Pre-pick-up, the CBS television pilot dubbed the “Las Vegas Project”, laid its early 60s era roots in oldtimey New Mexico.
This spring the dramatic series pilot took shape in NM, with heavy hitting stars Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis and Carrie Anne Moss.
Now that the series has received a definitive spot in the Columbia Broadcasting System fall primetime line-up, New Mexicans happily employed on the shoot and other fans of NMFilm have awaited on word of its return.
Today, Backstage reports deets on principal casting confirmation and says that the pending full season production is set to return to New Mexico!
As we’ve been following for you here, New Mexico just recently wrapped standing-in for 1960s era Las Vegas, NV, in the “Untitled Las Vegas Project” television series pilot, which has been ordered for the 2012-2013 fall season on CBS primetime!
CBS has just released this first-look at all the show’s stars in action, including the decidedly distinct look of the Southwest that NM lends to the series.
This comes hours after the casting co. which staffed the show with hundreds of local extra and background talent, released this info. on their Facebook page:
“”ULVP” (Untitled Las Vegas Project) New Mexico *UPDATE* – Afraid we have bad news for NM about this project. Rumor (from a producer on the show) is that they will be filming the series from the “Untitled Las Vegas Project” pilot shot here in NM…..in LA (not sure if he meant Los Angeles or Louisiana). Hope the “rumor” isn’t true!!” -On Location Casting
Stay tuned…
Special nod to CLB, one of our local faves for her work on the series pilot!
While the TNT pilot for “Tin Star” has recently been axed by the cable network, CBS is moving forward with a 60s period, crime drama; based on real life western Sheriff, Ralph Lamb.
The “Untitled Vegas Project” pilot production just recently wrapped in northern New Mexico, with principal shooting at Santa Fe Studios and locations in and around Las Vegas, NM.
This Wednesday the so-called Tiffany network is set to announce the Quaid led series as an official part of their 2012-2013 fall line-up.
This marks the first starring television role for Quaid. The iconic Ralph Lamb was on hand for part of the pilot filming, watching the acclaimed film star portray him, and said, “I thought he did a magnificent job.”
Michael Chiklis (The Shield), Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix), and Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova) also star.
OLC Still needs vintage style bikers – Think Café Racers meets Marlon Brando in The Wild One
1960s Era BIKERS – Male, Caucasian or light Hispanic, age range 18-55, minimal tattoos, SHORT hair. This is not your typical modern day “biker” look, it is more “wholesome” or retro. (see photo) Looking for guys who are experienced riders and who have a valid NM motorcycle license.
Please email recent photo ASAP to: onlocationcastingNM@yahoo.com with subject line 1960s BIKER. Be sure to include your photo, a photo of your bike, year/make/model of your bike, first & last name, contact number and availability between 3/22/12 to 4/11/12.
1960s VEGAS SHOWGIRLS – Female, Caucasian or light Hispanic, age range 18-40, height range 5’6″-5’9″, weight range 115-150, attractive, MUST have dance experience (prefer ballet) and be able to perform in a Rockettes style kick-line. Will need to be able to dance in high heels wearing SKIMPY (revealing) but heavy costume. Higher pay rate.
Please email recent photo ASAP to: onlocationcastingNM@yahoo.com with subject line SHOWGIRL DANCER. Be sure to include a face shot and a full body shot, contact number, dance experience and availability between 3/22/12 to 4/11/12. We will call you to set up a time for you to come by our office to be put on video.
ALSO NOW CASTING YOU & YOUR VINTAGE AUTO (1963 & older): Click here to submit.
The 1960s period drama we first told you about here, is now casting “bikers” for filming in the Las Vegas, New Mexcio area.
Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis will star in the crime drama based on the true story of Las Vegas Sheriff Ralph Lamb.
From Extras Casting Director Tina Kerr:
Project: CBS Pilot – Untitled Las Vegas-Ralph Lamb Project, starring Dennis Quaid
Shoot dates: TBD – tentatively Tuesday 3/27/12, Wednesday 3/28/12, Tuesday 4/3/12 AND Tuesday 4/10/12. Would need to be available on ALL shoot days for continuity purposes.
Shoot location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
Compensation: NON-UNION- Rate TBD (possibly $200.00 for 8 hours -including bike- plus overtime after 8 hours – pending approval)
Talent Specs: MALE BIKERS
**PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT IF YOU FIT THE LISTED CASTING SPECS. THERE ARE NO OTHER ROLES AVAILABLE!!**
BIKERS – Male, Caucasian or Hispanic, 18-50 years old, confident riders, NOT overly tattooed, prefer shorter hair to long hair, NOT a “scruffy” biker look more like late 50s. This is supposed to be 1960 in old Las Vegas, NV. Classic. Looking for 1950s-1960s era bikes also.
Overall Talent Considerations: NO professional acting experience required! Bikers would need to be willing to possibly be filmed in their underwear, get wet (hosed down in a jail scene) and possibly wear bald caps to simulate you having your head shaved (if you are not already bald!) The bikers get run out of old Las Vegas by the “new sheriff in town”!
HOW TO SIGN UP:
In-Person Photos (PREFERRED!): We would like to have you come in to our office to let us take a photo of you and do a brief on-camera interview about your bike experience. If interested – please come to our office TUESDAY-THURSDAY from 3/7/12-3/21/12 between 3:00pm – 7:00pm. **BRING A PHOTO OF YOUR BIKE THAT WE CAN KEEP!!! We are located at I-25 Studios -9201 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 – on the frontage road between Tramway and Alameda. Please park in the rear of building (West entrance) and enter through doors that say Albuquerque Police Station. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY – JUST SHOW UP (ONLY if you fit the casting
If you are unable to make it to an in-person interview – you may email us a recent photo as listed below:
-Recent individual closeup photo and full body photo taken within the past (6) months
-Biker Group (if any) that you ride with
-Working contact numbers
-Please provide a list of bike experience
-Please also include a photo and description of your bike (or any bikes you have access to – preferably 1950s-1960s styles)
-**PHOTOS should be clear good quality, facing forward to camera, NO sunglasses, NO hats, NO silly gestures or faces, and should include ONLY those being submitted for the project.
If you have any questions, please CALL 505-348-0870
**PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT IF YOU FIT THE LISTED CASTING SPECS. THERE ARE NO OTHER ROLES AVAILABLE!!**
The long rumored, dramatic series pilot prospect, centered on Rodeo Cowboy turned Clark County Sheriff, Ralph Lamb appears to be materializing right here in New Mexico.
Local industry diehards (literally) are purportedly prepping in Santa Fe, Las Vegas and Albuquerque to receive the CBS Studios pilot for the untitled “Lamb” project.
The real-life career of Las Vegas Sheriff, Ralph Lamb spanned nearly two decades in the 60s and 70s, where his now storied figure, known as the “Cowboy Sheriff” reportedly oft engaged in hand to hand combat up against formidable foes including members of the Mafia and the Hell’s Angels.
James Mangold (Wolverine, Walk the Line) is set to direct the periodic series pilot as penned by Nicholas Pileggi (GoodFellas) for a prospective spot in a fall 2012 CBS line-up.
The rumors on top of rumors (aka trusted industry reports/sources and whispers in the wind) say that none other than Dennis Quaid is slated for the lead role as Lamb himself with one formidable foe role being filled nicely by Michael Chiklis.
Our sources and scheduling alike would mandate that the project is currently in pre-production, to be followed by March shoot dates.
