ROOFMAN Movie which stars Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst is in production in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Updated.
Casting directors in Charlotte are calling all in the area who would like to be paid extras on a movie starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.
Channing Tatum is confirmed to star in the upcoming film Blink Twice, a true-crime thriller that delves into the life of notorious criminal Jeffrey Manchester. The film will be directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Derek Cianfrance, best known for his emotionally intense dramas like Blue Valentine and The Place Beyond the Pines.
According to the film’s IMDB page, Channing Tatum will be joined by Kristen Dunst in the main cast. Also, according to IMDB, the story of the rooftop robber, Jeffrey Manchester, and his time on the lam evading capture.
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The Story:
In 2000, Manchester escaped from prison, setting off a nationwide manhunt. For months, he evaded capture in North Carolina, living secretly inside two major retail stores, Toys ‘R’ Us and Circuit City. He created hidden spaces for himself within the buildings, leading a double life as both fugitive and shopper, blending in with customers and staff while continuing his string of burglaries.
Channing Tatum (Blink Twice) is set to star in the film and Oscar nominee Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine) will be directing.
The true crime movie is based on the story of Jeffrey Manchester, “an eccentric and charming serial robber” who carried out dozens of break-ins at McDonald’s restaurants by entering through their roofs, according to IMDb. Manchester escaped prison in the year 2000 and was on the loose for months by hiding in a Toys ‘R Us and Circuit City stores in North Carolina.
All Background Actors are paid. Production will begin in late October in the Charlotte and surrounding areas and film until mid December.
Casting Call for Roofman movie in Charlotte:
Updated!
ROOFMAN -JUST ADDED TO THURSDAY 12/12…Our Last day of filming. Charlotte, NC
Needing 8 Grocery Store shoppers with vehicles.
Can not be anyone that film at the other grocery store on 11/26. Vehicle owners should not have filmed recenetly or been featured.
Vehicles must be 90’s – 2007. No white vehicles.
SUBMISSIONS should be sent to roofmanextras@gmail.com with heading 12/11 Grocery Store with vehicle.
PLEASE INCLUDE:
* Your 2 Current Photos – a close up and a full length.
* A photo of your vehicle.
* Name, Phone, Age, City/State your reside.
* Height, Weight, Clothing Sizes, Shoe Size.
* Color, Make, Model, Year Vehicle.
* Description of visible tattoos and piercings.
ROOFMAN CASTING NEEDS.
NEEDING 12/11….a few ADULTS who not yet film on this movie to portray visitors at a prison. Filming location is in Charlotte and not a prision or an active prison.
SUBMIT with heading 12/11 VISITOR.
NEEDING 12/12 ( one may possibly be needed 12/11) 2 African American or other Diverse Males to portray Inmates. Filming in Charlotte, NC
SUBMIT with heading 12/12 INMATE AVAIL. Please include if you be available on 12/11 if needed both dates.
SUBMISSIONS should be sent to roofmanextras@gmail.com with heading as listed above.
PLEASE INCLUDE:
Your 2 Current Photos – a close up and a full length.
Name, Phone, Age, City/State you reside.
Height, Weight, Complete clothing Sizes, Shoe Size.
Description of visible tattoos and piercings.