Auditions for Paramount Pictures Film 'Flight' Starring Denzel Washington

It looks like Paramount Pictures will have a strong contender in the 2012 Oscar race with the upcoming feature film "Flight" starring Denzel Washington. Shooting will begin on October 6, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. Casting for the lead and supporting roles are being done in Los Angeles, while smaller speaking roles, extras, stand-ins, and photo-doubles will all be cast in Atlanta.

The main cast is quite impressive and includes Academy Award nominated Don Cheadle, Golden Globe winner John Goodman, Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Academy Award winner Frances McDormand, Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones, and James Badge Bale whose career is on fire as he is set to appear in a number of upcoming movies including "Shame," "The Grey" and "World War Z". Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Geraghty, and Garcelle Beauvais round out the cast so far.

Talent must and be legally eligible to work in Atlanta and the United States. Candidates must also be available for production beginning in October, 2011.

The 2012 Atlanta Actors Resource Guide includes the following documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to work on the film "Flight":

• Georgia Child Labor Entertainment Employment Information Sheet
• Georgia Child Labor Summary Sheet
• Georgia Employment Certificate Guide for Minors Under 18
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Atlanta Actors Resources:

• Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Acting Classes and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Headshot Photographers List
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Atlanta Actors Unions and Professional Organizations
• PDF Users Guides

The 2012 Atlanta Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post:

Auditions and Casting Calls for Feature Film "Flight"