Friday, May 16, 2014

Deep Insights on Indie Filmmaking and Casting


(This is Part Ten of an ongoing series to help educate aspiring filmmakers on the process of making their first film. Previous articles in this series can be found at BleedingCool.com and MovieIndustry.com)

At the risk of dwelling on this topic a bit too long, I’m devoting one more article to the casting process. In the two previous outings we touched on the importance of getting appropriate “name” talent in proportion to your budget and the decision of whether or not to shoot non-union or union and the complexities of the latter. As a final note on this subject, I’d like to offer up some suggestions for the nuts and bolts of the auditioning process.

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To learn more about casting calls please visit the International Truffles Casting Fair
 
 

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Channing Tatum Confirmed for 'Gambit' Casting


Total Film took part in the X-Men X-Perience Global Tour last night, by standing on a rainy blue carpet and chatting to some of the stars and creators of the awesome X-Men: Days Of Future Past.

And while we were there, we got a little bit of a scoop. We asked Lauren Shuler Donner how the Channing Tatum talks are going, and she told us that the talks are over. In the best possible way.

Hit the video below to see Shuler Donner confirm Tatum for Gambit for the first time, and to hear her tell us why he'd be such a good fit for the role.

Oh, and we also got some cool X-Force info. Check it all out below:

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To learn more about casting calls please visit the International Truffles Casting Fair