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Back Stage lists major U.S. film and TV productions that are currently casting or accepting submissions. On this page you'll find productions occurring in the Los Angeles area. Check for new listings every Thursday!
Note: The following listings are NOT CASTING NOTICES but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely; blind mass mailings are not recommended.
FEATURE FILMS
A Girl and a Gun (Drama). Ian, a motley runner for a big-time business mogul, meets Anna, an attractive, aspiring actor from the Midwest who's just been "relieved of" her life's savings. Wanting to impress her, Ian passes himself off as a famous Hollywood producer and sets off to get her money back. Written and directed by Flip Jan Rymza. Casting: Janet Hirshenson, Jane Jenkins and Michelle Lewitt, The Casting Company, 12750 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 102, Studio City, CA 91604. Shoots January 2009.
A Little Help (Drama). A free-spirited woman, who's never quite connected with the outside world or her family, must quickly grow up when her husband unexpectedly dies. Written and directed by Michael Weithorn. Produced by Dena Hysell. Casting: Rick Pagano and Russell Boast, Pagano/Manwiller Casting, 7931 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. Shoots early January.
Betty Anne Waters (Bio/Drama). High school dropout and single working mother Betty Anne Waters puts herself through law school to save her wrongfully convicted brother from a life sentence in prison. Based on a true story. Hilary Swank stars. Written by Pamela Gray. Directed by Tony Goldwyn. Casting: Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee, Barden/Schnee Casting, 1513 Sixth St., Ste.105, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Shoots early January.
Burst (Horror). A young woman running from her troubles finds herself stranded at a lodge with a group of strangers. One after another, they inexplicably begin to burst into pieces. Shock quickly descends into paranoia as the survivors don't know whom to trust. Written by Gary Dauberman. Directed by Daniel Calparsoro. Produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. Casting: David Rapaport, David Rapaport Casting, 6338 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., CA 90048. Shoots January 2009.
Carter — 145 (Drama). After the death of his mother, a high school wrestler turns to the sport to help rebuild a relationship with his father. Based on true events. Written by Jordan Heimer. Directed by Joshua Smith. Casting: Rosemary Weldon CSA, 811 Esplanade, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Shoots in March 2009.
Dancing in the Dark (Drama). Two competitive ballerinas vie for a dancing position with the American Ballet Company. Written by Robert Lawson. Produced by Jack and Joseph Nasser. Casting: Candice Elzinga and Martina Smyth (Casting Associate), Candice Elzinga Casting, 3969 Southwood St., Burnaby, BC, Canada, V 5J 2 E6. Email: celzinga@canadafilm.com. Shoots in February 2009.
Dementamania (Horror/Sci-Fi). A successful young software engineer is bitten by a weird-looking bug in his apartment at breakfast one morning and by the end of day is trapped in a mad world of violent hallucinations. Written by Anis Shlewet. Directed by Kit Ryan. Produced by Lewin Webb, James Ryan, and Terry Ryan. Casting: Donald Paul Pemrick and Dean Fronk, Pemrick/Fronk Casting, 11724 Ventura Blvd., pPenthouse Suite, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, Attn: Dementamania. Shoots Feb. 15.
The Details (Thriller). Take an obsessed husband, add a wife with a horrible secret and a family of hungry raccoons, and you get mayhem and murder. Written and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes. Produced by Bryan Zuriff and Mark Gordon. Casting: John Papsidera, Jennifer Cram (casting associate), Automatic Sweat, 5243 W. Washington Blvd., L.A., CA 90016. Shoots in January.
Disappear Here (Drama). Hollywood flavor du jour Heather Hayes goes ahead with her megaparty plans even though her best friend, actor Jason Mast, has committed suicide. Written by Michael Leoni. Produced by April Wade. Casting: Nick Anderson, Nick Anderson Casting, 2703 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505. Shoots in January.
Eternal (Horror). Horror story author Andrew Hammond has it all: love, looks, success. From all appearances, not only is he the perfect novelist but the perfect family man — too perfect. The perfection is a cover to hide Andrew's darkest secret — for Andrew to live, he must transfer his soul to his offspring, and in turn they will die. Written by Marc Weinberg and Victoria Fraser. Directed by Tom Holland. Casting: Pam Gilles, Pam Gilles Casting, 15450 Cabrito Road, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Shooting begins March 2009.
