‘Game of Thrones’ extras casting directors is sick of people applying for a role on the hit TV series.
Fresco Film Services was the extras casting director for the Game of Thrones while it filmed in Spain. In October 2015, it was revealed over 85,000 people applied for an extra role on the TV series causing their website to shut down.
Now, the Fresco Film Services extras casting company announced that they will no longer be the extras casting company for the Game of Thrones and that they will not cast the next season of Game of Thrones. In addition, they are tired of receiving submissions.
Here is a (google translate) version of what they said on Facebook:
Good morning to all,
First thank you very much for all your messages and mails. Just to clarify:
– Fresh Film NOT responsible for casting the new season of Game of Thrones . At the appropriate time , the company in charge of this is communicated in the corresponding sites
– Notify the company , so please ignore publications in any media , which do not resemble reality and are based on leaks and rumors , nothing more
– As last year, you are only looking figuration, not actors
– Is why we ask NOT send more photos and our office curriculi
– In terms of artistic and technical staff, we are reaching thousands
– Which is why we ask for understanding if you do not answer
– Hiring initially closed , so please do not send more
– If necessary , seek personnel through our usual channelsmany g
Ever since Freso Film Services posted a casting call, over 86,000 actors, models, and fans submitted applications, which was way more than the casting company could handle.
According to reports, all of the hotel rooms in Osuna, Spain have been booked through the end of October, and the tourism center has even extended its hours to accommodate the show’s fans who traveled with the hopes of joining the cast of Game of Thrones. HBO has recently announced the filming locations for Season 6 of the ‘Game of Thrones’ and you may or may not be surprised.
We will keep you updated on all future casting calls for ‘Game of Thrones’. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
