BACKGROUND/ FEATURED ACTORS Casting in Atlanta for “Megalopolis”!!!!
Megalopolis, the sci-fi movie from Francis Ford Coppola seems to now be in production in the Atlanta area and is in need of paid movie extras. Filming is set to begin shortly, in November and the movie will be in production into March of 2023.
The movie has been long awaited, like over a decade, and is said to be filming using some groundbreaking technology. The company, Prysm Stages in Atlanta has announced that Megapolis will be the first movie to film on one the brand new stages which they are calling LED volume stage which is located at the Trilith studios compound in Georgia. The company commented that the stage offers “a best-in-class ecosystem for physical production, including practical lighting, grip and camera, integrated into a state-of-the-art virtual production volume.” The movie is being produced by Michael Berman who stated that the high tech stage offers the best of digital and physical filming formats.
The movie seems to have put together a Mega cast. The film is described as a passion project of Francis Ford Coppola that has gone through numerous setbacks, including the shutdowns over the pandemic. Mega will star Adam Driver (Star Wars Franchise), Forest Whitaker, Jon Voight, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Laurence Fishburne. Also announced was that the cast may include Coppola’s sister Talia Shire (The Godfather films) with her son Jason Schwartzman (Hunger Games prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) along with Shia LaBeouf (Transformers) and others.
For MEGA- BACKGROUND ACTORS:
Seeking MALES and FEMALES, 18+, any ethnicity, who have open availability to work one of two options.
Please read the following carefully before submitting:
Option 1:
Fitting: Tuesday, November 1
Filming: Monday, November 7 AND Tuesday, November 8 (Must work BOTH days)
COVID Testing: Monday, October 31 (for Fitting), and Friday, November 4 (for Filming)
Option 2:
Fitting: Thursday, November 3
Filming: Monday, November 28
COVID Testing: Tuesday, November 1 (for Fitting), and Monday, November 28 (for Filming)
Filming Rate: $182/12
Testing Rate: $SET Flat
Fitting Rate: $SET Flat
Location: Atlanta, GA
Please email 3 pics, name, age, height, weight, experience, all wardrobe sizes and contact info to: *PROVIDED BY BUSA PLACEMENT*—Subject: OPTION 1 or OPTION 2
Seeking Clean-Shaven Males, any ethnicity, ages 21+, to portray city police officers (Must fit Certain Sizes)
Specific Uniform Sizes Available:
Neck – 15″ to 18″
Waist – 34″ to 40″
Chest – 40″ to 46″
Fitting Date: November 1
Fitting Rate: $SET flat
Work Dates: Nov 7 and Nov 8 (must be available to work BOTH days)
Rate: $SET FLAT/ 12 per work date
Please email pics, name, age, height, weight, stand-in experience, all wardrobe sizes and contact info to: *PROVIDED BY BUSA PLACEMENT*
Subject: COP – FIT THE SIZES
Stand-In Casting:
Seeking a 5’8 – 5’10 CAUCASIAN MALE, athletic/slender build, 150 lbs, age 30’s to 50’s, to work as a Stand-In. Balding preferred.
Please include a resume with any and all stand-in experience.
Interview Date: November 10th
Filming Dates: Open Availability Mid-November through March 2023
Rate: $ SET FLAT/ 12
Location: Atlanta, GA
Please email pics, name, age, height, weight, stand-in experience, all wardrobe sizes and contact info to: *PROVIDED BY BUSA PLACEMENT*
Subject: GOLDENROD STAND-IN
RESPOND TO PLACEMENT EMAIL
FULL NAME
CONTACT INFORMATION
2 RECENT PHOTOS- headshot/ full length
*FOR FULL SUBMISSION DETAILS*
Please note all castings are intended for Barbizon graduates registered with Barbizon Placement ONLY. Full casting and submission guidelines are emailed to the Barbizon Placement Division. Please send any casting inquiries to Placement@barbizonusa.com. For more information about Barbizon visit https://www.barbizonmodeling.com.
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