Thousands Lined up for the 'Mockingjay' Casting Call in Berlin

Tributes at the Mockingjay casting call in Berlin. Photo courtesy Berlin MorgenpostThousands of people queued up for the Mockingjay casting call at the Delphi Movie Palace in Berlin today. According to Berlin Morgenpost, over 3500 people were funneled through the theater by 11:00am today and the line was still growing. We've translated the article for you here but keep in mind that we're not expert German translators, so it may be a bit rough! And they aren't stating "officially" that this casting is for Mockingjay but it seems like pretty common knowledge unofficially.

Photo courtesy Focus online

From Berlin Morgenpost (translated):

The human chain, hundreds of meters long, snakes down the street to the Delphi Film Theatre. People of all colors: blond, dark, light-skinned, Asian, dark-skinned, tall, short. They all hope to be part of a major Hollywood production.

The Berlin-based agency "Film Faces" is doing the extras casting. The first to arrive came two hours before admission. Wwin brothers Burkhard and Stefan Klimek have been in line longer, "For the past eight hours we've been here", says Burkhard, "but it's still fun. The weather is beautiful, the people are nice."

The 49-year-olds have acting experience. What are their chances of success? "Well, we have the twin advantage," they say at the same time and have to laugh.

The agency had sent out the first casting call for gaunt Mediterranean or Asian-looking men with eccentric, character faces and tattoos. The twins have long black hair and easygoing faces.

Shortly before 10:00 am it begins. Agency head Johanna Ragwitz starts the process. "And nobody has to sing and dance," she calls out to the crowd, which now pushes into the cinema. Fill in the application form, take a photo, and you're done. "Is Dieter here?", calls a young man. "No, and Heidi's not here either" answers Ragwitz.

They're referring to Dieter Bohlen, the judge of StarSearch Germany and Model-mom Heidi Klum. Inside there is the registration list. Categories on the list: eye color, hair color, hair length. "Hair length" asks Stefan Klimek. "Maybe one meter," his brother comes to the rescue. The dress size question triggers a frown and shrug.

Actually, the movie they're casting is not official yet. The rumor has spread anyway. It is said to be Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2, the third and fourth "Hunger Games" films. Actress Jennifer Lawrence announced at the premiere of Catching Fire that they'd be shooting in Berlin soon.

However, the casting Agency and Studio Babelsberg in Potsdam remain silent on what film is actually being cast. Also, access to the movie theater, where the candidates are getting photographed, remains restricted only to those applying. Actually, the agency allowed access at first, but shortly thereafter restricted access.

Shortly after 11:00am, police estimate that 3,500 people have already been funneled through the cinema.

Video of the queue for the Mockingjay casting in Berlin today.

Read the original casting call post here.

First Casting Call For 'Mockingjay' In Berlin!

 

The first extras casting call has gone out for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay in Berlin! Our friends at Mockingjay.net first discovered this post in a German newspaper Berliner Morgenpost. I've re-translated it here for you so it's a little bit easier to read and understand. Such exciting news! German tributes - let us know if you get a peek at any of the filming.

From Berliner Morgenpost:

Hollywood returns to the region – and many can join. The casting agents of Berlin agency “Film Faces” are looking for approximately 1000 extras for an international film which shoots in the early summer at, among other places,studio Babelsberg in Potsdam. The applicants should have “character” faces, as the agency said. The men must be between 18 and 65 years, and of foreign nationality – for example African, Asians, south Europeans and Middle-Eastern as well as African-Americans.

The casting call boasts working alongside actress Jennifer Lawrence (23) in the American science fiction film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. At the German premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Lawrence announced she’d be returning soon to Berlin. That time is finally here. Mockingjay Part 1 & 2 are being shot in different locations around Berlin and Brandenberg. Studio Babelsberg have already started pre-production on the project. Studio spokesman Eike Wolf did not want to confirm this for “privacy reasons” however.

"Film Faces" will be casting for extras 26 April in Berlin at the Delphi Movie Palace. Those picked should expect one to three days of shooting.

Gwendoline Christie Will Replace Lily Rabe as Commander Lyme in 'Mockingjay'

Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones

Breaking News: The Hollywood Reporter says Gwendonline Christie will replace Lily Rabe as Commander Lyme in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Be sill my fangirl heart!! I love Lily Rabe but I ADORE Gwendoline Christie and think she's a hell of a lot better casting for this role! 

From THR.com:

Gwendoline Christie, who plays the tough warrior Brienne of Tarth on HBO's Game of Thrones, has nabbed another military leader role. The actress will play Commander Lyme in Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 2. She's replacing Lily Rabe, who was originally cast in the role.

Rabe had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict with a previous commitment to Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare in the Park.

Lyme is one of the leaders of District 13, the district in the futuristic Panem that is rebelling against the government. She hails from District 2 is a past victor of an unknown Hunger Games.

And as one of our readers (thanks Sabrina) pointed out, technically Commander Lyme is a military Commander and former Victor from District 2 who leads the rebellion in D2. From Mockingjay:

"The commander from 2, a middle aged woman named Lyme. She’s memorable enough, standing over six feet tall and heavily muscled. But it’s only when I see a clip of her in the field, leading a raid on the main entrance of the Nut, that something clicks and I realize I’m in the presence of another victor."

