More details about ‘Gotham’, filming begins in NYC tomorrow!

Tomorrow, the highly anticipated FOX series Gotham begins filming in New York and based on recent casting calls, it appears fans won’t be disappointed.

Check out the full synopsis of the DC Comics’ origin story, which stars Ben McKenzie as Gordon and David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, and Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney:

Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world’s greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon’s story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them — the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?

“Gotham” is an origin story of the great DC Comics super villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (“The Mentalist,” “Rome”), “Gotham” follows one cop’s rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the edge of evil and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.

Growing up in Gotham City’s surrounding suburbs, James Gordon (Ben McKenzie, “Southland,” “The O.C.”) romanticized the city as a glamorous and exciting metropolis where his late father once served as a successful district attorney. Now, two weeks into his new job as a Gotham City detective and engaged to his beloved fiancée, Barbara Kean (Erin Richards, “Open Grave,” “Breaking In”), Gordon is living his dream — even as he hopes to restore the city back to the pure version he remembers it was as a kid.

Brave, honest and ready to prove himself, the newly-minted detective is partnered with the brash, but shrewd police legend Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue, “Sons of Anarchy,” “Terriers,” “Vikings,” “Copper”), as the two stumble upon the city’s highest-profile case ever: the murder of local billionaires Thomas and Martha Wayne. At the scene of the crime, Gordon meets the sole survivor: the Waynes’ hauntingly intense 12-year-old son, Bruce (David Mazouz, “Touch”), toward whom the young detective feels an inexplicable kinship. Moved by the boy’s profound loss, Gordon vows to catch the killer.

As he navigates the often-underhanded politics of Gotham’s criminal justice system, Gordon will confront imposing gang boss Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith, The “Matrix” films, “HawthoRNe,” “Collateral”), and many of the characters who will become some of fiction’s most renowned, enduring villains, including a teenaged Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman (acting newcomer Camren Bicondova) and Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor, “The Walking Dead,” “Another Earth”).

Although the crime drama will follow Gordon’s turbulent and singular rise through the Gotham City police department, led by Police Captain Sarah Essen (Zabryna Guevara, “Burn Notice”), it also will focus on the unlikely friendship Gordon forms with the young heir to the Wayne fortune, who is being raised by his unflappable butler, Alfred (Sean Pertwee, “Camelot,” “Elementary”). It is a friendship that will last them all of their lives, playing a crucial role in helping the young boy eventually become the crusader he’s destined to be.

Filming of the first episode is scheduled to take place between 3/13/2014 – 4/4/2014. Below are extras casting calls issued for the show that provide some insight into what types of scenes they’ll be shooting (may contain spoilers).

SAG-AFTRA FEMALE BURLESQUE DANCERS, WORKS MONDAY 3/24
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA burlesque dancers for a scene scheduled to shoot Monday, March 24.

NON-UNION TO PORTRAY UPSCALE FUNERAL GOERS WORKS FRI. 3/14 EXTERIOR SCENE
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking NON-UNION to portray upscale funeral goers. Fitting Tues. 3/11, works Fri. 3/14. Must own the following wardobe to work: Women – As high end looking and as classy as you can get.may wear dresses and should bring a purse and accessorize with conservative jewelry, possible hats, gloves, scarves, etc Men -they need to bring well fitting dark suits, proper fitting dress shirts in white or cool colors i.e.: lt tan, pale blue, grey etc. Nice wool dress coats, black dress shoes, black belts, dark ties, nice wool scarves, even an ascot if they have, they can also bring nice gloves.

SAG-AFTRA MEN AND WOMEN TO PORTRAY MAYOR’S AIDE, WORKS FRI. 3/14 EXTERIOR SCENE
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA men and women to portray mayoral aides. Works Fri. 3/14. Exterior scene. Must own the following: This funeral is for the richest couple in town, therefore the wardrobe is upscale. Exterior scene – please bring jacket or coat. Colors should be black, dark gray, or navy. Women – As high end looking and as classy as you can get.may wear dresses, skirt suits, pansuit, and should bring a purse and accessorize with conservative jewelry, possible hats, gloves, scarves, etc Men -they need to bring well fitting dark suits, proper fitting dress shirts in white or cool colors i.e.: lt tan, pale blue, grey etc….

NON-UNION TO PORTRAY WAITRESS,  WORKS FRI. 3/14
Background / Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 65
GWCI is seeking Non-Union female to portray a waitress. Especially looking for a charactery faces.

NON-UNION TO PORTRAY DRUNKS, WORKS FRI. 3/14
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 99
GWCI is seeking NON-UNION men and women to portray drunks. Works Fri. 3/14.

NON-UNION WITH CARS FOR WORK FRIDAY 3/14
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 65
GWCI is seeking Non-Union with cars to portray passerby.

