Another Hollywood Star Making A Movie In Charlotte And Local Extras Needed
Last week we got word that Channing Tatum is coming to the Queen City for a film. Now another Hollywood star making a movie in Charlotte. What are we, little Hollywood? It is starting to look that way.
Another Hollywood Star Making a Movie in Charlotte
Actress Sydney Sweeney is getting set to make a film in the fall in Charlotte. She will play female boxer Christy Martin according to our source, the Charlotte Observer. We don’t have the name of the film just yet. 56 year old Martin reportedly lived in Charlotte for several years. Project Casting‘s website says the filming will be in late September through November. Open casting calls will be held through September 9 for day players or “extras”. The roles will include announcers, boxers and referee.
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A separate agency will hold more auditions for extras. Crew will also be needed for the project. This is the second film in a month to announce a major motion picture being filmed in Charlotte. To learn more about extras and crew hiring for the film, get details from the Charlotte Regional Film Commission right here.
Who isn’t excited about the movie “Roofman” with Magic Mike’s Channing Tatum being filmed here. I mean can you imagine ladies, rolling up to Southpark and there’s Magic Mike at Reid Jewelers? That movie is reportedly filming from October through December.
Are you familiar with Sydney Sweeney, the newest Hollywood star making a movie in Charlotte? She is best known for things like her hit romantic comedy “Anyone But You”. You may also know her from “Euphoria” and “White Lotus”. But enough about Sydney, let’s talk about the main character in the movie.
Christy Martin is a former women’s lightweight champion. Her boxing career started when she was 21 after entering a Toughman contest, “on a whim”. She was born in 1968 in West Virginia. She was the only girl in her towns little league baseball team and earned a bachelor’s degree in education.
