
Urgent casting call for major Hollywood movie set to shoot in Ireland as flick needs 1k extras – here's how to apply
The production will be carrying out some on-location shooting in Skibbereen, Co Cork in the near future.
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There is a biopic of Hollywood legend James Stewart in the works
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Filming is set to start soon in the area
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The film is a World War II biopic inspired by the life of
West Cork Film Studios, a movie firm based in Skibbereen, have issued a massive casting call for extras on behalf of the production.
The project is set to become the biggest production filmed in Ireland over the coming months.
West Cork Film Studios are looking for in excess of 1,000 extras for the picture, which is operating under the working title
Jimmy.
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The project was first conceived two years ago - then going by the title of A Truly Wonderful Life.
Pennsylvania-born Stewart famously put his film career on hold in 1940 to serve with the
He became the first major
The film, inspired by his army experience, is to be shot in the Skibbereen area.
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West Cork Film Studios have issued a public appeal for cast members for the production along with Extra Extra.
A range of roles are required to be filled, including speaking roles and featured extras roles.
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They said in a statement: 'Extra Extra is currently casting for a major feature film shooting in west Cork.
'We are looking for talented background actors to bring scenes to life. This is a costume period film – all extras will be paid and provided with a fitted costume.'
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The advertisement for the production said extras were being sought to play roles including swing dancers, ballet dancers, Hollywood Oscar party attendees, brass bands, Glenn Miller Orchestra players, town people, airbase crew, bomber pilots, army officers and medics.
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West Cork has a strong tie to the Irish film industry with other movies such as The Wind That Shakes The Barley,
As it currently stands, the Hollywood epic will revolve around Jimmy Stewart's wartime service – and his refusal to be confined to a safe role in uniform in the US.
The actor insisted on enlisting because of his family's long connection with the US military.
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His two grandfathers had served in the US Civil War, and his father served during the Spanish-American War and
The roles can be applied for online through the extraextra.ie website.
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