Tom Cruise's new film seeks extras

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An action thriller with sci-fi elements and starring Tom Cruise is seeking extras.

The project will be filmed in New Orleans and Baton Rouge from March to May.

The Times-Picayune reported Wednesday that Universal Pictures has scheduled a Feb. 15 casting call for male and female extras ages 18-60 to appear in the as yet-untitled feature film. The casting call will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. The process will involve the filling out of an application and the taking of a photograph.

Those who can't make the casting call in person can e-mail a current photo and contact info to utcpcasting(at)gmail.com

The film will co-star actresses Andrea Riseborough and Olga Kurylenko.

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