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Casting calls out for feature film 'Devils's Knot' starring Reese Witherspoon

Casting Calls Auditions Devils's Knot

"Devil's Knot" will begin filming June 25, 2012 in Louisiana.
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Dimension Films and The Weinstein Company's true crime drama feature film "Devil's Knot" starring Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth is currently casting thirteen lead roles, and numerous supporting and day player roles. The movie is based on the events surrounding the sensationalized trial of the West Memphis 3 murders and how the crime impacted the lives of those in the community. Filming begins June 25, 2012 in Louisiana.

A number of documentaries have been based on the West Memphis 3 case, and many celebrities and musicians have held fund raisers in the belief that they are innocent. "Devil's Knot" will have a much different viewpoint than the documentaries, getting out of the courtroom and showing how the murders impacted the lives of those in the community. Reese Witherspoon plays Pamela Hobbs, the mother of one of the victims. Colin Firth will play private investigator Ron Lax, who found the DNA strand that began to suggest Pamela's husband Terry Hobbs might have been involved in the crime.

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Atom Egoyan will direct "Devil's Knot" from an adapted screenplay written by Paul Harris Boardman and Scott Derrickson, based on the novel of the same name by Mara Leveritt. Egoyan is a Canadian stage director and film director who has been nominated for two Academy Awards - "The Sweet Hereafter" for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. His biggest commercial success is "Chloe" starring Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, and Amanda Seyfried. That film had a limited theatrical release in the U.S. and grossed over $3 million, however it made it's biggest profits from international pre-sales and the DVD/Blu-ray release.

Producing "Devil's Knot" are President and founder of Clear Pictures Entertainment, Elizabeth Fowler; Clark Peterson of Story and Film; President and CEO of Worldview Entertainment, Christopher Woodrow; and producer Richard Saperstein. The executive producers are Worldview Entertainment's Molly Conners; Jason Baldwin and Jessie Miskelly, who are two of the real West Memphis 3; and Holly Ballard, who is a close friend of Jason Baldwin.

"Devil's Knots" will hit theaters in 2013.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

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

Los Angeles:

"Devil's Knot"
Jen Smith
Tricia Wood
Aquila Wood Casting
1680 Vine Street
Suite 806
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Extras Casting

Louisiana:

Patrick Ingram
Janel Bersabal
Extras Casting Atlanta
1123 Zonolite Road
Suite 7A
Atlanta, GA 30306
devilsknotextras@gmail.com

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.

Clear Pictures
12400 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 306
Studio City, CA 91604

Worldview Entertainment
20 West 21st Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Story and Film
2934 1/2 Beverly Glen Circle
Suite 195
Los Angeles, CA 90077

Producers: Jason Baldwin, Holly Ballard, Elizabeth Fowler, Clark Peterson, Richard Saperstein

Director: Atom Egoyan

Starring:

Reese Witherspoon - Pamela Hobbs
Colin Firth - Ron Lax

Story:

"Devil's Knot" is based on the true story of the West Memphis Three, a trio of men who were tried and convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. The story centers on Pamela Hobbs (Reese Witherspoon), who is the mother of one of the victims, and Ron Lax (Colin Firth), a private investigator working in the Arkansas area that found critical errors in the investigation against the West Memphis Three. He is the man who found the DNA evidence that proved the West Memphis Three were not responsible for the murders, and found the DNA strand in the knots that bound one of the victims that began to suggest Terry Hobbs, Pamela's husband, might have been involved in the crime.

National talent search for boy and girl to star in feature film 'Hidden'

Hidden Child Actor Talent Search

Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired rights to the film "Hidden".
AB Media Publishing, LLC.

Note: For the role of Zoe, the casting directors are now seeking identical twins who are Caucasian females ages 9 - 11 and can play a 7 - 9 year old. This is due to child labor laws that restrict children's working hours. Hiring twins enables the director to swap out the twins playing the same role and film longer shooting days. Non-twins that fit the role can still submit also.

The casting director for the Warner Bros. Pictures elevated horror-thriller feature film "Hidden" is conducting a national talent search to find and unknown girl for the movie's lead role, as well as a young boy for a supporting role. Submissions are being accepted for the young girl role on the film's official casting website, being hosted by Cast It Talent, and are completely free of charge. Mail-in submissions are also being accepted for both roles. SAG-AFTRA talent and non-union talent from any area in the United States will be considered. Filming will begin in Summer, 2012.

