Aaaaah come on... you know you want to try-out. Heck... It's a Robert Redford movie. It's gonna have a cool cast and you might get to be the guy in the bright red sweater shading his eyes whilst someone famous is puttin'. Tell me that doesn't thrill ya?
Good day, Harry. Feathers McGraw here, with a bit of casting news (news to me, anyway). I'm "on holiday" in the states while I plan a little, erm-- never mind (don't believe what they say about me in the Times)--and I happened across this bit in the local rag. Some bloke calls himself Robert Redford is doing a film in south Georgia, about... golf. Now I know it's not elves or outer-space or headless equestrians, but... Actually, I do fancy a game of golf myself now and again (though my flippers get a better grip on diamonds than on seven-irons). Well, here's the scoop. I wouldn't call reading the paper "spying," but have a look.
By Rob Asbell in The Brunswick News
"The Legend of Baggar Vance" will be shot on Jekyll Island and in Savannah beginning next month. Sunday [8/29], extras will be cast in Brunswick at the Ritz Theatre on Newcastle Street, downtown.
"We'll be looking for men and women ages 18 to 80," said Marshall Peck, location casting director. The movie, which has a budget of $70 million, will be based on the novel written by Steven Pressfield.
"The Legend of Bagger Vance: Golf and the Game of Life" is the story of a fictional golf match played in 1931 on Krewe Island off Savannah's Atlantic shore, told through the eyes of a 10-year-old named Michael Hardy.
The 36-hole match pits real-life golf legends Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen and fictional war hero Rannulph Junah. The key to the outcome lies with Vance, a caddie who carries the secret of the "authentic swing." His mysterious powers guide the play and leave a lasting imprint on those involved... Although it has not officially been determined who will star in the film, some reports claim Redford will take on a dual role of director and leading man.
The Hollywood rumor mill has also mentioned the possibility of Brad Pitt in one of the leading roles, and Morgan Freeman in the title role. Extras will be needed for several scenes in the movie, including crowd shots during the golf match. Those interested in becoming extras are asked to be at the Ritz Theatre Sunday with times determined by last name: A-F at 10 a.m.; G-L at 11 a.m.; M-R at noon; S-Z at 1 p.m. "We ask that everyone dress casually. We will take photos at the casting call," Peck said. Filming is expected to begin Sept. 20 on Jekyll Island. All questions will be answered at the casting call and those who have urgent questions can call (912) 691-1111, Peck said.
Goodbye, then, Harry. (All this typing is murder on me flippers!) And don't forget to lock up! I have been known to drop in at a museum on occasion...
-Feathers McGraw
