“Happy Gilmore 2” Casting Call: New Jersey Residents Wanted for Extras
Most people are so excited about the announcement of an open casting call for extras in New Jersey that they cannot hide their feelings. It is a sequel to the upbeat film “Happy Gilmore” released a long way back in 1996 featuring Comedy Actor Adam Sandler, and it’s going to be shot in all parts of the state. What more, is that such a nostalgic project is causing enough excitement for residents to be part of it.
Call for Auditions
The casting call organized by Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. seeks to recruit “locals” from New Jersey for various extra roles in the film. This initiative provides an opportunity for aspiring actors to step into the limelight and also allows fans of the original movie to take part in its sequel. A few weeks back casting call was launched inviting anyone who wished to join.
The shooting of the film is scheduled to take place across the counties of Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris, and Somerset, among many others. The shooting dates, running from September to November, give ample time for the preparation and involvement of interested participants.
“Happy Gilmore 2” filming in New Jersey
After all these years, “Happy Gilmore 2” finally brings back Happy Gilmore, a unique golfer with a style of his own and hilarious antics to match. It’s been almost three decades since the fans saw him win the Tour Championship, and everybody wants to know what other fun moments the sequel has in store for this lovable character.
According to a Netflix press release, Adam Sandler will reappear in his iconic role, bringing back the character’s signature slapshot and sense of humor. The story details are still unknown, though it is already turning into an event as hopes are high as fans try to guess where it will take the story. As the press release said with a wink, “No word on any alligators,” a nod to one of the memorable scenes of the original.
How to Register for “Happy Gilmore 2” casting call
The process of registration is relatively simple if you’d like to be part of “Happy Gilmore 2.” you can either make a sign-up on the website of the company Grant Wilfey Casting or email [email protected] with the subject line “NJ LOCAL.” It is necessary to include the following details in your application:
Name: Full name for identification purposes.
SAG-AFTRA Union Status: state if you are SAG-AFTRA.
Phone Number: state a valid number for contact purposes.
Counties Willing to Work: list, from the choices provided which counties you are willing to work in.
Age Information: Check the box that states you are over 18 years of age; if not, provide your parent’s name and child’s age.
Attach a recent, clear photo of yourself.
As clearly stated, there is no acting experience required, meaning this is open to any person who is a freshman in this thing, acting. It is a good chance for quite many actors with aspiring ambitions and fans who are willing to participate in the movie.
Extras Compensation
Payment for actors who are selected as extra varies based on union or non-union. If one is a SAG-AFTRA actor, one may anticipate receiving $216 for an eight-hour day. For the non-union extra, that would be $176 for a ten-hour day. This rate is very much within industrial square standards for extra work and therefore ensures the participants get a fair share of the pay for time spent on set.
Community Engagement
The open casting call for “Happy Gilmore 2” doesn’t just give a lot of people to act in film and to be involved in the making of a major movie but also allows engaging in community activities. Residents can unite over something they all know and love and be part of a project able to bring back laughter and nostalgia to theaters.
The moment the casting call is out, it’s pretty clear that “Happy Gilmore 2” is going to be a big event, not only in the lives of Adam Sandler fans but also in the local communities that take part in its production. Being a part of such a popular franchise is, of course, once-in-a-lifetime exposure for so many. Because of this fact, excitement surges as the filming dates draw closer.
Now the casting call is open, the locals in New Jersey have a chance to become part of “Happy Gilmore” and to become part of the legacy of this iconic movie that left millions of people with joy.
