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Open Casting Call for James Franco film in Suffolk, VA

Directors will hold a casting call for a film by actor James Franco on Monday in Suffolk.

The film, called "Herbert White," was written and will be directed by Franco, who starred in the 2008 films "Milk" and " Pineapple Express." Details of the movie's subject have not been released, but directors say they are primarily looking for children's roles.

Please be aware the shoot dates will be April 9th - 12th, so you may have to shoot one of those days depending on the schedule. Shooting locally in Suffolk, Va and surrounding areas.

Here's the list of characters they are casting:

Two sisters, ages 10-13. They will be sitting at the dinner table listening to the mom talk. One line each “Amen”.

Boy, aged 6-10. Also sitting at the dinner table listening to mom talk. One line- “Amen”.

Young Herbert -aged 14-18. This is the type of young man who’s grown up on a farm and knows how to handle animals. He is introverted and brooding. 5 scenes. (In real life they'd like someone who is not afraid of animals because this person will be around goats, also someone who isn't very shy.

Mom – early 40’s, worn down and drunk. Backwoods type. 3 scenes

Dad – early 40s, drunk, loud, redneck. 4 scenes

Daughter – this is a 3 year old girl that can fit into a safety seat in a car.

Son – aged 5-9. Dark blond hair. Has 2 lines.

Wife of 40 yo Herbert – mid 30’s, she’s a smart alleck, fed up with her husband. One scene.

Girl Victim – aged 17-20. (Miss Peanut type)

Where:

Hilton Garden Inn
100 E. Constance Road
Suffolk, VA 23434

When:


Monday, March 30, 2009
5:00pm

Click here for directions.

The call is open to anyone between the ages of 3 and 55, and participants should bring several pictures of themselves.

Open Casting Call for feature film "Main Street" in Durham, NC

Maxann Crotts-Harvey, the casting director for the feature film "Main Street", is having an open casting call for extras to work on the film. She looking for extras for most any age, all ethnic backgrounds, male and female. She is also seeking children. In addition, she needs group of Latino/Mexicans to work for about 5 days, more or less. Some of these will be truck drivers, and some may do something else. I need Adult male and female Latinos, as well as Latino Children!!! This is a very important scene to the movie!!


Where:

HOMESTEAD SUITES
Exit 278 off of I-40, Highway 55
DURHAM, NC
1:00PM to 5:00PM
When you take the exit 278, you will be right in front of the Homestead Suites.

When:

Saturday, March 28, 2009
1:00pm to 5:00pm

You will be required to bring a recent, non-returnable photo of yourself. A snapshot is fine, as long as it is only you in the photo, and it is from about the waist up.


If you cannot attend the open call, please send a photo and contact info to:

Maxann Crotts-Harvey/Extras Casting Director
PRODUCTION OFFICE
808 W Trinity Ave
Durham, NC 27701

DO NOT COME TO THE PRODUCTION OFFICE!!!
If you are wanting to be an extra, please submit your photo by mail to the address above. The above address is where you are to MAIL a photo ONLY!

Anyone under 18 that is cast to be an extra in MAIN STREET must have a workers permit! You will have to have this to work! Once you have been called and cast as an extra, please go to this site and get the YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE/PERMIT.

Once you are called and booked to be an extra, we will give you all the info that you need to fill out the workers permit. You must have a birth certificate and/or a school ID, as well as a Social Security card/number. OR you can have a Passport.

"Main Street" is starring Amber Tamblyn, Orlando Bloom, Colin Firth, Patricia Clarkson, and Ellen Burstyn. The story focuses on a varied group of residents of a small and economically stagnant American city which is facing the consequences of change with the arrival of a mysterious stranger.

Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Horton Foote wrote the script. Foote sadly passed away on March 4th, 2009.

Casting Call in BC, Canada for 20th Century Fox feature film "Flicka 2"

The 20th Century Fox feature film Flicka 2 will film in Kamloops, BC, and Merritt, BC, between mid-April and May and is looking for extras.

Flicka 2 will be directed by Michael Damian, best known for portraying Danny Romalotti on The Young and The Restless and for his hit remake of the song Rock On. Damian also wrote and directed Moondance Alexander, which, like Flicka 2, is also a horse-orientated movie.

Extras casting director Stephanie Boeke is looking for adults, teens and a limited number of kids. Of particular interest are cowboys/ranch hands who have experience working with horses and people that can line dance.

At the session people will fill out forms and have their pictures taken. Extras will be paid and all must be eligible to work in Canada.

When:

Saturday, March 28, 2009
10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday, March 29, 2009
10:00am to 3:00pm

Where:

Comfort Inn
1810 Rogers Place
Kamloops, BC V1S 1T7, Canada

Click here for directions.

Aspiring extras who cannot attend the weekend sessions can also e-mail their photos and background details to:

backgroundflicka2@hotmail.com.

ATTN: Stephanie Boeke

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Casting for lead roles is on-going.

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

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Principal casting Director:

Corinne Clark
Clark & Page Casting
610-825 Granville St
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 1K9

Open Casting Call for CBS Films "Crowley"

Casting Director Danny Stoltz is holding an open casting call March 29 for extras, featured roles, stand-ins and photo doubles for a feature film, "Untitled Crowley Project," directed by Tom Vaughan (What Happens in Vegas). He is seeking all ages and all types, no experience is necessary.

*They are also seeking vehicles to be used in the film. Filming starts in April and will shoot in Oregon for 3 months. Extras do not need to be completely available for the duration of filming, some people will work only 1 or 2 days and some will repeat in different scenes working multiple days.


Where:

DoubleTree Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland, OR 97232
Enter at BANQUET ENTRANCE

When:

Sunday, March 29, 2009
11:00am - 4:00pm

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FOR Extrasonly.com members:

Saturday, March 28TH
Anytime Between 12p – 6p
@ EXTRAS ONLY 635 NW 16TH Ave.

IMPORTANT: Saturday casting call is only open to members who are registered with EXTRAS ONLY, if someone is not signed up online they will not be accepted Saturday and should instead attend the open casting call Sunday. Details online at extrasonly.com.

* They will be casting many vehicles. Anyone who owns a reliable vehicle (that is NOT RED, WHITE OR BLACK as we can’t use those colors in the film), is a good driver, should bring their vehicle to the casting so we can take a picture to put with their file.


Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Margery Simkin
9465 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 950
Beverly Hills CA 90212

Principal Actor Casting (Oregon):

Lana Veenker


Director:

Tom Vaughan

Production Company:

CBS Films
11800 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Filming Location:

Portland Oregon

Cast:

Harrison Ford - Dr. Robert Stonehill
Brendan Fraser - John Crowley
Keri Russell - Aileen Crowley

Story:

An inspirational drama inspired by the true story of John Crowley, a man who defied conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life-threatening disease.