Two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner J.J. Abrams has announced that the final script has been completed, and casting is now set to begin for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’.
Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm in association with PLT Productions and Ram Bergman Productions are now officially set to begin filming “Star Wars: Episode IX” in July 2018. Casting directors are now setting up auditions for new lead and supporting roles. Filming will be taking place at the Pinewood Studios in London, England and surrounding areas. Talent can be considered from all areas from video auditions and live Skype readings. Anyone interested in being considered for new roles in “Star Wars: Episode IX” can sign up to be submitted, details are posted at the following – www.filmtelevisionauditions.com/star-wars-9-video-auditions/.
J.J. Abrams will direct, and also produce along with eight-time Academy Award nominee Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan. Film Independent Spirit Award nominee Callum Greene is executive producer. 1st AD is BAFTA Awards winner Tommy Gormley. Academy Award nominee John Schwartzman is DP. “Star Wars: Episode IX” will hit theaters on Dec 20, 2019 with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures handling domestic and international distribution.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is set to begin filming in January, 2018. Lucasfilm will also start production on Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spinoff in January, 2019. This will be Star Wars Anthology movie based upon the venerable Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the studio reportedly tapping Stephen Daldry (“Billy Elliot,” “The Hours”) to develop the project with a view to directing.
The working title of this film is “Black Diamond.”
Star Wars: Episode IX Casting Calls
Submission Information for Speaking Roles
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Production Companies:
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Star Wars: Episode IX Production Office
PLT Productions (UK) LTD
Pinewood Studios
Main Admin Building
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath, Bucks SLO ONH
United Kingdom
Carbonado Industries (UK) Ltd
3 Queen Caroline Street
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom, W6 9PE
Lucasfilm, LTD
1110 Gorgas Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
The Walt Disney Studios
3 Queen Caroline Street
London W6 9PE
United Kingdom
Executive Producer:
Callum Greene
Producers:
J.J. Abrams
Kathleen Kennedy
Michelle Rejwan
Production Manager:
D.J. Carson
Writers:
J.J. Abrams
Jack Thorne
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Cinematographer:
John Schwartzman
Starring:
Daisy Ridley – Rey
Mark Hamill – Luke Skywalker
Andy Serkis – Supreme Leader Snoke
John Boyega – Finn
Oscar Isaac – Poe Dameron
Lupita Nyong’o – Maz Kanata
Story:
The upcoming ninth film in the Star Wars saga and the final film in the sequel trilogy.
In 2002, Alan became interested in working on committees at the Screen Actors Guild, and has served on the Background Actors Committee and the Native American Committee. On February 26, 2008, Alan Baltes became "A United Journey For Humanity's Creative Innovators Advocating A Global Difference Honoree". Alan Baltes founded his company, AB Media Publishing LLC in 2007, which publishes the "Actors Resource Guides" for actors among others. His company also publishes a network of casting calls and auditions information websites.
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