include the Walt Disney Pictures films "Heavy Weights" and "D3: The Mighty Ducks ," as well as "Ready to Rumble". Brill also worked as an actor in such films as "Edward Scissorhands," "Almost an Angel," "Batman Returns," "When a Man Loves a Woman," "The Wedding Singer," "Joe Dirt".

Primetime Emmy Award nominee Gary Lucchesi and Academy Award winner Tom Rosenberg are producing for Lakeshore Entertainment, which has has produced more than 60 films including "Million Dollar Baby," "The Lincoln Lawyer," "Gone," and "I, Frankenstein". Independent Spirit Award winner Sidney Kimmel will oversee production for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. FilmDistrict will handle domestic distribution, while Sierra/Affinity will distribute the film internationally.

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of California and in the United States.

The 2013 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and the United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• California Child Actor Permit Application
• California Minors Summary Chart
• Child Actor Coogan Trust Deposit Instructions
• California Division of Labor Standards Offices
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Los Angeles Actors Resources:

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

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

Los Angeles:

Deborah Aquila
Tricia Wood
Aquila Wood Casting
1680 Vine Street
Suite 806
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Extras Casting

Los Angeles:

Central Casting
220 S. Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818)562-2755
Do not send photos to Central Casting.
You must register in person.

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.

Walk of Shame
Production Office
846 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Building F
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Lakeshore Entertainment Group
9268 W. Third Street
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
9460 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Filmdistrict
1540 Second Street
Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Sierra/Affinity
9378 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Producers: Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Sidney Kimmel

Writer/Director: Steven Brill

Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Ethan Suplee, Willie Garson, James Marsden, Gillian Jacobs, Ken Davitian, Bill Burr, Liz Carey, Ken Davitian, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Oliver Hudson, Alphonso McAuley, Kevin Nealon, Tig Notaro, Sarah Wright

Story:

Meghan Morris (Elizabeth Banks) is an uptight anchor who gets locked out of her apartment after a late night out. Stranded without her wallet, phone, ID or car, she embarks on a series of adventures as she finds her way to the most important job interview of her life.

NBC-TV series 'Do No Harm' casting background talent in Philadelphia

"Do No Harm" will shoot in Philadelphia through January 21, 2013.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

The new NBC Universal Television American drama series "Do No Harm" is currently in production in Philadelphia, PA through January 21, 2013. The casting director in New York is auditioning actors for guest starring and day player roles, and the extras casting director in Philadelphia is seeking new background performers to appear on the show. They need ALL types over the age of 18, and also need extras who are willing to use their vehicle in scenes being filmed. Both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union talent may apply. "Do No Harm" premiers Thursday January 31, 2013 at 10:00pm on NBC.

The show centers on a highly respected neurosurgeon named Dr. Jason Cole, who has and a gift of benevolence. However, he harbors a dark secret. Every night at the same hour, his dangerous alternate personality by the name of "Ian Price" come out, as he suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dr. Lena Solis is a colleague of Dr. Cole and has an interest in him as a person, but has no idea about the issues Cole is going through. Dr. Vanessa Young is Cole's boss and is one of those that are put in harms way. Everyone Jason cares about is at risk, from patients to friends to coworkers and even the woman he loves, Olivia Flynn.

Starring in "Do No Harm" is Steven Pasquale in the starring role of Dr. Jason Cole/Ian Price. Pasquale is a polished theatre actor and starred in the Broadway play "reasons to be pretty". He is also well known for his role of Sean Garrity in the series "Rescue Me". Two-time ALMA Awards nominee Alana De La Garza plays the role of neurosurgeon Dr. Lena Solis. Three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad portrays Dr. Vanessa Young. Michael Esper, another Broadway veteran plays Dr. Kenneth Jordan. The beautiful and talented Ruta Gedmintas is playing Olivia Flynn.

