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09/07/2010
US Biker Drama Rides Into Belfast
Hit US television show Sons of Anarchy is coming to Belfast this month and the search is on for local body doubles for some of the leading cast members.
The drama series about an outlaw motorcycle club is made by Twentieth Century Fox and is set in the fictional Californian town of Charming. Now in its third series, one storyline is bringing some of the action to Belfast and the show's producers are seeking body doubles for some of the main actors, including Jax (Charlie Hunnam), Clay (Ron Perlman) and Gemma (Katey Sagal).
Some of those sought will need to be able to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles.
A casting call is due to take place at the Holiday Inn on Belfast's Ormeau Avenue on July 13 and 14.
Filming will take place in the third week of July and anyone who is interested will need to be available between July 15 and 23.
Details should be sent to Kevin and Katy, along with photos and vital statistics if possible, at: plennis@me.com
(KMcA/BMcC)
The drama series about an outlaw motorcycle club is made by Twentieth Century Fox and is set in the fictional Californian town of Charming. Now in its third series, one storyline is bringing some of the action to Belfast and the show's producers are seeking body doubles for some of the main actors, including Jax (Charlie Hunnam), Clay (Ron Perlman) and Gemma (Katey Sagal).
Some of those sought will need to be able to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles.
A casting call is due to take place at the Holiday Inn on Belfast's Ormeau Avenue on July 13 and 14.
Filming will take place in the third week of July and anyone who is interested will need to be available between July 15 and 23.
Details should be sent to Kevin and Katy, along with photos and vital statistics if possible, at: plennis@me.com
(KMcA/BMcC)
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