CBS holding open casting calls and accepting online applications for mega hit series 'Big Brother 14'

Shooting on Big Brother 14 is scheduled for July through mid-late September, 2012.

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The hit Teen Choice Awards nominated CBS reality series "Big Brother 14" is currently holding open casting calls and accepting online applications. This is the first season with the new application process. In addition to casting for the new Houseguests, extras will be cast throughout the season from July through mid to late September, 2012. The extras are audience members in the studio when evicted guests are interviewed by Julie Chen. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, and be a United States Citizen to apply. Big Brother 13 posted its largest audience and highest adults 18-49 rating since 2004.

The Big Brother 14 casting director is looking for a compelling group of people who are intelligible, interesting and display passion for the show as well as a broad-mindedness to share their most private thoughts in a setting of strangers. This group of individuals, while meeting the technical prerequisites of the broadcast, must also possess adequate physical, psychological, and mental capacity to endure approximately 100 days in a monitored house under extraordinary conditions.

The Big Brother House, located in Los Angeles, will be heavily equipped with video and audio recording devices which will record, broadcast and display the Houseguests' actions and voices at all times, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in every room of the house for the span of the participation in the contest. Contestants will be observed at all times by the Producers as well as the general public viewing on television, the internet, mobile devices, etc.

Applicants who are selected by the Producers for an interview in the final selection process will be brought to Los Angeles - all expenses paid for travel, hotel accommodations and per diem by the Producers. One winning Houseguest will receive the grand-prize of $500,000. Except for the two finalists who will receive prize money, a weekly financial allowance will be provided for each participant for each week that he or she remains in the Big Brother House. Financial allowance payments and prize winnings will not be paid until after the broadcast of the final episode of the show.

Big Brother casting has basically been the same for the past 13 seasons. Big Brother 14 casting director Robyn Kass stated that the new application system will be much more user friendly than sending in a DVD, and she is hoping to get more applicants this way. You will be able to fill out a small application online, upload a video, and the rest is history. The goal is to go completely paperless.

Big Brother 14 Application Process

First, download the following eligibility requirements form:

Big Brother 14 Eligibility Requirements

Fill out an online application and upload a current photo and video at the following website:

Big Brother 14 Online Casting Application

The application deadline is May 11, 2012 but is subject to possible change. The casting director will contact applicants who are chosen to be interviewed. Call backs will be made throughout May 2012 and June 2012.

Big Brother Open Casting Calls

The following are the locations and dates for Big Brother 14 open casting calls.

Odessa, TX

Saturday April 21, 2012
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Music City Hall - Carousel Stage
4101 East 42nd Street
Odessa, TX 79762
Click here for directions.

Auburn, WA

Saturday April 28, 2012
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Muckleshoot Casino - Club Galaxy
2402 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
Click here for directions.

Columbus, GA:

Saturday April 28, 2012
11:00am - 2:00pm
Rivertown Ford
1680 Whittlesey Road
Columbus, GA 31904
Click here for directions.

Topeka, KS

Monday April 30, 2012
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Washburn University
Memorial Union, Washburn Room A
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621
Click here for directions.

Boise, ID:

Friday May 4, 2012
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Liquid Lounge
405 South 8th Street #110
Boise, ID 83702
Click here for directions.

Atlanta, GA:

Friday May 4, 2012
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Fado Irish Pub
273 Buckhead Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
Click here for directions.

Miami, FL

Friday May 4, 2012
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cameo
1445 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33139
Click here for directions.

Laredo, TX

Friday May 4, 2012
600pm - 9:00pm
Lavish Grill & Lounge
1701 Jacaman Road
Laredo, TX 78405
Click here for directions.

Pittsburgh, PA

Monday May 7, 2012
200pm - 8:00pm
Rivers Casino
777 Casino Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Click here for directions.

Big Brother Casting Director

The odds of being cast on Big Brother 14 are best by attending an open casting call, however you can also apply for Big Brother 14 along with additional reality shows directly to the casting director. Download the following form, fill it out completely and carefully, and submit it along with at least two recent photos that represent you best. They prefer a close up - either a head shot or a shot from the waist up - and also a full body shot.