'Mockingjay' Moving Back To Swan House + Last Chance Extras Casting

According to Access Atlanta, Mockingjay will return to The Swan House very soon to film additional scenes:
 
The historic building on the grounds of the Atlanta History Center was the site for a good bit of filming for "Catching Fire," the second in the "Hunger Games" series. Elaborate party scenes were filmed on the grounds and interior scenes were filmed in the dining room. An upstairs room served as President Snow's office.

The series finale, "Mockingjay," which will be split into two movies, returns in a few weeks. The Swan House staff is readying for the movie's return by emptying out the living room on the main level, close to the dining room.

Additionally, CLCasting, who have been doing most of the extras casting for Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2, have announced a "Last Chance" opportunity for casting in the "Untitled Trilogy" (which we all know is MJ). The types they need are things like "GREAT LOOKING MEN AND WOMEN" for a "Mansion" scene, "Peacekeepers," and "Council Men and Women." All of these parts shoot between March 26th and April 17th, which is supposedly the last day of shooting in Atlanta.   

Sounds like they could be shooting the scenes in Mockingjay where Katniss and Snow have their final confrontation in his quarters, where Katniss reaches City Circle and Snow Mansion, and maybe even you-know-what (major twist) scene on the front lawn of Snow Mansion.  And if you don't, go back and read Chapter 26.

Director Francis Lawrence talks about this particular scene in the Catching Fire filmmaker commentary:

"It was fun to design the entrance to [Snow's] house that will become key in the next movies, in Mockingjay. The entrance from the square - there's a big scene that takes place in Mockingjay right outside the house here."

Thanks to our friend strawberrycupcakeprincess for the tip!

Mockingjay Casting News: Robert Knepper as Antonius

In a bit of Mockingjay mystery casting, it was just announced that Robert Knepper would be joining the cast of Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2 as Antonius. The mystery: there is no Antonius in Mockingjay!

UPDATE: We've confirmed with Lionsgate that Antonius has been added to Mockingjay as a new minor character created for the film. He'll be President Snow's Minister.

Knepper is probably best known for Prison Break, but has been in a million things and is currently on the new TNT show, Mob City.

It's Official: Kim & Misty Ormiston cast as Leeg 1 & Leeg 2

The Star Squad is filling up! Twins Kim and Misty Ormiston have been cast as twins Leeg 1 & Leeg 2!

Catrett Locke Casting Seeking Extras for "Untitled Trilogy"

Mockingjay fan made poster by nikola-nikart

Catrett Locke Casting, the Atlanta, GA casting company responsible for the extras casting of Catching Fire, has issued another casting call for their "Untitled Trilogy" (which we all know is Mockingjay.) Check out what they're looking for and the shooting dates:

Catrett Locke Casting For THE UNTITLED TRILOGY - Seeking ESTABLISHED, DISTINGUISHED, OLDER MALES (so many capital letters) ALL ETHNICITIES who have complete open availability throughout the month of October, beginning October 15th, through November 1st. Ages 35 and up, specifically seeking Character Faces!! If you are interested and available, please submit 3 clear and recent photos of yourself, your height, weight, age, and phone number to CLCTrilogy@gmail.com - Subject: "ADVISORY COUNSEL" 

For UNTITLED TRILOGY - COMMAND CENTER CORE - Seeking MEN AND WOMEN, clean shaven - or willing to shave and cut your hair. Very strict, very uniformed. Military Experience would be spectacular. Ages 18+. You must be PREFIT sometime next week and available to work fromOctober 15th, through November 1st. These dates are subject to change. Please submit 3 clear and recent photographs of yourself, your name, your availability for a wardrobe fitting, your age, your height and weight, your telephone number, and your email address. Submit this information to CLCTrilogy@gmail.com with the subject line "COMMAND" 

For UNTITLED TRILOGY - SOLDIER - Seeking MALES and FEMALES, thin. Military Experience Preferred. Ages 18+. You must be PREFIT sometime this week and available to works from October 7th, 9th and 10th. These dates are subject to change. Please submit 3 clear and recent photographs of yourself, your name, your availability for a wardrobe fitting, your age, your height and weight, your telephone number, and your email address. Submit this information to CLCTrilogy@gmail.com with the subject line "SOLDIER" 

For UNTITLED TRILOGY - 12 YEAR OLD BOY 
Seeking a VERY thin framed 12 yr old boy - works Oct 9th and 10th - if your son fits the description then please e-mailCLCastingKids@gmail.com - include 3 pics (head and body) age, ht, wt and all contact info. Please put WOUNDED in the subject box. A briefing from Catrett Locke Casting reports that they're seeking more extras for an "Untitled Trilogy," including Distinguished Older Males, Thin Females & Males with Military Experience, and, very specifically, a "VERY Thin 12 Year Old Boy." Do you fit any of these qualifications!?

(Personally, I'm thinking the 12 year old boy might be the one in the hospital in D8. Just thinking aloud .. - MC)

Casting News: Welcome Omid Abtahi as Homes!

It's official: Omid Abtahi has been cast as Homes, a member of the District 13 military and one who joins Katniss and Peeta on the Star Squad! He has been most recently seen in the television drama series Revolution. Kismet?!