Paramount Pictures 'Transformers 3' Megan Fox Replacement Auditions

Update: Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has won the female lead to replace Megan Fox. She has worked with Michael Bay on a lingerie commercial, but has no other acting experience. Bay chose Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and executive producer Steven Spielberg has approved the decision.

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Now that Megan Fox is officially out as Mikaela Banes in the Paramount Pictures feature film Transformers 3, director Michael Bay is auditioning actresses to replace Fox. This creates a huge cast vacancy that would be assure international fame and exposure for the actress who takes over the role of as Shia LaBeouf’s love interest in the $1.5 billion dollar franchise.

Principal photography was set to run from May 17, 2010 through July 1, 2010 with a release date of July 1st, 2011. The shoot start date will have to be pushed back until a suitable replacement is signed to replace Megan Fox. The filming locations are set for Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, Africa, Moscow and China.

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.

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Denise Chamian
"Transformers 3" Casting
c/o DW Studios Productions LLC
Raleigh Studios Playa Vista
5600 Campus Center Drive
Playa Vista, CA 90094

Extras Casting:

Click Here for Transformers 3 extras casting information.

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.

DW Studios Productions LLC
Raleigh Studios Playa Vista
5600 Campus Center Drive
Playa Vista, CA 90094

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Di Bonaventura Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave.
DeMille Building
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Bay Films
631 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Kurtzman/Orci
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 5171
Universal City, CA 91608

Director: Michael Bay

Producers: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Starring:

Shia LaBeouf
Tyrese Gibson
Frances McDormand
John Malkovich
Ken Jeong

Story:

Shia LaBeouf returns as Sam Witwicky in "Transformers 3". A darker more introspective journey into the Transformers universe and their origins on Cybertron. Peter Cullen also returns as the voice of Optimus Prime. This 3rd installment in the series "won’t be as robot-heavy and there will be fewer explosions, as the film gets more into the robot character. The last time (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) you kind of met a few of the robots. In "Transformers 3" you’re gonna get a much cooler landscape" according to director Michael Bay. There is also preview footage of the possibility of Unicron, the planet eater, in this sequel.

Universal Pictures "Fast Five" currently casting actors in Los Angeles

Universal Pictures and Original Film are full steam ahead on the fifth installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise and auditions are underway in Los Angeles. Shooting will run from June 28, 2010 through October 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Puerto Rico and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker will reprise their roles and an offer has been made to Dwayne Johnson to co-star. Fast Five is scheduled to be released in theaters June 10, 2011. Local extras will be hired in all filming locations. Open calls will be posted here as they become available.

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.

Principal Actor Casting:

Debra Zane
5225 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 536
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Extras Casting:

Sande Alessi Casting
13731 Ventura Blvd.
2nd Floor
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Registration Info Line: (818) 623-7040

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.

Fast Five Production Office
100 Universal City Plaza
Bldg. 9128, Room D
Universal City, CA 91608

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Original Film
11466 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Producers: Neal Moritz, Tania Landau

Director: Justin Lin

Starring:

Vin Diesel
Paul Walker
Tego Calderon
Dwayne Johnson (negotiations)

Story:

The story finds Dom (Diesel) and Brian (Walker) as fugitives being pursued by legendary lawmen.

Feature Film 'Dance of the Mirlitons' Auditions

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How to get Talent Agency Representation

There are two types of talent agents, theatrical (television and film) and commercial (for television commercials). Being with the same agency for both is called being "signed across the board," but many actors prefer to have separate agents for different types of work, become some agencies can be better commercially, but not as good theatrically, or vice versa.

Agents get information about auditions for roles, either directly from casting directors and producers calling them asking for client submissions, or from a service called "the breakdowns," a daily list of roles being cast, sent only to agents and managers.

Agents work for you, but they only get 10% of what you make, so that means you need to do 90% of the work - especially when you are getting started. That means always be professional, be skilled in acting, network and let casting directors, producers and directors know about your work & upcoming performances by sending out postcards & invitations, know your "type", and make sure you and your agent have an understanding about what kinds of parts you will be submitted for.

The Strategy:

Do not randomly stop by agents offices unannounced, they do not accept personal drop-offs. Avoid calling the office for now. Simply send in your 8" X 10" color photo and resume, along with a brief cover letter. Show the agents that you understand how valuable their time is by keeping the cover letter short and sweet. Far too many actors end up writing a long cover letter, and the agents end up just trowing it in the "circular file" aka trash can.

This is a sample of a good cover letter:

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Savannah Starlet
4321 Superstar Street
Beverly Hills CA 90210
savvystar@email.com
555-986-6754

Attn: Mr. Agent


Enclosed you will find my photo and resume for your consideration. I am currently seeking theatrical (and/or commercial) representation. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number or email address.

Sincerely,

Savannah Starlet

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Now the agent even has a few moments to actually look at the photo and resume!

Then after about a week, give them a quick call and just say your name, tell them that you sent in a photo and resume, and that you are calling back as a follow up. They will usually write your name down, and say that they will give you a call if interested, or we are reviewing it, etc. Again, just keep it short and show them that you value their time. They will be pleasantly surprised.

Say something like.....

"No problem, I don't want to take up your time, but wanted to make a quick call to see if you are interested".

They'll either be impressed (and relieved) at the brief conversation, or will be so caught off guard that they'll try to explain further. If they haven't said goodbye, then just repeat a variation of your previous words (always offering them a chance to end the conversation and reinforcing that you know their time is valuable). Agents get tired off so many actors calling and somewhat begging, "can I come in for an interview", or "I am very talented and would be a great addition to your roster". If you follow these steps, keep your letter and conversation brief, the agent will most likely appreciate it.

Many agents these days do not track submissions and will merely inform you of this when you call. Also, several of the top agencies do not accept unsolicited photo and resume submissions, they only accept new clients through industry referral.

Tips & Warnings

● Agents making their living by earning a percentage of each job they book for a model. Do not pay any up-front fees to an agent.

● If you're not happy with the number of auditions or bookings you are getting, set up an appointment with your agent and discuss what you can do to generate more jobs.

● If the agent lies to you, makes outrageous promises or asks for up-front money (to cover phone calls or mailing expenses on your behalf), keep looking. Legitimate agents do not ask for expense money.