Kassting Reality Show Application Form

Send to:

Robyn Kass
Kassting Inc.
6380 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1015
Los Angeles, CA 90048

By submitting your application you will automatically be added to the casting director's email list so that she can easily update you on new projects, casting sessions, open calls and general casting information throughout the year. If you need to change anything on your application after it has been submitted, or decide at any time that you no longer want to be part of their database, you can easily make changes by emailing Robyn at the following email address:

changes@kasstinginc.com

Specify the purpose of the request subject line of your email (add photo, cancel application, upload video, change stats, general questions, etc.)

Extras Casting

The audience members who are in the studio when evicted guests are interviewed by Julie Chen are extras cast by Central Casting. You must be registered with Central if you would like to be an audience member for the eviction interviews.

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:

Endemol USA
9255 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90069

Columbia Broadcasting System
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Producers:

John de Mol
John Platt
Jerry D'Alessandro
Rich Meehan
Dan Sameha
Darren J. Paletz

Directors:

Anthony Gonzales
Quinn Saunders
Philip Abatecola

Host:

Julie Chen

Show Premise:

A group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world. They are continuously watched by television cameras. Each series lasts for around three months, with 12-14 contestants entering the house. In order to win the final $500,000 cash prize, all the contestants have to do is survive periodic evictions and be the last one standing. The contestants are confined to a specially designed house where their every action is recorded by cameras and microphones at all times and they are not permitted any contact with the outside world. Besides living together under continuous observation, which is the major attraction of the contest, the program relies on four basic props: The stripped-bare back-to-basics environment in which they live, the evictions, the weekly tasks and competitions set by Big Brother and the "Diary/Confession Room," in which the housemates individually convey their thoughts, feelings, and frustrations and reveal their nominees for eviction. House guests are not allowed to sing or state movie quotes due to copyright, or talk about the production of the show or any diary room session. Normally producers will warn them and the feeds will temporarily cut off.

Each week, there is a Head of Household challenge, where all of the players compete for the power in the house. The Head of Household then nominates two other Houseguests for eviction. Several days later, a Power of Veto competition is held, where six players attempt to win the Golden Power of Veto, which gives the bearer the power to "veto," or cancel, one of the Head of Household's nominations, forcing the Head of Household to nominate someone else for eviction. Then, in the weekly live eviction, the Houseguests vote to evict someone from the house for good. Along the way are food competitions - which, if the Houseguests do not win, results in them eating "Slop" for the week - and the occasional luxury competition, all leading up to the show's finale, where a panel of sequestered jurors vote for a winner, who receives half a million dollars.

Open casting call in Atlanta for Lifetime series 'Drop Dead Diva' season 4

Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" will begin airing it's fourth season in Summer, 2012.

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The hit Lifetime Television legal comedy-drama series "Drop Dead Diva" is in production on it's fourth season in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting Director Bill Marinella, an 18-year industry veteran, is holding an open casting call for background performers who are interested in working on the show. The positions are fully paid, and there are no fees to attend the casting call. This series is being shot in Peachtree City, Georgia, and Senoia, Georgia.

Drop Dead Diva tells the story of aspiring actress/model Deb who dies, then comes back to earth in the body of lawyer Jane. Talented Minnesota native Brooke Elliott plays the title role in the series. Elliot is a trained singer and has appeared in many Broadway shows, such as "Beauty and the Beast," "The Pirate Queen," "Taboo," and "Wicked". Margaret Cho plays her assistant Teri Lee; Kate Levering plays tough-as-nails lawyer Kim Kaswell; Ben Feldman plays guardian angel Fred; Jackson Hurst plays Deb's fiancée Grayson Kent; April Bowlby plays Deb's best friend Stacy; and Josh Stamberg rounds out the cast as Parker.

Many celebrities have made guest appearances on the show. Among them are: Paula Abdul, Faith Prince, Diedrich Bader, Delta Burke, David Denman, Jorja Fox, Elliot Gould, Steve Valentine, Tim Gunn, Ricki Lake, Sharon Lawrence, Chad Lowe, Liza Minnelli, Mark Moses, Nancy Grace, Kathy Najimy, Cybill Shepherd, Rosie O'Donnell, Teri Polo, Nia Vardalos, Gregory Harrison, Gina Torres, Jamie Ray Newman, Chuck Woolery, Vivica A. Fox, Candice Accola, MacKenzie Mauzy, Nick Zano, LeAnn Rimes, Mario Lopez, Wendy Williams, Clay Aiken, Romy Rosemont, Jennifer Tilly, Howard Hesseman, Louis Van Amstel, Lance Bass, Wanda Sykes, Amanda Bearse, Rami Kashou, Tony Goldwyn, Kathy Griffin, Crystal Reed, Jake Pavelka, Quinton Aaron, Valerie Harper, Bruce Davison, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Deidre Hall and Kim Kardashian.


