The feature film 'Drive' starring Ryan Gosling and Bryan Cranston is now in pre-production and there will be an open casting call in Los Angeles on August 14, 2010 for principle roles, featured parts, and background. The film is about a stunt driver with a sketchy past who becomes the target of the Mob after being the driver for a botched bank heist.
Marc Platt will co-produce. Platt's films include Legally Blonde, Wanted, Rachel Getting Married, Nine, Charlie St. Cloud, among others. Marc Platt Productions has a production deal with Universal Pictures. Drive is based on the James Sallis novel of the same name.
Production is looking for Hispanic Men and Women who look like they are from the inner city or "East LA" types. For the men they are looking for young 'Cholo' tattooed gangster thug types. For the females, they are looking for young Hispanic women who look like they have had a hard life. Production does not want anyone who looks too polished, or to much like an Actor or Actress. They want it to look very authentic to some of the Lower class areas of LA that are predominately Hispanic.
The movie is starring Ryan Gosling, and his character befriends a young Hispanic single mother, and her boyfriend is a young Hispanic gangster type who is newly released from prison. These characters, along with others, have not been cast yet, so this open casting call may fill those roles, and could be a great opportunity.
Open Casting Call Details
Where:
Central Casting
220 South Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Click Here for directions.
When:
Saturday August 14, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
You do NOT need to be registered with Central Casting to attend the open casting call, but if you are not currently registered, you will need to show the proper I9 documentation, which is a photo ID and either a Social Security Card, a Passport, or a Birth Certificate to prove your eligibility to work in the United States. If you do not have the proper documents, they will not be able to consider you for this film.
Filming begins September 20, 2010 in Los Angeles.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Marc Platt Productions
c/o Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 5163
Universal City, CA 91608
Drive Film Productions, LLC
1201 West 5th Street
Suite F200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Bold Films
6464 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Odd Lot Entertainment
9601 Jefferson Blvd.
Suite A
Culver City, CA 90232
Universal Pictures (Distributor)
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
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.
Mindy Marin
Casting Artists, Inc.
1433 6th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Extras Casting:
Central Casting
220 South Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755
Producers:
Marc Platt
Gigi Pritzker
Michel Litvak
Adam Siegel
David Lancaster
Gary Michael Walters
Bill Lischak
Linda McDonough
Director:
Nicolas Winding Refn
Starring:
Ryan Gosling
Bryan Cranston
Story:
"I drive. That’s what I do. All I do." So declares the enigmatic Driver in this masterfully convoluted story, which ranges from the dive bars and flyblown motels of Los Angeles to seedy strip malls dotting the Arizona desert. A stunt driver for movies, Driver finds more excitement as a wheelman during robberies, but when a heist goes sour, a contract is put on his head and his survival skills burn up the pavement.
NBC Universal and The People's Improv Theater Third Annual Diversity Scholarship
NBC Universal and The People's Improv Theater (aka The PIT) in New York City will offer two full-ride scholarships to students with strong performance skills to study the craft of improvisation at The PIT. NBC Universal and The PIT will each sponsor one student for the entire year-long program, from Level 1 through Level 5. Each level is 8 weeks long and is offered several times per week.
A live 'Finalists Showcase' will take place on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7pm at The People's Improv Theater. The two Diversity Scholars will be selected by both The PIT and NBC Universal executives based on their performances. Scholarship recipients should be located in or around New York City. Recipients will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from New York City for classes, and are expected to attend each class regularly. More than 2 absences from a level could mean revocation of the scholarship.
Eligibility:
All performers, particularly talented women and people of diverse backgrounds, with a strong desire to study improv.
The submission deadline is Friday, September 3, 2010 at 5:00pm EST
Application Process:
Along with your complete contact information, please submit the following:
● A performance resume (if applicable) or a list of your performance or comedy background.
● A 5-minute DVD showing us who you are. Please tell us why you are a good candidate for the program, a description of your diverse background, and who your comedic role models are and why. The DVD should also include a short performance of a sketch, character monologue or comedic bit that you have written. You may use other performers in your DVD if needed. Be creative. Please address the following questions in your 5-minute DVD presentation, along with the performance of your written material.
Why do you think you are a good candidate for this scholarship?
What was your favorite performance experience and why?
Name the performer who most inspires you. Why?
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME ___________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________
________________________________________
PHONE __________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________
Please MAIL or DROP OFF all application materials to the following address:
Katie Goan
Managing Director
The Peoples Improv Theater
154 W. 29th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Email submissions will NOT be accepted.
NBC Universal Talent Diversity Initiative:
As part of NBC Universal's ongoing commitment to diversity, the NBC Universal Talent Diversity Initiative was created to promote and sustain on-camera diversity through community involvement and development, showcasing non-traditional casting choices, and creating programs to raise awareness at NBC Universal and within the entire entertainment community.
A live 'Finalists Showcase' will take place on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 7pm at The People's Improv Theater. The two Diversity Scholars will be selected by both The PIT and NBC Universal executives based on their performances. Scholarship recipients should be located in or around New York City. Recipients will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from New York City for classes, and are expected to attend each class regularly. More than 2 absences from a level could mean revocation of the scholarship.
Eligibility:
All performers, particularly talented women and people of diverse backgrounds, with a strong desire to study improv.
The submission deadline is Friday, September 3, 2010 at 5:00pm EST
Application Process:
Along with your complete contact information, please submit the following:
● A performance resume (if applicable) or a list of your performance or comedy background.
