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So, I'm in Clooneys new movie 'Leatherheads'

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UPDATE: I just went for the wardrobe fitting today. Here's my get up:

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They told me I'm going to be a fan in the football scenes. I have six days of filming for that at the end of March/first of April. I hope it doesn't get too warm as the suit and the overcoat are all wool!

After the fitting I went to the casting office and got my paperwork. I left and went right back because I had a quick question. The girl said "We were just talking about you. Do you want a stand in position tomorrow night as a soldier in the fox hole/fighting scenes? You'll be replacing a professional actor, he may not be able to make it so there's a chance you'll get in the role."

Of course I said yes and tried not to act too excited and look like a total noob!

I assume if I make it to that role I'll be something like "soldier number 10" in the credits who gets blown up! :p

I'm just grateful for the experience, conidering I've never acted a day in my life.

So I need the 'collective' of ATOT to send thoughts to the actor I'm stading in for to the effect that he won't be there or can't film :p

The place I went to was huge by the way. They actually had sets there, which was really not known in the area. In fact, in the room next to me they had an old train in front of a blue screen. Clooney and Zelwiger were in there and Zelwiger was coming into 'make up and hair' as I was going out.

I wanted to take pics for you guys but I didn't know if camera phones outside the set were allowed or not so I thought it best to err on the side of caution and not use it but the one time for the above pic.

I'll try to update as I can.....




Here in Greenville, SC George Clooney and Rene Zelwiger are filming a 'romantic comedy' called 'Leatherheads'. It's set in the 1920's and is based around the football of that era (hence the title 'Leatherheads'). Clooney is directing it.

They had an open casting call for extras the other day and I went, not really expecting anything. Just thought it'd be cool to try.

They called me yesterday though and asked if I can come in Friday for a wardrobe fitting and hair. I'll be on the set for six days total, in three locations, from 6am to 6pm.

I've heard it involves a lot of sitting around, and I'll likely either be in a scene where you can't see me in a crowd or end up on the cutting room floor :p

Sooooo, now I need a way to rep ATOT DISCREETLY in the film. Anything you think I can do to siganl to you guys and gals?


Oh, Milton from Office Space and Jim from the Office are in this film. They're really the only ones I'm excited about possibly meeting. I wonder if I took a red Swingline stapler if Milton would sign it :)
 

purbeast0

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that's awesome, i'd love to be in a movie even as an extra. how did you find out about this open audition casting call?
 

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I know a couple of people who have had stand-in jobs. None of them were actually in the film though. Their job was to watch the actor rehearse, then take the actor's place while the crew set up cameras, lighting, and calibrated everything.
 
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Originally posted by: Kelemvor
How much do you get paid?

I don't really know yet. I'll find out Friday what my scenes are, what the pay is, etc.. To be honest, I'd do it for free just to say I did it!

My mom works with a lady who's daughter has been on the set as an extra for this film from the start and she said she gets paid REALLY well, so we'll see. I did get a $400 ticket the other day, so a LITTLE pay would be nice ;)

Purebeast....I read about the open casting call in the paper.
 

randomint

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i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!
 
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Lola

that is awesome! I am so happy for you!
I am sure it will be fun, but it does involve a lot of sitting and waiting!
Have a good time though!
 

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Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!

:laugh:
 

Aikouka

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Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!

You should have stole one of the red shirts :(.

(My knowledge of Star Trek isn't great, but I recall that just about anyone in anything but a red shirt ends up dying :p).
 
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Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!

The black dude is ALWAYS the first to get killed! :p

Are you serious though? That's really cool. Which episode?
 

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Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Originally posted by: Kelemvor
How much do you get paid?

I don't really know yet. I'll find out Friday what my scenes are, what the pay is, etc.. To be honest, I'd do it for free just to say I did it!

My mom works with a lady who's daughter has been on the set as an extra for this film from the start and she said she gets paid REALLY well, so we'll see. I did get a $400 ticket the other day, so a LITTLE pay would be nice ;)

Purebeast....I read about the open casting call in the paper.

Yes they do get paid really well but remember Uncle Sam well take a huge chunk of it, unless they pay you in cash.

 
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Originally posted by: LolaWiz
that is awesome! I am so happy for you!
I am sure it will be fun, but it does involve a lot of sitting and waiting!
Have a good time though!

Thanks Lola!

Yeah, supposedly a lot of waiting. The girl I mentioned earlier said if I do it to make sure I bring a book. I'd rather not though because I'm really interested as to what goes on behind the scenes, so I think I'll be watching that and paying attention.

Don't know the policy on cam phones, I'd assume they don't allow them. But if they don't care I'll try to snap a few pics for you guys.
 

Steve

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Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!

Which episode?

OP, see if you can slip in a well known meme from here like nef, Aytawt (A-TOT), DIAF, TPAD, etc...
 

randomint

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Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!

The black dude is ALWAYS the first to get killed! :p

Are you serious though? That's really cool. Which episode?

i then got up and beat Picard with a dermal regenerator!

sorry, i am kidding :p
 

funboy6942

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I had to check, I thought for sure this was going to be a PAB thread, I was shocked to see it was not. Have fun!
 

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Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!

The black dude is ALWAYS the first to get killed! :p

Are you serious though? That's really cool. Which episode?


yeah, that is really cool.. i want to know too! i'll try to dvr the episode so i can find you
 

Jeff7

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Originally posted by: randomint
i was an extra in a star trek episode sitting beside Data, piloting the Enterprise.

they blew the console up in my face when the ship was attacked.

surprisingly :disgust:, i was the first and only casualty.

you are warned!
Good for you! Those consoles have to blow up and kill someone, better you than a regular cast member.

Which episode? You were one of their trusty disposable Ensigns I trust?:laugh:

I think that's how the hierarchy works - automatic promotion after 1 year if you survive.
Just think how hard they have it. Here we just get BSOD's or random reboots. There, the console blows up. Maybe that'll be Microsoft's new upgrade "motivation" with Vista's replacement - upgrade now or your computer will explode the next time it crashes. :)