Ben Stiller‘s new series Escape at Dannemora for Showtime is now hiring stand-ins Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Casting directors are now casting talent for a scene filming on between October 23rd, November 1st and November 2nd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Producers are seeking the following types:
- Caucasian Blonde Female – mid-late 30s/40s. Pale complexion. Size 10-14.
About Escape at Dannemora:
According to Variety, is based on the real-life 2015 prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
The show will star Paul Dano, Benicio del Toro and Patricia Arquette. Del Toro will play convicted murderer Richard Matt who masterminds the escape; Arquette will play Tilly Mitchell, a working class, married woman who works at the prison and becomes sexually involved with both convicts, inducing her to assist them with their escape; and Dano will play David Sweat, a convicted cop-killer who uses his good looks to seduce Tilly and becomes a reluctant partner in Richard Matt’s plot.
To audition for a role on Showtime’s Escape at Dannemora, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Escape at Dannemora Open Casting Call
BLONDE FEMALE STANDIN NEEDED FOR LEAD ON “ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA”!
We are looking for a Standin for one of our leads on “Escape at Dannemora”! Would have to be completely available 10/23, 10/24, 11/1 and 11/2. Flexibility is important as dates may shift.
Standins are used in place of the actor for camera and lighting tests so they are CRUCIAL to the success of a working set. Standins must be quick learners who are extremely reliable, punctual and professional. MUST HAVE A CAR.
Shooting location the Northside area of Pittsburgh. Shoot days are typically 12-14 hours starting in the very early morning. Pay is $168 for the first 12 hours and time and a half after that. On set experience is a huge plus but not necessary.
NEEDED:
Caucasian Blonde Female – mid-late 30s/40s. Pale complexion. Size 10-14.
That’s it for now! IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING AND HAVE FULL AVAILABILITY THOSE DATES, PLEASE SEND A CURRENT WAIST UP AND FULL LENGTH SHOT TO MOSSEREXTRAS@GMAIL.COM. You should make sure to send Pics of how you look right now. No hats or sunglasses. Include your NAME, AGE, LOCATION, PHONE NUMBER, HEIGHT, WEIGHT and any Standin or On-set experience you have. Do you have a car? MAKE SURE TO PUT “JOYCE” IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHEN SUBMITTING.
We will let you know if you’re chosen!
Katie
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If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
