Open casting call for major feature film 'Runner, Runner' in Puerto Rico

"Runner, Runner" is being produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's film production company Appian Way is set to begin shooting the major feature film "Runner, Runner" - and an open casting call is scheduled for June 16th, 2012 in San Juan, Puerto Rico where filming will take place. The movie's starring and co-starring roles are being cast in Los Angeles, with additional principal actor casting taking place in Puerto Rico. All types of people 18 years of age and older are needed to work as extras, and those interested are encouraged to attend the open casting call.

"Runner, Runner" stars Justin Timberlake as Richie Furst, a Princeton student who becomes involved in a shady offshore online gaming operation run by billionaire Ivan Block, who is played by Academy Award winner Ben Affleck. Oliver Cooper has been cast as an Ivy League computer geek who works for Block. The highly sought after actress Gemma Arterton will play Ivan Block's secretary Rebecca Shafran, who becomes Timberlake's love interest in the film.

Filmmaker Brad Furman ("The Lincoln Lawyer") will direct "Runner, Runner" from a screenplay written by the amazing writing team of Brian Koppelman and David Levien. Koppelman and Levien have written such films as "Knockaround Guys," "Runaway Jury," "Ocean's Thirteen," and the recently completed "Premium Rush". The duo also has a lineup of projects in the works that includes "The Untouchables: Capone Rising," "The Rockford Files," and "National Treasure 3" among several others.

Along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Killoran of Appian Way, Double Feature Films is also producing the film. Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher will oversee production for Double Feature. Writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien are also producing. Dylan Russell of Stone Village Pictures will executive produce, along with Erik Holmberg and Scott LaStaiti.

Filming on "Runner, Runner" begins on June 25, 2012 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Open Casting Call Details

Industry leader Marinella Casting is seeking talent 18 and up of all looks, types, sizes and ethnicities specifically those who appear to be African-American, Caucasian, Asian and European. By all types, they mean all types from bodybuilders and bikini models to College students and hipsters, from Waitresses and Waiters to Upscale Club Goers and Electric Daisy Carnival party people, Casino and Real Card Players, from Retirees to Government Officials (FBI/CIA type of Security Officers), from Basketball players to little people and everything in between. These are all paid positions on the biggest motion picture filming in San Juan. So, anyone and everyone, above the age of 18 are invited to come meet the casting team! Please dress as your part. For example if you are a hipster came as you are going to party, if you are a college student bring your back pack and the preppy look, cocktail waitresses bring heels and outfit, dress your most upscale look. Please avoid white (cream is better), prints, patterns and logos. Marinella Casting is excited to be on the island and happy to work with all agencies; however even if you are listed with an agency, please come meet them in person. They will be booking right on the spot - so please bring a picture, acting resume (if you have one), two forms of identification, pen and be ready to work!

Where:

Puerto Rico Film Commission
Roosevelt Avenue
Hato Rey, PR 00917
Fomento building, between Telemundo and McDonalds.
Free parking is available.

When:

Saturday June 16th, 2012
10:00am - 2:00pm

Please help expedite the casting process by downloading and filling out the form below, and bring it with you to the open casting call.

"Runner, Runner" Extras Casting Form

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:

Ronna Kress Casting
333 S. Beverly Drive
Suite 109
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Extras Casting

Puerto Rico:

Marinella Casting, Inc.
5530 Hansel Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809

2221 Peachtree Road NE
Suite D242
Atlanta, GA 30309

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.

"Runner, Runner"
Production Office
Western Bank Plaza
Munoz Ribera Avenue 268
Suite 401
San Juan, PR 00918

Appian Way
9255 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 615
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Double Feature Films
9320 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Producers:

Leonardo DiCaprio
Jennifer Killoran Davisson
Michael Shamberg
Stacey Sher
Scott Steindorff
Michael Ireland

Director:

Brad Furman

Starring:

Justin Timberlake - Richie Furst
Ben Affleck - Ivan Block
Gemma Arterton - Rebecca Shafran
Oliver Cooper - Andrew Cronin
Anthony Mackie - FBI Agent
David Costabile - Professor Hornstein
Yul Vazquez - Delegate Herrera
Sam Palladio - Shecky

Story:

Richie Furst (Justin Timberlake) is a Princeton student who gets pulled into the world of online gambling in order to help bankroll his expensive education. Andrew Cronin (Oliver Cooper) is a twentysomething Ivy League computer nerd who gets hired along with Furst to work for Ivan Block (Ben Affleck), an online gambling billionaire who works out of Costa Rica and whose business is even less legitimate than it first seems. Rebecca Shafran (Gemma Arterton) is Ivan Block's secretary, who soon becomes romantically involved with Richie Furst.

