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

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.

Acting auditions and extras casting for feature film 'A.C.O.D.' in Atlanta

"A.C.O.D." (Adult Children of Divorce) is filming in Atlanta, GA.

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The star-studded feature film "A.C.O.D." (Adult Children of Divorce) is starting production in Atlanta, and the casting director is seeking a beautiful, tall, blond female 20 - 30 years old for a "very featured role". Additional featured roles as well as many extras will be hired throughout filming this spring. All of the remaining speaking roles and extras are being cast by the local casting director in Atlanta.

"Lights Out" writer Stuart Zicherman is directing "A.C.O.D." from a script he co-wrote with Ben Karlin, who is also producing. Bobby Cohen, president of Kurtzman/Orci, is executive producing along with George Paaswell. Cohen's executive producing credits include "Memoirs of a Geisha ," "Revolutionary Road," and "Definitely, Maybe". Paaswell's producing credits include "Phoebe in Wonderland ," "Notorious," and "The Winning Season". Teddy Schwarzman and Ben Stillman will produce for Black Bear Pictures.

"A.C.O.D." which stands for Adult Children of Divorce, is about a young man named Carter (Adam Scott) who learns that he grew up as part of a psychological experiment determining the effects of divorce on young children. He is forced to reunite his parents when his brother gets engaged.

Richard Jenkins plays Scott's father, while Jane Lynch will play Dr. Judith, an author and therapist who used to treat Carter in the study about children of divorced parents. Mary Elizabeth Winstead will play Scott's girlfriend, the foundation in his life, which is slowly going out of control after he’s ushered into a present-day follow-up study about the children of divorced parents 20 years after the fact. Amy Poehler will play Jenkins' current wife Sondra, who is bitter enemies with his ex-wife, who is played by Catherine O'Hara. Jessica Alba is set to star as a gorgeous girl named Michelle, with whom Carter has a fling with.

The following is for talent that is located within reasonable driving distance to the Atlanta, GA area.

If you are a beautiful, tall, blond female 20 - 30 years old, and want to be considered for a very featured role please email at least 3 different recent color photos and all contact information to the following:

acodextras@gmail.com

Put "Beautiful Tall Blonde" in the subject line of your email.

All ages and types of background extras are also needed. To be considered, email a recent color snapshot and all contact information to the following:

acodextras@gmail.com

Put "ACOD EXTRAS" in the subject line of your email.

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.

New York:

Laura Rosenthal
401 Broadway
Ste 711
New York, NY 10013

Atlanta:

Patrick Ingram
1123 Zonolite Road
Suite 7A
Atlanta, GA 30306

Extras Casting

Atlanta:

Patrick Ingram
Janel Bersabal
Extras Casting Atlanta
1123 Zonolite Road
Suite 7A
Atlanta, GA 30306

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.

Black Bear Pictures
New York, NY:
185 Franklin Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Process Media
401 Broadway
Suite 711
New York, NY 10013

Kurtzman/Orci
100 Universal Plaza
Bldg. 5171
Universal City, CA 91608

Producers:

George Paaswell
Bobby Cohen
Ben Karlin
Tim Perell
Teddy Schwarzman
Ben Stillman

Director:

Stu Zicherman

Starring:

Adam Scott - Carter
Jessica Alba - Michelle
Catherine O'Hara - Melissa
Jane Lynch - Dr. Judith
Amy Poehler - Sondra
Richard Jenkins - Hugh
Mary Elizabeth Winstead - Lauren
Clark Duke - Trey

Story:

"A.C.O.D." (Adult Children of Divorce) focuses on a young man named Carter (Adam Scott) who discovers he was enlisted by his parents in a study about divorced children many years ago, and he was included in a book written about the study. When he’s ushered into a present day follow-up study 20 years after the fact, it creates new havoc for his family.

Auditions for 'Cabin Fever: Patient Zero' and 'Cabin Fever: Outbreak'

The two new "Cabin Fever" films are prequels to the previous movies.

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Marvel Comics' writer and artist Kaare Andrews has signed on to direct the upcoming feature films "Cabin Fever: Patient Zero" and "Cabin Fever: Outbreak". Casting is now underway for at least 8 lead roles and several smaller roles ranging from early 20s males and females to 30s and 40ish males. Shooting will take place beginning late April 2012 in the Dominican Republic, however casting for the main roles is taking place in Los Angeles. Extras, stand-ins, and photo doubles will be cast in Santo Domingo. Both films will be shot back-to-back.

