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Friday, January 4, 2013

Organic Farmer From Bridgeville Catches ‘Acting Bug’ in Promised Land

Troy Bogdan of Bridgeville says he caught the “acting bug” after a back injury sidelined him from working on his Crawford County organic farm last April. He played an extra in the new movie "Promised Land" that hits theaters Friday.

Troy Bogdan, an organic farmer living in Bridgeville, says he caught the “acting bug” after a back injury sidelined him from working on his Crawford County farm last year. An audition for a role as an extra last May has snowballed into a flurry of acting parts in several movies filming around western Pennsylvania, including the major production of “Promised Land,” which opened in theaters Friday morning. “I’ve been a fan of movies all my life, but I never thought I would be working for them,” Bogdan said. “It’s a hobby and we’ll see where it goes. I don’t have any expectations of being a movie star, but maybe it can lead to part-time income to supplement the farm income. I’ll do it as long as I’m still having fun.” The work started after …

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Thanks Mike! And thank you too Dom . . . nice meeting another fellow Bridgeville resident on the "Foxcatcher" set.   more ›

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Extras Needed for Two Movies Shooting in Area

Are you a Slavic Star or a Biker Baddie? "Out of the Furnace," starring Christian Bale, and "Promised Land," starring Matt Damon, are casting for paid extras.

A new movie shooting in the area may be the perfect opportunity for pierogi-loving Pittsburghers to get on the big screen. WTAE reports Out of the Furnace, starring Oscar-winner Christian Bale, is looking for men of Slavic or Eastern European background to serve as extras in the film. Men should be age 35 or older and available to shoot on or around May 29, according to WTAE. Extras will be needed on set all day (between 12 to 14 hours) and will be paid minimum wage.  If you fit the bill, send an email with a recent photo (preferably one where you’re not smiling), contact information and age to outofthefurnaceextras@gmail.com. "Slavic Man" should be used in the subject line. Casting agents will notify those who have been chosen, WTAE …

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