Open casting call for indie Rock 'n Roll film 'CBGB The Movie' extras

"CBGB The Movie" will film in Savannah, CA and New York this Summer, 2012.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

The indie film company Unclaimed Freight Productions is gearing up to start shooting the true story film "CBGB The Movie" in Savannah, GA and New York beginning on June 25, 2012. The casting director in Savannah is holding an open casting call seeking people interested in working on the film. They are looking for all types with a focus on music lovers, musicians, motorcyclists, 70′S car owners, & people with a 70′s look. Email submissions are also being accepted.

"CBGB The Movie" tells the real-life story of Hilly Kristal who dreamed of having a club on the lower Eastside that catered to Country, Bluegrass and Blues music (thus the name of the club "CBGB"). When he had difficulty booking those genre of bands, he opened his doors to the acts that other venues had rejected. Living on the couch in the back of the club for the first two years, Hilly could barely make ends meet. Nevertheless, he had one demand of the acts he booked - they must agree to perform their own original music. No top 40’s, no covers. The club became known as the starting point for the careers of such punk rock and New Wave acts as The Ramones, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Television, and Blondie.

The film has a great starring cast that includes two "Harry Potter" alumni - Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal, and Rupert Grint as Cheetah Chrome who achieved fame as a guitarist for Rocket From the Tombs and the punk rock band, The Dead Boys. Malin Akerman is playing Debbie Harry of Blondie; Stana Katic portrays Genya Ravan the former lead singer of The Escorts, Goldie & the Gingerbreads, and Ten Wheel Drive.

Filmmaker Randall Miller will direct "CBGB The Movie" from a screenplay that he co-wrote with his Unclaimed Freight Productions partner/spouse Jody Savin. One notable previous success the husband and wife dynamic duo have written and produced is the 2008 American comedy-drama film "Bottle Shock", also starring Alan Rickman. That film cost a mere $278,000 to make and has grossed over $4.04 million in the U.S alone.

Open Casting Call Details

All types of people are needed. Here are some specific needs:

1970's looks-

• Music lovers
• Musicians
• Motorcyclists
• 70'S car owners

Download the following forms prior to attending the open casting call or submitting via email:

"CBGB The Movie" Extras Welcome Form

Where:

Meddin Studios
2315 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31415
Click Here for directions.

When:

Tuesday June 12, 2012
11:00am - 8:00pm

If you are located within reasonable driving distance of the Savannah, Georgia area but can not attend the open casting call, you can submit a recent color snapshot, all clothing sizes including hat and show, where you are located, and all contact information.

First download the following form and read it carefully:

Submit to be an Extra on “CBGB”

Then email everything to:

extrascastingcbgb@accenterprises.com

Put "I read how to submit for CBGB The Movie" in the subject line of the email.

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

The 2012 Atlanta Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work on film and television productions in the State of 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 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

For the New York portion of filming, both the Atlanta and New York 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:

Richard Pagano
Pagano/Manwiller Casting
3815 Hughes Avenue
3rd Floor
Culver City, CA 90232

Extras Casting

Savannah, GA:

Abba Charice Carmichael
ACC Enterprises
Tucker, GA 30084
extrascastingcbgb@accenterprises.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.

Film CBGB, LLC (Production Office)
2315 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31415

Unclaimed Freight
556 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Suite 101-212
Pasadena CA USA, 91105

Producers:

Don Mandrik
Jody Savin
Randall Miller
Brad Rosenberger

Director:

Randall Miller

Starring:

Alan Rickman - Hilly Kristal
Rupert Grint - Cheetah Chrome
Stana Katic - Genya Ravan
Malin Akerman - Debbie Harry
Joel David Moore - Jeffry Hyman/Joey Ramone
Julian Acosta - John Cummings/Johnny Ramone
Richard de Klerk - Taxi

Story:

CBGB follows the story of Hilly Kristal's (Alan Rickman) New York club from its origins as Country, Bluegrass and Blues (CBGB) to what it ultimately became: the birthplace of underground rock 'n roll and punk. Kristal, a fan of Country and Bluegrass dreamed of having a club in the lower Eastside that catered to that kind of music, when he had difficulty booking those bands he turned to other kinds of rock music. Hilly had one demand of the acts he booked, they could only play their own original music. No top 40's, no covers. It was the credo he lived by, support the artist at whatever the cost.

Open casting call for feature film 'Machete Kills' in Austin, Texas

"Machete Kills" begins filming on June 14, 2012.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

The sequel to the 2010 action film "Machete" titled "Machete Kills" is set to go before the cameras on June 14, 2012 in Austin, Texas. The film's casting directors are auditioning actors for co-starring and supporting roles in Los Angeles, and additional casting will take place in Austin. The extras casting director is holding an open casting call for all types of people to work as paid general background performers on the film.

