Extras 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.
NOW CASTING:
Seeking minor MALES and FEMALES, any ethnicity, ages 9 – 12.
Filming Dates: Monday, December 19th (and Hold Tuesday, December 20th – might recall)
Fitting: Thursday, December 15th
COVID Testing Dates: 24 to 48 hours prior to fitting or filming, or the Friday before a working Monday
Filming Rate: $SET FLAT RATE/ 12
Fitting Rate: $SET FLAT RATE/ 8
COVID Testing: $SET FLAT RATE when not working
Location: Atlanta
Please email your name, pictures (minimum of three, recent), age, height, weight, all wardrobe sizes, previous experience and contact info to: *PROVIDED BY BUSA PLACEMENT*
SUBJECT: SCHOOL’S OUT
For MEGA: This is updated with new roles:
Seeking MALES and FEMALES, ages 18+, any ethnicity, to portray paparazzi photographers.
Filming Dates: Wednesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 19
Fitting: TBD (sometime this week or next)
COVID Testing Dates: 24 to 48 hours prior to fitting or filming, or the Friday before a working Monday
Filming Rate: $SET FLAT RATE/ 12 (per day)
Fitting Rate: $SET FLAT RATE/ 8
COVID Testing: $SET FLAT RATE when not working
Location: Atlanta
Please email your name, pictures (minimum of three, recent), age, height, weight, all wardrobe sizes, previous experience and contact info to: *PROVIDED BY BUSA PLACEMENT*
SUBJECT: FLASH BULB
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.