Open Casting Call Details

Here is what the casting director is seeking:

• Males and Females, 18 years of age and older. Any ethnicity.
• All types and looks are needed.
• These are fully paid positions.
• There are NO fees to attend the open casting call.

Wardrobe, Make-Up, and Hair for Open Casting Call:

• The show takes place in present day Los Angeles.
• Wear high class business attire or upscale attire.
• No bright colors.
• Charcoal, navy, grey, black and earth tone colors preferred.
• NO logos.

Bring a headshot if you have one, but it is not required. Have a pen or pencil handy and be prepared to fill out a form with your contact information and all clothing sizes including shoe and hat. Also you MUST bring two forms of legal ID - Passport OR Drivers License and Social Security Card.

Where:

Peachtree City Farmers Market
Aberdeen Village Shopping Center
215 Northlake Drive
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
Click Here for directions.
(Look for tents in the parking lot next to Partner's Pizza)

When:

Saturday, February 18, 2012
10:00am - 1:00pm

If you are located within reasonable driving distance of the Atlanta, GA area but are unable to attend the open casting call, you can register online at the following:

Drop Dead Diva Extras Registration


Talent must and be legally eligible to work in Atlanta and the United States.

The 2012 Atlanta Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to work on the television shows and films in Georgia:

• 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 Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Atlanta Acting Classes and Schools List
• 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
• Atlanta Actors Unions and Professional Organizations
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Atlanta 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.

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

Los Angeles:

Carol Kritzer
Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting
4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Ste 301
Valley Village, CA 91607


Atlanta:

Lisa Mae Wells Fincannon, CSA
Fincannon & Associates
6 Falcon Drive
Suite 100
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Extras Casting

Atlanta:

Bill Marinella
Bill Marinella Casting
500 Bishop Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30318-4366
NO phone calls.
Atlanta Extras Registration

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.

Storyline Entertainment
8335 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 207
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Sony Pictures Television
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Lifetime Television
2049 Century Park E
Suite 840
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Executive Producers:

Josh Berman
Alex Taub
Neil Meron
Craig Zadan

Producers:

Dauri Chase
Jeffrey Lippman
Katrin L. Goodson

Directors:

Jamie Babbit
Michael Grossman
Dwight Little
Michael Lange

(various directors are used)

Starring:

Brooke Elliott - Jane Bingum
Margaret Cho - Teri Lee
Ben Feldman - Fred
Jackson Hurst - Grayson Kent
April Bowlby - Stacy Barrett
Kate Levering - Kim Kaswell
Josh Stamberg - Jay Parker

Story:

The series revolves around vapid blonde and aspiring model, Deborah "Deb" Dobkins (played by Brooke D'Orsay in flashbacks), who is killed in a car crash. As her soul enters the gates of Heaven, she finds herself declared a "zero-zero" (meaning she has performed zero good deeds and zero bad deeds during her time on earth; she is simply shallow) by the gatekeeper, Fred (Ben Feldman). After not liking what she hears, she presses for a return to her former body, hoping to get back to Earth. Deb gets her wish (by willfully pressing a computer key she should not have), only to be brought back to life in the body of a recently deceased, brilliant, hardworking, overweight lawyer named Jane Bingum (Brooke Elliott). Initially horrified, Deb – in her new human form – discovers the meaning of inner beauty as she finds the ability to juggle legal cases, aided by her assistant Teri (Margaret Cho), while attempting to reconnect incognito with her still-grieving boyfriend, Grayson Kent (Jackson Hurst), who just started working at Jane's law firm. At the same time, Deb begins to rediscover her past while learning more about her inherited body's current life, and how Jane was treated when she was alive. In addition to Fred (who was demoted to guardian angel and has been assigned to watch over her at the law firm), only Deb's long-time mortal friend Stacy (April Bowlby) knows Jane's true identity.