Fight for Love (Drama). The unofficial sequel to the 2001 John Singleton film Baby Boy about a couple, played by Tyrese Gibson and Taraji P. Henson, and the outside forces that work against them. Written and directed by Singleton. Casting: John Singleton/Winsome Sinclair, New Deal Productions, 3343 W. 43rd St., L.A., CA 90038, Attn: Fight for Love Casting. Shoots January 2009.
Frat Girl (Dramedy). A college-bound actor finds herself trapped in the party world of Kappas and Gammas when she impersonates a guy for an acting class and ends up on frat-boy row. Written and directed by Nate Meyer. Casting: Billy Hopkins & Jessica Kelly, Chrystie Street Casting, 55 Chrystie St., Ste. 501, New York, NY 10002. Shoots spring 2009.
Freeloaders (Comedy). Three party guys and a lone party girl have been living in a swank Beverly Hills manse courtesy of their famous rock-star buddy. But now the rock star is getting married, and not only is the party about to end but they may end up homeless. Written by Dave Gibbs and Dan Rosen, who also directs. Casting: Wendy O'Brien Casting, 2233 Barry Ave., 2nd Floor, L.A., CA 90064. Shoots in January.
The Girl (Drama). Complicated circumstances force a young mother in Texas to give up her daughter to foster care. Penniless and lonely, she turns to immigrant-smuggling to make ends meet and soon finds herself traveling south of the border, helping someone else's child find their mother. Emily Blunt stars. Written and directed by David Riker. Casting: Vicky Boone. Email headshot and acting résumé to vickyboone@gmail.com. Shoots early 2009.
Good Vibrations (Dramedy). A group of four entrepreneurial middle-aged women find a new lease on life and take a chance on an unusual business venture: mass-producing vibrators. Written by Burton Warner and Michael Hamilton-Wright, who also directs. Casting: Jan Glaser and Leslie Litt, c/o Jan Glaser Casting, TriCoast Studios, 1547 10th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Shoots in early January.
The Grid (Sci-fi/Thriller). An under-wraps Disney project hinted as being the sequel to Tron. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. Produced by Steve Lisberger, Sean Bailey and Jeffrey Silver. Casting: Sarah Halley Finn, Tamara Hunter, 588 N. Larchmont, 1st Floor, L.A., CA 90004. Shoots in April 2009.
Helena From the Wedding (Dramedy). Newlywed litigator turned playwright Alex and his cute but insecure wife, Alice, host a small gathering for New Year's at their cabin. When a sexy model, Helena, joins the cozy gathering, all of Alex's doubts and disenchantments about his life and his wife come to a head. Written and directed by Joe Infantolino. Produced by Alexa Fogel and Brendan Mason. Casting: Suzanne Smith Crowley and Jessica Kelly, c/o Chrystie St. Casting, 55 Chrystie St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10002. Shoots in January.
The Irishman (Thriller). Tom McKiernan can't remember anything. At least today. A hired muscle for the Irish mob, McKiernan took a bullet in the head to protect a powerful Irish crime lord. But shreds of his memory are beginning to come back. And with it the slow realization of a different life — one, it turns out, that shows those he calls friends might actually be his most dangerous enemies. Written by Chad Law and Evan Law. Directed by Geo Santini. Produced by Todd Chamberlin and David Ornston. Casting: Jason Hice, c/o Ronin Film and Media Group, 1201 W. Fifth St. #T-230, L.A., CA 90017. Shoots Jan. 12.
K-11 (Crime,Thriller). A troubled, drug-addicted music producer find himself in jail, charged with the murder of one of his top recording artists. He's being kept away from the general prison population in a special unit, K-11, run by a sadomasochistic guard. Written by Jared Kurrt and Jules Stewart. Produced by Tom Wright Jr.. Casting: Mary Jo Slater and Steve Brooksbank, Slater/Brooksbank Casting, c/o 1135 Mansfield, 3rd Fl., L.A., CA 90038. Shoots Jan. 12.
Like This (Drama). Based on the poems of the 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi, several people in the throes of the modern world try to make sense of it all. Written and directed by Anthony Meindl. Executive-produced by Mike Macoul. Casting: Deborah Aquila and Tricia Wood, 1680 N. Vine St., Ste. 806, Hollywood, CA 90028. Shoots January 2009.
