Dredd Mega-City One Set Photos and a Casting Call have been released. Pete Travis‘s Dredd (2012) stars Karl Urban and Olivia Thirlby. We previously posted the Dredd (2012): Karl Urban’s Judge Dredd First Photo. Dredd is currently shooting in Cape Town, South Africa. In the photos, we see Mega-City One trucks and a sign that threatens “iso-cube detention”. The vehicles are grounded in reality this time around and not ridiculous looking like in Stallone’s Judge Dredd.
Mega-City One, Justice Department Trucks, Dredd
The casting call contains spoilers so if you have not read the script yet (something I plan to do), forgo reading the description of the names.
The South African production company is Kalahari Pictures (Rena Films) in co-production with the UK company, DNA Films (producers of “28 Days Later”, “28 Weeks Later”, “Sunshine”, “Trainspotting” etc…).
Michael Murphey is the co-producer (“District 9?), Pete Travis is the director (“Vantage Point” and “Endgame”) and Denton Douglas is the casting director (“District 9?).1) JOEY – 9-11 years old; male; any race; something mischievous about him without losing his sense of innocence; smart and able to take some direction; any race
2) YOUNG CLAN TECHIE – 11-12 years old; male; small build; an air of innocence whilst also possessing a fragility about him; smart and able to take some direction; any race
3) SKATER GIRLS – 15-17 years old; females; should look 15 or 16 years old; need not know how to skate; should look cute but also cheeky and have some acting ability; smart and able to take some direction; any race
We are also still looking to fill some other older speaking roles. Please see a brief for them below:
4) PARAMEDIC – 40-65 years old; Male; Black/Coloured/Indian; Clear and authoritative voice; Healthy Physique; This is a large role and it would be great to have someone of high calibre.
5) CALEB – 36-45 years old; Male; Any race; Good physique; Average height; This is a large role and it would be great to have someone of high calibre
6) MA-MA – 45-55 years old; Female; Any Race; This is the second largest female role and it would be great to have someone of high calibre and with a good American accent
7) CHIEF JUDGE – 45-55 years old; Female; Black/Coloured/Indian; Healthy physique; This is the second largest female role and it would be great to have someone of high calibre and with a good American accent
Source: Liveforfilms