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Open casting calls for Steven Soderbergh film 'Contagion' background performers

Warner Bros. Pictures will be filming the upcoming feature film 'Contagion' in Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Dubai, Japan, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia, and Malaysia. There will be two cattle calls for extras to work on the Chicago area production of the film.

Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh will helm the project, and he will also co-produce with Oscar Nominees Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher, along with Gregory Jacobs. Scott Z. Burns has penned the screenplay. Burns also wrote the screenplays to the Warner Bros. Matt Damon films "The Bourne Ultimatum," and "The Informant!".

Carmen Cuba is casting the principal actors for the film. Cuba is no stranger to working on Steven Soderbergh projects, as she has cast the films "Erin Brockovich", "Bubble", "The Girlfriend Experience", "The Informant!" and the recently completed "Butter" and "Haywire" - all of which Soderbergh directed. Carmen Cuba has found non-actors to portray fictionalized characters in Soderbergh’s fictionalized stories “Bubble” and “The Girlfriend Experience”, and little-known talent to play leading roles in "The Informant!".

Los Angeles based extras casting company, Rich King Casting, will be holding open extras casting calls in the U.S. locations, as there will be a very large number of extras used in the film.

Shooting on Contagion will run from September 25, 2010 through January 11, 2010. The film's release date is October 21, 2011.

Chicago Open Casting Call Details

They are seeking adult men and women, ages 18 and above, all shapes, sizes, types and ethnicities. Everyone is welcome. This is a paid gig and meals are included.

Where (open call #1):

Lincoln Park Cultural Center
2045 N. Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:30am - 2:30pm


Where: (open call #2):

Annoyance Theatre
4830 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Click Here for directions.

When:

Sunday, September 26, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm

Please bring a pen and a small photo of yourself. Please do not call the open call locations directly. Watch for street parking signs. For more information, call (312) 283-1061.

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

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


Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Carmen Cuba
846 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Building A, Suite 213
Hollywood, CA 90038

Principal Actor Casting (Chicago):

Shelby Cherniet
Amy C. Newbold
Simon Casting
1512 N. Fremont St
Suite 204
Chicago, IL 60622

Extras Casting (All U.S. Locations):

Rich King Casting
Cross Roads of the World
6671 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 1597
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Registration Information: (323) 993-0186

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.


Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

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

Participant Media
335 N. Maple Drive
Suite 245
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Extension
765 54 21st Street
New York, NY 10011

October Pictures LTD
G/F 58A Leighton Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong

The Keres Corporation
846 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Building A, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90038

The Keres Corporation
2630 W. Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60618

Producers:

Steven Soderbergh
Michael Shamberg
Stacey Sher
Gregory Jacobs

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Starring:

Matt Damon
Jude Law
Kate Winslet
Gwyneth Paltrow
Laurence Fishburne
Marion Cotillard

Story:

An action-thriller with multiple plotlines, that takes place in a worst case scenario of a deadly virus. We first meet Gwyneth Paltrow's character, Beth Emhoff, as she flies back from a business trip, along with a casino worker in Hong Kong, Li Fai (Josie Ho), and a Ukranian supermodel in London, Irina Modelskova. Almost immediately, all three are struck down by a mysterious ailment — Li Fai meets a particularly messy end in downtown Hong Kong after hallucinating in the streets. Beth's husband Thomas (Damon) is forced to care for his wife, and soon his step-son, as her condition worsens. The virus spreads, first through the Emhoff's native Minneapolis — and very plausible through the unsanitary public school system where kids readily share infections as it is — and then to Chicago, and the rest of the U.S. The story opens on Thanksgiving weekend, almost the worst possible time a virus could break out, considering the amount of travel going on (airplanes being practically an incubator for common cold spreading), and, as one character puts it, "It's the biggest shopping weekend of the year." while simultaneously the virus, and the fear it causes, spreads through the world. As the infection begins to spread, we meet a collection of other characters around the world. Dr. Ellis Cheever (Fishburne), the head of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and his colleague Dr. Erin Mears (Winslet) are both battling to find a cure for the disease, the latter being sent to examine Emhoff at home in Minnesota, while European doctor Leonora Orantes (Cotillard), works for the World Health Organization, has a similar aim; heading to Hong Kong to investigate what appears to be the genesis spot of the breakout. Alan Krumwiede (Law), meanwhile, is a hungry, truth-seeking blogger with an unfortunate interest in conspiracy theories, who is responsible for spreading information about the disease, both true and false, around the world.

