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‘The Conjuring’ Sequel Begins Casting!
A casting call went out this weekend for Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring 2, which is to be directed once again by James Wan.
The casting call is looking for new siblings to join returning stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson in the spook sequel that’s said to be inspired by the “Enfield Poltergeist,” which took place at a council house in Brimsdown village, borough of Enfield, England during the late 1970s. (You can read all about that here.)
Filming to to take place in Los Angeles, California and England.
JANET HODGSON
AGE 11 · CAUCASIAN
She is a thoughtful and curious girl from Enfield, London. Working class. We are looking for an exceptional child with emotional intelligence for this role. London or standard British accent.
She must be able to handle dialogue and convey strong emotions.
LEAD ROLEBILLY HODGSON
AGE 8 · CAUCASIAN
Billy is the youngest of the Hodgson siblings and suffers from a stutter. He is cute and playful – the baby of the family. London or standard British accent.
He must be able to handle dialogue and convey strong emotions.
GREAT SUPPORTING ROLEMARGARET HODGSON
AGE 14 · CAUCASIAN
Margaret is the oldest Hodgson child. She is a sympathetic and supportive young woman. She is academic and mature. London or standard British accent.
She must be able to handle lots of dialogue and convey strong emotions.
GREAT SUPPORTING ROLEJOHNNY HODGSON
AGE 10 · CAUCASIAN
He is quick witted and picks fights with his siblings. He is a good footballer – boyish. London or standard British accent.
He must be able to handle lots of dialogue and convey emotion.
GREAT SUPPORTING ROLE
The Conjuring 2 haunts theaters June 10, 2016.
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‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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