"The Proposal" Coming to Gloucester

Touchstone Pictures will back first comedic role since Miss Congeniality, back in 2005.

The Proposal will co-star Ryan Reynolds and be directed by Anne Fletcher.

Filming is set to begin in Gloucester sometime in March.

The town of Gloucester will play the part of the state of Alaska, while Bullock will play a domineering Canadian boss who forces her younger assistant, Ryan, to marry her so that she won't be deported to Canada.

The Proposal is slated for a Valentine's Day '09 release.

Local casting is in the hands of Boston Casting, who are currently casting Adam Sandler's film Mall Cop, among others.

Casting Russians in "The Proposal"

Boston Casting is seeking Russian-looking people, ages 18+, to work on the feature film The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

Interested actors need not be Russian or speak Russian. They just need to look Russian, preferably with light hair.

Open Casting Call Information
Friday, February 29th
2p.m. to 6p.m.
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street, Suite 107
Allston, MA 02134
Bring 2 headshots and a resume.

Complete information available at Boston Casting.

Casting Precision Drivers in "Mall Cop"

Boston Casting is seeking Precision Drivers to work on the feature film Mall Cop, starring Adam Sandler, filming in the Boston area between April and June.

Precision Drivers should meet some or all of the following conditions:

• Are accomplished race car drivers
• Have driven in movies in the past
• Understand how to take direction and stop on command

If you fit the bill, there will be an open casting, to which you must bring a headshot, as well as a resume if you have one. If you are also applying to be a Precision Driver in The Proposal, bring 2 headshots and 2 resumes.

Open Casting Call for Precision Drivers
Friday, February 29th
2p.m. to 6p.m.
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street, Suite 107
Allston, MA 02134

Complete information available at Boston Casting

Casting Teenaged Indian Girl in Feature Film

Boston Casting is seeking an Indian girl between 13- and 18-years old, to work on a feature film shooting in the Boston area. They are looking for a girl whose heritage is from the nation of India--not a native American girl.

Casting Information
Email a headshot and your contact information to Boston Casting.

Additional information may be available at Boston Casting.

Marvin Gaye Biopic to Film in Boston

The Marvin Gaye biopic Sexual Healing will begin filming scenes in Boston by the middle of April.

The Soprano's James Gandolfini co-stars as Gaye's agent, while Marvin himself is played by Jesse L. Martin, of Law and Order and Rent fame.

The long-awaited indie film will tell the tale of the soul singer's last years, from his departure from Motown to his time in Europe.

Steven Turner’s book Trouble Man is the basis for Lauren Goodman's screenplay.
Gandolfini’s company, Attaboy Films, will produce the film.

Casting Extras for Kevin James Feature Film

Boston Casting will hold an open call for extras for an upcoming feature film with King of Queens star Kevin James, to be filmed at the Burlington mall.

Open Call Details
Saturday, March 1, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at The Hilton Garden Inn
Burlington, MA

Casting East Indian for feature film

C.P. Casting is looking for an East Indian man between 45- and 60-years old to be cast in a speaking role in a major feature film.

The part is set to film in the Boston area on one or two days in early Apri.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements must be available for an audition in Boston, possibly as soon as Friday, Feb. 22.

If you are a good match, email a recent photo and your interest immediately to matt@cpcasting.com.

Casting P. Diddy's Assistant!

Brendon Blincoe and Real Talent Casting, of Toluca Lake, California, are leading the search for candidates to compete on a VH1 reality TV show. The winner will become Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' personal assistant.

The nationwide search comes to Beantown on Saturday, February 16th.

Interested contestants must be 21+ and should attend the open call listed below. You must bring an up-to-date resume and a completed application form.

Open Call
Saturday, Feb. 16
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Club RAIN
Malden, MA 02148

boston@workforpdiddy.com

www.workforpdiddy.com
www.rainnightlife.com

Can't make the open call?
Create a mini DV/DVD showing who you are and why P. Diddy should hire you. Send your recording, your resume, and a completed application form, to:

Real Talent Casting
ATTN: P. Diddy's Assistant
10119 1/2 Riverside Drive
Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Casting Man & Woman in Short Film

Joseph Fowler is currently casting two actors in a short student film, scheduled to shoot within the third week of February 2008.

This is an unpaid, non-union job. The actors will receive a performance DVD, as well as experiential credit to add to their resumes. They will also be credited in any film festivals to which the picture is submitted.

Role 1: A male actor, heavy-set, preferably with a beard, between the ages of 45- and 70-years old, to play a character who is working class, somewhat uncivilized, and has a great sense of humor.

Role 2: A Female actor, thin, between the ages of 55- and 85-years old, to play a character who is tired, aged, mature, and deeply saddened--the survivor of a natural disaster.

If you are interested and you feel you are a good fit for one of these roles, send an email immediately with your resume and headshot to fowler_joseph@wheatonma.edu.

Pregnant Ladies for Stop & Shop Commercial

Maura Tighe Casting is looking for pregnant women to cast in a TV commercial for Stop & Shop. No acting experience required -- just be real!

Interested (and qualified) candidates will need to come meet the casting director for a few minutes.

Auditions are Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Boston.

The commercial wil shoot on Feb. 27 or Feb. 28.

To schedule an audition, email E-mail Maura Tighe Casting at info@mauratighe.com or call (617) 424-6805. www.MauraTighe.com