New open casting call in Miami for Starz network series 'Magic City'

Starz renewed 'Magic City' for a second season on March 20, 2012.

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The Starz original series "Magic City" has been picked up for a second season and there will be a new open casting call for talent to work as "core" background actors on multiple days per episode. The casting director will be booking paid wardrobe fittings and workdays on the spot. All types 18 years of age and older are needed especially people with a late 50s - early 60s look. Principal actor casting takes place in Los Angeles and New York, with additional smaller speaking roles cast in Miami. All extras and stand-ins are cast in Miami.

Miami Beach High School alumni Mitch Glazer is creator, executive producer, and head writer of "Magic City". Glazer wrote the series around his experiences growing up in Miami, and many of the incidents that Glazer relates in the series are based on stories his family told him about what was happening in the lobbies of hotels in late 1950s and early 1960, and also from extensive research while working as a journalist prior to becoming a screenwriter. The powerful management company and production company Media Talent Group's CEO Geyer Kosinski is also executive producer, along with co-executive producer Ed Bianchi.

In "Magic City," Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays Ike Evans, the cool, visionary force behind Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa and a man with dangerous secrets. Olga Kurylenko plays Ike’s wife Vera, a former Havana Tropicana showgirl who is deeply loyal to her husband and family. Steven Strait portrays Steven "Stevie" Evans, a womanizing bartender and Ike's son. Christian Cooke plays Ike's younger son Danny Evans, a law school student at the University of Miami. Taylor Blackwell plays Ike's youngest child, teenager Lauren Evans. Danny Huston plays Miami’s most dangerous mobster Ben "The Buthcher" Diamond, and Jessica Marais plays his third wife. The wife of "Magic City" creator Mitch Glazer, Kelly Lynch, plays Ike's former sister-in-law Meg Bannock.

Open Casting Call Details

The show takes place in in 1959 - 1960 Miami, Florida. In addition to classic late 50's - early 60's looks, the casting directors are looking for all types of talent, ages 18 and over, for background and "core" extras to work multiple days per episode. They will be booking paid fittings and workdays at the open call.

Where:

309 N 21st Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33020
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**Free parking**

When:

Saturday, October 6, 2012
9:00am - 12:00pm

Please bring the following to the open call:

• Two forms of legal ID (Passport or drivers license and social security card)

• A recent photo with all your contact and wardrobe info written on the back including height, weight, and sizes for costuming purposes. (Women: dress, bust, waist, hips, shoe and hat size. Men: Waist, hips, jacket, neck, sleeve, collar, pants and shoes)

Additional information:

• Please cover any tattoos and remove any lip/facial/belly piercings before coming.

• Feel free to dress the part. If you have a favorite hat, shirt or outfit that has a late 50’s/early 60’s vibe to it, wear it.

• Since the show is a period piece, you must be flexible in allowing your hair to be cut if you are selected for work. They are looking for natural hair colors only. Additional hair notes will be given at the open call.

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

The 2013 Miami 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 Miami and the United States:

• Links for Child Labor Information
• Florida Child Labor Laws
• Employment of Minors by the Entertainment Industry
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant USA Visa Application

In addition to the following Maimi Actors Resources:

• Miami Casting Directors List
• Miami Extras Casting Directors List
• South Florida Talent Agents
• Florida Talent and Modeling Agency Information
• General Talent Agent Information
• Miami Acting Schools and Classes List
• Miami Headshot Photographers List
• Miami Performers Unions
• Miscellaneous Miami Resources
• Miami Sound Stages
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Casting Director and Talent Agents Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Miami 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.

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

Los Angeles:

Cathy Sandrich Gelfond
Mackey/Sandrich Casting
3000 W Olympic Blvd
Bldg 3, Rm 2323
Santa Monica, CA 90404

New York:

Amanda Mackey Johnson
Mackey/Sandrich Casting
3000 W Olympic Blvd
Bldg 3, Rm 2323
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Miami:

Lori Wyman Casting
16499 N.E. 19th Ave
Suite 203
North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Extras Casting

Miami:

Bill Marinella
Marinella Casting Inc.
3663 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33143

Miami Area Extras Casting Pre-Registration Form

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.

Starz Miami Productions
3663 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33142

Starz Entertainment
2950 N Hollywood Way
3rd Floor
Burbank, CA 91505

Media Talent Group
9200 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 550
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Producers:

Mitch Glazer
Geyer Kosinski

Directors:

Nick Gomez
Ed Bianchi
Simon Cellan Jones
Carl Franklin

Starring:

Ike Evans - Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Vera Evans - Olga Kurylenko
Ben Diamond - Danny Huston
Stevie Evans - Steven Strait
Danny Evans - Christian Cooke
Lily Diamond - Jessica Marais
Meg Bannock - Kelly Lynch
Victor Lazaro - Yul Vazquez
Mercedes Lazaro - Dominik Garcia-Lorido
Judi Silver - Elena Satine
Arthur Evans - Alex Rocco
Jack Klein - Matt Ross
Bel Jaffe - Michael Rispoli
Lauren Evans - Taylor Blackwell

Story:

Miami Beach, 1958-1959. As Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) rings in the New Year at his luxurious Miramar Playa Hotel, Havana falls to Castro’s rebels. It’s a turbulent time in Miami, but it’s THE place to be. The Kennedys, the mob and the CIA all hold court here. And Ike, he’s the star of his hotel. But everything comes at a price. To finance his dream, he sold his soul to mob boss Ben “The Butcher” Diamond (Danny Huston). Ike’s wife Vera (Olga Kurylenko), a former Tropicana showgirl from Havana, and his three kids think he’s an honorable man, but he can’t break his pact with the devil. His life is a facade. In fact, nothing at the Miramar Playa is what it seems. By day, it’s diving clowns and cha-cha lessons. By night, escorts have secret liaisons with husbands in the family cabanas, while Miami’s seedier residents and the law drift together to hear legendary singers, musicians and comics. As Ike’s world threatens to implode, he fights for his family, and the Miramar Playa, in the Magic City.

New open casting call for indie film 'Something Whispered' starring Cuba Gooding Jr.

"Something Whispered" will shoot through November, 2012 in Connecticut.

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The independent feature film "Something Whispered" is filming in various locations in Connecticut from late September to mid-November, 2012. There are two open casting calls scheduled for locals to work as fully paid background performers on the shoot. The casting director in Connecticut is seeking Caucasians, African Americans or Africans at least 18 years of age and able to portray ages 18 to 60. Both SAG-AFTRA members and non union people are welcome to attend. No prior experience working as a film extra is necessary.

Cuba Gooding Jr. is playing the lead role in "Something Whispered". Set in 1850, the story centers on a man named Samuel, who attempts to free his family from the brutality of institutionalized slavery, intent on escaping from the tobacco plantation they have been forced to call their home for two generations. Heading north towards Canada, via a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves in 19th century USA (aka the Underground Railroad), they are tracked by a group of ruthless hired slave hunters, who constantly threaten Samuel and his family's survival. It is said that there will be many musical numbers in the film.

Australian actor Peter Cousens will direct "Something Whispered" from a screenplay written by filmmaker Tim Chey. Although Cousens has guest starred in a number of major Australian television productions, he is most well known for his work in musical theatre. This film will be his directorial debut. Tim Chey is a feature film writer and director who also worked as an entertainment lawyer for 2 years. Chey studied law at Boston University and Harvard University, attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and then got accepted to the prestigious USC Film School where he was the recipient of the prestigious "Spirit of the Independent" award for Best Director.

In addition to directing "Something Whispered," Peter Cousens will also produce the film. Co-producing is Managing Partner of Monolith Pictures, Michael Goodin. Monolith Pictures is a startup enterprise engaged in the development and production of independent motion picture films for theatrical release. Goodin has been working as a producer in New York City for over five years with a specialization in independent films.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting director in Connecticut is holding an open casting calls for people who are located within reasonable driving distance of New London, Connecticut. Both union and non-union extras are needed to portray men and women who can portray Africans, and Caucasians who look 18 to 40 years old. These are paid background acting positions. SAG-AFTRA members should bring their paid-up membership cards.

Where:

The Garde Arts Center
325 State Street
New London, CT 06320
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When:

Thursday October 4, 2012
2:00pm - 6:30pm

If you are unable to attend the open casting call, you can submit a recent color snapshot and all contact information including phone number to: featurefilmct@gmail.com

Make sure your photo is clear and in-focus, you should be the only person in the photo, and don't wear any hats or sunglasses.

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:

Sig De Miguel
Stephen Vincent
780 3rd Avenue
35th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Extras Casting

Connecticut:

Mary Ellen Scanlon
Casting Revolution
Hartford, CT
featurefilmct@gmail.com
http://www.castingrevolution.com

Crew Members

Experienced crew members in Connecticut are needed - Lighting/Grip, Art Department, Production Assistants, Crafty, Assistant to Director, etc. This is a 27 day shoot (5 days per week) begins September 18, 2012. Paid positions. Please send resume and IMDB link to: ProductiononeCT@gmail.com

Put "Attn: Kelly Crisp" in the subject line of your email.

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.

Monolith Pictures
755 Washington Avenue
Suite 104
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Production One, Inc.
New Haven, CT

Producers:

Peter Cousens
Michael Goodin

Director:

Peter Cousens

Starring:

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Story:

It is 1850, and the brutality of institutionalized slavery has pushed Samuel (Cuba Gooding Jr.)and his family to attempt to escape from the tobacco plantation they have been forced to call their home for two generations. Heading north towards Canada, they move from one "safe house" to another - accompanied by a friend named Big Hand and guided by members of the highly secret “Underground Railroad”. As they run, they are tracked by Plimpton and his men, ruthless hired slave hunters who constantly threaten Samuel and his family's survival. As they journey, his frail Grandmother Adira, who was born into slavery, as were her parents before her, tells the story of John Newton, a sea captain and slave trader in 1748 whose spiritual awakening in a storm in the mid Atlantic, inspires one of the greatest anthems of hope and freedom ever written. Stirred by Adira's story, Samuel takes up the cause for freedom as he tries to overcome the dangerous pursuit and the threat of a society determined to re-enslave him. Finally as the Canadian border beckons, he is faced with the greatest challenge of his life. Will he only save himself and his family, or take the life of another in the name of freedom?