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'Bohemian' Types Sought For Indie Film Shooting In Area 'Bohemian' Types Sought For Indie Film Shooting In Area
'Bohemian' Types Sought For Indie Film Shooting In Area Do you live off the beaten path? Have you ever looked at a park bench and thought, "You know, I could sleep there?"  An independent film is looking for a "bohemian" type to be a lead actor in an independent drama shooting this spring and summer in the New York City area, according to a listing at Backstage. The desired actor is a man, age 26 to 38, who is a "little rough around the edges. Think artist or musician, may have spent a night or two on a park bench," according to the listing. A headshot/photo and video reel is required and all ethnicities are welcome, according to the …
'Sopranos' Star Edie Falco Stops By John Jay High School 'Sopranos' Star Edie Falco Stops By John Jay High School
'Sopranos' Star Edie Falco Stops By John Jay High School Edie Falco, one of the stars of "The Sopranos," took some time to give some advice about acting and life to students during a visit to a Northern Westchester high school. In a 90-minute visit to John Jay High School in Cross River on Tuesday, March 19, Edie Falco, known for playing Carmela Soprano in "The Sopranos," spoke to over 100 students as part of the school's Social and Theoretical Criticism in the Serial Narrative elective.  During the visit, which took place in the school's auditorium, Falco answered students' questions about her life and career and told the story of how …
Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles
Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles Do you have a sense of the macabre? Do you want to do something that will send shivers down your spine? The thriller film "Roosters" is looking for actors as it prepares to shoot in Somerville in March. The movie is directed by Brian Vadim and produced by Refuse to Walk The Line productions.  "Roosters" is about a secret society for wealthy, powerful men who consider themselves entitled to occasional forays into sordid entertainment like torture, human cockfighting to the death and cannibalism, according to a synopsis.  When the heir-apparent to the society tries to find a w…
CT Actor Jokes About Viral Cheeseburger Photo After Critics' Choice Win CT Actor Jokes About Viral Cheeseburger Photo After Critics' Choice Win
CT Actor Jokes About Viral Cheeseburger Photo After Critics' Choice Win An actor from Connecticut took home an award for best actor at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards for his role as a teacher at a Massachusetts boarding school, and he spoke on his newfound internet fame. “Wow, guys, I didn’t think my week could get any better than going viral for eating a cheeseburger,” New Haven native Paul Giamatti jokingly said in his acceptance speech on Sunday, Jan. 14. The 56-year-old actor also won an award at the Golden Globes for his part in “The Holdovers” and then went viral for a photo of himself eating at an In-N-Out Burger joint. Giamatti played a longtime teac…
Emmy Awards: Dorchester, Boston Actresses Among 3 Mass Winners Emmy Awards: Dorchester, Boston Actresses Among 3 Mass Winners
Emmy Awards: Dorchester, Boston Actresses Among 3 Mass Winners Congratulations are in order for two of Boston’s own funny ladies as well as an Amherst actor for their big wins at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15. Ayo Edebiri, who was born and raised in Dorchester, won her first Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for “The Bear.” Related: Boston’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Jennifer Coolidge, who was born in Boston and raised in Norwell, took home the award for supporting actress in a drama series for her role in “The White Lotus.” Edebiri thanked her parents for immigrating to this country and al…
Longmeadow-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate Longmeadow-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
Longmeadow-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette.   Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination.  Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama.  Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…
Feature Film About 'Infamous Baltimore Nightclub' Casting Paid Actors In Maryland Feature Film About 'Infamous Baltimore Nightclub' Casting Paid Actors In Maryland
Feature Film About 'Infamous Baltimore Nightclub' Casting Paid Actors In Maryland A story seemingly stranger than fiction that played out in Baltimore is heading to the silver screen, and casting is underway in Maryland. The producers of "Lowball," a feature film centered around "Baltimore's infamous Club Charles" have issued a casting call for actors to help tell the tale that is reportedly based on true events involving serial killers lurking in an actor's entourage without his knowledge. "In the late 1980s, former soap star Josh Hamlin's obsession with landing a role in cult filmmaker John Waters' next movie leads him to Baltimore's infamous Club Charles," the synopsi…
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors The Actors' Equity Association is casting actors for two popular Broadway shows. Recent casting calls are seeking actors for "The Lion King" and "Beetlejuice." Both are paid gigs with actors earning approximately $1,165 a week for "Beetlejuice" and $2,439 for "The Lion King." "The Lion King" is being produced by Disney Theatrical Productions while "Beetlejuice" is produced by Beetlejuice First National Tour LLC. Auditions for "Beetlejuice" are Nov. 30 and auditions for "The Lion King" are Nov. 28. Click here to see the roles for "The Lion King" and here for "Beetlejuice."