Open casting call for ABC hit show 'Shark Tank' Cycle 2 in Los Angeles

The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" is conducting a national search to find the next successful and possibly wealthy entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspeople, dreamers, promoters, creators and innovators. In each episode, budding entrepreneurs are given an amazing opportunity to make their dreams come true.

Whether you have just an idea, a start up, or are already up and running successfully but looking to expand, if you feel you have a money-making business or idea and need financial help, then Shark Tank is the show for you. The casting directors are looking for aspiring entrepreneurs who can pitch their breakthrough business ideas, products, properties and services to moguls in hopes of landing investment funds.

If chosen, the Sharks - five self-made, brilliant, but tough investors - could be willing to invest their own personal cash and give you the funds you need to kickstart your idea. But the Sharks aren't just out to invest money. They also have a goal to own a piece of your next big idea. Who are the Sharks? Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, infomercial industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion icon Daymond John, and financial expert Kevin O'Leary. And in season 2, successful businessman and comedian Jeff Foxworthy will join the panel for 3 episodes.

This is your chance to meet the Shark Tank Casting Teams in person, so come prepared to wow and dazzle them with your product/business/idea. Be advised that security may check your bag and you are responsible for your own parking. They do not validate.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn
Universal Studios Hollywood
4222 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Click Here for directions.

When:

Friday, September 17, 2010
12:00pm - 8:00pm

Your presentation should be top-notch and something the Sharks will really want to sink their teeth into and might even spark a bidding war between them.

If you can't make it to the open casting call, you may also apply via email. Send your name, age, contact info, a recent photo no larger than 1 MB in size, and a brief description of your idea to:


Hardcopy submissions should also include your name, age, contact info, a recent photo, and a brief description of your idea. Mail to:

Mindy Zemrak
Shark Tank Casting Coordinator
Mark Burnett Productions
640 N. Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Shark Tank is a Mark Burnett Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and American Broadcasting Company production.

Open Casting Calls in Bartlesville, OK for Terrence Malick feature film

New Additional Open Casting Calls

There will be two open casting calls in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on August 28th and 29th for the upcoming Terrence Malick feature film starring Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, and Rachel Weisz. The film has a working title of 'Project B'.

Director/Writer Terrence Malick is staying true to form and keeping the film's story and title under tight wraps. Terry Malick is known as a notoriously reclusive filmmaker, his contracts stipulate that no one may photograph him, and he routinely declines requests for interviews. Most Hollywood insiders consider Malick's films to be masterpieces, in particular Badlands and Days of Heaven. Malick was nominated for an Academy Award for both Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director for The Thin Red Line. Malick grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

The film's Oklahoma casting director is seeking people of all ages, ethnicities, and types. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No previous acting experience is required and all are encouraged to try out. There are speaking roles available as well as background extras.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Bartlesville High School
1700 Hillcrest Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday, August 28, 2010
10:00pm - 5:00pm

Sunday, August 29, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm

If you can't make it to the open casting call, you may send a recent snapshot with stats and contact info to:

submissions@freihofercasting.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.

Filmnation Entertainment
345 N. Maple Drive
Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Sarah Green Film Corporation
451 Greenwich Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

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.


