Update- March 31, 2010

Television and film projects continue to come to Austin. This is partly because of the new incentives available in Texas.  In Austin and other Texas cities and locations, more and more television and film projects are in process.

A Coen Brothers movie project has begun in Austin. The brothers have adapted the story from True Grit, the novel by Charles Portis. This book has been adjusted for the screen as an American Western film starring John Wayne. It is a story about young Mattie, who insists on going with two marshals (Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon) to track down the killer of her father. Mattie is a  simple, tough, young woman in post-Civil War Arkansas. She has unusual nerves of steel and true grit. 

Paramount Pictures has wrapped its general casting call for extras for this new Coen Brothers feature film.  

The following updated information has been posted on the Texas Film Commission hotline:
Still casting. PLEASE SEE TYPES NEEDED BELOW.

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Paramount Pictures is seeking a WOMAN MISSING HER LEFT ARM to be a photo double in TRUE GRIT, a new film by Joel & Ethan Coen.

Character description: Photo double for adult Mattie Ross: This woman must be MISSING HER LEFT ARM. Optimally, she would be around 5’8”, 138 lbs, slender to medium build. However, we are open to various looks.

To submit: Please do so asap! Send photos, measurements & contact information to texascasting2010@gmail.com. Photos should be non-glamorous, simple snapshots (incl face and body. It’s best to wear a tank top & shorts). Measurements should include height, weight, bust, waist & hips. Incl sizes, such as shoe, dress, pants, etc. Include age, phone numbers & place of residence. Approrpriate candidates may also call our office at 512-637-6775.

Rate of pay: TBD
Note: TRUE GRIT is shooting in Austin, TX. However, we are open to nationwide submissions.
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FRANK JAMES - Late 60’s - 80’s. Must be able to portray a menacing look through his eyes!! Beady-eyed ... Very mean looking! Thug. Son-of-a-gun. Not a nice guy!

GRANDMA TURNER - Late 60’s - 80’s. Must be able to portray a mean woman - decrepit & pruney looking (great wrinkles/facial lines). She snores loudly! 2 options: Old crone (mean old lady) OR a very large woman (too big to share bed w/Mattie).

General Women - Frontier, hard-bitten types of WOMEN. Must have interesting faces (facial lines, crooked teeth, larger noses, weathered skin type, hard features). Preferably longer hair w/no artificial color. We need rough frontier types - NOT modern looking. No makeup!

Interested applicants should call our office asap! 512-637-6775

People can mail photos - but calling us is preferred - as this is time sensitive!
True Grit Casting / Debbie DeLisi
c/o DW Studios Productions LLC
1901 E. 51st St, Red Bldg
Austin, TX 78723
512-637-6775

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