Open casting call for lead role in major Universal Pictures feature film

*** Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has landed the role of Sykes ***
*** Extras casting call information is now available here ***

This Tom Cruise starring vehicle will hit theaters on theaters July 19, 2013

AB Media Publishing, LLC

Universal Pictures is currently conducting an international talent search for a lead role in a major feature film with a $100 million dollar budget starring Tom Cruise. Actors who wish to be considered can send in a hardcopy photo and resume to the casting directors, or submit a video audition on the film's official casting website. Shooting will take place in mostly in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Additional filming will take place in Los Angeles, New York, and the country of Iceland. Principal photography will begin on March 19, 2012 and continue through August 12, 2012.

American television commercial and feature film director Joseph Kosinski will direct the film which is based on the graphic novel called "Oblivion" that he wrote himself. The title of this film was originally the same as the novel, then was being called "Horizons", and now is being referred to as "Untitled TC" or "Untitled Tom Cruise Project". In August 2010, Walt Disney Pictures acquired the rights to "Oblivion", but attempts at a PG rating were unsuccessful and Universal Pictures acquired the rights. Academy Award winning writer William Monahan and Karl Gajdusek wrote the first drafts of the script, with final rewrites by Academy Award winning scribe Michael Arndt.

Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark are producing through Chernin Entertainment, along with Joseph Kosinski, Steve Gaub, and Radical Pictures's Barry Levine. Jesse Berger, Executive Vice President of Radical Studios, will executive produce with Dave Morrison. Radical Studios has an impressive lineup of future film projects including the DreamWorks SKG Sam Raimi directed Sci-Fi "Earp: Saints for Sinners," the Bryan Singer directed "Freedom Formula," the Sam Worthington starring vehicle "Damaged," and the Brett Ratner directed action adventure "Hercules: The Thracian Wars".

"Untitled Tom Cruise Project" is a love story that is set against a post-apocalyptic landscape. It's about a soldier who's been court-martialed and as part of his punishment, he’s sent to patrol this planet and maintains a fleet of droids and probes that comb the surface, searching out a primitive alien race that’s been defeated. When he discovers a mysterious woman who left on a science mission 60 years earlier and crash lands, the two must traverse a chain of events that unfolds extreme mystery and adventure.

Starring with Tom Cruise is the beautiful Ukrainian-born actress and model Olga Kurylenko, who plays his right-hand woman and lover. Olga Kurylenko, best known for her role as Bond Girl Camille in "Quantum of Solace", has carved out an impressive acting resume with roles in such films as "Max Payne," "Land of Oblivion" which she also executive produced, "The Expatriate," "Empires of the Deep," "Seven Psychopaths," and a recently wrapped untitled Terrence Malik film. Gorgeous British actress Andrea Riseborough will play the Mysterious Woman who crash lands on Earth. Riseborough, who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, is a rising star who's credits include "Resistance," "Shadow Dancer," and Madonna's Academy Award nominated film "W.E."


Open Casting Call Details (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)

Here is what the casting directors for "Untitled Tom Cruise Project" are seeking: 

This is for the co-starring role of "Sykes".

• Male, late 20s - late 30s
• Must be at least 6' tall.
• Battle-hardened, physically imposing, and extremely athletic.
• An intelligence and fire in the eyes.
• Skilled with military technology and weapons.
• Any ethnicity.
• Union or non-union talent can submit.
• Prior acting experience in NOT necessary.
• MUST have a valid United States passport.
• Scenes for this role will film in New Orleans and Iceland.

There are two ways to submit yourself for consideration. By far the best way for all talent is to go to the ONLY Official Universal Pictures sponsored online casting website for this film and upload an audition video. This online casting call is being hosted by Cast It Talent. Follow the instructions carefully on the following website:

Universal Pictures "Untitled Tom Cruise Project" Casting Page

Alternatively, you can submit a photo and resume to the casting director:

Julie Hutchinson
Untitled TC
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 2160
Suite 8A
Universal City, CA 91608

Shooting begins March 19, 2012 in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.


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

The 2012 Louisiana Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to work on the "Untitled Tom Cruise Project":

• Louisiana Child Performer Law Information Sheet
• Louisiana Child Performer Trust Act Sheet
• Louisiana Minor Trust Deduction Guidelines
• Louisiana Minor Intention To Employ Form
• Louisiana Employment of Minors Informational Booklet
• Louisiana Film, TV, and Commercials Minor Labor Law Summary

In addition to the following Louisiana Actors Resources:

• New Orleans Casting Directors List
• Baton Rouge Casting Directors List
• Shreveport Casting Directors List
• Louisiana Actors Unions and Resources
• General Talent Agent Information
• Louisiana Talent Agents List
• Louisiana Acting Classes and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Actors Resources
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permit Information
• USA Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 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.