Francine Maisler & Associates
10202 W Washington Blvd
Jimmy Stewart Bldg, #207
Culver City, CA 90232

Extras Casting (Oklahoma):

Chris Freihofer
Freihofer Casting
3750 W Main St.
Five Park A
Norman, OK 73072

Producers: Sarah Green, Nicolas Gonda

Writer/Director: Terrence Malick

Starring:

Javier Bardem
Rachel McAdams
Olga Kurylenko
Ben Affleck
Rachel Weisz

Story:

A family oriented romantic drama and a powerful love story.

Note:

There were open casting calls in Tulsa, OK on the weekend of August 21 - 22. These are new open casting calls.

Open Casting Call for CBS TV series 'Hawaii-Five-0' actors and extras

The new CBS crime drama 'Hawaii-Five-0' is currently in production and casting for principal actors, day players, extras, and stand-ins is underway. There will be an open casting call on August 28, 2010 for both speaking and non-speaking roles. The casting directors, Rachel Sutton and Julie Carson are looking to cast people of all ages, races and backgrounds for upcoming shoots to play the parts of bikini girls, surfers, tourists, locals, etc.

The original series aired from September 20, 1968 to April 4, 1980. This new version of Hawaii Five-0 is set in present-day Hawaii and is spelled 'Hawaii Five-0' with the last character a zero instead of a capital letter such as the original series was spelled. The name of this television series comes from the fact that Hawaii was the 50th state to join the United States.

The series regulars and most of the guest stars are cast out of Los Angeles, and the rest of the casting is done in Hawaii. The series shoots in Oahu, Hawaii and is under AFTRA contract. Hawaii Five-0 premieres with a sneak preview September 13, 2010 at Sunset on the Beach at Waikiki. The show will join the network's 2010–2011 fall lineup on September 20, 2010.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813
Click Heree for directions.

When:

Saturday August 28, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm

Bring a headshot and resume if you have one, but plan to be photographed either way. If you don’t have a headshot and resume, just attend the open casting call with photo ID. You don’t need a film or TV background to be cast. If they like your look, you will be cast.

“We need them to keep the show authentic,” said Hawaii Five-O casting director Rachel Sutton. “We definitely want to present Hawaii in the most realistic way and the reality of Hawaii is all of these different looks of people. People under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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.

CBS Television Studios
4024 Radford Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604

Kurtzman Orci
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

“Hawaii Five-0" Production Office
560 N. Nimitz Highway
Suite 207
Honolulu, HI 96817

Principal Actor Casting (Hawaii):

Rachel Sutton Casting
"Hawaii Five-0"
Eye Productions
560 N. Nimitz Highway, #207
Mail Box 146
Honolulu, HI 96817

Background Actor Casting (Hawaii):

Hawaii Five-0
Attention: Julie Carlson
Eye Productions
560 N. Nimitz Highway, #207
Mail Box 146
Honolulu, HI 96817

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Jennifer Cooper
4024 Radford Ave.
Building 1, Suite 100
Studio City, CA 91604
(Mailing Address)

Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Brad Turner, Peter Lenkov

Director: Various directors will be used.

Starring:

Alex O'Loughlin
Daniel Dae Kim
Taryn Manning
Grace Park
Will Yun Lee
Scott Caan
Jean Smart

Story:

A contemporary take on the classic series about a new elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the Islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returns to Oahu to investigate his father’s murder and stays after Hawaii’s governor persuades him to head up the new team: his rules, her backing, no red tape and full blanket immunity to hunt down the biggest “game” in town. Joining McGarrett is Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a newly relocated ex-New Jersey cop who prefers skyscrapers to the coastline but is committed to keeping the Islands safe for his 8-year-old daughter; and Chin Ho Kelly, an ex-Honolulu Police Detective wrongly accused of corruption and relegated to a federal security patrol, who is also a former protégé of McGarrett’s father. Chin’s cousin, Kono, is a beautiful and fearless native, fresh out of the academy and eager to establish herself among the department’s elite. McGarrett vows to bring closure to his father’s case while the state’s brash new FIVE-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, is determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.