The extras casting directors for the HBO TV sitcom “Eastbound & Down” are looking for people of all ages and any ethnicity to work as extras, stand-ins, and photo doubles on the third and final season of the hit show. They are seeking people local to the Myrtle Beach areas, where the season location will take place.
Producers Will Ferrell and Adam McKay received an order for six episodes for the first season from HBO. The series was produced by Will Ferrell’s production company, Gary Sanchez Productions. The show premiered February 15, 2009. Its second season, consisting of seven episodes, began on September 26, 2010. On October 27, 2011 HBO announced they were renewing the show for a third and final season.
Star and co-creator of “Eastbound & Down” Danny McBride stated, “We never really had an interest in turning the show into anything traditional, we approach each season like it’s one long movie”
Open Casting Call Details
All ages and types are needed, however here are some specific needs:
• Real baseball coaches.
• Real baseball trainers.
• Real Baseball umpires.
• Hispanic families.
Please bring a non-returnable clear recent color snapshot, and be prepared to fill out a form with your physical stats, clothing sizes, and all contact information. You must be available to work a minimum of 12 hour days.
Where:
BB&T Coastal Baseball Fields
1521 21st Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Click Here for directions.
When:
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
12:00pm – 4:00pm
If you are unable to attend the open casting call, you can submit via postal mail. Click here to download the “Eastbound & Down” extras registration card. Fill out the card and send it along with a SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to:
Fincannon & Associates, Inc.
c/o “Eastbound & Down” Extras Casting
1235 North 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
Principal Actor Casting
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Los Angeles:
Allison Jones
“Eastbound & Down” Casting
601 N. Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Extras Casting
Wilmington, NC:
Lisa Mae Fincannon
Fincannon & Associates, Inc.
“Eastbound & Down” Extras Casting
1235 North 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Home Box Office
2500 Broadway
Suite 400
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Gary Sanchez Productions
1710 N La Brea Avenue
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Enemy Migs Productions, Inc.
1223 N 23rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
Producers:
Stephanie Laing
Jody Hill
Danny McBride
Will Ferrell
Adam McKay
Chris Henchy
Director:
David Gordon Green
Jody Hill
Additional directors are hired throughout the season.
Starring:
Danny McBride – Kenny Powers
Steve Little – Stevie Janowski
Ana de la Reguera – Vida
Katy Mixon – April Buchanon
Andrew Daly – Terrence Cutler
Jennifer Irwin – Cassie Powers
Story:
“Eastbound & Down” is an American comedy television series broadcast on HBO, starring Danny McBride as Kenny Powers, a former professional baseball pitcher, who after an up and down career in the major leagues is forced to return to his hometown middle-school in Shelby, North Carolina as a substitute physical education teacher.
