After filming for nearly 4 months in Louisiana, The Free State of Jones is wrapping up production in Louisiana.
Set during the Civil War, Jones follows a defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight played by Matthew McConaughey, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. “Opposed to both slavery and secession, Knight launched an uprising of poor white farmers that led Jones County, Mississippi to itself secede from the Confederacy, creating a “Free State of Jones.” His relationship and post-war marriage to a former slave, Rachel Knight, effectively established the region’s first mixed-race community. Knight, continued his fight into the post war period, resisting Klan activity through Reconstruction. His legendary rebellion distinguished Newt Knight as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War.”
CL Casting has just issued the final casting call for The Free State of Jones which is looking for extras to play KKK members in Edgard, LA in the coming days.
Check out the full casting call below:
NOW CASTING for the FINAL DAY of FREE STATE of JONES!!! This is the last chance to work on FSOJ!
Now casting a small group of Caucasian men 20’s-late 40’s to play in a LYNCH MOB scene. BEARDS A PLUS/Facial hair a must and no recent HAIR CUTS. Hair can not look modern or freshly cut. If hair is longer than shoulder length, do not submit if you are not okay with getting a haircut.
These men will also do a scene portraying the Klu Klux Klan so do not submit if you are not comfortable portraying these roles.
Filming Location: EDGARD, LA
Interested?
Email: fsojcasting@gmail.com
Subject Line: LYNCH MOB
Include: Name, Age, Contact #, Height/Weight and clear, recent photos of yourself. See our photo example attached. Wear hair down.
