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EMAIL: dearjohncasting@gmail.com
BODY: For Immediate Release
Re: Movie Dear John
SEEKING BACKGROUND FOR DEAR JOHN
For those interested in working as background on the motion picture adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel Dear John but were unable to attend the casting call, it is not too late!!!!!!
Production is still seeking people of all ages and types. In addition, those with 1996-2001 vehicles in good condition, men with military experience, college age students, men of Middle Eastern or Nigerian descent are especially in need.
Those interested can contact the casting office at dearjohncasting@gmail.com for further instructions. However, no email photos or submissions can be accepted.
A romantic drama about a soldier who falls in love with a conservative college student while home on leave, Dear John will be filmed in the Charleston and Edisto areas.
Actor Channing Tatum will play the character lead of John Tyree. Tatum is known for his roles in G.I. Joe, Stop-Loss, She’s the Man, and Step Up.
Actress Amanda Seyfried of Mamma Mia! and Big Love will play his love interest, Savannah Curtis.
The film is to be directed by the oscar-nominated director Lasse Hallstrom, whose credits include Chocolat, The Cider House Rules, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and Something to Talk About.
Filming is to begin mid-October.
8 Comments
I am a retired Air Force pilot in good shape. I own a 1999 Ford Explorer and a 2001 windstar minivan both in good shape. Have workes as an extra on two movies including Radio. I have the free time and would like to participate in Dear John!
I am a retired Air Force pilot in good shape. I own a 1999 Ford Explorer and a 2001 windstar minivan both in good shape. Have workes as an extra on two movies including Radio. I have the free time and would like to participate in Dear John!
I was an extra in Army-wives for two scenes. I’m retired, 56 years old and look very young. Used to be in air force as a flight crew member, also played in rock bands locally and i’m interested in Hunting , fishing and riding my harley. I’m 5′10″. brown hair and medium build. ready to work!!!!!
I am a 55 year old white male; what do I need to do or have to be an extra in the movie Dear John ? I own a 2000 white pick-up truck in good shape!
um i cant get to the website dearjohncasting@gmail.com what am i doing wrong? please help im very very interested! thanks im 5′4 long brown hair 120 lbs. and i have a 01 mustang. pick me
Tina,
um, That’s not a website, it is an email address, hence the @ symbol. are you sure you aren’t blonde?
I am 28 years old willing to get the job done. Im a 6ft black male in terrific shape.
Im 41 years old, served in the usmc for six years.
I’m 5″11 and 150Lbs in very good shape.I watched a part of dear john being made on the beach on the IOP and thought to myself,this is something that is very intresting although very long days……