New open casting call in Miami for Starz network series 'Magic City'

Starz renewed 'Magic City' for a second season on March 20, 2012.

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The Starz original series "Magic City" has been picked up for a second season and there will be a new open casting call for talent to work as "core" background actors on multiple days per episode. The casting director will be booking paid wardrobe fittings and workdays on the spot. All types 18 years of age and older are needed especially people with a late 50s - early 60s look. Principal actor casting takes place in Los Angeles and New York, with additional smaller speaking roles cast in Miami. All extras and stand-ins are cast in Miami.

Miami Beach High School alumni Mitch Glazer is creator, executive producer, and head writer of "Magic City". Glazer wrote the series around his experiences growing up in Miami, and many of the incidents that Glazer relates in the series are based on stories his family told him about what was happening in the lobbies of hotels in late 1950s and early 1960, and also from extensive research while working as a journalist prior to becoming a screenwriter. The powerful management company and production company Media Talent Group's CEO Geyer Kosinski is also executive producer, along with co-executive producer Ed Bianchi.

In "Magic City," Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrays Ike Evans, the cool, visionary force behind Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa and a man with dangerous secrets. Olga Kurylenko plays Ike’s wife Vera, a former Havana Tropicana showgirl who is deeply loyal to her husband and family. Steven Strait portrays Steven "Stevie" Evans, a womanizing bartender and Ike's son. Christian Cooke plays Ike's younger son Danny Evans, a law school student at the University of Miami. Taylor Blackwell plays Ike's youngest child, teenager Lauren Evans. Danny Huston plays Miami’s most dangerous mobster Ben "The Buthcher" Diamond, and Jessica Marais plays his third wife. The wife of "Magic City" creator Mitch Glazer, Kelly Lynch, plays Ike's former sister-in-law Meg Bannock.

Open Casting Call Details

The show takes place in in 1959 - 1960 Miami, Florida. In addition to classic late 50's - early 60's looks, the casting directors are looking for all types of talent, ages 18 and over, for background and "core" extras to work multiple days per episode. They will be booking paid fittings and workdays at the open call.

Where:

309 N 21st Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33020
Click Here for directions.

**Free parking**

When:

Saturday, October 6, 2012
9:00am - 12:00pm

Please bring the following to the open call:

• Two forms of legal ID (Passport or drivers license and social security card)

• A recent photo with all your contact and wardrobe info written on the back including height, weight, and sizes for costuming purposes. (Women: dress, bust, waist, hips, shoe and hat size. Men: Waist, hips, jacket, neck, sleeve, collar, pants and shoes)

Additional information:

• Please cover any tattoos and remove any lip/facial/belly piercings before coming.

• Feel free to dress the part. If you have a favorite hat, shirt or outfit that has a late 50’s/early 60’s vibe to it, wear it.

• Since the show is a period piece, you must be flexible in allowing your hair to be cut if you are selected for work. They are looking for natural hair colors only. Additional hair notes will be given at the open call.

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

The 2013 Miami 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 Miami and the United States:

• Links for Child Labor Information
• Florida Child Labor Laws
• Employment of Minors by the Entertainment Industry
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant USA Visa Application

In addition to the following Maimi Actors Resources:

• Miami Casting Directors List
• Miami Extras Casting Directors List
• South Florida Talent Agents
• Florida Talent and Modeling Agency Information
• General Talent Agent Information
• Miami Acting Schools and Classes List
• Miami Headshot Photographers List
• Miami Performers Unions
• Miscellaneous Miami Resources
• Miami Sound Stages
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Casting Director and Talent Agents Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Miami 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:

Cathy Sandrich Gelfond
Mackey/Sandrich Casting
3000 W Olympic Blvd
Bldg 3, Rm 2323
Santa Monica, CA 90404

New York:

Amanda Mackey Johnson
Mackey/Sandrich Casting
3000 W Olympic Blvd
Bldg 3, Rm 2323
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Miami:

Lori Wyman Casting
16499 N.E. 19th Ave
Suite 203
North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Extras Casting

Miami:

Bill Marinella
Marinella Casting Inc.
3663 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33143

Miami Area Extras Casting Pre-Registration Form

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.

