Typically, I don’t like reporting on casting calls, but in this case, I choose to make an exception. I am pulling for Jonah Hex to succeed big time. A successful Hex film could be the starting point in the relaunch of the Westerns. I’m no cowboy, but damn if I don’t love me some westerns! Tombstone was one of my favorite movies, and Deadwood is an all time great show in my book (a show that I’m not-so-secretly wishing gets a proper ending on the big screen!). With the uber-talented Josh Brolin cast as Jonah, and the what I’m told to be beautiful Megan Fox (I just don’t see it) this film has the potential to be special. So I consider it my duty as a movie blogger to report on this, in the hopes that it will at least get people excited about the project. In the details of the casting call are some little details about the film that I find interesting, which I will address later. Here are the notices, for your enjoyment/use:
TALAZAC CASTING is NOW CASTING the FEATURE FILM “JONAH HEX” Starring – Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich
This is a Period (1800’S) Action, Drama, Thriller, Western in Need of Extras.
Seeking to CAST…
UNIQUE FEATURES,
AMPUTEES,
ROUGH, TOUGH LOOKING MEN and WOMEN.
CARNEY TYPES also being Cast.
All Shapes and Sizes, All looks considered.
PLEASE SUBMIT A CANDID, GOOD QUALITY, FACE FRONT PHOTO to JONAHHEX.EXTRAS@GMAIL.COM
Also Needing to CAST…
TRUE NATIVE AMERICAN MALES,
CREOLE MEN and WOMEN,
ASIAN MEN and WOMEN, and
MUSICIANS who play instruments indigenous to the 19th Century…
Fifes, Whistles, Rope Tension Drums, Bugles, Harmonicas, Jaw Harps, Bones
Period Keyboard Instruments: Clavichords, Harpsichords, Spinets, Virginal
Non-Reproduction Instruments: Banjos, Cello, Concertina, Guitars, Mandolin, Violin, Viola
All Shapes and Sizes, All looks considered.
PLEASE SUBMIT A CANDID, GOOD QUALITY, FACE FRONT PHOTO to JONAHHEX.EXTRAS@GMAIL.COM
This Is A Paid Job.
The other ad:
TALAZAC CASTING is NOW CASTING the FEATURE FILM “JONAH HEX” Starring – Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich
This is an Action, Drama, Thriller, Western in Need of Extras.
CASTING CALL THURSDAY- APRIL 9, 2009 in ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA
CASTING – Men, Women and Children to work as background extras for the Feature Film “Jonah Hex”
Filming in St. Francisville & Surrounding areas.
This is a paid job.
Casting Call –
When: Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Where: Quality Inn
7059 US Hwy 61 N
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Time: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
-ALL TYPES NEEDED TO REGISTER
-CASTING REPRESENTATIVES WILL TAKE YOUR PICTURE
-YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK DURING THE WORK WEEK
-ALL AGES ACCEPTED
-BRING A PEN TO FILL OUT CASTING FORM
Contact Info:
Jonahhex.extras@gmail.com
5044512514
I LOVE what I saw in those ads! Carney types? Amputees? “Unique” looks? That tells me that this film will certainly be a spectacle. I’ve said before that I’m not a huge fan of the comics, but I am familiar with the character. I can tell you that it looks as if the film-makers so far are trying to stick to the source material. I think that if they do stick to what Jonah is, then this movie will be a completely unique western film experience. It could be unlike any other film to come before it, superhero film or not, western or not. So if you are ugly, or if you have tragically suffered from a face or body altering event (I’m not trying to be sarcastic or funny) then the makers of Jonah Hex want you! I’d recommend you take them up on the offer. It’s a paying gig AND you’ll be part of something truly special.
The other thing of note I thought should be addressed is what they list the movie as being. It’ll be a “Period (1800’S) Action, Drama, Thriller, Western.” I like that they seem to be ditching the “spaghetti western” idea. I could be wrong, but I get the impression that it’ll be more of a serious film, as opposed to a fun summer flick. The involvement of John Malkovich, in addition to that description, are the keys in my line of thought. I know Malkovich does comedy, but he is at his best when he’s being dramatic. I’m glad they’ve cast him. He’ll be great in this movie. I fully expect Jonah to be an action packed, ass-kicking cowboy film that’ll show Hollywood that Brolin can be a star in ANY genre. Add in some elements of drama, and some plot twists that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat? I’m starting to really like this Jonah Hex movie. I seriously hope that I’m right about everything I’ve just put in this post. Not because I have a problem with being wrong, not because I want to say “I called it!”, but because I think the movie would be fantastic if it really contained all that I just speculated that it would. It’s important to note that this is indeed all speculation; I’m not basing my opinion on any fact. This is just what I want to see from Jonah Hex. What about you? What would you like to see from this film? Are you even interested in the possible return of the Western? Sound off!