“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" Official Production and Casting Updates

It's official! “THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN” production has been greenlit and I now have the latest free auditions information. The fourth saga in the Twilight Series is going back to it's roots and will be filmed in Portland, Oregon. Principal photography will not begin until September, 2010 - the exact dates for the acting auditions have not been determined.

The Breaking Dawn's director has yet to be officially announced, however sources say that Gus Van Sant has signed on. Van Sant's directing schedule fits perfectly, as he will wrap filming on "Restless" (which is being produced by Bryce Dallas Howard and currently shooting in Portland until January 3rd, 2010) before Breaking Dawn I goes into production, and he is not set to film anything else until 2011 - after Breaking Dawn II would wrap production.

A new production company, Sunswept Entertainment, has been brought on board for Breaking Dawn. Sunswept Entertainment was created by Karen Rosenfelt, who is the daughter of former MGM Chairman & CEO Frank Edward Rosenfelt. Karen Rosenfelt served as Producer on both "Twilight" and on “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse". She did not work on "New Moon", but is producing "Breaking Dawn through her Sunswept Entertainment banner.

There will likely be massive acting auditions talent search for the role of Renesmee Cullen, the half-vampire, half-human daughter of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, just as there was through Actorcast for the roles of Seth and Leah Clearwater in "Eclipse". Many other roles are also to be cast.

See the post titled Photo and Resume Information regarding how to submit for free acting auditions.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs .

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles, CA):

I will post the new Casting Director's info as soon as the actual acting auditions casting process begins, due to the fact that far too many people ignore what I say and send in their photos and resumes before they are actually accepting submissions.

Principal Actor Casting (Portland, OR):

I will post the Casting Director's info as soon as the actual casting process begins. See Above. For those of you that have been bothering Lana Veenker, she has NOT been contracted to cast Breaking Dawn. The casting directors will be hired by the director, and I will post this information when they begin casting.

Background Extras Casting (Portland, OR):

Extras will not be hired until production begins. I will post the extras casting director as soon as I get the go-ahead.

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.

Summit Entertainment LLC
1630 Stewart Street
Suite 120
Santa Monica, CA 90404

in association with

Sunswept Entertainment
124 S. Lasky Drive
1st Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

and

Imprint Entertainment
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 7152
Universal City CA 91608

Producers: Karen Rosenfelt, Wyck Godfrey, Patrick Wachsberger, Robert Friedman,

Writer:

Melissa Rosenberg

Cast:

Robert Pattinson
Kristen Stewart
Taylor Lautner

Story:

To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, she has endured a tumultuous year of temptation , loss, and strife to reach the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the date of two tribes hangs. Now Bella has made her decision; a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating and unfathomable consequences.

Paramount Pictures Talent Search for Girl 12-16 to play lead role in "True Grit"

*** New Open Casting Calls Listed ***

Paramount Pictures and The Coen Brothers are holding free acting auditions for a GIRL, AGE 12-16 YEARS OLD to be the lead of their new feature film, "True Grit".

This is a remake of the western that earned John Wayne his Academy Award as one-eyed sheriff Rooster Cogburn in 1969. In the Coens' screenplay, "True Grit" will be told from the point of view of Mattie Ross. The movie will begin in 1928, at a point when Mattie tells how she avenged her father's murder back in 1873, when she was only 14 years old.

The casting directors, Rachel Tenner and Ellen Chenoweth, are seeking the following:

Mattie Ross: Female. Caucasian. 12-16 years of age. Mattie is a simple, tough-as-nails young woman. Her steely nerves and straightforward manner are a shocking contrast to the way women behaved in the early century. She is possessed of true grit and plenty of determination, enough so that she insists on going with two marshals to hunt down the killer of her father.

Do not make the mistake of trying to appear like or imitate Kim Darby (who played Mattie Ross in the original film). The film's publicists state, "We are looking for a Caucasian girl who is tough, strong and tells it like it is." The casting directors are looking for REAL (scrubbed-down, no make-up), ‘gritty’ girls! Preferably the kind that rides horses, gets dirty & speaks her mind! They are NOT looking for ‘theatrical’ model types! Rodeo girls (who ride & rope) are best! Not "actor-like / pageant queens".

This film is officially shooting in New Mexico and is slated to begin March of 2010.

Free Casting Call Details

● Bring a current photo to leave with the casting director.
● Only one parent or guardian with each actress trying out.

This will be the last chance to audition in TX for the film!

Waco, TX

Where:

Dodge Hall
Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex
4601 Bosque Blvd.
Waco, TX 76710
CLICK HERE for directions.