Returning for the sequel from the first film is Danny Trejo as Machete Cortez, the ex-federale who went on a rampage for revenge; Golden Globe Award nominated Jessica Alba as the beautiful Immigrations Officer Sartana Rivera; and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Michelle Rodriguez as the taco truck lady Luz. New cast members include two-time academy award winner Mel Gibson, who will play a "James Bond type" villain; two-time Golden Globe Award nominee Sofia Vergara, who will play a leather-clad mistress whose prostitutes have information for Machete; Teen Choice Award winner and "Avatar" star Zoe Saldana in an unspecified role; and the stunning beauty Amber Heard will play an assassin named Miss San Antonio.

Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez will direct "Machete Kills" from a screenplay written by Kyle Ward. Rodriguez shoots and produces many of his films in his native Texas and Mexico. He has directed such films as Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Faculty, Spy Kids, Sin City, Planet Terror, and Machete. He is a friend and frequent collaborator of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellan own one of the film's production companies, Troublemaker Studios based in Austin, Texas. Immediately following completion of "Machete Kills", Rodriguez will start shooting "Sin City: A Dame to Kill" - which will also be filmed in Austin Texas.

Also producing "Machete Kills" is Rick Schwartz, owner of Overnight Productions; Sergei Bespalov and Alexander Rodnyansky of RF Releasing; Harvey and Bob Weinstein, who are producing under the banner of their production company The Weinstein Company; Aldamisa Entertainment, the sibling company of RF Releasing, is the film's worldwide sales representative. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation will distribute ""Machete Kills" domestically in the United States.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting director is seeking all types, 18 years of age and older to work as paid extras in Austin, Texas. The following open casting call is free to attend.

Where:

Austin Studios
Red Building Production Offices
1901 E 51st Street
Austin TX 78723
(Use Gate 2 by the water tower)
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday June 2, 2012
10:00am - 6:00pm

If you are unable to attend the open casting call and are located near the Austin, TX area you can submit a recent color snapshot, full name, age, all clothing sizes including hat and shoe, physical stats, and contact information to the following:

thirdcoastextras@gmail.com

Put "Machete Kills Extras" in the subject line of your email.

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

The 2012 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 2012 Austin 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:

Mary Vernieu
Betty Mae Casting
13375 Beach Avenue
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Austin, TX:

Beth Sepko Casting
501 North IH-35
Austin, TX 78702

Extras Casting

Austin, TX:

Third Coast Extras
501 North IH-35
Austin, TX 78702
thirdcoastextras@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.

Quick Draw Productions
920 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701

Troublemaker Studios
4900 Old Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723

Aldamisa Entertainment
15760 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 1450
Encino, CA 91436

A.R.Films
127006, 3/2, Uspensky,
Moscow, Russia

The Weinstein Company
375 Greenwich Street
Floor 3
New York, NY 10013

Overnight Films
15 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10013

Dimension Films (distributor)
345 Hudson Street
13th Floor
New York, NY 10014

Producers:

Alexander Rodnyansky
Robert Rodriguez
Sergei Bespalov
Aaron Kaufman
Iliana Nikolic
Rick Schwartz

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Starring:

Danny Trejo - Machete Cortez
Jessica Alba - Sartana Rivera
Amber Heard - Miss San Antonio
Sofia Vergara - Madame Desdemona
Mel Gibson - "James Bond" style Villain
Michelle Rodriguez - Luz/Shé
Zoe Saldana - TBA

Story:

Machete is back in Robert Rodriquez's "Machete Kills" starring the ultra-cool Danny Trejo as the former Mexican Federale - this time he is hired by the President of the United States and must take on a "James Bond" style villain (Mel Gibson). There is a space element and Machete will have a much bigger playground. Machete must take on an army in an effort to dismantle a plan for global anarchy.

Sony Pictures feature film 'Grown Ups 2' casting calls for kids and adults

"Grown Ups 2" will shoot in Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem and Peabody, Massachusetts.

AB Media Publishing, LLC

Happy Madison Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment are set to begin filming "Grown Ups 2" starting mid-May, 2012 in Massachusetts. The casting directors are holding two open casting calls seeking a very large number of kids, teens, and adults of all ages and types to work as extras in the movie. Anyone in Boston, New Hampshire or Rhode Island can attend. Shooting will continue through August 9, 2012. No prior experience is required, and both union and non-union extras are welcome.

"Grown Ups 2" is a follow up to the 2010 comedy about a group of childhood friends who reunite years later, and Adam Sandler's first ever sequel. The first "Grown Ups" film was a box office success with a worldwide gross of over $271 million. Dennis Dugan returns to direct from a script once again written by Fred Wolf. Allen Covert will executive produce with Barry Bernardi. Adam Sandler and Jack Giarraputo will produce for Sandler's company Happy Madison Productions.