David Schulner is head writer for the series as well as executive producer. He also serves as the showrunner. His writing credits include "Desperate Housewives," "Kings," "Trauma," and "The Event". In April, 2012 Schulner signed a two-year, seven-figure overall deal with Universal Television. Also executive producing are Peter Traugott and Rachel Kaplan, who were executive producers on "Midnight Sun" and "Ringer". Michael Mayer, who directed the pilot episode, rounds out the executive producing team. Primetime Emmy Award nominee Nan Bernstein is serving as the show's producer. Bernstein has produced the television series "Friday Night Lights" and "Prime Suspect".

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:

Liz Dean (pilot episode)
4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Suite 301
Valley Village, CA 91607

New York:

Christina Wright
Meredith Tucker Casting
330 W. 38th Street
Suite 308
New York, NY 10018

Extras Casting

Philadelphia:

Heery Casting
2618-22 E. Cumberland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125

To be considered, email a recent color snapshot, all clothing sizes including shoe and hat, and all contact information to the following: heerytelevision@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.

Open 4 Business Productions, LLC
1818 Market Street
Suite 2030
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Traugott Company
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 1440
Suite 1901
Universal City, CA 91608

NBC Universal Television
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Executive Producers: David Schulner, Peter Traugott, Rachel Kaplan, Jeffrey Reiner

Producer: Nan Bernstein

Directors: Michael Mayer, Aaron Lipstadt, Michael Waxman, John Behring, Philippe Gagnon

Starring:

Steven Pasquale - Dr. Jason Cole/Ian Price
Alana De La Garza - Dr. Lena Solis
Phylicia Rashad - Dr. Vanessa Young
Michael Esper - Dr. Kenneth Jordan
Ruta Gedmintas - Olivia Flynn
F. Murray Abraham - Russian Gangster
Lin-Manuel Miranda - Ruben Marcado

Story:

Dr. Jason Cole, (Steven Pasquale) is a highly respected neurosurgeon who has it all – a lucrative career, confident charm, the gift of compassion. But he also has a deep, dark secret. One morning when he wakes up disoriented in a wrecked hotel room amidst several near-naked women he’s never seen before, he knows one thing: it’s happening again. Every night at the same hour, something inside Jason changes, leaving him almost unrecognizable – seductive, devious, borderline sociopathic. This new man is his dangerous alternate personality who goes by the name of "Ian Price". For years he’s battled Ian, keeping him in check with a powerful experimental sedative. But now his – their – body has developed a resistance to the serum, setting Ian free once again. And to make matters worse, after being suppressed for so long, Ian’s hell-bent on taking revenge on his oppressor. With everyone Jason cares about at risk – patients, friends, coworkers and even the woman he loves – he’s got to stop Ian once and for all. Will they find some common ground, or will they bring each other down? Hell hath no fury like an alter ego scorned.

Major feature film 'Last Vegas' seeking extras in Atlanta

Shooting on "Last Vegas" is taking place in Atlanta, GA.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

Mandate Pictures and Four Fellas Productions in association with Laurence Mark Productions and Good Universe are in production on the comedy feature film "Last Vegas", shooting in Atlanta, GA. The local casting directors are seeking a large number of extras to work on the film in December. In addition to the extras being cast, there are also roles for featured players at a higher pay rate. Principal actor casting took place in Los Angeles, with additional speaking roles being cast in Atlanta. Filming will continue through December 22, 2012. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 20, 2013.

"Last Vegas" tells the story of four childhood friends - Billy, Paddy, Archie, and Sam - who grew up together in Flatbush, Brooklyn, 1955. They end up still best friends in their late-60's deciding to escape retirement and throw a Las Vegas bachelor party for Billy, who has remained single. Billy was always the good-looker, Paddy the tough grumpy type, Sam always the wisecracker of the group, and Archie the tall intimidating offbeat "adult" type. The Vegas trip gets really interesting when both Billy the bachelor and Paddy Connelly, the widower of the group, begin vying for the affections of the same lounge singer, creating a love triangle between the long-time friends.

Starring in "Last Vegas" is two-time Academy Award winner Michael Douglas as Billy Gerson; two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro as Paddy Connelly; Academy Award winner Kevin Kline as Sam Haspowitz; and Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman in the role of Archie Clay. Supporting cast includes Academy Award winner Mary Steenburgen playing the role lounge singer Diana; three-time Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Jerry Ferrara plays a young punk who antagonizes the four friends; and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Romany Malco is cast in the role of a Vegas Hotel concierge named Lonnie.

