Football Biopic Stars “SHAZAM!” Star Zachary Levi
The feature film AMERICAN UNDERDOG- THE KURT WARNER STORY has announced a new need for various people to work as extras next week. Filming is underway in the Oklahoma City area.
This is the heartfelt true story of Kurt Warner, a young man who trained his whole life to play with the NFL, never once turning his back on a dream he knew to be his destiny.
The film stars Zachary Levi, best known for the film SHAZAM!. Levi is also known for such films as TANGLED and THOR: RAGNAROK and for the television series THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL and the title role of the TV series CHUCK. He recently starred in the Oklahoma-made film THE UNBREAKABLE BOY.
Pay is a guarantee of $80/day for up to 8 hours of filming. Anything over 8 hours will incur additional compensation.
Those requiring an in-person wardrobe fitting in advance of filming will be paid an additional $35. Fittings take around an hour or less and are scheduled by appointment.
Anyone selected to be an extra in this film must test for COVID-19 at the production’s facility in downtown Oklahoma City two days prior to filming. Drive-thru mouth swab testing is available at any time from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. Extras will be paid an additional $20 for covid testing.
The film is directed by The Erwin Brothers (I CAN ONLY IMAGINE) written by Jon Gunn and produced by Mark Ciardi and Kevin Downes.
Strict health and safety procedures, following all union guidelines, will be followed on set.
BREAKDOWN OF UPCOMING OPENINGS
FILMING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Covid testing Saturday, February 20
POST TORNADO NEIGHBORHOOD – Male or Female. 30-70s. Any ethnicity. People seen in the aftermath of a tornado, in rubble and destruction.
FILMING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Covid testing Sunday, February 21
BARNSTORMER STAFF – Male or Female. 40-70s. They work for football team. Any ethnicity
BARNSTORMER COACH – Male. 50-70s. Any ethnicity. A aging football coach.
WEDDING GUESTS – Male and Female. 20-60s. Any ethnicity
PREACHER – Male. 40-60s. Any ethnicity. Small town looks
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER – Female. 30-40s. Any ethnicity
WEDDING DJ – Male. 20-40. Any ethnicity. Small town looks
FILMING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Covid testing Monday, February 22
NFL COACHES – NFL COACHES – Male. 30-60s. Any ethnicity.
NFL TRAINERS – Male or Female. 20-40s. Any ethnicity.
NFL CAMERA PEOPLE – Male or Female. 30-60s. Any ethnicity.
NFL SECURITY GUARDS – Male. 30-50’s. Any Ethnicity.
FILMING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Covid testing Tuesday, February 23
BALL WRANGLERS – Male. 20-30s. Any ethnicity.
COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL COACH – Male. 40-60s. Any ethnicity. IF available for Friday, February 26th please indicate.
COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL TRAINERS/STAFF – Male or Female. 20-40s. Any ethnicity. IF available for Friday, February 26th please indicate.
OPPOSING FOOTBALL PLAYERS – Male. 18-mid20s. Any ethnicity.
COLLEGIATE CHEERLEADERS – Female. 18- mid20s. Any ethnicity. Cheerleading experience preferred but not necessary.
COLLEGIATE SPORTS INFO DIRECTORS – Male. 40-60s. Any ethnicity
COLLEGIATE TECH ASSISTANTS – Male or Female. 20-30s. Any ethnicity.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS – Male or Female. 30-60s. Any ethnicity.
LOCAL VIDEOGRAPHERS – Male. 30-60s. Any ethnicity.
ON AIR REPORTERS – Male or Female. 30-50s. Any ethnicity. Put together looks.
STADIUM SECURITY – Male. 30-50’s. Any Ethnicity.
FILMING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Covid testing Wednesday, February 24
DINER PATRONS – Male or Female. 20-60s. Any ethnicity
DINER SERVERS – Male or Female. 20-30s. Any ethnicity
FRY COOKS – Male. 30-50s. Any ethnicity.
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit performers without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated.
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Height
Weight
Suit
Dress Shirt
Tshirt
Waist
Hip
Inseam
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