The Last Duel will star Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and is directed by Ridley Scott

Call for extras for Ridley Scott film being shot in Meath

The production company behind ‘The Last Duel,’  some of which will be filmed in Bective next month has advertised for huge numbers of extras,

An open casting for huge crowds of Irish based extras will take place on Friday 21st February at Liberty Hall, Eden Quay, Dublin anytime between 10am and 6pm.

‘The Last Duel’ is an epic period feature film soon to be shot in various parts of Ireland over the coming months. It will be directed by Ridley Scott and will star Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer. Filming will mostly take place around Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Tipperary.  Affleck, Damon and Nicole Holofcener have written the screenplay which is based on the book ‘The Last Duel’ by Eric Jager.  Set in Medieval France, the story is a tale of betrayal and justice.

"We will be looking to directly employ lots of film extras for huge crowd scenes in the coming months," said a spokesperson.

"We want men and women, bone thin, medium or broadly built, sporty types, tall, short, long and short hair, bald men and women, naturally coloured hair or be prepared to dye it, long and short beards, no beards, amputees, crooked or missing teeth." 

They will be looking for cratfs people, individuals skilled with swords or axes,, blacksmiths, farmers, military trained people, archers, bakers and fishmongers.

They are particularly keen to see quirky, unusual, weird or wonderful looks or skills.  

"This is not a definitive list of appearances, skills or hairstyles,we want ot see all types.

"There will be featured and special extra roles  and we will  be casting people on the day.

"You do not necessarily need to have had any previous experince to apply."

Applicants should live in Ireland and have a work visa/pps number.

 

For further info, email

thelastduelextras@gmail.com or

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