SAG-AFTRA AFRICAN AMERICAN OR HISPANIC STAND IN FOR JADA PINKETT SMITH, 4’11” TO 5’3″, WORK DATES TBD BET. 3/13 – 4/2
Stand-in / Female / All Ethnicities /22 – 45
GWCI is seeking a SAG-AFTRA African-American or Hispanic female stand-in for Gotham for Jada Pinkett Smith. Height between 4’11” and 5’3″. Work dates are TBD between 3/13 and 4/2. Must have open availability. PLEASE NOTE STAND-IN EXPERIENCE.

SAG-AFTRA CAUCASIAN MALE OR FEMALE STANDIN, BROWN HAIR, 4’11” – 5’3″, WORKS BET. 3/13-4/2

SAG-AFTRA CAUCASIAN FEMALE STANDIN, BROWN HAIR, 4’11” – 5’1″,  WORKS BET. 3/13-4/2
Stand-in / Female / Caucasian / 18 – 35
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA Caucasian female stand-in, between 4’11” and 5’1″ with brown hair.  work dates between 3/13 and 4/2. PLEASE NOTE STAND-IN EXPERIENCE.

SAG-AFTRA FEMALE TO PORTRAY AN AGED, SEASONED DINER WAITRESS, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 AND 4/2
Background / Female / All Ethnicities /35 – 60
GWCI is seeking a SAG-AFTRA female to portray a seasoned diner waitress. Think the type of Flo the waitress from Mel’s Diner. Work date is TBD between 3/13 and 4/2 with a fitting before.

SAG-AFTRA OR NONUNION STREET BUCKET DRUMMERS, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/2
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 65
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA or NON-UNION buskers/bucket drummers for street scene. This scene will work on a TBD date between 3/13 and 4/2. Will be exterior. PLEASE NOTE TYPE OF DRUMMING/BUSKING EXPERIENCE!

NON-UNION TO PORTRAY YOUNG HOODLUM TYPES, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 AND 4/2
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 32
GWCI is seeking Non-Union to portray “hoodlum/delinquent trouble maker” types.

SAG-AFTRA w/ CARGO VAN, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/2
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 65
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA with a large cargo van. This scene works on a TBD date between 3/13 and 4/2. NO RED/NO WHITE! PLEASE NOTE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/COLOR!!

SAG-AFTRA W/ YELLOW CAB FROM 1980s-EARLY 90s, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/2
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 65
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA with a yellow cab (“checkered cab”) from the 1980s or early 1990s. PLEASE NOTE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL. Work date is TBD between 3/13 and 4/2.

SAG-AFTRA TO PORTRAY DOWN AND OUT PROSTITUTES, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/2 Gotham 3/13/2014 THRU 4/4/2014
Background / Female / All Ethnicities /32 – 55
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA to portray down and out prostitutes. Think seasoned prostitute, one who’s been around for a while. NO NUDITY.

SAG-AFTRA TO PORTRAY CRACKHEAD/LUNATIC TYPES,  WORK TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/2
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 65
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA to portray crackhead, lunatic, very down and out types. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR FITTING TOMORROW MORNING! Work date is TBD between 3/13 and 4/2.

NONUNION AFRICAN-AMERCANS AND HISPANICS TO PORTRAY GANG MEMBERS, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/4
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 44
GWCI is seeking Non-Union African-Americans and Hispanics to portray gang members. Looking for “out there”, individualistic, unique type looks (think mohawks, as an example). Work dates are TBD between 3/13 – 4/4.

SAG-AFTRA AFRICAN-AMERCANS AND HISPANICS TO PORTRAY GANG MEMBERS, WORKS TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/4,
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 36
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA African-Americans to portray gang members. Looking for “out there”, individualistic, unique type looks (think mohawks, as an example). Work dates are TBD between 3/13 – 4/4.

SAG-AFTRA TO PORTRAY DRUG ADDICT, VAGABOND TYPES, WORK DATES TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/4, F
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 55
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA to portray drug addicted, vagabond types…down and out people who may seem a bit unstable. Especially looking for character faces. The work dates for this are TBD and will be between 3/13 and 4/4.

SAG-AFTRA ROCKER TYPES, WORK DATES TBD BETWEEN 3/13 – 4/4,
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 36
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA to portray rocker types. Think The Ramones or The Clash type for looks. Especially looking for men with longer, shaggy hair. The dates are TBD for this and will be shooting between 3/13 and 4/4.

SAG-AFTRA TO PORTRAY BIKER GANG, WORKS TBD BET. 3/13-4/2 Gotham 2/27/2014 THRU 4/4/2014 Theatrical Yes SAG 2/24/2014
Background / Male or Female / All Ethnicities /18 – 60
GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA men and women to portray biker types. Especially seeking character faces. Works TBD between 3/13-4/4, fitting Thurs. 2/27. Please only submit if you have open availability.

Be on the lookout for Gotham filming on location in New York City (especially on Friday when they are scheduled to film the big funeral scene) and be sure to let us know if you spot them via email at olv@onlocationvacations.com!

Source: Castingnetworks.com

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