From the producer that brought you such films as "The Hangover," "I Am Number Four," "The Butterfly Effect I, II & III," "American Pie I, II, and III" comes the upcoming New Line Cinema comedy feature film "Burt Wonderstone" starring a powerhouse cast lineup of Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi, James Gandolfini, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, and Brad Garrett. Auditions for numerous supporting and day players, and many many extras is underway and will be ongoing through filming.
"Burt Wonderstone" follows the life of Las Vegas magician Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) as he reunites his magic act with former partner Anton Lovecraft (Steve Buscemi) to take on a dangerous, street magician (Jim Carrey). The film is based on the story "Burt Dickenson: The Most Powerful Magician on Planet Earth" by Tyler Mitchell and Chad Kultgen. The film has been in development at New Line Cinema since 2006.
Two-time Primetime Emmy winning Don Scardino is directing "Burt Wonderstone" from an adapted screenplay written by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Four-time Academy Award nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman did a final polish on the script. Primetime Emmy winning television director Charles McDougall was originally set to direct "Burt Wonderstone", but was replaced in April, 2011 by Scardino.
Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post:
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