Casting directors for Parker, a crime thriller starring Jennifer Lopez and Jason Statham, are looking for extras to participate in three days of filming early next month at Dixie Landin’ amusement park. They’re looking for paid extras and for people who are willing to go to the park for a reduced fee on Aug. 5, Aug. 6 and Aug. 8. Filming may also happen on Aug. 9 in the event of rain on the earlier dates. Along with the reduced admission, there will also be raffles for iPods and iPads. Parker is directed by Taylor Hackford, a New Orleans resident who also made Ray and An Officer and a Gentleman, and features Wendell Pierce, a New Orleans native who is one of the stars of Treme. The movie is set for release next year. For more details, e-mail parker.state.fair@gmail.com.
JLo, Statham to shoot movie at Dixie Landin’
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