A few weeks ago we told you about the Disney+ National Treasure television series being filmed in Baton Rouge. Well, the filming crew is still in need of extras!
Disney+ and Jerry Bruckheimer Television are seeking talent for the series adaptation of “National Treasure,” starring Lisette Alexis and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted to portray Graceland tourists and Elvis fans in background roles. Filming will take place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pay is TBD (undisclosed by the production).
Are you interested in applying to this gig as an extra? Apply here.
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The live-action series is an expansion of the “National Treasure” movie franchise centered on a young heroine, Jess (Lisette Alexis), a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about her family’s mysterious past and save a lost Pan-American treasure.
The series also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones who will portray Billie, a badass billionaire, black-market antiquities expert, and treasure hunter who lives by her own code, Zuri Reed (“Flatbush Misdemeanors”) as Tasha, Jordan Rodrigues as Ethan (“Lady Bird”), Antonio Cipriano as Oren (“Jagged Little Pill” on Broadway”), and Jake Austin Walker (“Rectify”) as Liam – Jess’ friends whom she recruits to help uncover the truth about her parents and their connection to the treasure. Lyndon Smith (“Parenthood”) stars as FBI Agent Ross who assists in the quest.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Cormac & Marianne Wibberley, Jonathan Littman, and Kristie Anne Reed executive produce the series alongside Rick Muirragui, who also serves as a writer. Jon Turteltaub is also an executive producer. Mira Nair is directing and executive producing.
A Disney Branded Television series, “National Treasure” is produced by ABC Signature, part of Disney Television Studios. Production has begun and they are currently fimimg in Baton Rouge.
Related: First Photo Reveals New Cast of the ‘National Treasure’ Series Coming to Disney+
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