Note: Open casting calls in Schenectady, NY scheduled. See below.
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment is producing and financing the feature film
"The Place Beyond The Pines" starring Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper.
Auditions for the co-starring and supporting roles are underway, and talent
from Los Angeles and New York are being cast. Extras, stand-ins, and
photo doubles will take place in New York during filming.
Sidney Kimmel, Jim Tauber and Matt Berenson are serving as executive
producers for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Jamie Patricof will produce for
Hunting Lane Films, and Lynette Howell will oversee production for
Silverwood Films.
Derek Cianfrance will direct "The Place Beyond The Pines" from a
screenplay that he co-wrote with Ben Coccio. Cianfrance previously
directed Ryan Gosling in the hugely successful film "Blue Valentine," which
was also produced by Hunting Lane Films and Silverwood Films.
Shooting on "The Place Beyond The Pines" starts July 25, 2011 in
Schenectady, New York and will run through September, 2011.
Open Casting Call Details
The casting director for "The Place Beyond The Pines" is holding open
casting calls for actors and extras in Schenectady, NY in June, 2011. The
film needs all types and ages. Some special needs are high school kids,
Hispanic mothers, cops, lawyers, politicians, judges, detectives, doctors,
nurses, teachers, bank tellers, mechanics, and reporters. There is a lead
role available for the character "Jason" - a multiracial teenage boy.
Additional speaking roles, and numerous extras, stand-ins, and photo
doubles will be cast.
People of any ethnicity are encouraged to attend the open calls. No
previous acting or extra experience is required. These open casting calls
are free to attend.
Where:
1473 Erie Boulevard
Schenectady, NY 12305
Parking is in the rear of the building off Front Street.
When:
• Men 21 yrs and older - June 4, 2011 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Women 21 yrs and older - June 4, 2011 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Multi-racial, Hispanic, and African American boys are especially
encouraged to attend because the casting director is seeking a 15-20
year old boy for a LEAD ROLE in this film, however people of any
ethnicity are welcome:
• Boys 13 to 20 yrs - June 5, 2011 10:00am to 12:00pm
• Girls 13 to 20 yrs - June 5, 2011 1:00pm to 3:00pm
If you live near the Schenectady, NY area or will be in the area during
filming (July 25, 2011 through late September, 2011) but can't attend the
open casting calls, you can email a recent color snapshot, all contact
information, clothing sizes, physical stats, and your exact dates of
availability to the following:
BeyondThePinesCasting@gmail.com
Please put "BEYOND THE PINES" in the subject line of your email.
