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Asian Masseuse, Attractive College Grad Among Paid Roles Sought For TV Show Filming In NJ
All TV shows have to start somewhere and you can be on the ground floor. A new comedy pilot filming in New Jersey and throughout the tristate area is now casting numerous roles for a shoot in the mid-summer. Roles include: Jeremy, age 18 to 30, an adrenaline junkie and friend of the protagonist. "He is intelligent but rarely shows it," according to a listing. Chelsea, age 18-35, is an attractive female in her 20s who is fresh out of college, according to a listing. Roles are also being cast for an Asian masseuse, ages 18 to 35, a Black nurse in her 30s, a strict boss smaller tha…
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Film Studio Part Of $1 Billion NJ Waterfront Project Will Be Funded By $4.7M Grant
A movie production studio in Carteret got a financial boost from New Jersey through a $4.7 million state grant. It's part of a $1 billion, 10-acre redevelopment project, according to Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The project includes a 1.2 million-square-foot movie production studio complex called "Carteret Stages." Five grants totaling $9.5 million were awarded throughout the state as part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Film and Digital Media Studio Infrastructure Program. Nearly half of the state funds went to Carteret to build public access to a former brownfield …
Lifestyle
Romantic-Comedy Filming In North Jersey Casting Men, Women To Play Failed Dates
A romantic comedy filming in Morris County next month is casting several paid parts. Men and women ages 18 to 40 are wanted to play failed dates in a movie called "The Long Island Plunge," by Hondo Films, the casting call says. Filming will be March 10 to 16 in Long Valley, and roles pay $200 for an estimated eight hours of work. The movie description calls it an "ensemble Rom-Com with twists and turns galore, and a whole lot of heart. "For this segment, we are seeking several male actors, who serve as 'failed dates' with our lead 'Jenny', and also a supporting character named 'Josh…
Lifestyle
Young White Boys Needed To Play Two Kids In New Netflix Movie Filming In Tristate Area
Netflix is looking for two young white boys to star in their next feature film, which is shooting right here in the tri-state area, according to a casting notice at Backstage. The first role is for Mookie, an 11-year-old white boy. Mookie is described as being very overweight and on a strict diet who gets bullied, according to the casting notice. "Privately his sense of humor can make you laugh, but his vulnerability will make you cry," the notice reads. Mookie is not athletic, but loves sports and being a fan of baseball is a "plus," according to the notice. The second r…
Business
$1B Netflix Production Studio Replacing Long Vacant NJ Property
A Jersey Shore property that has sat vacant for more than a decade will soon be transformed into a nearly $1 billion Netflix production studio. The entertainment company plans on committing $848 million in capital investments to develop the facility on the more than than 292-acre site on the former Fort Monmouth campus in Monmouth County. The "economic engine" is estimated to create more than 1,500 permanent production jobs and more than 3,500 construction-related jobs, Netflix and Gov. Phil Murphy said. Located adjacent to Route 35 in Eatontown and Oceanport, the facility will be split i…
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Movie Filming In NJ Seeking Real Life Couple To Play BF, GF
A movie filming in New Jersey is seeking a real-life couple to portray an on-screen relationship. "Billie + Franny" follows Kayla and Guy: A young woman living in a halfway house who sneaks in her boyfriend. The scene will involve a make-out and a simulation of Kayla putting her hand in her boyfriend's pants. "Billie + Franny" shoots Nov. 18 in the Camden area. The gig pays $379 a day. Click here to apply.
Lifestyle
Queen Latifah Spotted Filming In Jersey City
Queen Latifah is back in her home state. The Newark native was spotted this week in Jersey City to film upcoming crime drama "The Equalizer." The do-it-all entertainer and producer was seen Monday on Jersey Avenue, photos published in the Jersey City Times show. Flyers posted in the neighborhood around Van Vorst Park say the show will film this week at a home in the area. City officials said in a tweet the show will be filming in the following locations: Residents, please be advised: The film “Equalizer”, is filming on Wayne St btwn Barrow & Grove tomorrow (11/12) 8am-11pm. The p…
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'Sopranos' Prequel Films At Old School North Jersey Ice Cream Shop
Filming for "The Sopranos" prequel starring Michael Gandolfini has resumed in Essex County. The production company for "The Many Saints of Newark" was granted permits to film in Bloomfield, closing several streets that have been transformed into a snowy, 1960s day. The movie halted filming due to COVID-19, pushing the release date off until March 2021. Holsten's on Broad Street was closed Thursday for filming, but reopened Friday. "The Many Saints of Newark" is being directed by Alan Taylor, and stars Leslie Odom Jr., Ray Liotta, Michael Gandolfini and more.
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