Tag:

Poker Face

New Rochelle, NY
Lifestyle
SNL Adds New Cast Members Amid Large Roster Shakeup: 'Dream Come True' SNL Adds New Cast Members Amid Large Roster Shakeup: 'Dream Come True'
SNL Adds New Cast Members Amid Large Roster Shakeup: 'Dream Come True' Five new faces will be "Live from New York" when the newest season of "Saturday Night Live" debuts. SNL has added five cast members for its 51st season, NBC's iconic late-night comedy show announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The newest members will fill a lineup reshaped by several high-profile exits. Ben Marshall has been promoted to a featured player. He has been part of "Please Don’t Destroy," a comedy trio with pre-recorded skits similar to "The Lonely Island." "Please Don't Destroy" will stop producing sketches, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Higgins will leave SNL, wh…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
News
These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024 These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024
These Film Productions Helped Pump $924M Into Westchester's Economy In 2024 The cameras were rolling through 2024—and so was Westchester County's economy, officials say. Westchester's film and television sector generated a whopping $924.2 million in economic impact in 2024, according to a new report released by County Executive Ken Jenkins at the county’s annual “Future of Film in Westchester” event on Wednesday, April 30. The report, unveiled by the Westchester County Office of Tourism and Film, shows that despite national production slowdowns following last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes, Westchester’s film boom came roaring back, supporting over 3,100 jobs …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Jersey City, NJ
News
Natasha Lyonne TV Show Casting Talent From Tri-State Area Natasha Lyonne TV Show Casting Talent From Tri-State Area
Natasha Lyonne TV Show Casting Talent From Tri-State Area Have you always wanted to work with Natasha Lyonne? Now is your chance. The second season of Peacock's "Poker Face," the acclaimed TV show starring Lyonne, is seeking talent from Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark for background roles for shoots in July. The show is looking for bikers with motorcycles between the ages of 25 and 65. Bikers should be skilled riders who are comfortable riding a short distance on camera and are asked to provide their own motorcycles and helmets. "Bonus if you can provide your own leather riding gear," the listing said. The role pays $226 a day. "Poker Face" is …

SHARE

by Sam Barron
White Plains, NY
News
Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials
Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's bustling film industry is continuing to generate billions of dollars in economic activity as it grows more and more successful, officials announced. According to a new report detailed by county officials, film production in Westchester generated $2 billion in economic activity in both 2022 and 2023.  The industry also created 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during the two-year period, officials added. This success came despite several factors that threatened to interrupt film production, including the pandemic as well as the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFT…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations
These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations Westchester's growing film industry is proving to be paying off, as several productions filmed and produced within the county went on to either win or be nominated for prestigious awards. Many of these wins came about during the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, as several shows filmed within Westchester borders secured a total of 56 Emmy nominations and nine wins during the ceremony.  Additionally, many of these productions also won at the Golden Globes and received honors from the Critics Choice Association and Screen Actors, Producers, and Directors Guilds. These winning product…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12.  Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post sh…

SHARE

by Sophie Grieser
Cortlandt, NY
News
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey, all of you hundreds, maybe thousands of extras who worked on the upcoming series "Poker Face," which was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley, you'll get to see yourself on TV pretty soon. Peacock announced last week the 10-part series starring Natasha Lyonne will air on Peacock on Thursday, Jan. 26. The murder-mystery series, which was based out of  Newburgh’s Umbra studios, was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley for much of this year with locations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties, according to Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. L…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
Business
Casting Call: Children, Racing Fans Wanted For Peacock TV Series Filming In Region Casting Call: Children, Racing Fans Wanted For Peacock TV Series Filming In Region
Casting Call: Children, Racing Fans Wanted For Peacock TV Series Filming In Region Calling all those wanna-be actors who need a few on-screen appearances under their belts for a TV series casting call for extras in the region. "Poker Face," a Peacock TV series that features a case-of-the-week murder mystery is currently looking for paid extras to appear in several different scenes including racing fans, and lots of roles for children. Children should be between the ages of 9 to 17 years old and be able to get or have a current valid work permit and trust account.  Filming for the children's parts will film Monday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 12.  If interested…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In New Mystery Drama Filming In Hudson Valley Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In New Mystery Drama Filming In Hudson Valley
Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In New Mystery Drama Filming In Hudson Valley Baby boomers who have the acting bug biting now have a chance to get their foot in the door with a part as an extra in a new Peacock series. The upcoming series, "Poker Face," is filming in Orange and Dutchess counties, with a home base in Newburgh, the Dutchess County Film Commission said. They are currently seeking Hudson Valley locals or paid work as extras, the commission said. Parts include:  Men and Women (50s-70s) to portray dinner theater patrons between Friday, June 17 to Thursday, June 23. Men and Women (60+) to portray retirement home residents between Monday, June 27 to …

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Hudson Valley Needs Extras To Play Restaurant Customers Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Hudson Valley Needs Extras To Play Restaurant Customers
Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Hudson Valley Needs Extras To Play Restaurant Customers Calling all wannabe actors of all ages. A new TV series streaming on Peacock -- "Poker Face" -- is looking for extras from ages 9 to adults to play restaurant customers and staff. The show, which stars Benjamin Bratt and Natasha Lyonne, is looking to cast local Orange County adults and kids between the ages of 9-13 years old, according to the Orange County Film/Tourism and the Hudson Valley Film Commission. The roles, the commission said, are best for anyone living within 30 minutes of Newburgh and Walden. The dates run from Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 26. For kids parts, pa…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes