Want to be in THE HOBBIT?

by David Corbin    Posted:December 28th, 2009 at 5:51 pm

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As reported by TheOneRing.net and The Noldor BlogThe Hobbit is officially accepting applications for actors and actresses wishing to be in the two part movie.  While I’m sure you want to be in the film, before you break out the LOTR-themed casting videos and headshot that you had prepared for just such an occasion, there are a few guidelines of which you should be aware.  Hit the jump for more:

– You must apply by physical mail.

– You need to include a casting video, headshot and full-body shot (both head on and profile).

– It is very important that you include a return address so, in the event that the casting director thinks you would make a great goblin, you can be sent the next application.

– Don’t bother saying what part you’d be perfect for.  If you get the gig, they’ll decide for you.

– Finally, according to New Zealand law, local people must be hired before overseas fanboys and girls.  In other words you need to have a NZ tax number and be able to legally work in the country if you are going to apply.   Also, you must be available for the entire shoot.

So if you meet the requirements….

Hobbit Extras Application
3 Foot 7 Limited
PO Box 15104
Miramar
Wellington 6243

Guess it is time to start working on that working-visa application.  For more on when The Hobbit might be filming, watch Steve’s interview with Peter Jackson.

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  • evoe
    yeah it´s very unlikely, they cast outside NZ. I sent an email to the casting director in charge of the hobbit, asking if it was possible to audition via video (crazy i know), she said no. Then sent one last email asking if, nevertheless could audition for future projects, and she was downright rude, saying how unprofessional it is to contact CD, can´t cast people far away etc.. I think it´s funny because alot of actors come from the US or other countries, but because they have bigger agencies and bigger names they get the roles. It´s unfair, and stupid.
  • Ildar
    Could You give a email adress of a casting director please???
  • greg
    Did you get it?
  • Ildar
    Nope. Still waiting for the answer.
  • TheBearPaw
    If not for my intensive university studies, I'd definitely apply. I love Middle-Earth.
  • garfieldlucy
    lol ya moving to new zealand might help. also having a big time agency/agent might also help u get into auditions. but don't get ur hopes up!!! cuz if u do get casted........its might just be a very small role.
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Go-White-Teeth-Whiten...
  • JYHASH
    Um, yeah garfieldlucy, RTFA: it's for EXTRAS casting. Meaning background and crowdshots, and IF YOU ARE LUCKY the possibility of being a featured extra which may land you a small bit part in another major motion picture in the future. As for the leads, they've most likely already have been cast. So expect a small to nothing role.

    What I wanna know is if I'm from the states and I apply and get selected, will they fly me out there to film?

    ~JYH
  • Kay
    if you get a part as an extra, they will not pay to fly you there. In fact, it is very unlikely that anyone outside NZ will be an extra. Productions always use locals for that...that's why they're called "extras". It simply makes no sense for production companies to pay big bucks to have out of towners flown to the location and put up in accommodations. The costs would be astronomical:)
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