CASTING CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K CASTING CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K
Casting CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K If you've ever wanted to star in a holiday romcom, now could be your chance. "Mr. Santa, I Want You!" is seeking actors for upcoming comedy web filming in New York City. The movie, produced by Wendi Li, is casting the following roles, according to its BackStage.com listing: Bridget Juliette: A 20-year-old NYU junior studying journalism with long hair and a sweet appearance. Howard Miller: A 35-year-old male CEO of a certain media conglomerate. He is mature, calm, handsome and wealthy, adept in both high-level conversations and kitchen work.  Jackson Garcia: A 20-year-old slender…
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys Emmy nominations round up some of the best television performances of the year and multiple Massachusetts-born actors and actresses made the exclusive list for 2023. The 2023 Emmy nominations were released on Wednesday, July 12, including six Massachusetts natives who starred in some of the year's best shows, like "The White Lotus," "The Bear," and "Succession." Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her "The White Lotus" performance as Tanya McQuoid.  View this post on Instagram …
Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In Union Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In Union
Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In Union An FX series filming in North Jersey is seeking men to play football players. Actors for "Gladiator" will make up for $165 for up to 10 hours of work, and possibly then overtime, in Union on Tuesday, June 27. The actors will be portraying football players at a training facility. Courtesy vans will bring actors to and from Manhattan, but actors may also drive themselves. Click here to apply.
Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Injured, Forced To Relinquish WWE Women's Tag Titles Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Injured, Forced To Relinquish WWE Women's Tag Titles
Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Injured, Forced To Relinquish WWE Women's Tag Titles Liv Morgan's reign as WWE Women's Tag Team Champion is over. Morgan, a Bergen County native, was forced to relinquish the championship after suffering an injury during a match on "WWE Friday Night Smackdown" on Friday, May 12.  BREAKING: The WWE Women's Tag Team Titles have been vacated. New champions will be crowned on the May 29th episode of #WWERaw. pic.twitter.com/Hzrczwmeit — WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2023 It is unknown how long Morgan will be out for, though announcer Michael Cole said she is expected to miss significant time. Love y’all — LIV Morgan (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) May 18, 2023 …
Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Wins WWE Title Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Wins WWE Title
Elmwood Park's Liv Morgan Wins WWE Title Liv Morgan, a native of Bergen County, is a WWE champion once again. Morgan captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles on Monday, April 10, teaming with Raquel Rodriguez to defeat Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus for the belts on "WWE Monday Night RAW." This has been a big month for Morgan, who was born in Morristown and raised in Elmwood Park. On Sunday, April 2, she competed at her third "WrestleMania", teaming with Rodriguez in a fatal-four way tag match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) Morgan, whose real name is Giann…
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area When it comes to celebrities, Pennsylvania boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in Philadelphia (or its suburbs), or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from the city of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia: Erika Alexander graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and is most famous for her role as Pam Tucker on NBC's "The Cosby Show." Kevin Bacon attended Julia R. Masterman High School and earned a full scholarship to the Pennsylvania Governor's …
Casting Call: Balding Men Needed For TV Show Filming In NYC Casting Call: Balding Men Needed For TV Show Filming In NYC
Casting Call: Balding Men Needed For TV Show Filming In NYC Men with receding hairlines are being sought for roles in a show being filmed in New York City. The casting calls say only that the roles are for men ages 30 to 50 in a historical docuseries that will air on a major streaming service. Actors must be white with brown or dark blonde receding hair, although balding is best. A mustache is a plus, but not required. The gig pays about $500 a day. Filming will be on Monday, March 13, and Tuesday, March 14 in New York City, with the possibility of filming for additional days. Click here to apply.
Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Nominated For Golden Globe For Best Performance In 'Pam & Tommy' Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Nominated For Golden Globe For Best Performance In 'Pam & Tommy'
Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Nominated For Golden Globe For Best Performance In 'Pam & Tommy' Rutgers graduate and actor Sebastian Stan is starting out the awards season hot, securing a Golden Globe nomination for his starring role in the limited series "Pam & Tommy". Stan, 40, joins his co-star Lily James in the nominations for leading actors and actresses in the Best Performances in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category, announced Golden Globes officials. Stan and James played Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson in the series, navigating the couple's formation and early years of their relationship, focusing on the infamous sex tape scanda…
Hollywood Comes To Maryland: Casting Call Issued For 'Romantic Office' Filming In Hunt Valley Hollywood Comes To Maryland: Casting Call Issued For 'Romantic Office' Filming In Hunt Valley
Hollywood Comes To Maryland: Casting Call Issued For 'Romantic Office' Filming In Hunt Valley A casting call has been announced for "Romantic Office," a short fictional film about the lives several single, divorced individuals dedicated to their work but found love while at it, set to film in Hunt Valley, according to Backstage. The shoot is scheduled for the second week of November, with exact locations and dates not yet determined. Actors and actresses of all ethnicities aged 18-65 are encouraged to apply by sending in a headshot photo and a cover letter. Travel and meals will be provided by the production, with pay starting at $275 per hour, with an expected 20 hours of work. To…
Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC
Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC The popular Amazon Prime show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is seeking young women to play extras in an upcoming episode shooting in New York City. Actors must be at least 18 years old and will be portraying "upscale society women and uptown girls" in a 1960s Bryn Mawr college reunion scene with Midge Maisel. Here are the requirements: Hair: No fashion colors. No wigs. No weaves. No braids. No undercuts. No ombré or unnatural looking highlights. No roots if hair is colored. Hair must be above the shoulders; it cannot touch the shoulders. If hair touches shoulders, it will need to be cut…
Cause Of Death Determined For Actress Whose Body Was Found In NY Cause Of Death Determined For Actress Whose Body Was Found In NY
Cause Of Death Determined For Actress Whose Body Was Found In NY The cause of death has been determined after the body of an actress whose list of credits includes "ER," and "Law & Order" was found in New York. Mary Mara was 61 years old. On Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 8:10 a.m., New York State Police in Jefferson County responded to 33753 Old Farm Road in the town of Cape Vincent for a reported possible drowning. When troopers, along with Cape Vicent Fire and Ambulance arrived on the scene, they discovered the body of a woman in the St. Lawrence River, according to state police.  She was later identified as Mara, a resident of Cape Vincent. Th…
'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say 'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say
'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say UPDATE: A Hackensack woman who'd been reported missing apparently is safe and not in any apparent danger, but police want to confirm her well-being in person. Heather Li Torres spoke with law enforcement Wednesday night after seeing Facebook posts about her disappearance. "She said she is OK," a ranking officer told Daily Voice. "There's no reason to believe she's in any danger. A family member also advised (authorities) that she is OK." Torres must officially remain a missing person, however, until police physically confirm her situation, just to be sure. Torres, previously of Saddle Bro…
PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show
PA Native Stars Alongside Renée Zellweger In New NBC Show A central Pennsylvania native is making his prime time debut as Renée Zellweger's son in a new NBC show. "The Thing About Pam" Is a true-crime drama telling the story of Betsy Faria's death allegedly at the hands of Pam Hupp. Drew Scheid, 24, plays Travis Hupp, the second child of Pam Hupp from her second marriage. Scheid has strong Pennsylvania roots in media, his father previously worked at WGAL News 8, according to the outlet. His grandfather was also a "Philadelphia radio and television personality Bill "Wee Willie" Webber,' as stated on his IMDb profile trivia. The Lancaster native…
5 Surprising Facts About Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy' 5 Surprising Facts About Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy'
5 Surprising Facts About Hudson Valley Native Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy' Tattoos, a black wig, and a prosthetic penis. Sebastian Stan is nearly unrecognizable in his role as Tommy Lee in Hulu's new hit mini-series "Pam & Tommy," streaming now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) Whether you know him from the Marvel movies or Gossip Girl, what you might not have known about 39-year-old Stan is that he has Hudson Valley ties. Here are five mor…
These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home
These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Southeastern Pennsylvania home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Taylor Swift (Singer/Songwriter): West Reading and Wyomissing, PA Yolanda Hadid (Television Personality/Former Model - "RHOBH," Mother to models Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid): New Hope, PA View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOLANDA (@yolanda.hadid) Pink (Singer/Songwriter): …
Actor Charles Grodin, Who Dies At 86, Was Longtime Fairfield County Resident Actor Charles Grodin, Who Dies At 86, Was Longtime Fairfield County Resident