Swedish born actor Alexander Skarsgård has signed on to play the father, Ray Hewitt. Skarsgård's star is rapidly rising, his most recent role is in Universal Pictures big-budget feature film "Battleship" starring opposite Liam Neeson and Brooklyn Decker. After production wraps on "Hidden", Skarsgård will executive produce and star in "The Vangaurd," another Warner Bros. Pictures film.

"Hidden" centers on an outgoing, curious, and strong-willed little girl named Zoe, who is trapped in a desperate situation with her parents. Hidden underground for over three-hundred days, Zoe lives in constant fear of the outside and its menacing surface-dwellers discovering her family. With only her beloved doll Olive as a true friend, Zoe feels increasingly trapped by her circumstances, and often finds herself butting heads with her overprotective mother. But when outside forces threaten their safety, Zoe must once again learn to rely on the love and strength of her parents.

The Duffer Brothers, Ross and Matt, will direct "Hidden" from a screenplay based on the 2011 Black List script that they write themselves. North Carolina born and raised, the Duffer's graduated from Chapman University Summa Cum Laude with a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production. They are an extremely talented filmmaker duo, who have written and directed various short horror films including 2005's award winning "We All Fall Down" and "Eater" in 2007.

Producers Roy Lee, John Middleton and Lawrence Grey will produce "Hidden". The trio have partnered in Primal Pictures, a new genre arm of Vertigo Entertainment. The company will share the first look deal that Vertigo has with Warner Bros. Pictures. Richard D. Zanuck will produce under the banner of his production firm, The Zanuck Company. Rounding out the producing team is Academy Award winner Mason Novick, with Sebastian Aloi executive producer.

To submit an online audition video for the lead role of Zoe, follow the instructions carefully on the following official "Hidden" casting call website:

Warner Bros. Pictures "Hidden" Talent Search

1. When taping yourself, frame the picture just above your head to the bottom of the chest so we can see the face clearly.

2. Next you will 'SLATE' your name and how to contact you. Shoot a few seconds of video of a full body slate -back enough so you can see yourself head to toe. Next, zoom in and tell us your name, age, birthdate, height and weight and a full body shot. Please say these clearly, looking into the camera.

3. Please read BOTH SCENES

You may also email an audition to hiddenaudition@gmail.com

Here is what the casting director is seeking:

[Zoe "Zozo" Hewitt] Lead Role. Female, Caucasian, 9-11 years of age to play 7-9. Zoe is Claire and Ray's only child. She is an outgoing, curious, and strong-willed little girl trapped in a desperate situation. Hidden underground with her parents for over three-hundred days, Zoe lives in constant fear of the outside and its menacing surface-dwellers discovering her family. With only her beloved doll Olive as a true friend, Zoe feels increasingly trapped by her circumstances, and often finds herself butting heads with her overprotective mother. But when outside forces threaten their safety, Zoe must once again learn to rely on the love and strength of her parents.

[Joey] Supporting Role. Male, Caucasian, 9 to 12 years of age. Zoe's friend, this neighbor boy also flees in a panic with his family. Later, he shows up again under surprising circumstances.

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.

Jaime Harlan
Carmen Cuba Casting
846 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Building A
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Extras Casting

To Be Announced

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.

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank, CA 91522

Primal Pictures
9348 Civic Center Drive
Mezzanine Level
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Zanuck Company
16 Beverly Park
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Producers:

John Powers Middleton
Dick Zanuck
Roy Lee
Mason Novick
Lawrence Grey

Directors:

Matt Duffer
Ross Duffer

Starring:

Alexander Skarsgård - Ray Hewitt
To Be Cast - Claire Hewitt
To Be Cast - Zoe "Zozo" Hewitt
To Be Cast - Joey

Story:

Ray and Claire Hewitt, along with their curious and strong-willed daughter Zoe, find themselves hiding in an underground shelter for over three-hundred days. They live in fear of the menacing surface-dwellers known as "The Breathers," the result of a mysterious outbreak. When a fire erupts in their hideout, it blows their cover and alerts The Breathers to their presence, causing the Hewitt family to become trapped like rats.

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.

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

ACOD Atlanta Casting Call

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

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.