An open casting call has gone out seeking talent to work on what is being called two final sequels of the Halloween franchise films, Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends. Universal announced in July that it would release back-to-back “Halloween” sequel movies that will open in 2020 and 2021. Last year’s “Halloween,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and directed by David Gordon Green, went on to become the highest-grossing installment in the horror franchise at more than $250 million worldwide. The report stated that the next 2 films will be filmed back to back and John Carpenter also seemed to confirm the titles of the 2 upcoming films as well as his own involvement in the projects.
According to the casting director this is a major casting call and they are seeking all types from children to seniors to work on the films as paid extras and possible featured talent. Locals are preferred and travel and lodging are not covered. Filming will take place in the Wilmington, NC area. Extras casting director Tona B. Dahlquist will be handling the call and is seeking the following:
- GENERAL SUBMISSIONS – Seeking people of ALL Ages (Children through Seniors) ALL Types & Races are needed.
- 60’S & 70’S VEHICLES – Seeking owners of 60’s and 70’s vehicles. Modern vehicles are also needed and should be included in the General Extra submission emails.
- VENTRILOQUIST – Seeking an experienced Ventriloquist (must have their own puppet) Submit with heading VENTRILOQUIST in the email subject line.
- MEDICAL PERSONNEL – Seeking those currently working as or with previous actual work experience as Police Officers, Medical Personnel (Doctors, Nurses, Surgical Staff, ER Staff), EMT/Paramedics, Fire Fighters. If you have any experience please note it in your submission.
- TRIPLETS – Seeking Identical Triplets (Males or Females 18 years and older).
Submit with heading TRIPLETS in the email subject line.
ALL SUBMISSIONS should sent to NCmoviecasting@gmail.com with heading for general extras to be Age, Ethnicity Gender, City/State you reside (example -38, Asian Male, Wilmington, NC) SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE -2 CURRENT Photos (close & full-length) which can be taken with a cellphone, Name, Phone, Age, City/State you reside, Height/Weight, Clothing Sizes, Description of visible tattoos and piercings, color/make/model/year vehicle (modern day vehicles are also needed).
NOTE
1) Anyone submitting should live in Wilmington, a surrounding area or within a short driving distance.
All extras must be willing to film as a local extras hire.
2) Some Extras may hear from us in the next few weeks. Others may not hear from them until October. This depends on the scenes they may be considering you for and where it falls in the filming schedule.
3) Some extras may be required to attend fittings. Examples -those wearing uniforms or vintage attire.
4) A typical filming day is easily 12 hours. Some extras may may film during day hours. Some filming days may be splits. This means half day/half night filming (Example could be 11am -11 pm). Other filming dates may be all nighters. (Example arriving at 5 pm and filming until 6am).
Source: Tona B Dahlquist Casting