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Four Photo Doubles Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In New Jersey
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking photo doubles for "Happy Gilmore 2," with filming scheduled in New Jersey next month. The casting call is open for lookalikes of "Happy’s Grandma" Frances Bay, Tom Petty, Bob Barker, and Mr. Larson (originally played by Richard Kiel). Filming is scheduled for Dec. 5 at an undisclosed location. To apply, email HG2@gwcnyc.com with the subject line specifying the character (for example, “IG GRANDMA PHOTO DOUBLE 12/5” or “IG TP/BB PHOTO DOUBLE 12/5” for Tom Petty or Bob Barker). Include the following details: Name, Phone Number, and Email Union Status (…
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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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Martha Stewart Criticizes New Netflix Doc That Shines Light On NJ Hometown
A new documentary explores the life of New Jersey native Martha Stewart and it already has one prominent critic: Martha Stewart. Courtesy of Netflix In an interview with the New York Times, the 83-year-old lifestyle mogul who grew up in Nutley had some choice words about the Netflix documentary, "Martha," which was made with her cooperation. “R.J. [director R.J. Cutler] had total access, and he really used very little,” she told the Times referring to her personal archives. “It was just shocking.” Stewart said the end of the film makes her look like a lonely old lady and said the movie h…
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: DA Recommends Menendez Brothers With NJ Ties Be Resentenced
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who spent their childhoods in New Jersey and New York, be resentenced after spending decades in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers, now in their 50s, should be freed and placed on parole for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989, Gascón said at a news conference Thursday, Oct. 24, that comes amid worldwide viewership of a series on their story on Netflix. The case now moves forward to a Los A…
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Oscar Winning Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For NJ Shoot
Kathryn Bigelow, the director behind movies like "The Hurt Locker," "Point Break" and "Zero Dark Thirty" is filming a new movie in Newark and your children can be a part of it. The untitled Netflix project is looking for girls ages 12 to 16 to play basketball players in a scene that shoots in Newark from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 24, according to a casting notice. According to Deadline, the movie will be set at the White House as a national crisis unfolds. The movie stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, accord…
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Adam Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Thrills Verona
"Happy Gilmore 2" is continuing its trek through New Jersey, this time making a stop in Essex County. The sequel to the 1996 cult comedy classic, starring Adam Sandler, filmed in Verona on Friday, Sept. 27. Filming took place near the Verona Community Center, with the street closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. The movie, which began production on Monday, Sept. 9, has been filming all over New Jersey, with Sandler most recently having been in West Orange on Tuesday and in Hackettstown last week. Sandler was previously spotted in Morristown. The actor and comic will return in his role as Gilmore al…
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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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Netflix Reveals New 'Love Is Blind' Cast Ahead Of Season Premiere
Some Washington DC-area residents seeking their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" Season Seven, set in Washington, DC. Netflix has revealed the love-starved contestants, who will be looking for love in the nation's capital. The show is set to air next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love — without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming…
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Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow Spotted Filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' On NJ Golf Course
"Happy Gilmore 2" has shut down Hackettstown. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 comedy starring Adam Sandler was spotted filming at Farmview Golf Center on East Avenue in Hackettstown on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Community members gathered in front of the course hoping to catch a glimpse. Laura Dicker was one of the lucky ones who did, capturing Sandler and director Judd Apatow (see photos above). In a Facebook post, Hackettstown police had warned residents of potential disruptions between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The closure included East Avenue on the Route 46 (Washington Township M…
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Just Tap It In... Extras Wanted For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming On Jersey Shore
You could be seen alongside Happy Gilmore or Shooter McGavin when the golf comedy's highly anticipated sequel films in Monmouth County! "Happy Gilmore 2" is looking for extras for scenes recorded in Atlantic Highlands, according to a listing on Backstage. Scenes will be shot on Monday, Sept. 16. The film's crew said it wants men 18 and older to play 1990s golf tournament fans. Extras shouldn't have "super modern hairstyles" and should wear nondescript golfing or casual clothing. The non-Screen Actors Guild background rate pays $176 for 10 hours. The sequel to Adam Sandler's 1996…
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Cast Of 'Happy Gilmore 2' Revealed As Production Begins In North Jersey
Get ready for more hijinks with Shooter McGavin. Netflix announced some big names for "Happy Gilmore 2," which is set to film throughout North Jersey. Christopher McDonald, who played the iconic villain Shooter will be returning, Netflix confirmed in a post on social media on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The streaming outlet also confirmed Julia Bowen, who played Happy's love interest in the 1996 comedy classic, will also be returning. Other new celebrity cast hitting the links include rapper/actor/professional wrestler Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Nick Swardson, and Benny Safdie, accor…
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Billionaire CEO, NJ High School Dropout Leading SpaceX Mission 'Polaris Dawn'
A high school dropout from New Jersey who owns a multi-billion-dollar Pennsylvania tech firm is making history, again. Jared Isaacman, 41, the CEO of Shift4 Payments in Allentown, PA is the mission commander of SpaceX's mission Polaris Dawn, which launched into space on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10. Alongside Isaacman are Retired US Air Force Lt. Col Scott "Kidd" Potee, and two SpaceX specialists, Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. You can read more about the mission on the SpaceX website here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Po…
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New Season Of 'Unsolved Mysteries' On Netflix Explores NJ Murder Case
"Unsolved Mysteries" is back with a fourth season on Netflix, and one of the cases unfolded right here in the Garden State. The five, brand-new episodes hit the streaming platform on July 31. "Murder, Center Stage," the final installment of the new series, focuses on the murder of Sigrid Stevenson. The 25-year-old master’s student and talented pianist from California who was studying music at Trenton State College. Her killing happened in early September 1977, before classes had started, as told by Netflix's Tudum. Stevenson was found in the green room of the university theater …
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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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Netflix Casting $20,000 Role Of Eastern European Bus Boy In Upcoming NYC Film
A brand-new Netflix show is casing for roles that pay up to $20,000. The untitled movie will be filming in New York City in September through November, according to the casting call. The role that needs to be filled is that of a bus boy in his 20s or 30s. "Sweet, meek, quiet, easily confused but smart and goofy all in one," the casting call reads. "Seeking talent who is 5'9 or shorter. Ideal to have a mild accent but not essential." The role pays approximately $20,000 for five weeks of work.
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$28M Estate Is NJ's Most Expensive Listing — And Perfect Fit For Movie Star
A home fit for a movie star is on the market in New Jersey. The sprawling 25,000-square-foot estate spanning 160 acres in Monmouth County is listed at $28 million, making it the most expensive listing in the Garden State. The property at 318-322 Route 537 in Colts Neck is located approximately seven miles from the $1 billion Netflix production studios coming to the former Fort Monmouth campus. The home's proximity to the new Netflix studios make it the perfect abode for a Hollywood star, according to listing agents Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Compass. Last year, the township wa…
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Rutgers Dancer Auditions For Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In Brand-New Netflix Show
A former Rutgers University dancer and cheerleader is shining bright in a brand-new Netflix show that follows the cut-throat process of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Kelly Villares, who cheered her final game for the Scarlet Knights in November 2022, stars on Neflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," released on June 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Villares (@kellyvillares) The seven-episode show follows the audition process for the cheerleaders, both the rookies and veterans alike, tr…
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