When:

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, 2009
9:00am - 5:00pm


Austin, TX

Where:

Omni Austin Hotel
700 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
CLICK HERE for directions.

When:

Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009
10:00am - 5:30pm


Additional free casting calls will be posted here when available.

All principal roles are also now being cast and can be found at Showfax and Sidesexpress.

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Please submit by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Principal Actor Casting (New York):

Ellen Chenoweth Casting
c/o The Post Factory
161 6th Ave.
11th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Rachel Tenner
Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave.
Schulberg Bldg., Room 112
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Production Company:

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 and hold the acting auditions.

Scott Rudin Productions
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Old Animation Bldg.
Room 2H
Burbank, CA 91521-1759

in association with

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197

and

Mike Zoss Productions
158 Read Street
New York, NY 10013

Producers: Scott Rudin, Steven Spielberg

Writer/Directors: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen

Starring:

Jeff Bridges
Matt Damon
Josh Brolin

Story:

True Grit tells the story of Mattie Ross, who is just fourteen years of age when a coward going by the name of Tom Chaney shoots her father down in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and robs him of his life, his horse, and $150 in cash money. Mattie leaves home to avenge her father's blood. With the one-eyed Rooster Cogburn, the meanest available U.S. Marshal, by her side, Mattie pursues the homicide into Indian Territory.

Auditions for Ballet Dancers in New York for FOX feature film "Black Swan"

Casting directors are seeking SAG and non-union men and women to portray Ballet Dancers at a professional Ballet school for the feature film "Blank Swan". You must have some actual ballet training, be in great physical shape, very trim, and comfortable in leotard and tights, or other dancer clothing. Filming runs from November 16th, 2009 through January 29th, 2009.

Email a recent picture and contact information to the following: blackswan@gwcnyc.com

Write "BALLET DANCER" in the subject line of your email.

Principal Actor Casting:

Mary Vernieu
1065 Avenue of the Americas
33rd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Additional Casting (New York):

Grant Wilfey
123 W. 18th St.
8th Floor
New York, NY 10011

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.

FOX Searchlight
10201 W. Pico Blvd.Bldg. 38
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Lake of Tears, Inc.
1065 Avenue of the Americas
33rd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Protozoa Pictures
104 N. Seventh Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Overnight Productions
62 Cooper Square Ste. 5A
New York, NY 10003

Phoenix Pictures
9415 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Groundswell Productons
11925 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 310
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Producers: Eric Watson, Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer, Brad Fischer, David Thwaites, Michael London, Scott Franklin.

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Starring:

Natalie Portman
Mila Kunis
Winona Ryder

Story:

Nina is a ballerina in one of New York City's top ballet companies. She appears to be the only sweet girl of the bunch however, as it's established early on that these companies are packed with jackals, every seemingly sweet-natured princess scheming to backstab the girl next to her if only it gets her one rung higher on the ladder. High School's got nothing on these bitches. Nina's sorta friend, Beth, who has been the school's running lead in all the productions, is nearing the end of her career, and everyone's gunning to take her place in the next big ballet: Swan Lake. The director of the production is the handsome but sinister Yevna. He sees something in Nina but before he gives her the part, he wants to speak with her privately. It is there, in his office, that he pries into Nina's mind, searching for her dark side, even going so far as to force a kiss on her. But it's unclear whether Yevna is trying to seduce Nina or simply seeing how she'll react. As the sweet polite girl she is. Or as the raging disturbed woman she will have to be. In the end, Nina is given the role. But it's clear Yevna has doubts as to if she can pull it off. As the days go by and Nina searches desperately to find her darkness, she begins noticing another girl around town and at the ballet company who looks exactly like her. But not just "exactly." We're talking identical. Yet every time Nina tries to get close, the girl turns away or hides her face. Finally, Nina meets this mysterious doppelganger after rehearsal. Her name is Lily. And while she definitely looks like Nina, she's by no means an identical replica. Was it Nina's imagination perhaps? Whereas Nina is calculated about every move she makes, Lily is the opposite - uncaring and uninterested in perfection. Everything she does seems so...effortless. The two begin a tepid friendship, one which Nina is constantly trying to pull away from. But while she is afraid of Lily, she is also drawn to her in some way. And then there's those strange fleeting moments where Lily looks exactly like her.

Paramount Pictures "Footloose" Auditions

*** Update ***

The Dancer free auditions information is now available below.

The big screen remake of the popular 1984 film "Footloose" is currently in pre-production. The film is being directed by Kenny Ortega of High School Musical fame. Chace Crawford has recently been set to star in the remake, and Julianne Hough has been cast as the female lead. Filming begins in March, 2010 in Atlanta, GA.

Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

See the post titled Photo and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Dancer Casting (Atlanta)

Sindy Schneider/Nefertiti Robinson
bloc South
475 Moreland Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

Local Georgia dancers can submit photo and resume ATTN: New Talent
Include a cover that lists any referrals you may have. If you have video footage of yourself in a performance or class please include a cued tape or DVD with your submission.

Principal Acting Auditions Casting (Los Angeles):

Levin/Brown/McCarthy
Paramount Pictures Features Casting
5555 Melrose Ave.
Schulberg Bldg., Rm. 206
Hollywood, CA 90038

Extras Casting

To Be Announced

Production Company:

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 and conduct the free acting auditions.

Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

in association with

Storyline Entertainment
8335 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 207
West Hollywood, CA 90069

and

Unique Features
116 N. Robertson Blvd., 9th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Producers: Dylan Sellers, Neil Meron, Craig Zadan

Director:

Kenny Ortega

Filming Location:

Atlanta, GA

Cast:

Chace Crawford
Julianne Hough

Story:

Fundamentalist minister Shaw Moore has spearheaded a ban on dancing in his community. The local teenagers, including Moore's daughter Ariel, chafe against the restriction, but there isn't much that they can do about it within city limits. Enter Chicago expatriate Ren, who likes to dance and doesn't like to take orders.

Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" feature film Casting and Auditions Information

Chockstone Pictures and Nick Wechsler Productions are teaming up to produce a feature film based on the hugely popular Stephenie Meyer's novel "The Host", the acting auditions will begin shortly. Andrew Niccol will direct. Niccol recently produced, wrote (screenplay), and directed the highly anticipated Sci-Fi film "The Cross" starring Orlando Bloom. He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1999 for "The Truman Show".

The Host was a #1 New York Times Best Seller, and remained on the list for 26 weeks, and also spent over 36 weeks on the Los Angeles Times bestseller list. This film is expected to be the first of three in a trilogy. The sequels will be titled "The Soul" and "The Seeker".

Free Acting Auditions Will Be Held For The Following Main Roles:

Melanie "Mel" Stryder: Female, early 20's. Attractive, tall and athletic, naturally tan skin, long dark brown hair, and hazel eyes.

Wanderer/Wanda: Female V/O. Invading soul that inhabits Melanie Stryder's body.

Jamie Stryder: Male, 14-16. shaggy black curly hait, chocolate brown eyes. Melanie's younger brother.

Uncle Jeb: Male, mid 40's. Wild beard, eyes the colour of faded blue jeans. Melanie's fiesty eccentric uncle.

Jared Howe: Male, 20's. Handsome, physically fit, tan skin, sienna-colored eyes, and sun-bleached hair. Melanie's lover.

Ian O'Shea: Male 20's. Handsome, pale skin, dark hair, and striking blue eyes.

Kyle O'Shea: Male 20's. Handsome, pale skin, dark hair, and striking blue eyes. Ian's brother, with nearly identical looks.

Please submit for acting auditions by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Principal Acting Auditions Casting:

To Be Announced

Francine Maisler Casting has informed me that they have NOT been contracted to cast this film at this time.

Extras Casting:

Central Casting
220 S. Flower St.
Burbank, CA 91502
Do not send photos and resumes to Central. You MUST register in person.
Registration Info: 818.562.2755


Production Company:

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 and hold the free acting auditions.

Chockstone Pictures
30 Folly Point
Gloucester, MA 01930

in association with

Nick Wechsler Productions
1437 7th Street
Stuite 250
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Producers: Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz

Director/Writer(screenplay): Andrew Niccol

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves-Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.

Universal Studios Family Productions is now accepting audition videos from International Cheerleading Teams to appear in the next "Bring It On" film

To attend one of the free open casting calls, go to the following website and follow the steps to have a team representative submit your Cheerleading Team Exhibition Routine:

www.bringitoncasting.com

Tape and submit a video of your team’s complete performance, along with a roster of the Team members, age, and contact information of your Cheer Advisor or Coach (telephone number, email address, city and country of residence). It is free to upload the audition video. The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2009. ONLY ONE VIDEO SUBMISSION PER TEAM.

Interested parties should not contact the casting office or Universal Studios - ALL ActorCast submissions will be reviewed. Bringitoncasting.com is the ONLY website that you can upload your audition video for this project, so beware of any other website's claims of casting cheerleading teams for this film.

Universal Studios Family Productions casting directors will watch EVERY video.

Production Company:

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 and conduct the free casting calls.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
10 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Universal Studios Family Productions is an equal opportunity employer.