Starz Miami Productions
3663 NW 21st Street
Miami, FL 33142

Starz Entertainment
2950 N Hollywood Way
3rd Floor
Burbank, CA 91505

Media Talent Group
9200 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 550
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Producers:

Mitch Glazer
Geyer Kosinski

Directors:

Nick Gomez
Ed Bianchi
Simon Cellan Jones
Carl Franklin

Starring:

Ike Evans - Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Vera Evans - Olga Kurylenko
Ben Diamond - Danny Huston
Stevie Evans - Steven Strait
Danny Evans - Christian Cooke
Lily Diamond - Jessica Marais
Meg Bannock - Kelly Lynch
Victor Lazaro - Yul Vazquez
Mercedes Lazaro - Dominik Garcia-Lorido
Judi Silver - Elena Satine
Arthur Evans - Alex Rocco
Jack Klein - Matt Ross
Bel Jaffe - Michael Rispoli
Lauren Evans - Taylor Blackwell

Story:

Miami Beach, 1958-1959. As Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) rings in the New Year at his luxurious Miramar Playa Hotel, Havana falls to Castro’s rebels. It’s a turbulent time in Miami, but it’s THE place to be. The Kennedys, the mob and the CIA all hold court here. And Ike, he’s the star of his hotel. But everything comes at a price. To finance his dream, he sold his soul to mob boss Ben “The Butcher” Diamond (Danny Huston). Ike’s wife Vera (Olga Kurylenko), a former Tropicana showgirl from Havana, and his three kids think he’s an honorable man, but he can’t break his pact with the devil. His life is a facade. In fact, nothing at the Miramar Playa is what it seems. By day, it’s diving clowns and cha-cha lessons. By night, escorts have secret liaisons with husbands in the family cabanas, while Miami’s seedier residents and the law drift together to hear legendary singers, musicians and comics. As Ike’s world threatens to implode, he fights for his family, and the Miramar Playa, in the Magic City.

New open casting call for indie film 'Something Whispered' starring Cuba Gooding Jr.

"Something Whispered" will shoot through November, 2012 in Connecticut.

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The independent feature film "Something Whispered" is filming in various locations in Connecticut from late September to mid-November, 2012. There are two open casting calls scheduled for locals to work as fully paid background performers on the shoot. The casting director in Connecticut is seeking Caucasians, African Americans or Africans at least 18 years of age and able to portray ages 18 to 60. Both SAG-AFTRA members and non union people are welcome to attend. No prior experience working as a film extra is necessary.

Cuba Gooding Jr. is playing the lead role in "Something Whispered". Set in 1850, the story centers on a man named Samuel, who attempts to free his family from the brutality of institutionalized slavery, intent on escaping from the tobacco plantation they have been forced to call their home for two generations. Heading north towards Canada, via a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves in 19th century USA (aka the Underground Railroad), they are tracked by a group of ruthless hired slave hunters, who constantly threaten Samuel and his family's survival. It is said that there will be many musical numbers in the film.

Australian actor Peter Cousens will direct "Something Whispered" from a screenplay written by filmmaker Tim Chey. Although Cousens has guest starred in a number of major Australian television productions, he is most well known for his work in musical theatre. This film will be his directorial debut. Tim Chey is a feature film writer and director who also worked as an entertainment lawyer for 2 years. Chey studied law at Boston University and Harvard University, attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and then got accepted to the prestigious USC Film School where he was the recipient of the prestigious "Spirit of the Independent" award for Best Director.

