Hilary Swank's next project "Betty Anne Walters" is to be filmed in and around Ann Arbor, MI. There is an open casting call set for tomorrow for extras. Some of the prison scenes may be filmed here in Jackson!
"Betty Anne Walters" is based on the true story of a woman whose brother was wrongfully convicted of murder in Massachusetts. She put herself through law school to work on his appeals and successfully got him exonerated in 2001 after he spent more than 17 years in prison.
Here is the press release, [sic]'s and all:
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR MICHIGAN RESIDENTS TO BE CASTED IN FEATURE FILM BETTY ANN WATERS, STARRING HILARY SWANK DIRECTED BY TONY GOLDWYN
Real Style works with National Production Companies to find extras for Major Motion pictures filmed in Michigan
WHO: Anyone wanting the experience to be in a movie as an extra. Aspiring actors and actresses, with or without acting experience.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 28, 20092 p.m. - 8 p.m.
WHERE: Comfort Inn Conference Center1645 Commerce Park Dr.Chelsea, MI
WHAT: Real Style, a local talent resource, is looking for extras of all ages and all ethnicities
Immediate needs for Betty Ann Waters include those who are nearby the Jackson/Ann Arbor area who can act as:
-Inmates in a prison scene (Muscle bound men with tattoos are ideal)
-"Twenty somethings" who are taking the bar exam
-Families visiting inmates
-Participants in courtroom scenes; may include late night shooting
-General extra for various scenes throughout the movie
REGISTRATION: Email name, contact number and/or email address to info@realstyleonline.com noting desired half hour time frame, with "RS, casting " in the subject line. Castings are held in order of sign up, for Real Style to meet and photograph individuals interested in becoming a movie extra. Extras can expect to have photographs taken by a professional and fill out paperwork.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITYKathy Remski and Rose Gilpin, principals of local casting and talent resource Real Style, can discuss the opportunities for Michigan residents to be in future movies.
Real Style has casted extras for Prayers for Bobby, premiering this weekend on Lifetime; Gifted Hands, starring Cuba Gooding Junior, and Whip It starring Drew Barrymore.
Additionally, participants can enter the Real Style Extras Database for a one-time $15 registration fee. Information will be available at the casting.
For more information, please visit www.realstyleonline.com.
**Send an e-mail to info@realstyleonline.com ASAP. Put "RS, casting" in the subject line. In the body, put your name, phone number and/or e-mail address, and a preferred half-hour time frame between 2 and 8 p.m. Wednesday."
