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CBS News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Paid background extras needed for Apple TV+ thriller filming in Pittsburgh
A new Apple TV+ thriller series starring Liev Schreiber is looking for paid background extras when it comes to film in the Pittsburgh area. "Parallax," starring Liev Schreiber of "Ray Donovan," Zazie Beetz of "Deadpool 2" and Stephen Graham of "Adolescence," is a thriller based on Lars Kepler's bestselling "Killer Instinct" book series. The 10-episode series "tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear," Apple TV+ said in a news release. Paid extras needed Mosser Casting is looking for background actors of all ages to portray "an array of characters" when the show films between July 21 and Dec. 19. They also need people who have "great availability" for the core background. The casting company says those interested should have good flexibility on weekdays as well as transportation, since most locations will be outside of Pittsburgh. The pay is $235 for a 12-hour guarantee, and most shoot days will be 12 to 14 hours. There's overtime after 12 hours, Mosser Casting says. Those interested can apply online. "Parallax" latest to film in Pittsburgh "Parallax" is the latest show to film in western Pennsylvania. "How to Rob a Bank," a new Amazon MGM Studios movie, is looking for paid extras while it's in the area. A Hershey biopic recently wrapped up filming after turning locations like Bedford Square on the South Side into a scene straight from the 1800s. The Paramount+ show "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner, has also filmed multiple seasons in the Pittsburgh area and across western Pennsylvania.
Geek Tyrant
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham Set to Star in Apple TV+ Series Based on Lars Kepler Novels — GeekTyrant
Apple and A&E Studios are working on an untitled series based on the Lars Kepler novels, starring Liev Schreiber ( The Perfect Couple , Ray Donovan ), Zazie Beetz ( Atlanta , Deadpool 2 ), and Stephen Graham ( Adolescence , Boardwalk Empire ). Rowan Joffe and John Hlavin will co-showrun the project and executive produce alongside Tim Van Patten, who will direct the first two episodes. The project tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear. When the desperate search for Jurek's last missing victim forces Jonah to send his adopted daughter, FBI Agent Saga Bauer (Beetz), up against Jurek, how far will Jonah go? Lars Kepler is a pseudonym for writing partners Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril. Kepler is a bestselling thriller author with 10 published crime novels, which have sold 18 million copies globally. The book series is translated into 40 languages and distributed in over 170 territories. Filming is set to begin this summer in Pittsburgh. via: Deadline
CBS News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
AppleTV+ series starring Liev Schreiber to film in Pittsburgh
Another streaming series is coming to film in the Pittsburgh area. Starring Liev Schreiber of "Ray Donovan," Zazie Beetz of "Deadpool 2" and Stephen Graham of "Adolescence," an untitled AppleTV+ thriller based on Lars Kepler's bestselling "Killer Instinct" book series will start filming in Pittsburgh this summer. The 10-episode series "tells the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective who, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia, moves to a small town in Western Pennsylvania for a quiet life. But, as the town and his family come under attack from the diabolically cunning serial killer Jurek Walter (Graham), Jonah must protect all that he holds dear," AppleTV+ said in a news release. State leaders tout film production tax credit program The producers are getting $32.4 million in film production tax credits from the Pennsylvania Film Office. The Shapiro administration says the project is expected to create more than 3,500 new jobs and infuse $108 million into Pennsylvania's economy. The Shapiro administration used the news to tout the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit program, saying it has brought more than 100 film projects to the state, generating $967 million in direct expenditures to regional economies and creating jobs for 9,000 people. The program offers a 25% tax credit to productions that spend at least 60% of their total budget in Pennsylvania. AppleTV+ series is latest to film in Pittsburgh The untitled AppleTV+ is the latest to film in western Pennsylvania. "How to Rob a Bank," a new Amazon MGM Studios movie, is looking for paid extras while it's in the area. A Hershey biopic is also currently filming in several communities, turning locations like Bedford Square on the South Side into a scene straight from the 1800s. The Paramount+ show "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner, has also filmed multiple seasons in the Pittsburgh area and across western Pennsylvania.