Actor Charles Grodin, Who Dies At 86, Was Longtime Fairfield County Resident Actor Charles Gordon, a longtime Connecticut resident, died at the age of 86. Grodin, who lived in Fairfield County, in Wilton, died from bone marrow cancer on Tuesday, May 18, his family announced. Grodin had numerous stage credits before he was cast in “Catch-22” in 1970 by director Mike Nichols. He then went on to star in “Heartbreak Kid,” in “Heaven Can Wait” with Warren Beatty, and with Robert De Niro in “Midnight Run.” “Chuck was as good a person as he was an actor," De Niro said in a statement issued through his publicist. " 'Midnight Run' was a great project to work on, and Chuck …
Northern Westchester's Jeff Tambor Holds Free Student Showcase On Stage At Ridgefield Playhouse Northern Westchester's Jeff Tambor Holds Free Student Showcase On Stage At Ridgefield Playhouse
Northern Westchester's Jeff Tambor Holds Free Student Showcase On Stage At Ridgefield Playhouse Renowned Northern Westchester actor and arts teacher Jeffrey Tambor will hold a free student showcase on stage at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The final class of Tambor’s creative workshop, titled, “Performing Your Life- The Art of the Personal Monologue,” will be held at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. This free showcase will feature monologues from students who have worked with Tambor over the six-week course to develop their creative process. Tambor, of Cross River, who co-owns Skylight Bookstore in Los Angeles, authored the popular memoir, “Are You Anybody?” and ho…
Casting Call: HBO Series Looking For Extras, Actors From Area Casting Call: HBO Series Looking For Extras, Actors From Area
Casting Call: HBO Series Looking For Extras, Actors From Area HBO isn't finished looking for locals to appear as extras and actors in its upcoming TV series,  “I Know This Much Is True” starring Mark Ruffalo that's been produced in the Hudson Valley. Only this time they aren't looking for babies or teens. Instead, they are looking for men with beards, the longer the better. Oh, and with no visible tattoos or modern haircuts, said officials with Rita Powers Casting Agency, who is handling the casting for the series. The men selected will be playing characters from the 1900s to the 1930s. Powers said that any man who thinks they might fill the bil…
Video: Local Singing Sensation Grace VanderWaal Starts 'Ur So Beautiful' Tour Video: Local Singing Sensation Grace VanderWaal Starts 'Ur So Beautiful' Tour
Video: Local Singing Sensation Grace VanderWaal Starts 'Ur So Beautiful' Tour Many might remember her as the little sprite strumming her ukelele when she won "America's Got Talent." But now, Hudson Valley's Grace VanderWaalcis all grown up and is dropping her newest single before kicking off her huge 23-date tour that begins August 10 in Kentucky. The new single, which premiered Friday, June 28, shows off the singing and songwriting talents of the 15-year-old from Suffern with romantic lines and a beat you can definitely get your groove on with.  Grace says on Facebook that she made the video for the song by carrying around a camera for months as she hung out w…
Matthew Broderick's Pastor Sister Who Helmed Jersey City Church Leaving For Beverly Hills Matthew Broderick's Pastor Sister Who Helmed Jersey City Church Leaving For Beverly Hills
Matthew Broderick's Pastor Sister Who Helmed Jersey City Church Leaving For Beverly Hills Former Grace Church Van Vorst pastor Janet Broderick is returning to her family roots in California where she will be at the helm of the All Saints' Beverly Hills Church Broderick, the sister of actor Matthew Broderick, has been the pastor of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown for nearly a decade. St. Peter's had not announced a new rector as of Thursday morning. The California church welcomed Broderick in a video posted on its website. A New York City native, Broderick grew up an actress and was the teen host of NBC's "Talking With a Giant." She said certain acting tricks len…
Actor, Pound Ridge Native Matt Del Negro Hasn’t Let 10,000 No’s Stop Him Actor, Pound Ridge Native Matt Del Negro Hasn’t Let 10,000 No’s Stop Him
Actor, Pound Ridge Native Matt Del Negro Hasn’t Let 10,000 No’s Stop Him Blame Shonda Rhimes. Pound Ridge native and John Jay-Cross River High School grad, Class of ’90, Matthew Del Negro was looking forward to his role on the ABC hit show "Scandal" amping up in 2017. Then the storyline changed. “I went from 16 episodes that season to 3,” said Del Negro. “It got really slow, excruciatingly slow. I couldn’t just wait for the phone to ring.” Never one to sit around between acting jobs–you may recognize him from "The Sopranos," "Teen Wolf" and "Goliath," to name but a few shows he's done–Del Negro decided to pursue a passion project, a podcast about perseverance a…
'I Am An Actor': Geoffrey Owens References Clifton Trader Joe's Stint In SAG Award Opening 'I Am An Actor': Geoffrey Owens References Clifton Trader Joe's Stint In SAG Award Opening
'I Am An Actor': Geoffrey Owens References Clifton Trader Joe's Stint In SAG Award Opening The camera panned over to Geoffrey Owens Sunday night at the SAG Awards and the audience broke out in applause. It's not the first time Hollywood has shown support for the former "Cosby Show" star, who last year was shamed by a shopper at Trader Joe's Clifton location, where Owens had been working. Owens recalled his hardships during the award show's opening montage, exclaiming proudly: "I am an actor. “So somewhere in the middle of the road in my life, I found myself in the dark wood of unemployment and death but instead of switching careers like a sane person, I took a job at the local T…
'Dream Big': Hackensack Actor Aims To Inspire 'Dream Big': Hackensack Actor Aims To Inspire
'Dream Big': Hackensack Actor Aims To Inspire In front of the camera is where Juan Carlos "JC" Merino of Hackensack says he feels best. If you've seen his work, you might agree his grace is undeniable -- almost like he's been acting his whole life. But he hasn't.  Merino had just graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2008 with a degree in political science when he says he had a change of heart. More than a decade after completely flipping the trajectory of his life, Merino has been featured in independent films, television commercials and music videos -- most recently a promo for WNBC, airing imminently. In turn,…