Directors Guild of America DGA Award nominee Jon Turteltaub will direct from a screenplay written by Dan Fogelman. Turteltaub has directed a number of successful films for Walt Disney Studios including "Cool Runnings" starring John Candy, "The Kid" starring Bruce Willis, "National Treasure" and "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" starring Nicolas Cage, and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Dan Fogelman's writing credits include the Walt Disney Pictures films "Cars," "Cars 2," "Bolt," and "Tangled". He is also writer and executive producer on the ABC science fiction sitcom "The Neighbors".

"Last Vegas" is being produced by Academy Award nominee Laurence Mark, Amy Baer, and Joseph Drake. Good Universe’s Matt Leonetti is co-producing. Nathan Kahane and Lawrence Grey are serving as executive producers. Executive Vice President of Production Maria Faillace and Creative Executive Alex Ginno are overseeing the project for CBS Films. Nicole Brown, Executive Vice President of Production, is overseeing the project for Good Universe which is also handling international sales.

Extras and Featured Player Casting Details

The casting directors in Atlanta are seeking people within reasonable driving distance who are interested in working on the feature film "Last Vegas". You MUST be available for 5 days from Thursday December 6th through Wednesday December 12th, excluding the weekend of the 8th and 9th. You also MUST be available for a wardrobe fitting on either Monday December 3rd OR Tuesday December 4th. This will be a Las Vegas club scene, so here are the current casting needs:

• Experienced attractive Bartenders. NOTE: This role ALSO works Thursday Dec 13th.

• Experienced, fit, beautiful Cocktail Waitresses. NOTE: this role ALSO works Thursday December 13th.

• Outrageously wonderful personalities, center of the crowd types.

• People willing to wear outrageous costumes with a smile. Send pictures of past costumes.

• East Indians- Looking for East Indian Males.

• Pirates.  Yes that is correct looking for Men and women with their own Pirates Costumes.

• Hipster Crew Types.  Cool Hip types (Please note, ALSO works Wednesday December 5th)

• Female Asian. 5'7" 30 or younger.

• Formal Wear- Men and Women 25-45 that have formal wear. Women with long gowns and men with Tux. 

To be considered, please submit a minimum of 3 photos, height, weight, age and phone number to the following:

LastVegasPartyATL@gmail.com

Please write the category/role that you are submitting for in the SUBJECT LINE of your email. Make absolutely sure to state in your email which day you are available for the wardrobe fitting - December 3rd or December 4th.

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.

Los Angeles:

(Los Angeles casting has been completed)

Francine Maisler
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Poitier Building
Suite 3200
Culver City, CA 90232

Atlanta:

Mark Fincannon
Fincannon & Associates, Inc.
500-D Amsterdam Avenue
Atlanta, GA 0306

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.

Four Fellas Productions
1144 Mailing Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

Laurence Mark Productions
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Poitier Building
Culver City, CA 90232

Mandate Pictures
2700 Colorado Avenue
Suite 501
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Good Universe
1601 Cloverfield Blvd.
Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90404

CBS Films
11800 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Executive Producers: Nicole Brown, Nathan Kahane, Jeremiah Samuel, Lawrence Grey, Alex Ginno, Maria Faillace

Producers: Laurence Mark, Amy Baer, Matt Leonetti

Director: Jon Turteltaub

Starring:

Michael Douglas - Billy Gerson
Robert De Niro - Paddy Connelly
Morgan Freeman - Archie Clay
Kevin Kline - Sam Haspowitz
Mary Steenburgen - Diana
Romany Malco - Lonnie

Story:

The comedy centers on four semi-retired baby boomers who head to Las Vegas when the last of the Coney Island buddies Billy Gerson (Michael Douglas), a successful lawyer in his 60s, decides to tie the knot. But conflict comes when both Billy the bachelor and Paddy Connelly (Robert De Niro), the widower of the group, begin vying for the affections of the same lounge singer Diana (Mary Steenburgen).