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

Los Angeles:

Jeffrey Gelber - Executive Director of Casting
Julie Hutchinson - SVP Features Casting
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 2160
Suite 8A
Universal City, CA 91608

Extras Casting

New Orleans:

Brent Caballero
Caballero Casting, LLC
9522 Brookline Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
NO phone calls.

A separate extras casting notice is posted at the following website:

www.ExtraCasting.com

Crew Members

New Orleans:

Experienced film crew members located in the New Orleans area can submit resumes to the following:

craterlakeprods@gmail.com

Put "Untitled TC Crew Members" 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.

Crater Lake Productions
9336 Washington Blvd.
Building K
Culver City, CA 90232

Chernin Entertainment
1733 Ocean Avenue
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Radical Pictures
7421 Beverly Boulevard
Suite 11
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Producers:

Joseph Kosinski
Peter Chernin
Dylan Clark
Barry Levine
Emily Cheung

Director:

Joseph Kosinski

Starring:

Tom Cruise - Jack
Andrea Riseborough - Mysterious Woman
Olga Kurylenko - Victoria
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau - Sykes
Morgan Freeman - Malcolm Beech

Story:

A former solider named Jack (Tom Cruise) is one of the two last people on an Earth devastated by a war with an alien race. Jack, who now works as a surface drone repairman along with right-hand woman and lover Victoria (Olga Kurylenko), lives in a future where the Earth’s surface has been irradiated beyond recognition and the remnants of humanity live above the clouds, safe from the brutal alien Scavengers that stalk the ruins. When Jack discovers a mysterious woman in a crash-landed pod, her story sets off an unstoppable chain of events that not only forces him to question everything he knows - it propels the two on an epic adventure that will alter both their destinies.

Open casting calls for Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' in Baton Rouge

Filming on "The Host" runs from February 13th through April 20, 2012.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

The long anticipated feature film adaptation of author Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" is now ready to begin shooting in February, 2012. The extras casting director in Louisiana is accepting appointments for casting calls in Baton Rouge. Both men and women are needed, however this is for adults 18 years of age and older. Any open calls for teens and children will be posted as they become available. You need not be a resident of Louisiana to be considered, however you must be located in the area during filming, and have the proper paperwork.

"The Host" is a Sci-Fi Thriller that introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants. Melanie "Mel" Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) is one of the only rebel humans left after the invasion of the "souls". After insertion into a human body, alien souls erase the human occupant and establish claim over the body and mind. Wanderer is a soul who has lived on eight other planets previously, Mel being her ninth body host. Upon insertion into Melanie, Wanderer is overwhelmed by the vividness of human memories, emotions and senses and quickly learns that she has not established full claim over Melanie's mind. The title "The Host" comes from the perspective of the main character, Wanderer, because her "host" Melanie forever changes the way she sees the world.

Also starring in "The Host" is Bradley Steven Perry as Jamie Stryder, Melanie's younger brother. Perry stars in the Disney Channel hit series "Good Luck Charlie" and has appeared in the Disney movies "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure" and "Old Dogs". Max Irons plays Jared Howe and Jake Abel portrays Ian O'Shea - the two characters that vie for the love of Malanie Stryder, ala Team Jacob and Team Edward. Irons recently had a supporting role in "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke's "Red Riding Hood". Abel is best known for "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" for which he was nominated for an MTV Movie Award and Teen Choice Award. Academy Award winner William Hurt rounds out the currently cast roles, playing Melanie's eccentric uncle Jebediah "Jeb".

Academy award nominated Andrew Niccol will direct "The Host" from an adapted screenplay that he wrote himself. His writer/director credits include Academy Award nominated "Gattaca," "The Truman Show" which was nominated for three Academy Awards, "The Terminal," "Lord of War" starring Nicolas Cage, and "In Time" starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried.

