Warner Bros. Hiring Huge Cast and Thousands of Extras for 'Dogfight'

Everyman Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures are teamed up for a political comedy feature film titled "Dogfight". The main starring roles are being cast in Los Angeles, and smaller supporting and day player roles are being cast in Louisiana. The extras, stand-ins, and photo-doubles for the films principal actors will all be cast in Louisiana. In Louisiana, there are over 58 speaking roles being cast and the extras casting director has issued a casting call for thousands of paid extras roles.

The film's stars are Primetime Emmy nominated Zach Galifianakis and two-time Golden Globe nominated Will Ferrell. "Dogfight" is about two politicians who are playing dirty tricks on each other to win a position in a small congressional district in South Carolina. The film has previously had working titles of "Southern Rivals" and "Rivals".

Two-time Primetime Emmy winner Jay Roach will direct "Dogfight" from a script written by two-time Writers Guild of America WGA Award nominated Chris Henchy. Roach's directorial credits include "Recount," "Meet the Parents," "Meet the Fockers," "Dinner For Schmucks," and the upcoming "Game Change". He has also produced such films as "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," "Little Fockers," "50 First Dates," "Borat," and "Bruno".

Talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Louisiana and United States. Candidates must also be available for production beginning October 31, 2011 through late January, 2012.

The 2012 Louisiana Actors Resource Guide includes the following information and documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to audition for "Dogfight" or work as an extra on the film:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Louisiana Child Performer Law Information Sheet
• Louisiana Child Performer Trust Act Sheet
• Louisiana Minor Trust Deduction Guidelines
• Louisiana Minor Intention To Employ Form
• Louisiana Employment of Minors in Theatrical Performances or Exhibitions
• Louisiana Film, TV, and Commercials Minor Labor Law Summary
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Louisiana Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Headshot Photographers List
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• General Talent Agent Information
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Resources
• PDF Users Guide

The 2012 Louisiana 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:

Warner Bros. Pictures Auditions and Casting Call for "Dogfight"