Now that we're finally in the month of July, only two weeks remain before promotional efforts kick off for Marvel's “technological thriller” Iron Man 3, amid this year's San Diego Comic-Con. However, filming is still in full swing over in Wilmington, NC for a couple more months, before moving to China.
Hinting at potential settings in the Shane Black-directed installment, the most recent casting calls for shoots this month have been released via Tona B. Dahlquist Casting. And offering details for North Carolina locals who fancy a background role in the film, check them out below listed in the order they were issued.
“1 African American Beauty queen type. Should be 18 -25 years of age. 5'3 -5'8 and in good shape. Must be comfortable in a swimsuit. submit photos and information to us at [email protected] with heading BEAUTY”
“Seeking females ages 20-30 yrs. All ethnic backgrounds needed (to include Midlle Eastern, Asian, East Indian, African American, Vietnamese) who are comfortable being scantily clad. Must be available for fitting on Monday June 25th @ 9am and filming on Saturday June 30th. Submit photo, height, weight and age to us at [email protected] with the heading MP”
“Seeking a male in his 50's, Size 46 Jacket, Shirt size 16 1/2 by 34 or 17 by 35. Must be available to film on July 11th and be fitted on Monday July 2nd. Send photo and sizes to us at [email protected] with heading FIRE
Also seeking Police and EMT types for July 11th with fitting on July 2nd as well. Please submit with photo and complete sizes as you will need to match one of our uniforms. Please submit with heading UNIFORM”
“Need 10 construction worker types for filming on July 11th. Would also need to be available Monday July 11th for a fitting. Submit photo and info -to include your height,weight and sizes -to us at [email protected] with heading CONSTRUCTION”
“Seeking Small Southern Town America Types, Also need a few truckers... as well as good ole country boy types. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO FILM SEVERAL WEEKS IN JULY - MUST BE OK WITH ALL NIGHT FILMING (meaning filming thru the night until the next morning). Please do NOT submit for this if you are not available to film for weeks and willing to film all nights. If available and interested submit photo and info to us at [email protected] with the heading WEEKS”
In other Iron Man 3-related news, tons of rumors surfaced last week; one of which insisted that The Avengers "Maria Hill" actress Cobie Smulders would be reprising her role. And while the source of that rumor remain questionable, the actress herself has made it plausible. Tweeting the following Friday, what do you think?
Described as a “technological crisis thriller,” set in the world of international war, arms & terror, Marvel Studios' “Iron Man 3” stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall,
Andy Lau, Ashley Hamilton, James Badge Dale, with Sir Ben Kingsley and Jon Favreau. Shane Black (“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”) takes over directorial duties from Jon Favreau, who helmed the first two “Iron Man” films. Principal photography will occur primarily in North Carolina and China. And “Iron Man 3” is set for release in May 3, 2013.