In addition to directing "Something Whispered," Peter Cousens will also produce the film. Co-producing is Managing Partner of Monolith Pictures, Michael Goodin. Monolith Pictures is a startup enterprise engaged in the development and production of independent motion picture films for theatrical release. Goodin has been working as a producer in New York City for over five years with a specialization in independent films.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting director in Connecticut is holding an open casting calls for people who are located within reasonable driving distance of New London, Connecticut. Both union and non-union extras are needed to portray men and women who can portray Africans, and Caucasians who look 18 to 40 years old. These are paid background acting positions. SAG-AFTRA members should bring their paid-up membership cards.

Where:

The Garde Arts Center
325 State Street
New London, CT 06320
Click Here for directions.

When:

Thursday October 4, 2012
2:00pm - 6:30pm

If you are unable to attend the open casting call, you can submit a recent color snapshot and all contact information including phone number to: featurefilmct@gmail.com

Make sure your photo is clear and in-focus, you should be the only person in the photo, and don't wear any hats or sunglasses.

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:

Sig De Miguel
Stephen Vincent
780 3rd Avenue
35th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Extras Casting

Connecticut:

Mary Ellen Scanlon
Casting Revolution
Hartford, CT
featurefilmct@gmail.com
http://www.castingrevolution.com

Crew Members

Experienced crew members in Connecticut are needed - Lighting/Grip, Art Department, Production Assistants, Crafty, Assistant to Director, etc. This is a 27 day shoot (5 days per week) begins September 18, 2012. Paid positions. Please send resume and IMDB link to: ProductiononeCT@gmail.com

Put "Attn: Kelly Crisp" 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.

Monolith Pictures
755 Washington Avenue
Suite 104
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Production One, Inc.
New Haven, CT

Producers:

Peter Cousens
Michael Goodin

Director:

Peter Cousens

Starring:

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Story:

It is 1850, and the brutality of institutionalized slavery has pushed Samuel (Cuba Gooding Jr.)and his family to attempt to escape from the tobacco plantation they have been forced to call their home for two generations. Heading north towards Canada, they move from one "safe house" to another - accompanied by a friend named Big Hand and guided by members of the highly secret “Underground Railroad”. As they run, they are tracked by Plimpton and his men, ruthless hired slave hunters who constantly threaten Samuel and his family's survival. As they journey, his frail Grandmother Adira, who was born into slavery, as were her parents before her, tells the story of John Newton, a sea captain and slave trader in 1748 whose spiritual awakening in a storm in the mid Atlantic, inspires one of the greatest anthems of hope and freedom ever written. Stirred by Adira's story, Samuel takes up the cause for freedom as he tries to overcome the dangerous pursuit and the threat of a society determined to re-enslave him. Finally as the Canadian border beckons, he is faced with the greatest challenge of his life. Will he only save himself and his family, or take the life of another in the name of freedom?

Feature film 'Stage Fright' open call for dancers 8-16 years old

Filming has been completed on this project.

Filming on "Stage Fright" begins September 6, 2012 in Ontario, Canada.

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The boutique motion picture production company Serendipity Point Films is in pre-production on the horror-musical feature film "Stage Fright", which is being described as Glee meets Scream. The film will feature lot's of singing and dancing kids and teens, as the story takes place at a musical theatre camp. An open casting call is being held for dancers from the ages of 8 through 16 (or appear to be in that age range) to perform for the film's choreographer. In addition, many background performers of the same age range are being cast, although not at this open call. Background must email their photo and contact information in to the extras casting directors.

"Stage Fright" centers on a beautiful and talented teen named Camilla Swanson who works in the kitchen at a snobby musical theatre camp. Camilla ends up landing a role in a Broadway bound showcase at the camp, but soon after rehearsals begin, campers start disappearing. Turns out, the campers are being victimized by a masked slasher named Metal Killer who screams death metal while hunting down every last one of his sworn enemies - the pretentious musical theatre snobs. The film is a fun-filled and frightening horror story that skewers gleeful musical theatre people while they sing their hearts out - literally.