The main cast are all returning - Adam Sandler as Lenny "Hollywood" Feder; Kevin James as Eric Lamonsoff; Chris Rock as Kurt McKenzie; Rob Schneider as Rob Hilliard; David Spade as Marcus "Higgy" Higgins; Salma Hayek as Roxanne Chase-Feder. Also joining the cast is Shaquille O'Neal, who will play a Town Cop; The Twilight Saga's Taylor Lautner and Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie will play collage frat boys who go head to head against Adam Sandler and his buddies.

The open casting calls are taking place in the Boston, MA area. There will be at least 17 days of the film being shot in the town of town Marblehead, including at several schools, both while school is in session and after summer vacation starts. Additional filming will take place in the nearby towns of Swampscott, Salem and Peabody. Some of the first "Grown Ups" movie was also filmed in Marblehead.

Originally, Adam Sandler wrote and was set to release "Grown Ups" in the mid-1990s with actor Chris Farley in the role now played by Kevin James. However, Farley's tragic passing in 1997 halted production plans and the film was shelved for more than a decade. After the "Grown Ups" premiered on June 25 2010, Adam Sandler bought each of his fellow cast members (Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider and David Spade) a brand new Maserati.

Open Casting Call Details

The extras casting director for "Grown Ups 2" is seeking the following:

• All ages of kids and adults.
• Any ethnicity, all shapes and sizes.
• Both SAG-AFTRA union members and non-union people.
• Especially need kids and teens 12-17 years.
• Anyone in Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Rhode Island.
• Everyone who wishes to be cast MUST go to the open call.

Please bring a pen and a current, 4x6 color snapshot. Photo must NOT be professional and it must look like you. Please do not bring headshots. No experience needed. They will not be taking photos of you, so please make sure you arrive with a photo. The casting directors are fast and efficient, so you will be seen fairly quickly.

Where:

Carson Place (near the Bayside Expo Center)
The Boston Teacher’s Union Hall
180 Mt. Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
Click here for directions.

When:

Saturday May 12, 2012
10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday May 13, 2012
10:00am - 4:00pm

Do NOT call the casting directors or Carson Place.

Please come to the open call even if you went to the one that Sande Alessi Casting had last summer in Boston. This is a different movie and they are not using files from last summer.

Note: If you did not make it to the open call, you can still register for extra work. Click the link below and it will automatically download our registration card.

Grown Ups 2 Extras Registration Card

Print it out, fill it out completely and write neatly please. If cards are not filled out completely, they will not be able to cast you. Once your card is filled out, please staple a current, color photo of yourself to it. Mail it (do not email, do not stop by, etc) to:

Extras Casting
45 Congress Street
Suite 4120
Salem, MA 01970

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

The 2012 Boston 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 Boston and the United States

• Child Labor Laws in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Application for Waiver of Child Labor Restrictions
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Application
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Approval Instructions
• Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Locations
• Massachusetts Child Labor Complainant Form
• Massachusetts Teen Work Permit Application
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Boston Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Boston Casting Directors List
• Boston Extras Casting Directors List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Boston Talent Agents List
• Bostin Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Bostin Headshot Photographers List
• Bston Headshot Duplication Photo Labs
• Miscellaneous Boston Actors Resources
• Actors Unions and Organizations
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Boston 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.

New York:

Beth Bowling
Kim Miscia
609 Greenwich Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10014

Los Angeles:

Roger Mussenden
5933 W. Slauson Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230

Extras Casting

Boston:

Kristan Berona
Sande Alessi Casting Boston
SandeAlessiCastingBoston@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.

Happy Madison Productions
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Judy Garland Building
Culver City, CA 90232

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

Producers:

Barry Bernardi
Allen Covert
Adam Sandler
Jack Giarraputo

Director:

Dennis Dugan

Starring:

Adam Sandler - Lenny Feder
Salma Hayek Pinault - Roxanne Chase-Feder
Maya Rudolph - Deanne McKenzie
Rob Schneider - Rob Hilliard
Kevin James - Eric Lamonsoff
Chris Rock - Kurt McKenzie
David Spade - Marcus Higgins
Melanie Hutsell - Penny
Shaquille O'Neal - Town Cop
Taylor Lautner - Frat Boy Andy
David Henrie - Frat Boy Zac

Story:

In "Grown Ups 2" the boys are back, this time squaring off with a group of cocky hard-partying Phi Beta Delta frat boys from Parkmore College who show no respect for Lenny Feder and his childhood friends. To make matters worse, Lenny's teen son Greg accidentally gets caught up with the frat boys and their chicks, being mistaken for frat boys themselves. And to add more to Lenny's problems is his childhood sweetheart Penny - who still has the hots for Lenny - getting a job at his wife's childrens clothing boutique.