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Casting call seeks Pittsburgh paid extras for Showtime series

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Casting call seeks Pittsburgh paid extras for Showtime series

The Showtime series “Rust” is holding an open casting call in Pittsburgh Sunday March 1 for paid background actors.

The open call at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is for “all ages and ethnicities, no experience necessary.” In addition, movieextraspittsburgh.com says extras will portray: “small-town locals, business and blue-collar types, bar patrons, college football players, cops, wedding guests, and other various roles.”

Due to begin filming in the spring, the 10-episode first season stars Jeff Daniels as Del Harris, chief of police in a southwestern Pennsylvania rust-belt town. When his girlfriend’s son is accused of murder, Harris must decide how far he will go to protect the accused.

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An FAQ on the website says hopefuls can show up anytime within the hours given. Bringing a photo and/or resume is not a requirement, although ​”we will gladly take it! Otherwise just arrive nice and tidy, ready for a photo and with a pen handy to fill out a paper about yourself! :) Super easy!”

For more information, visit movieextraspittsburgh.com.

Sharon Eberson: seberson@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1960. Twitter: @SEberson_pg. 

First Published: February 21, 2020, 9:18 p.m.

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