So Columbia Pictures is finally getting around to filming Moneyball, the story of a robot boy and how he learned to adapt to the real world. And by that I mean Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane and sabermatics. Based on Michael Lewis’ book that was tragically derailed last year when Steven Soderbergh rewrote the script in comic sans font, it was resurrected when Steve Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin did another draft, and now that baby’s set for production. My movie career is saved! Oh, did I mention I’m going to be in it? I’ll be playing the guy eating the frosty malt in Section 208 on the third-base side.
They’re looking for other extras as well, because I can only fill one seat; three if I lay flat (which often happens). Filming at the ballpark begins July 26 and runs through early August, but not all in one take. It’s an Oakland Coliseum Out of Bounds Pants Party! From Be In A Movie.com:
We can only invite 300 people to set each day… that’s it. Then production will use computer generated images (CGI) of us to make it look like a full stadium. That means you need to act, look and have the energy of 30,000 fans that would have actually been at these games.
Three hundred fans each day? Just like a real A’s game!
Our scenes, the one’s we’re in, are the recreations of actual baseball games played during the Oakland A’s historic 20 game win streak in 2002. We want your energy, excitement, and passion for these scenes. Whether you like baseball or not, with all these stars, we know its going to be a great time.
That also means your mug may be on screen multiple times.
These are not paid extra positions but it is a great way to experience a day on a real movie set with all the stars and see the industry from the inside out. Plus its all FREE!
Here’s where to sign up.
I never pictured spending a day in the hot sun with Jonah Hill as a plus, but this may be fun to write about, so I’m in. Oh yeah, Hill plays Paul DePodesta in this straight to video sure Oscar winner. And, this just in:
Kathryn Morris has been called up to the big leagues. The former ‘Cold Case’ star is reportedly in talks to join Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Stephen Bishop in ‘Moneyball,’ about Oakland Athletics GM Billy Beane (Pitt). If cast, Morris would play Pitt’s second wife, a diehard baseball fan. Bennett Miller (‘Capote’) directs.
My opinion: Not even casting Al Davis as a Sith Lord could save this thing. But, free food! Think they’d mind if I wore my Get off my Mound t-shirt?
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Moneyball [Be In A Movie.com]
Movie Casting: Kathryn Morris to Play ‘Ball’ With Brad Pitt [Moviephone]
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- Brigitte Jacobson - Jul 12, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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I would love to be an extra in this movie.I’m in the San Jose area which is super close to Oakland.This would be so much fun!!!
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- Cristina Beers - Jul 13, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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Love baseball, A’s fan since childhood. What a great opportunity to be an extra in a movie. Brad Pitt in the movie, well that is such a bonus…..much fun to be a part of. We grew up in Oakland and still live within minutes from the coliseum.
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- Jennifer Grein - Jul 18, 2010 at 12:54 AM
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I am super excited to be an extra. What fun to hang out at a mock baseball game. I am in my late 20′s, energetic female.
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- Lucas Grein - Jul 18, 2010 at 12:57 AM
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I live in san fran and love baseball. I’m would like to be an extra for this movie.
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- Greg petri - Jul 18, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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Bay area born and raised, A’s fan would love to fill in one or numerous days .
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- Perry Claw - Jul 18, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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Huge Oakland fan , out of work. Need something to pass the time !!!
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- Derek Colderbank - Jul 20, 2010 at 1:36 AM
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Looking forward to being an extra!
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- Laura Miles - Jul 20, 2010 at 1:37 AM
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Love the A’s, love the Pitt. Enough said, I’m there!
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- Ron Selak - Jul 20, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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Ex-professional baseball pitcher with 6 years of experience and 4 years at the AAA level. Would love to get some extra time as well as onfield time hitting fungos to the infielders, shagging flyballs in the outfield during BP, or running the pitchers from line-to-lines before the game. I’ve still got the “look” as a baseball player and would fit in nicely.
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- sandy betts - Jul 22, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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I was at the A’s / Giants game a few weeks ago ! Would love to be an extra in a movie about base ball staring Brad Pitt. I have some other fans that would like to be there as well. I am a very young grandmother with 27 grandchildren. I raised five wonderful children. We all love base ball. Would live to join you at the game !
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- Diane Hoffman - Jul 22, 2010 at 1:27 AM
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This is SO me! Just email me and I’ll be there to act, look and have the energy!
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- Laura - Jul 23, 2010 at 12:33 AM
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I just signed up on a site call Be In A MOVIE.COM thru august 5 in Oakland to be in MONEYBALL. Yeah Jonah Hill! Love Brad….
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- judy barre - Jul 23, 2010 at 6:48 PM
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I would love to be in the movie!! Have been an Athletics fan since the 70′s 3 peat.
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- jack barre - Jul 23, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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I am a great fan of the a’s. Pick me, pick me puh-leeze!!!!
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- J Lowe - Jul 24, 2010 at 12:32 AM
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I’m in… hey batter… batter… batter…. swing batter…
Yo Ump… you blind. Open your eyes blue!
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- Gary Rick Carlson - Jul 25, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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Love the A’s and big fan of Brad Pitt. I have done some acting in the past down in LA. Would love to be an extra! Plus I am in the health and fitness industry so I do take care of myself.
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- Nelson Silveira - Jul 27, 2010 at 1:05 PM
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I would LOVE to be an extra in a movie! ESPECIALLY with Hollywood hottie Brad Pitt! I’m in San Jose. i luv the A’s, too!
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- Pedro M. - Jul 28, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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I am a big time A’s fan. I remember the 20 game win streak like it was only yesterday. The days of Tejada, Mulder, Zito, Huddy, Hatteberg, TLong, Dye, Ellis and Chavy bring back good memories. I would love to be an extra in the movie if possible. Would love to play as the left field bleacher drummers!!! Let’s go Oakland.
