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CASTING BULLETIN  

September 21, 2020

 

Next Group of Extras Announce for REAGAN

Presidential Biopic Stars Dennis Quaid, David Henrie, Jon Voight

 

The major feature film REAGAN, now filming in the Guthrie, OK, has announced its next need for extras to appear in the film. The movie is currently filming from now until the end of October.

 

REAGAN tells the story of of how a young boy escapes poverty, finds his way to Hollywood, and then becomes the 40th President of the United States, ready to take on the Soviet Union.

 

The film stars  Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan,  David HenrieJon Voight and several actors not yet announced.

 

The film is directed by  Sean McNamara (SOUL SURFER, EVE STEVENS, THAT'S SO RAVEN).  It is written by Howard Klausner (SPACE COWBOYS). 

 

Extras will be paid a guarantee of $80/day for up to 8 hours of filming.  Anything over 8 hours will incur overtime.

 

All extras will be required to come to Guthrie for a COVID-19 test (Paid at $10/hour for a guarantee of 2 hours) five days prior to filming, and a wardrobe fitting on set (paid the same rate) three days prior to filming.  This is mandatory and cannot be skipped.  The COVID-19 test takes just moments and can happen any time between the hours of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  COVID testing cannot happen at any other location. It has to be handled through production.

 

Wardrobe fittings occur during the hours of 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and take about 30 minutes.


 

BREAKDOWN FOR NEXT ROUND OF EXTRAS

 

FILMING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27


 

1983 STAGE - Male and Female - 40-60s. MUST MATCH THE PHOTO BELOW. If you fit one of the people in the photo, please submit.





 


 

FILMING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28

 

OHIO DELEGATES ('76) - Thinner men and women. Any ethnicity. 30s-60s. Longer or shaggier hair preferred but not necessary.


 

LABOR LEADERS ('81) - 8 Caucasian men to look like the Labor Leaders at Reagan's March 30, 1981 speech. Men to match the photo BELOW.

 

 

 

 



 

LABOR CROWD ('81) - Men and Women - Any ethnicity. Late 30-70s 

 

SECRET SERVICE DETAIL ('81) - Men. Any ethnicity. Late 30s-50s. Longer hair preferred. Facial hair is a plus 

 

AIDES/STAFFERS ('81) - Men and Women. Any ethnicity. Late 20s-40s.



 

FILMING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

 

COLLEGE PROTESTORS ('69) - Men and women, any ethnicity. Thinner looks. 18-25 Mix of young college students, some with hippie looks others more beatnik, some clean cut.  Beards and mustaches are a plus for men, but not necessary. Natural afros that can be styled for 1969 are a plus for Black men and women, but not necessary. 

 

RIOT POLICE/STATE TROOPERS/CHiPS ('69) - Men. Caucasian.  30s-50s. Facial hair like mustaches is a plus. 

 

MEDIA - Men. Any Ethnicity. Mid 30s-50s. Reporters and camera operators 

 

SECRET SERVICE AGENTS ('87) - Men. Any ethnicity. 

STAGE DIGNITARIES ('87) - Men and Women. - Different ages and ethnicities. Trying to match the photo on the left.


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHIEF JUSTICE DOUBLE ('81) - Male. Caucasian, 5'11" - 6'0" - White hair. 50-70s. MUST MATCH  THE PHOTO BELOW. He will be swearing in the President.

 

 



 

STAGE  VIPs ('81) - Men and women. Caucasian. People to resemble the people behind Reagan during the Inauguration, matching the people in the photo at the LEFT.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FILMING FRIDAY OCTOBER 2

 

CARTER'S SECRET SERVICE AGENTS  ('80) - Men. Any ethnicity. Late 30s-50s. Shaggier hair preferred. Facial hair is a plus 

 

CARTER'S ADVISORS ('80) - Men. Caucasian. 40s-60s. Clean looks.

 

WOMEN'S VOTER CROWD ('80) - Men and women. Any ethnicity. 30-60s Longer hair preferred. Facial hair is a plus.

 

BUSBOY/WAITER/SERVER ('52) - Man. Caucasian. Thinner build. Clean hair that can be styled for the 50's.

 

KGB TYPES ('85) - Men. Russian or European types. Late 30s-50s. Facial hair is okay




 

SPECIAL NOTES:

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MUST INCLUDE CLOTHING SIZES OR THEY CANNOT BE CONSIDERED FOR BOOKING.

 

THOSE SIZES ARE: 

Height

Weight

Hat size

Suit (Men only)

Neck

Chest

Waist

Dress (Women only)

Pant 

Shoe

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit performers without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

 


 

TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PROJECT:

 

READ AND FOLLOW THE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY.

Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.

 

- Email recent photos to the casting office. One photo should be from the middle of the chest to the top of the head. The other should be a full body shot. Camera photo photos are fine.

- Include all contact information including NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS and CITY/STATE of residence.

- Include your clothing sizes from the list above.  Failure to include clothing sizes will result in your submission being ignored.

-Make the subject heading of your email REAGAN- (Name of Role).  Example:  REAGAN - STAGE VIP's

- SEND ALL PICTURES AND INFO IN ONE EMAIL. DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE EMAILS.

-Send the email to   casting@freihofercasting.com(If you do not send to the email address listed, your submission WILL NOT BE SEEN.)

-If you are selected to appear in the project, you will be contacted by email. Check emails regularly and allow the casting@freihofercasting.com email address in your address book. Our emails often go to your spam filter.

- NO PHONE CALLS

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