Throughout the last couple of weeks, we’ve been bombarded with unofficial behind the scenes images, video and details from a few of the most highly anticipated movies hitting theaters over the next 12 months. Of course I’m talking about director Christopher Nolan‘s forthcoming batflick The Dark Knight Rises, director Joss Whedon‘s super her team-up The Avengers, and director Zack Snyder‘s Superman film, Man of Steel.
Now, thanks to the good folks over at SupermanHomepage.com, we have our first look at the synopsis for Snyder’s Man of Steel, which was revealed in an open casting call for the film. Check it out, along with the entire casting call details below!
Synopsis:
In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.
The Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Entertainment, and Legendary Pictures feature film “Man of Steel” will be holding open casting calls in Nanaimo and Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. The film is seeking local people to work as background artists in scenes to be filmed in early October. This is fully paid work. There will be some casting for speaking roles in Vancouver, however this open casting call is for extras only. “Man of Steel” is currently filming in the Chicago, Illinois area and shooting will move to British Columbia on September 21, 2011. Filming will continue in Vancouver and surrounding areas through January 20, 2012.
In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.
Open Casting Call Details
Here is what the extras casting director is seeking:
Males and Females, all ages.
Especially seeking older character faces and those who could be passed off as loggers for Nanaimo and commercial fishermen in Ucluelet.
No children are required for Nanaimo, some are required for Ucluelet, with accompaniment by a legal guardian.
All applicants must be legal residents of Canada.
The time commitment would be a day or two.
Nanaimo, BC
Where:
Coast Bastion Hotel
Benson Room
11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, Canada
Click Here for directions.
When:
Saturday August 20, 2011
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Ucluelet, BC
Where:
Black Rock Ocean Front Resort
596 Marine Drive
Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada
Click Here for directions.
When:
Sunday August 21, 2011
2:00pm – 6:00pm
If you can not attend one of the open casting calls, you can submit a photo and contact information by emailing it to: Movieextrasearch@shaw.ca
Put “Autumn Frost Extras” in the subject line of your email.
Principal Actor Casting
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
(Please submit photos and resumes by mail only. No phone calls or personal drop-offs)
Vancouver:
Michelle Allen
“Man of Steel” Casting
#4-2485 Cornwall Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1B9
Los Angeles:
Los Angeles principal actor casting has been completed.
“Man of Steel”
Kristy Carlson – VP Feature Casting
Lora Kennedy – EVP Features Casting
Warner Bros. Pictures
Burbank, CA:
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank, CA 91522
Extras Casting
Vancouver:
Andrea Brown Casting
Movieextrasearch@shaw.ca
Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as The Daily Planet’s editor-in-chief, Perry White, Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as Clark Kent’s adoptive parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent. Michael Shannon as the villainous General Zod, Antje Traue as Zod’s evil partner, Faora, Julia Ormond as Lara Lor-Van, Superman’s mother, and Russell Crowe as Superman’s father, Jor-El.
Man of Steel is slated to hit theaters on June 14th, 2013.