In addition to being a comic book writer and artist, Kaare Andrews is also a filmmaker who has directed several short films, and the Anchor Bay Entertainment full length feature film "Altitude". Known for his cover work on "Incredible Hulk," "Ultimate X-Men, Gen," "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "The Matrix Comics," Andrews drew a four-issue mini-series for Marvel known as "Spider-Man: Reign" set 35 years in the future starring a retired Spider-Man. He is currently drawing covers for Marvel’s recently relaunched Ultimate line of comics.

Jake Wade Wall ("The Hitcher," "When Strangers Call") wrote the screenplay for "Cabin Fever: Patient Zero" which is about the origin of the flesh-eating virus that was unleashed in the 2002 original. The story follows a handsome American man named Marcus, who is on a floating bachelor party with his close friends, Dobs, Josh and Penny. But his yacht drifts a little too close to an island that's not on the charts, an island containing a secret research project into a seemingly incurable flesh-eating virus. The first drafts of the screenplay had a storyline involving a cruise ship being infected with the virus, however the story was changed after the recent cruise ship mishaps going on in the news lately.

"Cabin Fever: Outbreak" is being written by Adam and Deborah Marcus ("Leatherface 3D," "I Walked With a Zombie"). In this film a doctor and his family travel to a remote Caribbean island to investigate a minor flu outbreak, only to discover a vicious flesh-eating virus that threatens everyone on the island. The family is faced with responsibility to prevent a worldwide epidemic.

"Patient Zero" and "Outbreak" is being produced by Evan Astrowsky's Hypotenuse Pictures and Jasbinder Singh Mann of the Indomina Group, a fast-growing United States and Dominican Republic based production company and distributor of film, TV and trans-media content, and leading proponent of "fanboy" cinema.

The original 2002 Cabin Fever film was directed by Eli Roth, who wrote the screenplay based on a real life experience during a trip to Iceland when Roth developed a skin infection. "Cabin Fever" went on to become one of the most successful independently-financed film releases of 2003, grossing $33,553,394 at the box office worldwide for distributor Lions Gate.

"Cabin Fever: Patient Zero" is scheduled to hit theaters 2013, and "Cabin Fever: Outbreak" comes to theaters in 2014.

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:

"Cabin Fever"
Chadwick Struck Casting
11967 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Extras Casting

Dominican Republic:

Tracey Cuesta
"Cabin Fever" Extras
c/o Serie 23 Casting
Plaza Castilla
San Pedro De Macoris 21000
Dominican Republic

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.

Indomnia Films
Calle Porfirio Herrera #4, 1er Piso
Piantini
Santo Domingo, DN

Hypotenuse Pictures
1645 Redcliff Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Producers: Evan Astrowsky, Jasbinder Singh Mann

Director:

Kaare Andrews

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

"Cabin Fever: Patient Zero"

Marcus Bently is an alluring, suntanned, physically strapping young American man who who's passion for sailing and diving inspired him to open a business leading undersea diving adventures with his best buddy, Dobs Towe. Marcus goes to the Dominican Republic because he falls in love with an heiress of a wealthy family, Catalina Arias, with whom he intends to marry - albeit with a slight case of cold feet. Catalina sets up a lavish bachelor party for Marcus and his friends aboard a luxury yacht, which ends up floating too close to an uncharted island. The island is a scientific research facility run by an inhumane Dr. Edwards, who is intent on finding a vaccine for a flesh-eating virus that could strip humanity literally down to the bones. Marcus and his friends must find a way to survive before the flesh eating disease consumes them all.

"Cabin Fever: Outbreak"

In this second film in the prequels, a doctor and his family travel to a remote Caribbean island to investigate a minor flu outbreak, only to discover a vicious flesh-eating virus that threatens everyone on the island. The family is faced with responsibility to prevent a worldwide epidemic.

Major New Line Cinema feature film 'The Conjuring' auditions in North Carolina

"The Conjuring" has a 2013 release date.