Make the Yuletide Gay (Dramedy). Out-and-proud gay college student Gunn Gunnderson climbs back in the closet when his quirky Midwestern family insists he come home for the holidays. Written and directed by Rob Williams. Produced by Matthew Montgomery and Rodney Johnson. Casting: Judy Cook, c/o Guest House Films, 855 Sayre Lane, L.A., CA 90026. Shoots Dec. 3.
Mary Mother of Christ (Drama, Religion). This film traces the footsteps of the life of Mary, mother of Christ, who is forever aware that her beloved child is destined for a glorious fate. Written by Benedict Fitzgerald and Barbara Nicolosi. Produced by Mary Aloe. Casting: Carla Hool, c/o Silver Lion Films, 701 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Shoots March 16.
Middle (Dramedy). A burnt-out employee at a cardboard-box manufacturing company turns his attentions to a sexy coworker when his fed-up wife shuts him out. Written and directed by Roman Drake. Casting: Paul Dinh-McCrillis, DMC Casting, 268 W. Verdugo Ave., Ste. 207, Burbank, CA 91502. Shoots in 2009.
Nancy Meyers Project (Romantic comedy). A middle-aged empty-nester who runs a popular bakery restaurant finds herself torn between a persistent ex-husband and a new man in her life. Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin star. Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, who produces with Scott Rudin, Suzanne Farwell, and Ilona Herzberg. Casting: Ellen Chenoweth, c/o The Untitled Nancy Meyers Project, The Culver Studios, 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Bldg. J, Ste. A, Culver City, CA 90232. Shoots February 2009.
*NEW No Warning (Drama). A creatively gifted young teen, Andre, struggles to escape an abusive stepfather and the dangers of living in his crime-soaked neighborhood. Cuba Gooding Jr. is attached to star. Written and directed by William A. Baker. Casting: Kim Tumey, email: KimTumey@yahoo.com. Shoots February 2009.
On the Road (Drama/Road Trip). Contemporary interpretation of the Jack Kerouac semiautobiographical novel about a young man's travels on the roads and railways across America. Written by Jose Rivera (Motorcycle Diaries). Directed by Walter Salles (Motorcycle Diaries). Casting: Firefly Casting, 6333 Third Street, Ste. 900, Room 915, L.A, CA 90036. Shoots February 2009.
Out of Iowa (Thriller). A postman, who apparently had been reading everybody's mail on the down-low, is found murdered, sending the citizens of the small town on a panicked frenzy to find his diary — a handwritten, person-by-person account of their guilty little secrets. Written by Daniel Elliott. Directed by Herschel Weingrod. Casting: Rosemary Welden, Welden Casting, 3811 Esplanade, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Shoots March 23, 2009.
Point Break (Action). U.S. secret operatives recruit expert surfer and all-around bad boy Billy Dalton to help them capture a group of renegade sea pirates who don masks of the current U.S. president while carrying out their raids. Written by Todd Robinson. Directed by Jan de Bont. Casting: Randi Hiller, Randi Hiller Casting, 721-1/2 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., CA 90069. Shoots Jan. 3.
Ramona (Family). Based on the classic children's books by Beverly Cleary, Ramona is the infectious story of a feisty little girl with straight brown hair, big brown eyes, and an even bigger imagination. Written by Laurie Craig and Nick Pustay. Directed by Elizabeth Allen. Casting: Christian Kaplan and Kathleen Chopin, c/o Ramona casting, Attn: Olivier, P.O. Box 900, Beverly Hills, CA 90213. Shoots April 2009.
*NEW Rushlights (Thriller). Two delinquent teens from the L.A. suburbs, Sarah and Billy, travel to an out-of-the-way Southern town to illegally claim a dead friend's inheritance with nightmarish results. Written and directed by Antoni Stutz. Casting: Valerie McCaffrey, 4924 Balboa Blvd., Ste. 172, Encino, CA 91316. Shoots mid-February.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Action/Comedy). Scott Pilgrim takes on the evil world of the seven exes when he falls for the mysterious beauty Ramona. Michael Cera (Juno) stars. Co-written and directed by Edgar Wright. Produced by Marc Platt. Casting: Alison Jones, 1438 N. Gower, Mailbox 3, Bldg. 5, Ste. 309, L.A., CA 90028. Shoots Feb. 27.