Starring in "Stage Fright" is Allie MacDonald playing the lead role of Camilla Swanson. MacDonald started singing and acting at the age of six, and taught herself to play the guitar and was songwriting by the age of 12. After high school, she was selected to attend the Canadian College of Performing Arts, where she studied classical and musical theatre, vocal technique and performance and many forms of dance and physical theatre. Douglas Smith plays Camilla's brother Buddy Swanson. Smith is also a musical composer, and is in a band called "Alaskan Summer". Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor Meat Loaf will play the role of Roger McCall, the fallen-from-grace Broadway producer, and current director of Camp Center Stage, who desperately tries to keep the camp's show going while campers start to disappear.

Sundance Film Festival Award winning filmmaker Jerome Sable will direct from a screenplay that he wrote himself. Sable also composed the music for the film and wrote the lyrics with Eli Batalion. Jerome Sable is a writer-director and composer who creates genre-bending musicals for film, television, and theatre. In addition to the Sundance Award, his short film "The Legend of Beaver Dam" also won a Screamfest Best Short Film Award, Austin Fantastic Fest Best Horror Short Award, Dallas International Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, and has screened at over 75 film festivals worldwide. Sable grew up in Montreal, Quebec where he studied piano and music theory at the McGill Conservatory of Music. He received his Bachelor of Arts with honors in philosophy from Brown University and his Masters of Fine Arts from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Vice President of Production for Serendipity Films Ari Lantos will produce. Jonas Bell Pasht will also produce. Mark Musselman will Executive Produce. Entertainment One Films has acquired Canadian distribution rights.

Open Casting Call Details

Dancers must pre-register for the open call by emailing your name, email address, city you live in, and phone number to:

*** Filming Completed ***

Put "DANCE AUDITION" in the subject line of your email. If under age 16, parent/ guardian information is required in your email.

Where:

Camp Manitou (Near Parry Sound)
10 Camp Road
McKellar, Ontario P2A 0B4
Canada
Click Here for directions.

When:

Monday August 27, 2012
11:00am - 5:00pm (all dancers to register at 11:00am)

All dancers will register at the same time. Then they will be divided into groups and taught a routine which they will perform for choreographer, Paul Becker.

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:

Bernard Telsey
Tiffany Little Canfield
Telsey & Company
311 W 43rd Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036

Toronto:

Jason Knight
John Buchan
Buchan Knight Casting
499 Sackville Street
Toronto, Ontario M4X 1T6
Canada

Extras Casting

Parry Sound Casting Database
parrysound.actors@gmail.com
Put your full name 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.

Serendipity Point Films
9 Price Street
Toronto, ON M4W 1Z1
Canada

Entertainment One (Distributor)
175 Bloor Steet E
North Tower, Suite 1400
Toronto, ON M4W 3R8
Canada

Producers:

Robert Lantos
Ari Lantos
Jonas Bell Pasht

Director:

Jerome Sable

Choreographer:

Paul Becker

Starring:

Allie MacDonald - Camilla Swanson
Douglas Smith - Buddy Swanson
Meat Loaf - Roger McCall

Story:

Starry-eyed, teenage kitchen hand Camilla Swanson (Allie MacDonald) lands herself a role in the Broadway-bound showcase at the musical theatre camp where she works, but just as rehearsals begin, blood starts to spill. The production is being terrorized by Metal Killer, a masked slasher who screams death metal while hunting down every last one of his sworn enemies; pretentious musical theatre snobs.

Open casting call for lead roles in major feature film 'Jersey Boys'

*** This project has been put on hold ***

"Jersey Boys" will film in New York and New Jersey starting January, 2013.

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The powerhouse film production company GK Films is in pre-production on the major feature film "Jersey Boys" based on the hit Broadway musical "Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons". The two-time Primetime Emmy winning casting director for the film is conducting a national talent search, as well as holding open casting calls for the lead roles of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. Filming begins in January, 2013 and will take place in New York and New Jersey.

Primetime Emmy nominated filmmaker Jon Favreau will direct Graham King's bigscreen adaption of the Tony Award winning Broadway documentary-style musical. This will be Favreau's first directing job after three straight on-screen acting roles. Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice wrote the book that the play was based on, and three-time Academy Award nominated writer John Logan has written the adapted screenplay. Some of Logan's credits include "Gladiator," "The Aviator," "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," "Rango," and "Hugo".