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New Line Cinema, Safran Company, and Evergreen Media Group, LLC are ready to begin principal photography on the upcoming thriller feature film "The Conjuring" in February, 2012. Shooting will take place entirely in North Carolina at Wilmington's spectacular EUE/Screen Gems Studios and other locations in and around the Wilmington area. The film's main stars are being cast in Los Angeles

"The Conjuring" focuses on the life story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous 1950s paranormal investigators involved with the real-life Amityville investigation that inspired the movie "The Amityville Horror." The Warrens claimed to investigate more than 10,000 hauntings during their careers. They founded the New England Society for Psychic Research and the Occult Museum, both in Connecticut.

Australian filmmaker James Wan will direct "The Conjuring" from a screenplay written by twin brothers Chad and Carey Hayes. Wan, who is known for making brutally violent horror films, has directed and/or produced such films as "Saw I - VI," "Saw 3D: The Final Chapter," "Dead Silence," and "Death Sentence". He will also be directing "Spectre" starring Nicole Kidman after filming wraps on "The Conjuring".

Summit Entertainment was originally attached to the project back in June, 2009, however the film went into turnaround and New Line Cinema took over the rights for the movie, which includes life rights to the Perron family, whose experiences in their Rhode Island home informs the film, and Ed and Lorraine Warren, experts in paranormal activities who investigated and battled the activities occurring in the Perron household and did the same in the cases that inspired "The Amityville Horror" and "The Haunting in Connecticut." Ghosts and demonic possession are at the center of "The Conjuring" plot.

Peter Safran will produce under his Safran Company banner. In addition to producing films, Safran is also a talent manager whose clients include Djimon Hounsou, David Hyde Pierce, and Paul Reiser. Although not a client, Paul Walker has starred in the last two as yet to be released Safron Company films. Tony DeRosa-Grund will produce via the Evergreen Media, LLC banner. Senior Vice President of Production Walter Hamada will oversee for New Line Cinema.

A major component of attracting films such as "The Conjuring" to North Carolina has been the first class production space, studios, and technological infrastructure provided by EUE/Screen Gems. Their lot offers 50 acres, 10 stages and 150,000 square feet of clear-span production space. Combine this with the additional incentives of a 25% refundable tax credit (effective January 1, 2010) and an accommodations tax exemption, and it is easy to see why film and television production is booming in North Carolina.

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

The 2012 North Carolina Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to audition for "The Conjuring" or work as an extra on the film:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• North Carolina Child Performer Labor Law Information
• North Carolina Youth Employment Certificate Instructions
• North Carolina Youth Approval To Work Late Hours Form
• North Carolina Minor Intention To Employ Form
• North Carolina Dept. of Labor Rules and Regulations Relative to Employment of Children under 16 Years of Age.
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• Links for Child Labor Information

In addition to the following Louisiana Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Extras Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Headshot Photographers List
• Headshot Mass Printing Photo Labs
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• General Talent Agent Information
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Resources
• PDF Users Guide

The 2012 North Carolina 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:

Anne McCarthy
Engine Media Group
PO Box 1859
Venice, CA 90291

Wilmington:

Craig Fincannon
Lisa Mae Fincannon
Mark Fincannon
Fincannon & Associates, Inc
Point Harbor Marina
1560 Point Harbor Road
Wilmington, NC 28401

Extras Casting

Wilmington:

Vanessa Neimeyer
2202 Plaza Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405

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.

"The Conjuring" Production Office
EUE/Screen Gems Studios
1223 23rd Street North
Wilmington, NC 28405

New Line Cinema
116 N. Robertson Blvd.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Safran Company
8748 Holloway Drive
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Evergreen Media Group, LLC
923 High Meadow Ranch Drive
Magnolia, TX 77355

Producers: Peter Safran, Tony DeRosa-Grund, Walter Hamada

Director: James Wan

Starring:

Patrick Wilson
Vera Farmiga
Ron Livingston
Lili Taylor
Shannon Kook
Hanely Caswell

Story:

Supernatural thriller concerning the Perron family, whose experiences in their Rhode Island home informs the film, and Ed and Lorraine Warren, experts in paranormal activities who investigated and battled the activities occurring in the Perron household and did the same in the cases that inspired "The Amityville Horror" and "The Haunting in Connecticut."