Sixty Nine (Dramedy). Mason Rickets persuades his wife, Helen, to shoot an adult film for seniors to spice up their marriage. Produced by Andrew Fierberg (Secretary). Casting: Barden/Schnee Casting, 150 W. 28th St., Ste. 402, New York, NY 10001. Shoots in December in New York.
Snowmen (Dramedy). Three misfit boys endure a harsh prairie winter on a quest to set a new world record — and discover the true meaning of friendship in the process. Written and directed by Robert Kirbyson. Produced by John Shepherd. Casting: John Paul Jensen Casting, 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave. Bldg. 33, 2nd Fl. Hollywood, CA 90038. Shoots February 2009.
There Be Dragons (Drama). A young journalist, estranged from his dying father, finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization. Written and directed by Roland Jaffe. Casting: Amanda Mackey (N.Y.) and Cathy Gelfond (L.A.), 3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Bldg. 3, Rm. 2323, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Shoots March 2009.
Tripping Tommy (Thriller). A hardened criminal has only one connection to anything: his mother. When she is killed in a hit-and-run, he's left with nothing to lose and sets out to even the score. Written and directed by Phillipe Caland. Casting: Lindsay Chag, c/o C.S.A., 606 Larchmont, Ste. 4B, L.A., CA 90004. Shoots early January 2009.
*NEW Winter's Bone (Drama). Sundance award winner Debra Granik directs the story set in the rural Ozark Mountains, where 16-year-old Ree Dolly is caretaker to her two younger bothers and mentally ill mother and has only one week to find the father responsible for the family about to lose their home. Written by Granik and Anne Rosellini, based on the novel by Daniel Woodrell. Casting: Barden/Schnee Casting, 150 W. 28th St., Ste. 402, New York, NY 10001. Shoots February 2009.
PILOTS
19 Entertainment Project (Independent pilot). Johnny, Rocky, Taylor and Mick live the life most guys juts dream of: surf, parties, and women. They plan to travel the world, one road trip at a time, for as long as they can. Produced by Simon Fuller. Casting: Barbara Stordahl and Angela Terry, Stordahl/Terry Casting, 1800 Stewart St. 2nd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Shoots in December-January.
*NEW Back Nine (Comedy, Spike). Ronnie Barnes, a drunk, no longer a contender golf legend, has a chance to redeem his reputation if he can defeat three cocky amateur players. Written and directed by Mark Perez and Jason Filardi. Produced by John Lynch. Casting: Beth Lipari & Sarah Katzman, 606 N. Larchmont, Ste. 311, L.A., CA 90004. Attn: Back Nine Casting. Shoots Dec. 10.
Bitter Since Birth (Comedy, CBS). Twin brothers, Taylor and Clark, try desperately to lead their own lives but instead end up working at the same job, living in the same apartment, and — unbeknownst to one another — sharing the same new girlfriend. Written by Jon and Josh Silberman. Produced by J.C. Spink and Chris Bender. Casting: Tara-Anne Johnson and Christine Scowley, Bizzy Blondes Entertainment, Attn: Bitter Since Birth, 3489 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. D, L.A., CA 900068. Start date TBD.
Boardwalk Empire (Drama, HBO). Atlantic City, 1920 — the dawning of prohibition. What better place for thugs and gangsters to build their tiny boardwalk empire into organized crime? Written by Terence Winter. Martin Scorsese rumored to direct. Casting: Ellen Lewis Casting, 161 Sixth Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10013. Shoots in May 2009 in New York.
Defying Gravity (Sci-fi, Fox). The year is 2055. The spaceship Cygnus is on a six-year mission to explore several new worlds, with eight aboard. Written by James Parriott, who co-produces with Brian Hamilton. Casting: Mary Jo Slater and Steve Brooksbank, Slater/Brooksbank Casting, 1135 N. Mansfield, 3rd Fl., Hollywood, CA 90038. Shoots in January 2009.
Eva Adams (Dramedy, Fox). Sexist, self-absorbed, soulless Adam Evanston, a successful sports agent at mega-agency Pinnacle, wakes up one morning to find he's been changed into a woman. Written and produced by Kevin Falss. Casting: Leslie Litt, Leslie Litt Casting, Sony, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Barrymore Bldg., Room 100H, Culver City, CA 90232.
