Extras Upgraded to Speaking Roles on Marvel new movie ‘Ant-Man'
While, Marvel is applying the finishing touches to the upcoming blockbuster, Ant-Man Extras Casting Director, New Life Casting reported that several background extras were upgraded to speaking roles. If you don't know, Ant-Man centers on a scientist that enlists a thief to safeguard his size-changing technology, and also to create a superhero who will defend the world.
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NLC writes “Being Background can be quite surprising,” she continues “Congrats to those who have been waiting for their lucky break.” This is amazing for any aspiring actor.
Being Background can be quite surprising. Especially, when you're on a huge movie like the one we're working on and the Director throws you some lines….yep, it's happened on this one several times. Congrats to those who have been waiting for their lucky break. [New Life Casting]
Getting upgraded from a background extra role to a speaking role is extremely rare, especially for major productions such as Marvel's Ant-Man. But, this seems to be the start of a new trend in Hollywood movies. Will Smith's new movie ‘Concussion', which is filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania also had several background extras upgraded to speaking roles.
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Casting directors are still seeking extras for the feature film. To audition for an extra role on ‘Ant-Man' click here for the latest casting calls.
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