Two of the greatest cinematic boxers of all time are getting ready to go head to head in a new movie. Warner Bros. has officially given the greenlight to “Grudge Match”, starring Robert De Niro (also known as Jake La Motta from Raging Bull and Sylvester Stallone (also known as Rocky Balboa from Rocky).
Details about this project first came around in June when it was announced that the director of Anger Management and Get Smart, Peter Segal was scheduled to direct “Grudge Match”. But, recently, Deadline announced that they added a new name to the cast, Kevin Hart. Not to mention the fact that Kevin Hart has had a big year in 2012 with roles in movies like, “The Five-Year Engagement, Think Like a Man, and Ride Along starring Ice Cube.
Entourage Creator, Doug Ellin is currently working on the recent draft of the script, but so far according to Cinemablend, “De Niro and Stallone will be playing retired fighters who decide to have one final bought”
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According to Louisiana Entertainment, Warner Bros. is currently accepting resumes to hire individuals for various roles in production in New Orleans, Louisiana “Warner Bros. feature film Grudge Match starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, and Kevin Hart will shoot January 7th for 45 days in New Orleans. Please send resumes to grudgematch2013@gmail.com”
Background Extras Casting
If you are interested in being a part of this upcoming motion picture that begins filming in January visit Coulon Casting (Click Here).
“GRUDGE MATCH: IMDB (Sylvester Stallone, Robert DeNiro).
Production to begin in January. Actor submissions through agents only (No phone calls please) Extras should register at www.MyCastingFile.com (Extras casting to begin in January. No phone calls please.) **CURRENTLY SEEKING BOXING BODY DOUBLES (Excellent boxing skills only! Male, 5’9-6’0?. Register at www.MyCastingFile.com)**”
Casting Update
December 14, 2012
Looking for an experienced left-handed boxer (a south paw),
early-mid 30’s, who resembles a young Sylvester Stallone. 6’0″ or 6’1″ only. Will work sometime in Feb/March in New Orleans, but there may also be some training prior to that. DO NOT submit if you don’t fit the role. miamitalentcasting@gmail.com
January 17, 2013
1.25.13 / $88 for 10 / New Orleans. Looking for real couples of all ages for a scene in Grudge Match. The scene takes place in a Casino. Submit via email to grudgematchextras@gmail.com with photos of yourselves. Include both parties contact information. Subject line: COUPLES HAVING FUN
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