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The cast for the “Coming to America” sequel is becoming star-filled as several A-Listers have been added.
“Coming 2 America,” as the film has become known, has added Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones and James Earl Jones to the cast, which will be filming in Atlanta.
Garcelle Beauvais, Nomzano Mbatha are two of the newest actors to be cast in the film. Shari Headley, who starred the prince’s love interest in the first film, is back this go around as his wife.
Coming 2 America cast is packed with stars; filming in Atlanta to begin
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were the catalysts behind the film, which will offer a new plot for Akeem as well as his native land Zamunda.
May be wondering who’s in “Coming 2 America” so far? These are all the stars who have joined on for Coming 2 America:
- Eddie Murphy
- Arsenio Hall
- Garcelle Beauvais
- Shari Headley
- James Earl Jones
- Kiki Layne
- Leslie Jones
- Nomzano Mbatha
- Teyana Taylor
- Michael Blackson
- Jermaine Fowler
- Louie Anderson
- Paul Bates
- Vanessa Bell Calloway
Also, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Kiki Layne is set to join the movie in a role as Prince Akeem’s daughter, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Snipes will play a new character, Gen. Izzi, a ruler of a sister nation to Zamunda, THR reports.
Jones will reportedly play the mother of Akeem’s son, who will be played by Jermaine Fowler.
And there’s more: Rapper Rick Ross revealed on Nick Cannon’s podcast that the movie is filming at his south Atlanta mansion. The estate was formerly owned by boxer Evander Holyfield.
See ‘The Holyfield Mansion’ in Atlanta
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Filming for “Coming 2 America” is set to start in late August. Check out AtlantaFi.com’s casting call page for the latest in auditions and hiring news for the entertainment industry.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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A new game show attached to actor Ryan Reynolds is now casting in Atlanta. Here’s what you need to do to be a part of this exciting new TV show.
Details are few now but what we do know is that this is a new “comedic physical game show” featuring families of four as they tackle a variety of mental and physical tasks for cash prizes.
Ryan Reynolds game show hiring in Atlanta
A-LIST HOST (To be announced soon)
Seeking Audience members
All Ethnicities – Ages 18 – 60Dates and Rates: Approx 10:30am
Friday: 8/2 (Rate:100/7)
Monday: 8/5 (Rate: 100/7)
Tuesday – Thursday (we will also be shooting but do not have schedule yet)Location: South Downtown area at studio
Please email Rlfamilygameshow@gmail.com
Include 3 pics (head, body and recent dated selfie), age, ht, wt and all contact info.
Subject: DONTAtlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Local casting directors are in need of a “voluptuous” African-American woman to be a photo double in a production in Atlanta.
If you’ve got the goods and fit the bill, you’ll be needed in late July and early August.
Now casting in Atlanta: ‘Voluptuous’ Woman for work as photo double
Here are the details of this Atlanta casting call:
VOLUPTUOUS DARK-SKIN TONED
AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE PHOTO DOUBLE
-5 DAY CASTING-Casting a 5’8″-5’10, Dark Skin toned African American, full framed, voluptuous woman, who is comfortable with various forms of nudity and simulated sex.
Dates: July 31, Aug 1, 7, 9 & 14
Rate: Double Scale SAG Contract (approx 1800) PER DAY!!
(Screen Actors Guild)HOW TO SUBMIT:
To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number, clothing sizes & 3 CLOTHED Photos (head, profile and recent selfie) to Extras@RoseLockeCasting.comSubject: RED Double
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally.
If you know the production codes, you can follow Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET that are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2019 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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A new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele has a casting call in Atlanta. The “Get Out” producer is looking to hire local actors for scenes filming on various dates in August.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is working on the project along with Bad Robot.
Here are details of the Atlanta casting call and audition. Scroll to the bottom to see the dates:
Details: ‘Lovecraft Country’ casting call in Atlanta
HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” Casting Call
LOVACRAFT COUNTRY
HBO Series with executive producers including Jordan Peele, Misha Green, J. J. AbramsLovecraft casting calls in Atlanta: August 2019
LOVECRAFT: WHO GOES THERE!?Seeking African American Males, ages 18+, to portray museum security guards.
