Ardmore seeks extras for filming of epic period fantasy around Dublin and Wicklow

A brand new PERIOD EPIC FANTASY FEATURE FILM “The Green Knight”, will be filmed in Dublin and the surrounding areas.  We will be looking to directly employ LOTS of Film Extras in the coming months.  We are holding an Extras Open Casting day next week in Dublin and, we are trying to put out as much information as possible to attract interested people to apply to take part as an extra.  It is paid work and, the open casting day will be open to people from all ethnic backgrounds. 

 

The Film is an Irish/American Co-production.  It will be directed by David Lowery  most recently known for…Old Man & The Gun, A Ghost Story, Pete’s Dragon.  Based upon the classic 14th Century poem, THE GREEN KNIGHT tells the tale of Sir Gawain, a young Knight who emabarks upon a quest to confront the titular Green Knight. 

 

To apply, people should come along anytime between the hours stated, details below…

DUBLIN
LIBERTY HALL (SIPTU BUILDING), EDEN QUAY, DUBLIN 1, FRIDAY 15TH FEBRUARY ANYTIME BETWEEN 10AM – 5.30PM.

 

WHAT WE ARE AFTER…

 

Appearances…Bone thin, Medium built, Broad, Sporty types, Tall, Short, Witch-like long hair, Bald men & women, Naturally coloured hair or be prepared to dye it, Long and short beards, No beards, Amputees, Crooked or missing teeth

People with unique appearances from every ETHNIC BACKGROUND

 

Skills…Carpenters, Crafts people, Sword & Axe, Blacksmiths, Farmers, Real Midwives, Nurses

 

Performers of all kinds… Jugglers, Musicians, Fire Breathers, Contortionists, Gymnasts, Acrobats

 

QUIRKY, UNUSUAL, WEIRD & WONDERFUL LOOKS OR SKILLS…STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD?  EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON’T, WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE ANYWAY!!! 

 

There will be FEATURED & SPECIAL EXTRA roles too & WE WILL be casting people on the day

 

You DO NOT necessarily need to have had any previous experince to apply.

 

Remember, THIS IS NOT A DEFINITIVE LIST OF APPEARANCES, SKILLS OR HAIRSTYLES, we wish to see all types!

-You should LIVE LOCALLY (IRELAND) to be considered & have a work visa/pps number!
-It is for people from ALL ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS BACKGROUNDS, NATIONALITIES & HERITAGE..  IT IS INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE!
-You DO NOT need an appointment and can turn up anytime between the hours stated
-To apply, you do need to attend
-You will be asked to fill out an application form, which we will give you upon arrival
-We will take a photo of each person when there after you fill out the application form
-Please only attend if you wish to apply, time is limited and we want to give everyone genuinely wishing to apply a chance.
-You will be asked to leave if you are just hanging out with friends!
- The process will only take about 20x mins when you get into the venue
-You need to be a full time resident and living in Ireland with a working visa and PPS number .
-We will not call anyone from outside of Ireland so please DO NOT travel to our open casting if you DO NOT FIT THE CRITERIA!
-We will be filming mostly in the Dublin and Wicklow areas 
- When we call for work/fittings, notice can sometimes be very short so availability should be good
-Please be prepared and arrive with knowledge of your measurements e.g. your Height, Chest, Dress, Shoe sizes etc. as you will be asked to put all these details on the application form
-You do not need to bring an additional CV or Headshots along, but we will accept them if you wish
-U-18’s should be accompanied by a parent or chaperone or we may refuse entry.  Kids with long hair and previous filming/performance experience sought after

 

- Filming will begin March 2019
- All jobs are casual/temporary
- If you arrive late to the open casting we cannot permit entry as we have only hired the venues out for a set amount of hours and need to vacate the premises at said times.  Doors open at 10am sharp and will close at 5.30pm.
- If selected, we may call people anytime between now and end of filming
- When called, we will discuss dates of filming and rates of pay with people and ask you to come out to the studio for fittings before your 1st day of filming
- To give yourself a better chance. Please fill out the application forms fully and correctly, include name, telephone numbers etc!

 

For further info, please email: TheGreenKnightFilm@gmail.com