Boston-accented Family for TV Show

Boston Casting is seeking a local family with a heavy Boston accent to compete on ABC's new show, Opportunity Knocks.

The family must live within 50-miles of Boston and have at least two children, ages 8 to 21.

They are specifically looking for middle class families. The thicker the Boston accent, the better. The more outgoing the personalities, the better!

To be considered, email your contact info to Ashley@bostoncasting.com.

To find out more about the show, visit http://abc.go.com/primetime/oppertunityknocks

Stand-in for Mel Gibson

Boston Casting is looking for Mel Gibson's stand-in for Edge of Darkness!

To be considered, you must be approximately 5' 10" tall and bear a strong physical resemblance to Mel Gibson.

The film will be shot in MA between August and December, 2008.

To be considered, email your headshot and resume to edge.photodouble@gmail.com by Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

Minority Teens Needed

Boston Casting needs to cast Asian Girls, Hispanic boys, and African American Boys, ages 12 to 14, with acting experience, for an educational video.

Rate: $136 a day
Shoot Dates: August 18 - 22 (1 - 3 days depending on the role)
Location: Boston

Please e-mail headshot and resume to Julie Arvedon, julie@bostoncasting.com.

Dogs needed: "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting needs dogs for Mel Gibson's film, Edge of Darkness, shooting mid-August to December in the Northampton, MA area. The job pays $50 per day.

Dogs must be:

• 25 lbs. or smaller
• Well-behaved and controllable
• Jack Russell terriers, Yorkshire terriers, Poodles etc.

Shooting will take place over many days.

If you would like your dog to be considered, you:

• Must have a fairly flexible schedule.
• Must live within an hour of Northampton.
• Send a photo of your dog to edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com.
• Include your name, phone number, and town of residence.

Photos will be submitted to the Director for consideration. Owners of selected dogs will be notified in the coming month.

Boston Open Call: "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting is holding an open call for extras for Edge of Darkness, starring Mel Gibson

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street
Allston, MA
Go to bostoncasting.com for directions

Noon to 2:00 p.m. for SAG/AFTRA actors
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for non-union actors

You must bring:

• A headshot
• A resume or bio
• A photo

You must be 18-years old or older. No children allowed! Shooting will take place mid-August to December in the Boston Area and North Hampton, MA area.

Tall Male Stand In - Edge of Darkness

Boston Casting is looking for a stand in for the film Edge of Darkness. They need a caucasian Male, 6' 4" tall, with a medium to large build.

Height is extremely important. Do not respond if you are not 6' 4"!

You must be able to attend a Go See this afternoon!

Also, you must have a very flexible schedule. The actor you would be standing in for works many days over the coming months and you must be able to attend all shoot days. If your schedule is not open, please do not reply.

If you would like to be considered, email edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com.

Include your photo, phone number, and your acting resume.

A Go See will be scheduled for this afternoon, Thursday, with the Assistant Director, so you must be available today. Answer your phones!

Casting women in "The Bad Girls Club"

Oxygen's hit reality show The Bad Girls Club is casting for an upcoming season.

Do you have what it takes to live all-expenses-paid with 6 other Bad Girls in an outrageous L.A. mansion? Are you female and 21+? Then get yourself to the open casting:

Open Casting Calls
Saturday, June 14th 12PM to 2PM
Monday, June 16th 12PM to 6PM
At Boston Casting
129 Braintree St.
Allston, MA, 02134
You must bring a recent snapshot (it will not be returned).

Visit www.bostoncasting.com (617-254-1112 ) for more information.