Post by Snitsky on May 17, 2009 12:57:50 GMT -5
"Warrior" producers need 14,000 extras to fill the Pete for a day of shooting scenes on May 30. They said it's free, and there will be gift cards, concert tickets and other prizes given away during filming.
Extras must be 18 or older. Anyone who's interested should go to www.warriorextras.com or call 866-204-0621.For every person who shows up, the movie will donate money to the Pittsburgh Fallen Heroes Fund benefiting the families of three police officers who were killed in the line of duty last month.
"It's what we thought was a great idea. How can we be a part of the Pittsburgh community? Have a big event like this, make a movie set in Pittsburgh, taking place in Pittsburgh, and do something good for Pittsburgh while we're here," executive producer John Kelly said.
Extras must be 18 or older. Anyone who's interested should go to www.warriorextras.com or call 866-204-0621.For every person who shows up, the movie will donate money to the Pittsburgh Fallen Heroes Fund benefiting the families of three police officers who were killed in the line of duty last month.
"It's what we thought was a great idea. How can we be a part of the Pittsburgh community? Have a big event like this, make a movie set in Pittsburgh, taking place in Pittsburgh, and do something good for Pittsburgh while we're here," executive producer John Kelly said.
PITTSBURGH -- The new mixed martial arts movie "Warrior" is shooting in Pittsburgh, and WTAE's Michelle Wright went behind the scenes for a day on the set with star Nick Nolte and pro wrestler Kurt Angle.
According to Variety, Nolte plays a Vietnam veteran and boxer-turned-steel mill worker whose family was torn apart by his alcoholism. After getting sober, he welcomes back his youngest son and trains him to fight in an MMA tournament, which is being filmed at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh's campus.
The cast also includes "House" actor Jennifer Morrison and Angle, of Moon Township, who's enjoying being home and getting a break from his hectic wrestling schedule.
"My character is the complete opposite of what I portrayed in the (1996) Olympics," Angle said. "I was the American hero who won the Olympic gold medal. I am now the Russian hero who won the gold medal
Currently a wrestler on Spike TV's "Total Nonstop Action" show, Angle told Wright that he has several movie roles lined up and is looking forward to a career transition.
"I'm going to continue to wrestle for a little while longer," Angle said. "But my crossover -- the appeal is coming, and it appears I'm going to start doing movies for a living, so I'm very excited about my future
Nolte said he has been following the Stanley Cup playoffs while he's in town.
"Penguins are just brilliant. Saw some great hockey. This last series (against Washington) was just great hockey. I don't know how you top it," Nolte said.
According to Variety, Nolte plays a Vietnam veteran and boxer-turned-steel mill worker whose family was torn apart by his alcoholism. After getting sober, he welcomes back his youngest son and trains him to fight in an MMA tournament, which is being filmed at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh's campus.
The cast also includes "House" actor Jennifer Morrison and Angle, of Moon Township, who's enjoying being home and getting a break from his hectic wrestling schedule.
"My character is the complete opposite of what I portrayed in the (1996) Olympics," Angle said. "I was the American hero who won the Olympic gold medal. I am now the Russian hero who won the gold medal
Currently a wrestler on Spike TV's "Total Nonstop Action" show, Angle told Wright that he has several movie roles lined up and is looking forward to a career transition.
"I'm going to continue to wrestle for a little while longer," Angle said. "But my crossover -- the appeal is coming, and it appears I'm going to start doing movies for a living, so I'm very excited about my future
Nolte said he has been following the Stanley Cup playoffs while he's in town.
"Penguins are just brilliant. Saw some great hockey. This last series (against Washington) was just great hockey. I don't know how you top it," Nolte said.
video
www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/19473992/index.html
behind the scene photos
www.thepittsburghchannel.com/slideshow/entertainment/19474046/detail.html
