Extra specials
With all the movies in production around Boston, what does it take to get hired as an extra? It might help if you play the cello or wear a size 44 men's jacket or don't mind having your hair color changed. A sampling of excerpts as they appeared in recent casting calls:
Seeking union or non-union, men and women, age 35-60 to work as BACKGROUND EXTRAS, TOMORROW - Typical shooting days on this film are usually twelve hours long, sometimes a little longer, sometimes a little shorter. (Bet on longer. . .) You *MUST* be available all day tomorrow, but we'd also like to know your availability Thursday and Friday this week, in case the filming continues on this week at the same location.
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Seeking an African American male 30-45 6'2" - 6'3" and wears a 44-46 size jacket. Shooting starts early in the morning and you must be available for a 12 hour day.
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Seeking all types, but is specifically seeking performers to portray:
Upscale Club Goers (30s)
Victoria's Secret Models
Male Models
Teens/Kids
Middle school Boys
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Set in the 1950s in a mental institution with flashbacks to a WWII concentration camp . . . seeking performers to portray:
-Mental institution staff (doctors, nurses, orderlies, guards)
-Mental institution patients (including interesting, quirky or unusual character faces)
-Malnourished and emaciated concentration camp prisoners (many of whom may have their heads shaved)
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SEEKING TO CAST a woman who is an ARCHER. Someone who is very proficient at archery. The prototype/prime example being the athlete Park Sung-Hyun. This is a day player role in a feature film shooting in Boston in February.
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NOW **NOT** seeking to cast a woman who is an ARCHER. It has been changed to: looking for an (18+) Asian Female who *LOOKS 16*, and very athletic.
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BOSTON CASTING IS SEEKING BEAUTIFUL LATIN FEMALES 30-40 FOR THE NEW COLUMBIA PICTURES COMEDY.
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The film is set in ALASKA, so no LUXURY vehicles. We need: Trucks, SUV's, Jeeps, all wheel drive : exp : outbacks - NO LUXURY VEHICLES. Older vehicles great ! NO BLACK, NO WHITE, NO CHERRY RED. Must be available MONDAY and 2 other days next week. Please email a photo of yourself and your car . . .
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Ethnic Extras wanted. Please come dressed in ethnic garb, (example Saris, African dress, etc.) if you have it. Looking for minorities of all ages that would be in line at the Immigration office.
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Seeking nonunion children 9yrs. old (It would be great if they looked younger but not necessary) who live in the Rockport area. Must be 15 mins from Rockport.
Also seeking Middle Eastern Women.
Also seeking nonunion males 20-40 with a very thick Boston Accent for a voice over. Please call and leave a message... If chosen to audition we will call you.
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Seeking Beautiful girls 18-30 years old. And adults 18 and 19 who look like teenagers
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Seeking an Indian (from India) teenage girl 13-18. Acting experience a plus but not necessary.
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Seeking several performers to portray: men, 20 to 30 years old, athletic
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We are looking for a union or nonunion actresses 12-30 who have mid length dark brown hair, and who have olive skin and are of Latin or Mediterranean decent. Must be under 5'3".
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We're seeking men to portray a BAND at a WEDDING, so experience in playing the guitar, drums, brass/horn, is an absolute PLUS! You *MUST* be available *BOTH* nights (Friday into Saturday AM) *AND* Monday (into Tuesday AM), *AND* you *MUST* fit the exact wardrobe descriptions below. You *MUST* be able to provide your own transportation to the location.
What you should bring: Completed sizecard, headshot (or a recent photo), resume, and a pen. (It is always recommended that you, to casting calls and to set, bring a pen) 