**Casting Requirements
Males must be clean shaven and be willing to have a period haircut. (1950s)DATE: Wednesday, August 21st
FITTING: Wednesday, 8/14, Thursday, 8/15, or Friday, 8/16
RATE: $80/8 + $20 Fitting Bump
LOCATION: AtlantaHow to Submit:
To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number & 3 photos extras@roselockecasting.comSubject: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
Subject: AA 8/2 or AA 8/2 or AA 8/5 or AA 8/7 or AA 8/12
Based on your availabilityAtlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Tyler Perry is hiring for “The Haves and the Have Nots” at his studio at Fort McPherson in Atlanta.
The Have and Have Nots casting call will take place around several dates in July 2019.
‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ Casting Call
“The Haves and the Have Nots” has been a success for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network, which has become a prominent destination for original content.
Here are the details of the casting call:
RUSH CALL $112/12 IN ATL, GA FOR A CAUCASIAN or African American MALE 5’11 OR TALLER and athletic build-SECRET SERVICE ROLE-to apply send a head shot and a direct contact number to: submissions.sca@gmail.com subject line ‘secret service’ Look forward to seeing these submissions!
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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If you’re fun and entertaining, a new TV show in Atlanta could be looking for you.
This TV project needs people who live in and around Atlanta.
Here is the Atlanta casting call details:
Are you fun/entertaining?
Are you outgoing?
Would you enjoy being on a TV show?
Are you coachable and take critique and direction well?
Are you easy to work with…on time and dependable?
If you answered, “yes” to all of these questions – we could be looking for you?
NON-UNION TV project is looking for adults of all races, shapes, sizes, genders, etc. We need only people in Atlanta.
This is a paid gig.
Please send us 3 recent photos – and tell us a little about yourself.
Name:
Email:
Phone number:
Any other contact information
Send ASAP to: brittaney@picourt.tvAtlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Casting directors are looking to hire some actors for roles in Netflix’s “Insatiable” is a TV series filming its second season.
The show is about a real-life disgraced lawyer finds a second act as a beauty pageant coach. The dark comedy has been filming in Atlanta for weeks now.
Atlanta casting call: Netflix’s “Insatiable”
Here are the casting call details:
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“INSATIABLE” (Netflix Series)
This is it…the last episode..the last pageant 😉
We now have spots for MON 6/17 AND TUES 6/18 or TUESDAY 6/18 ONLY
Working FRI 6/14, MON 6/17 and TUES 6/18
– Male and Female, ALL ETHNICITIES
– ages 18 to 60
We also have some spot for all 3 days if you are open
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WORK DATES**: (FRI 6/14), MON 6/17 and TUES 6/18
PAY RATES: $76 for 8 hrs with OT after that
LOCATION: Filming in DULUTH
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SUBMIT TO: projects2@tscasting.com
SUBJECT LINE:
MON and TUES
or
TUESDAY ONLY
Or
Avail 3 Days!
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PLEASE INCLUDE:
CURRENT, CLEAR, PHOTOS !!!
We need to see current hair length, color, etc..
One from the waist up and one from the chest up…
No strange angle selfies please…nice , neutral photos!
Then please List the following
First and Last NAME
PHONE NUMBER (s)
CITY & STATE (where you will be coming from!)
Email address
AGE
Height
Weight
SIZES:
WOMEN: Dress, bust/bra/cup, waist, pants, shoe
MEN: Jacket, Collar, Sleeve, Waist, Inseam, shoe
And please describe /verify your attire with
“I have suits, cocktail dresses, dressy nicer casual, etc… whatever you have”
BONUS NOTE: we are going to be raffling off several awesome prizes on Tues 6/18 – $2000 worth of gifts and prizes…it is going to be fun and rewarding and Tammy does the raffle herself!! Woohoo!
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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HBO is hiring actors and extras in Atlanta for its “Watchmen” series. The production is filming under the code name “Brooklyn.”
Casting directors are looking for extras to work in Union City on June 11, 12, 18, and 19.
Here are details on the casting call:
BROOKLYN
Seeking Caucasian Males
Age 30-50Rate: 75/8
Date: 6/11, 6/12, 6/18, 6/19
Location: Union CityPlease email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com for the following roles
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding a piece of paper with date written on within the last two weeks) age, ht, wt, all sizes and contact info.Subject: ROR
Here’s a sneak peek at ‘Watchmen’ on HBO
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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BET and Will Packer Productions are looking for local talent to film upcoming scenes for “Bigger,” a TV show filming in Atlanta.
Production for “Bigger” started in the spring and is scheduled to run through June.
BET’s ‘Bigger’ seeks African-American college students as extras
“Bigger” stars five thirtysomethings looking for love. The show primarily focuses on Layne Roberts as a woman contemplating a marriage to Greg, but things aren’t where they should be. Especially with hunk Reggie Langford vying for her attention.
Layne and her friends are determined to make the most of themselves, because life in your thirties doesn’t have to be boring yet.
Casting call details:
***NOW CASTING PAID MILLENNIAL EXTRAS FOR FLASHBACK SCENE PORTRAYING COLLEGE STUDENTS IN 2003. (MULTIPLE DAY BOOKING… ***NEW DATES)
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for PAID EXTRAS (AGES 18 to 30) to be a part of our new project “BIGGER” filming here in Atlanta, GA.
Scenes will shoot in DOWNTOWN ATLANTA, GA.
WE ARE NOW CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING :
-90 AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS – year 2003
(MALE AND FEMALE)DAYS OF FILMING ARE
(MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AND THE FITTING):
– THURSDAY JUNE 6, 2019
– FRIDAY JUNE 7, 2019
– MONDAY JUNE 10, 2019*This scene is set at a HBCU with hip and young students in 2003! So please consider that with your looks when applying for this casting. YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE CLOTHING LIKE IN 2003. Attached are a few wardrobe boards for reference. Men should not be in anything fitted. Individuals should follow the boards as closely as possible but there can’t be any logos. So the vibe should remain the same minus any logos
* IMPORTANT!!!!!!! ——> BOOKING THESE DATES, SOME OF YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ATTEND A FITTING ON THIS THURSDAY. JUNE 6, 2019! PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE, WITH CORRECT CLOTHING, SO WE CAN SCHEDULE YOU FOR THAT.
****WE ASK THAT YOU BE PREPARED FOR AT LEAST A 12HR WORK DAY INCASE WE GO THAT LONG… SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DAY!!!
***The rate for extras on this production is $75/8hr, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail.
If available, please email the information below to BIGGERextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: HBCU COLLEGE STUDENT
ALSO INCLUDE:
– Name
– Number
– Age
– Height
– Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Jacket, etc.)
– Do you have visible tattoos? If so where?
– ARE YOU ABLE TO ATTEND A FITTING ON THURSDAY
6/5?
– Car Type/ Model/ Year ( BETWEEN 1990-2002)
– What days available: 6/6, 6/7 and/or 6/10
– 2 Photos (1 Headshot/ 1 Full Body)
*********PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the show.
***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you all on set!
– CAB Castings, LLC.Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The iconic R.L. Stine book series is filming “Fear Street” in Atlanta and they need actors.
June 11, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia, the R.L. Stine production “Fear Street” is looking to hire actors. Could you be one of them? See the casting call.
R.L. Stine’s ‘Fear Street’ casting call in Atlanta
Here are the details of the Atlanta casting call:
How to apply:
We are looking for an additional guy or girl 18 – 22 years old to portray teenagers but in the 1600’s must be available for an all night scene Wednesday 6/11 south of Atlanta near Hampton Ga – email a recent photo, height, all clothing sizes and all contact info to: FearStreetExtras@gmail.com – 1600’s TEEN in Subject
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