Paula Mae Schwartz, Roger Schwartz, and Steve Schwartz will produce "The Host" for Chockstone Pictures, which was founded in 2004 by the husband-and-wife team of Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz, who are also the founders of a technology marketing agency called Schwartz Communication. Nick Wechsler is producing for his company Nick Wechsler Productions. Stephenie Meyer will also produce. Executive producers are Jim Seibel and Bill Johnson of Inferno Entertainment, along with Claudia Bluemhuber of Silver Reel, and Marc Butan.

Open Road Films has acquired domestic distribution rights to "The Host". Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films stated, "Nick Wechsler is a terrific producer and a long time friend and we are honored to be working with Nick and Stephenie, and the wonderful minds of Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz, to bring this epic story of hope to the big screen". Open Road Films recently signed a deal with with AMC and Regal movie theater chains to carry all of their films. Regarding Open Road Films, Stephenie Meyer’s stated, "I’m thrilled to be adding another fantastic partner to an already amazing group. Everyone involved has so much passion for the project. It really is a dream team".

Principal photography on "The Host" will begin on February 13, 2012 in Louisiana. The film and is scheduled to hit theaters on Easter weekend March 29, 2013 - less than six months after "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" is released in theaters.

Open Casting Call Details

Here is what the casting director is seeking:

• Males and Females, any ethnicity, 18-50 years of age.
• Must be well-kept and put-together.
• Males must be 5'10 and taller.
• Females must be 5'6 and taller.

By appointment only. RSVP at thehostcasting@gmail.com

Please come to the open call in the following wardrobe:

• Wear very little or NO Makeup or hair products.
• The director, Andrew Niccol, wants a "natural look".
• Neat, clean-casual to business-casual clothes that show off your body type.
• NO shiny or bright-colored clothing.
• Natural earth-tones are best. Think greys, browns and khakis.

Where:

RPM Casting
9215 Interline Avenue
First Floor
Baton Rouge LA 70809
Click Here for directions.

When:

10:00am - 3:00pm

You will be given a specific day when your appointment is reserved.

Do not bring a photo, it will be thrown away. The casting director will take a photo of you at the open call. Please be prepared to fill out an information form with ALL of your clothing sizes including shoe and hat, as well as all contact information including phone number(s).

The director is very specific about what he wants, therefore anyone who would like to work as an extra on "The Host" should attend this open call in-person instead of sending in a photo or registering with the extras casting company online.

Pay for "The Host" extras is Pay is $101.50 for 12 hours plus overtime.

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

The 2012 Louisiana Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to work on "The Host":

• Louisiana Child Performer Law Information Sheet
• Louisiana Child Performer Trust Act Sheet
• Louisiana Minor Trust Deduction Guidelines
• Louisiana Minor Intention To Employ Form
• Louisiana Employment of Minors Informational Booklet
• Louisiana Film, TV, and Commercials Minor Labor Law Summary

In addition to the following Actors Resources:

• New Orleans Casting Directors List
• Baton Rouge Casting Directors List
• Shreveport Casting Directors List
• Louisiana Actors Unions and Resources
• General Talent Agent Information
• Louisiana Talent Agents List
• Louisiana Acting Classes and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Actors Resources
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permit Information
• USA Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 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.

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

Los Angeles:

Mindy Marin
1433 6th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

New Orleans

Meagan Lewis
RPM Casting
Second Line Stages
800 Richard Street
Suite 225
New Orleans, LA 70130

Baton Rouge:

Meagan Lewis
RPM Casting
9215 Interline Avenue
First Floor
Baton Rouge LA 70809

Extras Casting

Baton Rouge:

Meagan Lewis
RPM Casting
9215 Interline Avenue
First Floor
Baton Rouge LA 70809
thehostcasting@gmail.com

Crew Members:

Experienced film crew members can send resumes to:

host.resumes@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.

Host Productions, LLC
9215 Interline Avenue
2nd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Chockstone Pictures
22355 Carbon Mesa Rd
Malibu, CA 90265

Inferno Entertainment
1888 Century Park East
Ste 1540
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Nick Wechsler Productions
1437 7th Street
Suite 250
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Producers: Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Roger Schwartz, Marc Butan, Jim Seibel, Bill Johnson, Stephenie Meyer

Writer/Director: Andrew Niccol

Starring:

Saoirse Ronan - Melanie Stryder
Bradley Steven Perry - Jamie Stryder
Max Irons - Jared
Jake Abel - Ian O'Shea
William Hurt - Jeb

Story:

Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves - Jared (Max Irons), a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.