Monthly Archives: May 2013

05.30.13
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Casting directors holding auditions for ‘American Horror Story: Coven’

Jessica Lange American Horror Story Coven

Jessica Lange returns for her third season on “American Horror Story”.
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The hit FX Network Golden Globe Nominated horror-drama series American Horror Story has been renewed for a third season and the award winning casting team is now holding auditions for new series regulars and guest stars. The show’s format is anthology based, whereas the story, characters, and location for each season is different. The show’s guest stars and extras will be cast throughout the season. After two seasons shooting in Los Angeles, the series moves to The Big Easy for it’s third season. Filming begins in July, 2013 in New Orleans, LA.

05.28.13
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Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Building a Better Boy’ now casting lead roles

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Long time Disney Channel director Paul Hoen will direct “Building a Better Boy”.
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On the Brink Productions in association with RCR Pictures are currently gearing up to begin production on the Disney Channel Original Movie “Building a Better Boy”. The Casting Society of America ARTIOS Award nominated casting directors for the movie are auditioning talent for the starring, co-starring, and supporting roles. Several teen roles are being cast as well as adult roles. The extras and stand-ins will be cast closer to the start of filming in late July, 2013. Shooting will take place in Toronto.
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05.28.13
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Auditions for feature film ‘Camp-X-Ray’ starring Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart Camp X-Ray Auditions

Kristen Stewart plays a soldier assigned to Guantanamo in “Camp X-Ray”.
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Gotham Group is in the pre-production stage on the upcoming feature film “Camp X-Ray” and the Primetime Emmy Award winning casting director for the movie is holding auditions for lead, co-starring, and supporting roles. The extras, photo doubles, and stand-ins for the film’s stars will be cast closer to the start of shooting. Production is set to take place in Los Angeles, CA and will begin principal photography on July 15, 2013.

05.17.13
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Casting for ‘Transformers 4’ actors and extras underway in Austin, TX

Transformers 4 Austin TX Casting Calls

Michael Bay is directing his fourth Transformers film.
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Di Bonaventura Pictures and DreamWorks SKG in association with Hasbro are set to begin production on the Paramount Pictures science fiction action film “Transformers 4“. Casting directors are auditioning actors in Los Angeles, as well as Austin, TX where filming will take place beginning late May, 2013. The extras will be cast throughout filming. Additional shooting will take place in various locations including China. This project is currently being referred to as “Untitled Transformers Sequel,” and will the first feature film to be shot using smaller digital IMAX 3D cameras.

05.17.13
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Open casting call in Austin, TX for feature film ‘Sweet Cheeks’ lead roles

Todd Rohal Sweet Cheeks Open Casting Call

Todd Rohal will direct “Sweet Cheeks” from his own true story screenplay.
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Casting directors for the upcoming feature film “Sweet Cheeks” are holding an open casting call seeking children available to work on the film in the Austin, Texas area. They will be casting two boys with great imaginations and natural wit for the lead roles in the movie. The boys should be extroverted kids who are full of ideas, comfortable around new people and environments, and who like hearing, telling, or creating stories. Kids with interesting faces and timeless, non-modern looks similar to those in “The Little Rascals” are especially encouraged to attend the open call or submit by email. No acting experience is necessary, and these are fully paid positions. Shooting will take place in August, 2013.

05.17.13
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Casting info for Clint Eastwood directed musical feature film ‘Jersey Boys’

Clint Eastwood Jersey Boys Auditions Casting

Clint Eastwood has taken over directing duties from Jon Favreau.
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The powerhouse film production company GK Films is in pre-production on the major musical feature film “Jersey Boys” based on the hit Broadway musical “Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons”. The Casting directors for the film are auditioning talent for lead and supporting roles. Filming begins in August, 2013 and will take place in Los Angeles. The stand-ins for the film’s stars will be hired closer to shooting, and the extras will be cast throughout production.

05.16.13
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CBS Daytime Diversity Initiative seeking actors of color for daytime dramas

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“The Young and The Restless” has an amazing diverse cast that includes Redaric Williams and Lamon Archey.
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The VP of Casting at CBS Television is accepting submissions from diverse talent, specifically actors of color, to participate in the CBS Diversity Institute and Casting program. This is an extension of CBS Diversity’s ongoing talent showcase initiatives. Talent who become candidates will be pre-screened by the casting executives at CBS, and subsequently the casting directors for “The Young and The Restless” and “The Bold and The Beautiful” will audition the actors on a regular basis for various roles on the shows.

05.16.13
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Disney Channel auditions underway for hit series ‘Dog with a Blog’ season two

Disney Channel Dog with a Blog Season 2 Auditions

Dog with a Blog‘s Stan is played by an amazing mixed breed dog named Mick.
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It’s a Laugh Productions is now in production on the second season of the hit comedy series “Dog with a Blog” and the Disney casting director for the show is auditioning talent for guest starring, recurring, and day player roles. Extras are being hired throughout the season. The multi-camera sitcom premiered on Disney Channel on October 12, 2012 and was renewed for a second season on February 4, 2013. In a highly admirable corporate decision, Disney Channel has been airing Public Service Announcements in conjunction with “Dog with a Blog” educating kids on responsible pet adoption and encouraging kindness to animals.

05.16.13
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Open casting calls for major feature film ‘The Judge’ starring Robert Downey Jr.

Big Kid Pictures in association with Team Downey are gearing up to begin filming on the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film “The Judge” starring Robert Downey Jr. along with an amazing all-star cast. Shooting will take place in Boston, MA and surrounding locations beginning on June 3, 2013. The local casting directors are holding two open casting calls in Massachusetts for people to work on the film as extras, and also for people who have cars and trucks to use in the movie. The open casting calls are being held in the City of Boston, and in the historic Village of Shelburne Falls.

05.09.13
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Disney casting for musical feature film ‘Into The Woods’ starring Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp will star in his first musical since “Sweeney Todd: The Demon of Fleet Street”.
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Lucamar Productions in association with Marc Platt Productions are currently in the pre-production phase on the highly anticipated live-action musical feature film “Into The Woods” starring Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep. The movie is an adaptation of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Disney Casting directors in New York and Los Angeles are auditioning actors/singers for starring and co-starring roles. Additional casting will take place in London, UK where filming will take place beginning in September, 2013. The extras, photo-doubles, and stand-ins for the film’s stars will be cast in London.