Steven Spielberg and the Lincoln production team will attend a reception tonight at the Executive Mansion in Virginia, which will also be used as a location in the upcoming movie.
Governor Bob McDonnell will host the event to welcome the crew to the state and “thank all involved in landing this major job-creating project for Virginia.”
The film, based on the book “Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin, begins production next week in the Richmond, VA area. Daniel Day-Lewis will play Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field will play Mary Todd Lincoln.
The movie, which will also use the state Capitol as a filming location, will continue filming though December 10.
There was also one more casting call for extras announced last week.
The casting company is still looking for Caucasian and African-American men. All must be 18 years of age or older, between 6’1″ or under, 200 pounds or less. Other openings still available include African-American women. Long hair is not necessary, but no dreads, braids, modern cuts or wigs. Dress size should be between 6 and 12. They are also looking for Caucasian women with longish hair of natural color, dress size between 6 and 12.
Applicants may send a recent photo to osextrascasting@gmail.com along with height, weight and contact information or mail to Office Seekers, Attn: Extras Casting, 8080 AMF Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Anyone who has previously applied or attended open casting calls for this film may not resubmit.
If you have any scoop ab0ut Lincoln or spot them filming in Virginia, let us know about it at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
UPDATE: The cast have all arrived in Virginia. Daniel Day-Lewis is rumored to be staying in Church Hill. Spielberg and the rest of the cast is at The Vistas in Shockoe Slip.