*NEW The Farm (Drama, Showtime). The L-Word spinoff series rumored to star Leisha Hailey, who plays the character of Alice on the show. Written and directed by Ilene Chaiken. Rose Lam produces. Casting: Beth Klein, Showtime, "The Farm," 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1500, L.A., CA. Shoots mid-December.
Flash Forward (Drama/Supernatural, ABC). FBI Agent Mark Banford scrambles for answers when he and several others have the same premonition: the complete loss of human life on Earth. Written and produced by Brannon Braga and David Goyer, who also directs. Casting: Wendy O'Brien, c/o Ayo Davis, ABC Casting, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521. Shoot date TBD.
I'm With the Band (Comedy, cable). Middle-schooler Brandon Hayes joins the old-school, megastar rock band Rugburn and gets more than he bargained for. Written and directed by Ron Rappaport and Michael Kaplan. Casting: Carol Goldwasser and Howard Meltzer, Goldwasser Meltzer Casting, Sunset Bronson Studios, 5800 W. Sunset Blvd., Bldg. 11, Rm. 201, Hollywood, CA 90028. Shoots in mid-December.
In the Motherhood (Comedy, ABC). Based on the online series about real-life motherhood. Megan Mullally and Cheryl Hines star. Executive-produced by Jenni Konner, Ali Rushfield, and Stu Bloomberg. Casting: Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel, Greenstein/Daniel Casting, 6671 Sunset Blvd., Ste.1527, L.A., CA 90028. Shoots in December.
The Karensky's (Comedy, CBS). Emily Atwood quickly falls back into her take-care-of-everyone routine when her husband, Bill, takes a job in her old hometown, with her large, needy family right down the street. Written by Linwood Boomer. Produced by Gail Berman. Casting: Nikko Valko, Ken Miller, Valko Miller Casting, 3500 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 780, Burbank, CA 91505. Shoots in December in L.A.
Larry Levin Project (Comedy, Fox). Half-hour pilot about a married couple — Jenna and Eric — and their three kids, who clearly have the upper hand over them. Written and executive-produced by Larry Levin. Casting: Anya Colloff, Amy McIntyre Britt, CFB Casting, 846 Cahuenga Blvd., Bldg. A, Room 105, L.A., CA 90038. Shoot date TBD.
Legally Mad (Dramedy, NBC). New David E. Kelley offering about a prestigious law firm headed by a man named Gordon Hamm. Written and produced by Kelley. Casting: Ken Miller and Nikki Valko, Valko/Miller Casting, 3500 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 780, Burbank, CA 91505. Shoots in February.
Lost & Found (Drama, NBC). Bosses frustrated with a quirky, offbeat, female LAPD detective who refuses to play by the book banish her to the basement to work on the John and Jane Doe cases. Stars Katee Sackhoff. Written by Chris Levinson, who executive-produces with Dick Wolf, Nena Rodrigue, and Peter Jankowski. Casting: Liberman/Patton Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 707, L.A., CA 90028. Shoots Jan 7.
*NEW The Middle (Comedy, ABC). Midwestern, middle-class couple Frankie and Mike cope with the day-to-day emotions and fiscal woes of raising three kids. Written by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline. Julie Anne Robinson directs. Casting: Deborah Barylski & G. Charles Wright, Barylski/Wright Casting, Warner Bros. Studio, 4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 135, Rm. 226, L.A., CA 91522. Shoots late January 2009.
Perfect 10 (Dramedy, ABC Family). A group of gymnastic hopefuls train for the Olympics. Written by Holly Sorensen. Produced by Adam Cohen. Casting: Dan Shaner and Michael Testa, Shaner/Testa Casting, Warner Bros. Studios, 4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 261, Burbank, CA 91522. Shoots Dec 8.
Treme (Drama, HBO). This is the story of the 6th Ward's colorful music scene and its survival in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Written by Eric Overmyer and David Simon. Directed by Agnieszka Holland. Casting: Alexa Fogel and Christine Kromer (Casting Associate), Alexa Fogel Casting, 330 W. 38th St., Ste. 906, New York, NY 10018. Shoots in March 2009.
