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Universal Pictures open casting call for 'Identity Thief' starring Jason Bateman

Acting Auditions and Extras Casting Call for Identity Thief

Universal Pictures "Identity Thief" will hit theaters on May 10, 2013.
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Casting directors in Los Angeles and Atlanta are now auditioning actors for co-starring, supporting, and day player roles in the upcoming Universal Pictures comedy feature film "Identity Thief". There is also an open casting call scheduled in Atlanta for extras. Shooting on "Identity Thief" will take place in Atlanta from April 16, 2012 through June 25, 2012.

"Identity Thief" stars Golden Globe Award winner Jason Bateman and Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy, and tells the story of a hard-working family who man gets a major lesson in self-importance from the gal who has stolen his identity and pretty much ruined his life. Bateman's recently formed Aggregate Films is producing the film as part of a two-year first-look production deal with Universal Pictures and Universal Television. Bateman has hired Jim Garavente, formerly of Mandate Pictures, to run Aggregate Films. Also producing "Identity Thief" is Scott Stuber and Pamela Abdy of Stuber Productions.

Filmmaker Seth Gordon is directing "Identity Thief" from a brilliant screenplay written by Steve Conrad ("The Pursuit of Happyness") with rewrites by Craig Mazin ("Hangover Part II"). Gordon's directing credits include the films "Four Christmases" and "Horrible Bosses", as well as the TV series "The Office," "Modern Family," and "Breaking In". Gordon's future projects include directing New Regency's "Mr. Romance," Sony's "The Only Living Boy in New York," and Working Title's "Suicide Squad". He is also set to produce an adaptation of the best selling book, "Freakonomics".

Among the many principal acting roles being cast are everything from Jason Bateman's wife Trish and 7 year old Daughter Jessie, co-workers and boss, detectives and police officers, waiters and waitresses, fancy hotel staff, bartenders, a large man at bar, 45-50ish, with an over-the-top personality taking shots.

Extras Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Atlanta Marriot - Century Center
Century East Ballroom
2000 Century Boulevard NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday March 31, 2012
10:00am - 5:00pm

The casting director is seeking people located within reasonable driving distance of Atlanta, GA to work as background extras. All types of any ethnicity are welcome, however the following are some specific needs:

• Men and Women, ages 18 and over. Non-union.
• Bikers (motorcycle).
• Dive bar patrons.
• Country western bar patrons.
• Skid row and prisoner types.
• Business men and Business women.
• Mall goers.

Arrive at the open casting call dressed as one of the above types, as your photo will be taken. Also bring a photo ID - drivers license, state ID, student ID, etc.

Talent must and be legally eligible to work in Atlanta, GA and the United States.

The 2012 Atlanta Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work on film and television productions in the Atlanta area:

• Georgia Child Labor Entertainment Employment Information Sheet
• Georgia Child Labor Summary Sheet
• Georgia Employment Certificate Guide for Minors Under 18
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Atlanta Actors Resources:

• Atlanta Casting Directors List
• Atlanta Extras Casting Directors List
• Atlanta Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Atlanta Acting Classes and Schools List
• Atlanta Actors Unions and Professional Organizations
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Atlanta Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Atlanta 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.

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

Los Angeles:

Lisa Beach
Sarah Katzman
606 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 311
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Atlanta:

Craig Fincannon
Fincannon &  Associates Casting
500-D Amsterdam Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306

Extras Casting

Atlanta:

Tammy Smith Casting
2870 Peachtree Road
Suite 818
Atlanta, GA 30305
Extras Casting Line: (404) 590-3320

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.

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Stuber Productions
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 4171
Universal City, CA 91608

Aggregate Films
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

DumbDumb
c/o Digital Entertainment Studio
555 W 18th Street
New York, NY 10011

Producers:

Jason Bateman
Jim Garavente
Scott Stuber
Pamela Abdy
Peter Morgan

Director:

Seth Gordon

Starring:

Jason Bateman - Sandy Patterson
Melissa McCarthy - Diana

Story:

Sandy Bigelow Patterson (Jason Bateman) is a married family man who works in the accounts processing department at Prominence Financial making a modest $50,000 a year. He sees himself as one of "have nots" in the world and longs to be one of the the "haves". Although he works hard for his wife and daughter and is good at what he does, he lives in fear of being dispensable - of being replaced by someone younger, or someone cheaper, or by an app. After a woman named Diana (Melissa McCarthy) steals his identity and his life falls into chaos, he embarks on a mission to find her in Florida and bring her back to the police to clear his name. Sandy and Diane's adventure becomes intense - and hilarious at times, as a crazed skiptracer hunts him down; two heavily armed Israelis are after him; and they are kidnapped by a group of pissed Eagle Scouts with a vicious dog. Along the way, Sandy begins to learn how to stop being a chump and re-evaluates his feelings towards Diana.