ROOFMAN Movie which stars Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst is in production in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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:
This is the OFFICIAL Casting Call for those interested in filming as Background Actors for the feature film “ROOFMAN”
The feature film “ROOFMAN,” set to film in Charlotte NC, is seeking anyone interested in filming as Background Extras.
Production is seeking all types and all ages, including those who can portray everything from PRISONERS to CHURCH ATTENDEES.
Production does have several SPECIAL REQUEST NEEDS:
- Seeking sets of IDENTICAL TWIN BOYS ages 6 Months – 2 Years. Submit with heading TWINS.
- Seeking former or current MCDONALD’S/FAST FOOD WORKERS. Submit with heading FAST FOOD WORKER.
- Seeking Former or current POLICE OFFICERS, BAILIFFS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS and PARAMEDICS/EMTS. Submit with heading SPECIAL REQUEST.
- Seeking those with 80’s to early 2000’s VEHICLES in good shape. Submit with heading VEHICLE REQUEST.
HUNDREDS OF OTHERS ARE NEEDED FOR FILMING!
GENERAL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:
- 2 CURRENT Photos (one close up and one full length). Photos should be taken with cell phone. No hats, sunglasses or other people in the photos please. * Your Name,
- Phone, Age, City/State you reside
- Height/Weight, Complete Clothing Sizes, Shoe Size
- Description of tattoos and piercings
- Vehicle Information (make/model/year/color). We will be needing cars for filming.
SUBMISSIONS should be sent to:
roofmanextras@gmail.com with the email subject being the following: Ethnicity, Gender, Age, City/State you reside.
EXAMPLE -Caucasian Female, 25, Charlotte, NC.