Super 8 To Begin Filming In Late September
Production Weeklyis reporting that theSteven Spielberg-producedJJ Abrams-directed super secret projectSuper 8will finally begin filming in late September 2010 in Weirton, Virginia. You probably recall that Paramount Pictures releaseda teaser trailer for the filmattached toIron Man 2. Meanwhile,The APhas confirmed that the mysterious Paramountopen casting callwhich was sent out was not the Little Darlings movie that the studio claimed it to be.
According to the news report, shooting will be done on the town’s Main Street, and filming could last two or three months.
Here is the information from the original casting call:
Seeking 13-14 year old Boys & Girls for the lead roles in a new Paramount feature film.No previous acting experience is necessary, but must have great energy and a wonderful sense of humor and thoughtfulness.
JOSH:Male 13-14. Josh is cute, but could be on the scrawny side – definitely not the school jock. Loveable, empathetic, smart and interesting. Must have a great sense of humor. Should have a Midwestern feel.COLLIN:Male 13-14. Slightly, or more than slightly, overweight. Collin is confident, driven, optimistic and a natural leader. Must have a great sense of humor. Should have a Midwestern feel.NATALIE:Female 13-14. A natural beauty – she is stunning, but not the “cheerleader” type. Strong and confident, but has an underlying sadness. Should have a Midwestern feel.