TBS Late Night Sketch Show (Comedy, TBS). Comedy ensemble piece that focuses on the world perspective of the Southern states. Written by Brian Hart. Produced by Tom Park. Casting: Julie Ashton and Joey Cee (Casting Associate), Julie Ashton Casting, 6715 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 203, L.A., CA 90028. Shoots in late December or early January.
Untitled Political Thriller Project (Action/Thriller, AMC). A brilliant upcoming employee of a government think tank digs for answers when his boss and best friend is killed in a mysterious train wreck. Written by Jason Horwitch. Directed by Allen Coulter. Produced by Horwitch and Joshua Maurer. Casting: Avy Kaufman Casting, 180 Varick St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10015. Shoots in December.
The Washingtonienne (Comedy, HBO). Based on the book by Jessica Cutler about the life and experiences of a staffer for a Republican senator. Cutler was fired after excerpts from her online sex diary were posted on the political blog Wonkette.com. Executive-produced by Sarah Jessica Parker. Casting: Linda Lowy Casting, 4151 Prospect Ave., Cottages, Rm. 105, L.A., CA 90027.
White Collar (Drama, USA). An unlikely partnership forms between a con artist and an FBI agent. Written and executive-produced by Jeff Eastin. Casting: Zane/Pillsbury Casting, 585 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., CA 90004.
MOWs/MINISERIES
Ben 10 Alien Force: The Movie (Sci-fi, Cartoon Network). Ben pursues a dastardly bad guy out to destroy Earth via an alien microchip invasion. Written by John Turman. Directed and produced by Alex Winter. Casting: Ruth Lambert and Robert McGee, Lambert/McGee Casting, Hollywood Center Studios, 1040 N. Palmas Ave., Bldg. 26, Rm. 202, L.A., CA 90038. Shoots in November for one day and again in February 2009.
Stranger With My Face (Drama/Thriller, Lifetime). A family moves to their beach home in Massachusetts after the death of the family patriarch, an artist, and soon find their lives disrupted by a mysterious ghostly presence. Written by Jamie Pachino. Produced by Ted Bauman. Casting: Candice Elzinga and Martina Smyth (Casting Associate), Candice Elzinga Casting, 3969 Southwood St., Burnaby, BC, Canada, V 5J 2 E6. Email: celzinga@canadafilm.com. Shoots early February 2009.
Temple Grandin (Biopic, HBO). The story of Temple Grandin, one of the leading speakers on autism, who overcame the limitations of the disorder to become one of the top scientists in humane livestock handling. Written by Christopher Monger. Directed by Mick Jackson. Casting: Firefly Casting, 6333 W. Third St., Ste. 900, Rm. 915, L.A., CA 90036
NEW TV SERIES
Chocolate News (Comedy, Comedy Central). A fake magazine show that takes a comedic look at the world from an African-American perspective. David Alan Grier hosts. Casting: Julie Ashton Casting, 6715 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 203, L.A., CA 90028. Premiered: Oct. 15.
Crash (Drama, Starz). The first original drama series for Starz, based on the 2004 feature of the same name. Key members of the film's production team are also on board for the series. Casting: Bialy/Thomas Casting, 3151 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. 200, L.A., CA 90068. Premiered: Oct. 17.
Dollhouse (Sci-fi/Drama, Fox). A group of agents working for a mysterious organization are programmed with personalities and abilities needed to carry out specific missions. Once completed, the agents' memories are completely erased. Eliza Dushku, Dichen Lachman, Enver Gjokaj, Fran Kranz, Harry Lennix, Olivia Williams, and Tahmoh Penikett star. Executive-produced by Joss Whedon. Casting: Amy McIntyre Britt, Anya Colloff, CFB Casting, 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Bldg. A, Ste. 105, L.A., CA 90038. Premieres: January 2009.
Easy Money (Drama, The CW). A family runs a high-interest loan business that's really a legit form of loan sharking: payday cash advance. Laurie Metcalf stars. Executive-produced by Andy Schneider and Diane Frolov. Casting: Zane/Pillsbury Casting, 585 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., CA 90004. Premiered: Sept. 14.