● A 5-minute DVD showing us who you are. Please tell us why you are a good candidate for the program, a description of your diverse background, and who your comedic role models are and why. The DVD should also include a short performance of a sketch, character monologue or comedic bit that you have written. You may use other performers in your DVD if needed. Be creative. Please address the following questions in your 5-minute DVD presentation, along with the performance of your written material.
Why do you think you are a good candidate for this scholarship?
What was your favorite performance experience and why?
Name the performer who most inspires you. Why?
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME ___________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________
________________________________________
PHONE __________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________
Please MAIL or DROP OFF all application materials to the following address:
Katie Goan
Managing Director
The Peoples Improv Theater
154 W. 29th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Email submissions will NOT be accepted.
NBC Universal Talent Diversity Initiative:
As part of NBC Universal's ongoing commitment to diversity, the NBC Universal Talent Diversity Initiative was created to promote and sustain on-camera diversity through community involvement and development, showcasing non-traditional casting choices, and creating programs to raise awareness at NBC Universal and within the entire entertainment community.
Disney Open Casting Call for feature film 'I am Number Four'
Dreamworks Studios and Walt Disney Pictures are currently in production on the Sci-Fi feature film 'I am Number Four'. The extras casting director for the film in Florida is holding an open casting call seeking Florida residents who are 18 and over who can pass for high school students.
The film is based on the HarperCollins novel of the same name written by authors Jobie Hughes and James Frey. The novel is the first book in a planned six-book series. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay. The release date is scheduled for February 18, 2011.
Shooting will take place in several locations in the Upper and Middle Keys from August 13 through August 19, 2010.
Open Casting Call Details
Where:
Hampton Inn and Suites Islamorada
Mile Marker 80, Oceanside
79999 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
Outback Steak House Meeting Room
Click Here for directions.
DO NOT call the Hampton Inn or Outback Steak House, as they have no additional information.
When:
Saturday, August 7, 2010
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Please bring proof of residency and age, a recent photograph with their name, phone number, height and weight written on the back.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Walt Disney Pictures
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
Miller/Gough Ink
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Animation 1E17
Burbank, CA 91521
Dreamworks Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 5121
Universal City, CA 91608
D.J. Caruso's Office
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Bay Films
631 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Benderspink
5870 W. Jefferson Blvd
Studio E
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):
Principal actor casting has been completed.
Deborah Aquila
Tricia Wood
1680 N. Vine Street
Suite 806
Hollywood, CA 90028
Extras Casting (Florida):
Ellen Jacoby
Jacoby Casting International
4525 Colllins Avenue
Suite 139
Miami Beach FL 33140
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Chris Bender, JC Spink
Director: D.J. Caruso
Starring: Diana Agron, Alex Pettyfer, Sharlto Copley, Teresa Palmer
Story:
The story line involves nine alien teens assimilating to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed by an enemy species. The fourth of the group discovers that the enemy is now after him on Earth. The protagonist is 15. The rival race of aliens are from the planet Mogadore. They destroyed Lorien in order to strip the planet of its natural resources because Mogadore was dying, and still is, and they followed the Loric to Earth to finish the job. The Loric develop their "Legacies" (special powers) around their fifteenth year.
The film is based on the HarperCollins novel of the same name written by authors Jobie Hughes and James Frey. The novel is the first book in a planned six-book series. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay. The release date is scheduled for February 18, 2011.
Shooting will take place in several locations in the Upper and Middle Keys from August 13 through August 19, 2010.
Open Casting Call Details
Where:
Hampton Inn and Suites Islamorada
Mile Marker 80, Oceanside
79999 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL 33036
Outback Steak House Meeting Room
Click Here for directions.
DO NOT call the Hampton Inn or Outback Steak House, as they have no additional information.
When:
Saturday, August 7, 2010
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Please bring proof of residency and age, a recent photograph with their name, phone number, height and weight written on the back.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Walt Disney Pictures
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
Miller/Gough Ink
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Animation 1E17
Burbank, CA 91521
Dreamworks Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 5121
Universal City, CA 91608
D.J. Caruso's Office
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Bay Films
631 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Benderspink
5870 W. Jefferson Blvd
Studio E
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):
Principal actor casting has been completed.
Deborah Aquila
Tricia Wood
1680 N. Vine Street
Suite 806
Hollywood, CA 90028
Extras Casting (Florida):
Ellen Jacoby
Jacoby Casting International
4525 Colllins Avenue
Suite 139
Miami Beach FL 33140
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Chris Bender, JC Spink
Director: D.J. Caruso
Starring: Diana Agron, Alex Pettyfer, Sharlto Copley, Teresa Palmer
Story:
The story line involves nine alien teens assimilating to high school on Earth after their planet is destroyed by an enemy species. The fourth of the group discovers that the enemy is now after him on Earth. The protagonist is 15. The rival race of aliens are from the planet Mogadore. They destroyed Lorien in order to strip the planet of its natural resources because Mogadore was dying, and still is, and they followed the Loric to Earth to finish the job. The Loric develop their "Legacies" (special powers) around their fifteenth year.
Diversity for NBC Universal NOT holding open casting calls in Toronto and Vancouver this year
*** Important Update ***
Kendra Carter, Director of NBC Universal’s Talent Diversity Initiative, has informed me that they will NOT be holding an NBC casting call in Vancouver on September 22 and 23 this year in Vancouver. The casting call was posted on the Hollywood Reporter website:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3i397236cd72a25e4884bb4ef496227d4e
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