Walt Disney Pictures and Dreamworks Studios are now in production on the feature film ‘War Horse‘, and casting for the films extras is ongoing in England, UK. The film is part of a 30-picture deal between DreamWorks and Disney. Shooting is taking place at Longcross Studios in Surrey, as well as on-location in Meavy and Dartmoor, Devon. There will also be filming in Caerwent, a village and community in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is probable that the World War I scenes will be shooting in Caerwent.
Here is what the casting directors are seeking for October:
● Men who live in Caerwent or near by in South Wales.
● Must be physically fit.
● Must be prepared to have a 1940’s style short back and sides haircut and clean shaven.
● Must not have any obvious tattoos or piercings.
● Must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom.
They are looking for MEN ONLY for filming in October, 2010. Good rates of pay.
For filming in August and September, here is what they are seeking:
● Men and Women who live in or near Dartmoor to portray townspeople in 1914.
● Women must have natural long hair with no highlights or obvious dye.
● Men can’t have obvious tattoos or piercings.
● Because no-one used to lay out in the sun or get out much in the olden days, no deep tans.
● Due to the early call times, anyone wanting to be considered must live within a one hour drive of the location.
To submit for this project, submit a recent color photo along with your full name, address, phone number, email address, height, weight, and clothing sizes, all printed on the back of the photo. Specify if you are submitting for one of the MALE roles for Caerwent or the general extras in Dartmoore. Send all information to the following address:
War Horse Extras
Casting Collective Ltd
Olympic House
317-321 Latimer Road
London, W10 6RA
Filming will continue through the end of October, 2010. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on 10 August 2011.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Walt Disney Pictures
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
Dreamworks Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
The Kennedy Marshall Company
619 Arizona Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Principal Actor Casting (London):
Principal Actor Casting Has Been Completed.
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Nick McGinley
Jina Jay Casting
12 – 26 Lexington Street
LondonW1F OLE
UK
Extras Casting (UK):
War Horse Extras
Casting Collective Ltd,
Olympic House,
317-321 Latimer Road,
London, W10 6RA
No phone calls or personal drop offs accepted.
Producers: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Revel Guest
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Graham, Tom Hiddleston, Niels Arestrup, Celine Buckens, David Kross, Patrick Kennedy, Rainer Bock, Leonard Carow, Robert Emms.
Story:
In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey’s courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer’s son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?
