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Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Hudson County Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Hudson County
Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Hudson County The Sandman sightings continue. Adam Sandler, who has been filming "Happy Gilmore 2" throughout the Garden State was spotted filming the movie in Kearny on Friday, Nov.  Sandler was seen at the Presbyterian Church and Roosevelt School between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., Jenn Dieguez, who spotted the actor said. "He came over and said hi and shook hands, fist bumped and said, 'thank you for letting us shoot in your beautiful town”". So far, Sandler has been spotted at Lokl Cafe at 80 South St. in Morristown, where employees said he helped out behind the counter on Sunday, Sept. 1. Sandler…

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by Sam Barron
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Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange
Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange There are still roles to fill in the sequel to cult classic "Happy Gilmore" ahead of an upcoming shoot in New Jersey. A recent casting call is seeking golf spectators for the Adam Sandler film. The notice says extras will be portraying 2000s golf spectators on Sept. 24 in West Orange. Actors are needed for about 10 hours of work, or $176. Those who have already worked on the film should not apply. "Happy Gilmore 2" has been spotted filming all across New Jersey, most recently in Hackettstown. The movie will be streamed on Netflix. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Happy Gilmore 2 Announces Open Casting Call In Morristown Happy Gilmore 2 Announces Open Casting Call In Morristown
Happy Gilmore 2 Announces Open Casting Call In Morristown Want to share the links with Happy Gilmore and Shooter McGavin? Now is your opportunity. An open casting call for extras has been announced for "Happy Gilmore 2," the sequel to the 1996 cult film that will be filming throughout New Jersey. The open casting call will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown. No prior experience is required and Grant Wifley Casting is looking for all ages and ethnicities. The job pays $176 for 10 hours of work for non-union members and $216 for 8 hours of work for SAG-AFTRA members. The movie plans to film from Sep…

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by Sam Barron
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Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey
Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey The reviews are in for "It Ends With Us," the movie filmed all over North Jersey last year and critics are decidedly lukewarm. The Blake Lively movie, an adaptation of the Colleen Hoover beach read, has a 56 rating on Metacritic, a website that aggregates movie reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews.  "It Ends With Us" — directed by Justin Baldoni, who also stars in the film — is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things get messy when Lily's ex-boyfriend enters the picture. Critics say the film leans too heavily into cliches, but also sensitively de…

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by Sam Barron
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Male Photo Double Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ Male Photo Double Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ
Male Photo Double Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ The good news: "Happy Gilmore 2" has been confirmed by Netflix. The better news: It's being filmed in New Jersey, and a photo double is needed. The reprise of the 1996 Adam Sandler classic is expected to shoot between September and November. The casting call by Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a white man with dark hair between 5'9" and 5'11" with a slim build and dark hair.  The role pays $253 for eight hours of work. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot
Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot A short film is casting for a variety of paid roles ahead of a Jersey City shoot. "Getaway Heiress" is about a determined janitor who faces bullying and false accusations at work, according to the casting call shared by Backstage. Lead roles pay up to $5,400 for nine days of work. The janitor's "unwavering resilience leads to a life-changing revelation and the recognition she deserves, inspiring others to stand up against injustice," the casting call reads. Some of the roles being cast include that of a 20- to 25-year-old white woman, a 20- to 25-year-old white man; a 40- to 50-year-o…

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by Jon Craig
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Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Set Shooting Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Set Shooting
Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Set Shooting Actor Alec Baldwin will not face criminal charges in connection with the on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer, CNN reports. In a stunning development Friday afternoon, July 12, a judge in Santa Fe, New Mexico dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin stemming from the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, citing prosecutorial misconduct, according to the outlet. Judge Mary Marlowe threw out the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again, after finding that law enforcement intentionally concealed evidence that prevented Baldwin from pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Asian Masseuse, Attractive College Grad Among Paid Roles Sought For TV Show Filming In NJ Asian Masseuse, Attractive College Grad Among Paid Roles Sought For TV Show Filming In NJ
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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by Sam Barron