Academy Award winning executive of GK Films, Graham King, will produce "Jersey Boys" with Tim Headington. Also producing is Jon Favreau. Frankie Valli and fellow The Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio are executive producing. Sony will distribute the film. "Jersey Boys" will use much of the music from the Broadway play, with such songs as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," Oh What a Night," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You".

"Jersey Boys" tells the story of Frankie Vallie and the other members of the pop sensation group The Four Seasons" during their rise to superstardom. The stage musical opened on Broadway in 2005, and has since had a North American National Tour, along with productions in London's West End, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Melbourne, Sydney, Philadelphia, Auckland and Brisbane. It has held more than 200 performances to date.

Open Casting Call Details

The following lead roles are being cast:

[FRANKIE VALLI] 20-29 yrs old. 5'8" or under. Italian-American. A small, tenacious, scrappy kid from a tough neighborhood with an unusually high, clear falsetto. He is talented, hardworking and determined to succeed. ABILITY TO SING TENOR PART AND FALSETTO UP TO TREBLE G A PLUS.

[BOB GAUDIO] 20-29 yrs old. 5'10" or taller. Boyish, fresh-faced Bob is the keyboardist. Something of a boy genius, he is smart and savvy beyond his years. ABILITY TO SING TENOR/BARI-TENOR PART IN TIGHT HARMONY AND KEYBOARD SKILLS A PLUS.

[TOMMY DEVITO] 25-35 yrs old. Italian-American. A handsome, charismatic, smooth-talking operator with a quick temper, Tommy is a born hustler from a tough neighborhood and the essence of Jersey cool. ABILITY TO SING TENOR/BARI-TENOR PART IN TIGHT HARMONY AND GUITAR SKILLS A PLUS.

[NICK MASSI] 25-35 yrs old. Italian-American. A steady, sturdy, lumbering man of few words with a police record and a strong musical talent. ABILITY TO SING BASS/BARITONE PART IN TIGHT HARMONY AND BASS GUITAR SKILLS A PLUS.

These characters are members of the American rock and pop band The Four Seasons who became a global success in the mid-1960s. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame has stated that the group was the most popular rock band before The Beatles.

Philadelphia, PA:

The Kimmel Center
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(at Spruce)
Click Here for directions.

Saturday August 18, 2012
Check In Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

New York, NY

The Ailey Studios
405 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
(at 9th Avenue)
Click Here for directions.

Saturday August 25th, 2012
Check In Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

If you are unable to attend the open casting calls, you can upload an audition video for free at the following official casting website hosted by Cast It Talent:

Jersey Boys Movie Casting

Talent from all areas are welcome to submit.

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

The New York 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 New York and the United States:

• New York Child Performer Information Sheet
• New York Child Performer Permit Combined Application
• New York Child Performer Trust Accounts Information
• New York Verification of Satisfactory Academic Performance
• New York Child Performer Employer Certificate Combined Application
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements - State Statues
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• USA Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following New York Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• New York Casting Directors List
• New York Extras Casting Directors List
• New York Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• New York Acting Classes List
• New York Headshot Photographers List
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous New York Resources
• PDF Users Guides

The 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.

Ellen Lewis Casting
161 Sixth Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10013
ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS OR PERSONAL DROP OFFS

Extras Casting

New York and New Jersey:

Grant Wilfley Casting
123 W 18th Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Extras will be cast closer to the start of filming in January.

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.

GK Films
1540 Second Street
Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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

Producers:

Frankie Valli
Graham King
Bob Gaudio
Tim Headington
Jon Favreau

Director:

Jon Favreau

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

An adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons." The story dramatizes the forming, rise and eventual break-up of the original four members of The Four Seasons, tracing their rise from small time crimes on the streets of Newark, through the height of their popularity, all the way to the turmoil caused when one of their own got too close to the mob.