Eleventh Hour (Action, CBS). Based on the British series of the same name. A brilliant biophysicist and special science adviser to the government investigates scientific crises with the help of the FBI. Rufus Sewell and Marley Shelton star. Executive-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Casting: Felicia Fasano Casting, Warner Bros. Ranch, 411 N. Hollywood Way, Bldg. 29R, Rm. 123, Burbank, CA 91505. Premiered: Oct. 9.
Gary Unmarried (Comedy,CBS) A recently divorced couple and their kids embark on finding new relationships after 15 years of marriage. Jay Mohr, Paula Marshall, Jaime King, Laura Marano, and Ryan Malgarini star. Casting: Zane/Pillsbury Casting, 585 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A., CA 90004. Premiered: Sept. 24.
Harper's Island (Mystery, CBS). A group of friends are terrorized when they meet for a wedding on an island off the Seattle coast. Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty) and Katie Cassidy star. Executive-produced by Jon Turteltaub; Ari Schlossberg, Karim Zreik, and Dan Shotz are co-executive producers. Casting: Bialy/Thomas Casting, 3151 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. 200, L.A., CA 90068. Premiere: TBA.
Kath & Kim (Comedy, NBC). Based on the Australian series of the same name, the series explores the often-dysfunctional relationship between a mother and her daughter. Molly Shannon, Selma Blair, Mikey Day, and John Michael Higgins star. Casting: Greenstein/Daniel Casting, 6671 Sunset Blvd., #1527, L.A., CA 90028. Premiered: Oct. 9.
Knight Rider (Action, NBC). The remake of the 1980s series returns to the small screen after the recent TV movie, aired in February, was a ratings hit. Justin Bruening, Deanna Russo, Bruce Davison, and Sydney Tamiia Poitier star. Val Kilmer voices KITT the car. Casting: Liberman/Patton Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 707, L.A., CA 90028. Premiered: Sept. 24.
Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire (Fantasy/Comedy, Comedy Central). A reluctant hero struggles in the medieval world. Written by Peter Knight, who executive-produces with Keith Samples, Brad Johnson, Courtney Conte, and Flody Juarez. Casting: Jeanne McCarthy/Nicole Abellera Casting, 12340 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 233, L.A., CA 90025. Premiere: TBA.
Leverage (Action, TNT). A former insurance investigator puts together a team of highly skilled thieves who act as modern-day Robin Hoods. Timothy Hutton, Beth Riesgraf, Aldis Hodge, Christian Kane, and Gina Bellman star. Executive-produced by Dean Devlon, Chris Downey, and John Rogers. Casting: April Webster/Scott David, Quixote Studios, 4585 Electronics Place, L.A., CA 90039. Premiere: TBA.
*NEW Lie to Me (Crime/Drama, Fox). A sarcastic researcher heads up a consulting firm that works with the FBI, analyzing facial expressions and body language to help solve crimes. Tim Roth stars. Written by Dustin Thomason. Directed by Clark Johnson. Casting: Sharon Bialy & Sherry Thomas, Bialy/Thomas Casting, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Bldg. 310, 1st Fl. Ste. B, L.A., CA 90035. Shoots early December. Premiere: TBA.
Little Britain USA (Comedy, HBO). A U.S. version of the hit British sketch comedy series created by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who will also headline the series. Casting: Jeanne McCarthy/Nicole Abellera, 12340 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 233, L.A., CA 90025. Premiered: Sept. 28.
Mental (Drama). One-hour series for Fox International Channel to be broadcast throughout Latin America, Europe, and Asia. No U.S. network has been set. The series focuses on an ambitious doctor in a psychiatric hospital. Shoots in Bogota, Colombia. Jacqueline McKenzie, Derek Webster, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Marisa Ramirez star. Casting: FMW Casting, 6767 Forest Lawn Dr., Ste. 100, L.A., CA 90068. Premiere: TBA.
The Mentalist (Drama, CBS). A deceptive celebrity psychic puts his observational skills to use working for law enforcement. Simon Baker, Amanda Righetti, Owain Yeoman, Robin Tunney, Shaun Toub, and Tim Kang star. Casting: Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, 4705 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 301, Valley Village, CA 91607. Premiered: Sept. 23.
Mongoose and Luther (Teen, Disney). Two best friends wheel their way to the top of the skateboarding world. Produced by Matt Dearborn and Tom Burkhar. Casting: Sally Steiner and Barbie Block, Stiner/Block Casting, 1040 N. Las Palmas, Bldg. 2, 1st Floor, L.A., CA.
