Apple’s new streaming series “The Big Door Prize” is now in production in Georgia.
The upcoming Apple streaming comedy has transformed a local town, Loganville, into a set and the series has been releasing many casting calls in the area for locals who would like to work as paid extras on set. Atlanta area extras casting directors with Central are in charge of extras casting on the project.
The Apple TV+ comedy “The Big Door Prize” is using the working title “Zoltar.”
According to a story in Apple Insider, back in May 2021, Apple ordered “The Big Door Prize” straight-to-series. “The Big Door Prize” AKA “Zoltar” seems to be about some kind of magical device. about a magical device.
The series is now filming in Loganville and according to Apple Insider, the Loganville events and marketing coordinator Kirsty Daniel said at the time filming in the area would take place from early February, and continue through to April.
Kirsty Daniel also stated “Apple TV series named Zoltar and it revolves around a high school teacher in a small town.”
There has been some confusion around the town and around the actual name of the Apple TV+ show. Users on Twitter, who live in the area have been posting many pictures of Loganville as it was getting transformed which included installing a giant deer and repainting buildings and store fronts.
Initially, the show may have been called “Deerfield,” which makes since as they installed a giant deer in the town. Latter reports also refer to the show as “Zoltar” and “The Big Door Prize.” Guess we may have to wait and see which of those names Apple TV+ decides to go with.
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Casting notices for extras on Zoltar/Deerfield/The Big Door Prize:
BASS DRUM PLAYER NEEDED!
Dates: Covid test Friday (3/11), Filming Monday (3/14)
Rate: $200/10 filming + $37.50/covid test
What: ZOLTAR
Location: COVID test and Filming in Atlanta, GA
Looking for someone between the ages of 18-30 years old, all genders and ethnicities, who owns a bass drum and can play for a marching band scene.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING TO SUBMIT AND WORK, BUT YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, AND MUST HAVE THE PROPER DOCUMENTS TO FILL OUT A STANDARD I9 FORM PROVING YOUR RIGHT TO WORK AS BACKGROUND IN THE UNITED STATES.
This production is requiring EVERYONE to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work YOU MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Please specify in your submission e-mail whether you are (1) or (2).
As a condition of working on set, you are required to get a paid Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date(s). Additional testing may also be done on workdays.
While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
To submit, please send:
1. Name
2. Phone number & email address
3. Current Photos
4. Do you meet the criteria for working this project? ( Are you (1) fully vaccinated or (2) medical or religious exemption)
5. Are you FULLY available the COVID test and filming dates above?
6. Please include a photo of your bass drum.
Send to:
Zoltar@CentralCasting.com
Subject Line: BASS DRUM