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Halloween Kills

Get ready to be part of the terror! 'Halloween Kills' is seeking local faces for background roles.

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The upcoming horror sequel 'Halloween Kills' is currently holding a casting call for background extras in the local area. This is a chance for fans to appear in the film alongside the iconic Michael Myers.

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A StarNews casting notice reporting that 'Halloween Kills' is seeking hundreds of paid local background extras for its Wilmington shoot, using the production title 'Mob Rules.' It explains how to apply and also lists the specific types of locals the production wants, from real first responders to identical triplets, a ventriloquist and owners of vintage vehicles. It also notes the film's release date and its place in the current 'Halloween' trilogy.

The list

  1. 01

    Halloween Kills 2020

    First of two sequels closing out the latest Halloween trilogy; production title 'Mob Rules'; filming in Wilmington; stars Jamie Lee Curtis; opens Oct. 16, 2020.

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  2. 02

    Halloween Ends 2021

    Second sequel; expected to shoot back to back with 'Halloween Kills'; opens Oct. 15, 2021.

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  3. 03

    Halloween 2018

    Direct sequel to the 1978 original; shot in Charleston.

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  4. 04

    Halloween 1978

    Referred to as the original horror masterpiece.

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Facts from the original

  • 'Halloween Kills' is casting hundreds of local background extras.
  • Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is accepting applications from all ages and races for paid extras roles.
  • The production title for 'Halloween Kills' is 'Mob Rules.'
  • The film will again star Jamie Lee Curtis.
  • 'Halloween Kills' is a sequel to 2018's 'Halloween.'
  • 2018's 'Halloween' is itself a direct sequel of the original 1978 horror masterpiece.
  • 'Halloween Kills' is the first of two sequels set to close out the latest 'Halloween' trilogy.
  • 'Halloween Ends' is expected to shoot back to back with 'Halloween Kills.'
  • In July, a spokeswoman for Blumhouse Productions would not confirm whether both films will shoot in Wilmington.
  • Blumhouse Productions is producing the film.
  • Last year's 'Halloween' shot in Charleston.
  • Applicants should email [email protected] with a subject line including age, ethnicity, gender and city/state of residence.
  • The email should include two current photos, a close up and a full-body photo, which can be taken with a cellphone.
  • The email should also include name, phone, age, city/state of residence, height/weight, clothing sizes, and description of any visible tattoos and piercings.
  • The production is looking for locals with real work experience as police officers, medical personnel (doctors, nurses, surgical staff, ER staff), EMT/paramedics and firefighters.
  • Profession applicants should use a subject line of POLICE, EMT or whatever profession they have experience in.
  • The production needs identical triplets, male or female, who are 18 years or older, with the subject line TRIPLETS.
  • The production needs a ventriloquist who has their own puppet, with the subject line VENTRILOQUIST.
  • The production needs anyone with mid-1960s to 1970s vehicles, with the subject line VINTAGE VEHICLE.
  • Modern vehicles are also needed; applicants should include their car's make, model, year and color in the general extras submission email.
  • 'Halloween Kills' is expected to start filming this fall.
  • 'Halloween Kills' opens in theaters Oct. 16, 2020.
  • 'Halloween Ends' will open Oct. 15, 2021.
  • Reporter Hunter Ingram can be reached at 910-343-2327 or [email protected].

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