Persons Unknown (Drama, Fox). Unique crime drama starring Jason Wyles, Daisy Betts, and Chad Boseman. Written by Linda McGibney. Directed by Star Trek alum Jonathan Frakes. Casting: Junie Lowry Johnson and Libby Goldstein, Lowry-Johnson Casting, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bungalow 5165, Universal City, CA 91608. Premiere: TBD. Shoots Dec. 12.
The Philanthropist (Drama, NBC). A renegade billionaire uses his wealth, connections, and power to help people in need. James Purefoy stars. Casting: Bacharach/McCollum Casting, 3800 Barham Blvd., Ste.100, Rm. 106, L.A, CA 90068. Premiere: TBA.
Rita Rocks (Comedy, Lifetime) A working mom regains her identity by re-creating her glory days as a musician in a garage band. Nicole Sullivan, Richard Ruccolo, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Kelly Gould, and Raviv Ullman star. Casting: Greenstein/Daniel Casting, 6671 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1527, L.A., CA 90028. Premiere: TBA.
Roommates (Comedy, ABC Family). The network's first half-hour comedy production revolves around a group of friends trying to figure out love and life in their post-college years. Tyler Francavilla, Dorian Brown, Tommy Dewey, David Weidoff, and Tamera Mowry star. Casting: Go Casting, 6464 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 970, L.A., CA 90028. Premiere: TBA.
Scare Tactics (Reality/Drama, Sci-Fi). Hidden cameras show the graphic results when an ordinary person unknowingly becomes the main character in a re-enacted scene from a horror movie. Kevin Healey, Scott Hallock, and Mike Harney produce. Casting: Suzanne Broderick, c/o Bright Idea Entertainment, 3575 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. 390, L.A., CA 90068. Premiere: TBD.
The Starter Wife (Dramedy, USA). Picks up where the successful miniseries based on the novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer left off. The story focuses on a woman dealing with divorce and recovery, Hollywood-style. Debra Messing, Judy Davis, Danielle Nicolet, David Alan Basche, and Chris Diamantopoulos star. Casting: Shiff/Audino Casting, L.A. Center Studios, 1201 W. Fifth St., Ste. M-230, L.A., CA 90017. Premiered: Oct. 10.
Surviving Surburbia (Comedy, The CW). The wins and woes of a family and their new suburban neighbors. Executive-produced by Kevin Abbott (My Name Is Earl). Casting: Go Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 970, L.A., CA 90028. Premiered: Sept. 14.
The United States of Tara (Comedy, Showtime). A wife and mother, suffering from a multiple-personality disorder, and her family cope with her various identities. Written by Diablo Cody. Toni Collette, John Corbett, Brie Larson, and Keir Gilchrist star. Casting: Liberman/Patton Casting, 6464 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 707, L.A., CA 90028. Premiere: Jan. 18, 2009.
Valentine (Dramedy, The CW). An agency run by Greek gods find true loves, lost loves, and mend broken hearts. Executive-produced by Kevin Murphy (Reaper, Desperate Housewives). Casting: Jeff Greenberg Casting, L.A. Center Studios, 1201 W. Fifth St., Ste. F100, L.A., CA 90017. Premiered: Sept. 14.
Worst Week (Comedy, CBS). Based on the hit BBC series about a young engaged couple, with a baby on the way, who must navigate the politics of their soon-to-be in-laws. Erinn Hayes, Kurtwood Smith, Kyle Bornheimer, and Nancy Lenehan star. Executive-produced by Matt Tarses. Casting: Julie Ashton Casting, 6715 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 203, L.A., CA 90028. Premiered: Sept. 22.
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Los Angeles Production Listings
Back Stage lists major U.S. film and TV productions that are currently casting or accepting submissions. On this page you'll find productions occurring in Los Angeles and its surrounding counties. Check for new listings every Thursday! (Website members only.)
Note: These listings are not casting notices. They are simply the best available information about current casting assignments. Blind mass mailings are not recommended. Do your homework and use this information wisely.
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NY Panel on How to Run a Theater Company
December 02, 2008
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and Back Stage will host the networking panel, How to Run That Theater Company That¿s Been Running Your Life, a follow-up to September's panel, on Wednesday, December 17.
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