Anyone want to be in the new Judd Apatow stand-up comedy film starring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogan? Apparently, they are looking for paid extras according to this e-mail that I got from the Improv earlier today (they were able to get the HTML right for this one).

PAID EXTRAS NEEDED FOR MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

FUNNY PEOPLE

Directed by Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, 40 Year Old Virgin), starring Adam Sandler,
Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman, to name a few.
This major motion picture by Universal is taken place in the world of standup comedy.
We are looking for real Improv/comedy club Go-ers who like to laugh,
to come join us by working as Extras on our film in Los Angeles, CA.

***PAID EXTRAS ages 21 and older are needed to work on the film “FUNNY PEOPLE”.
This film is being made from October 2008 through January 2009.
If you are interested in possibly working as a paid Extra in our film,
please mail your submission as soon as possible.

MAKE SURE TO SEND THE FOLLOWING: a current photo (snapshot or Polaroid is fine)
of yourself dressed and made up (hair and make up done for the ladies) in clothing you think appropriate to wear when you go to the Improv for a night out.
Make sure the photo shows your clothing as well as your face.
Also make sure your submission includes your Name, Email, Phone, HT., WT., Sizes, Car Info.
(if you have one and are willing to use your car in the movie)
– Make, Model, Color & Year. And, if you are in SAG (Screen Actors Guild), please let us know.

EMAIL:
WENDY WASHBROOK – wendy.central@gmail.com
RE: “FUNNY PEOPLE”

OR

MAIL TO:
WENDY WASHBROOK / CENTRAL CASTING
“FUNNY PEOPLE”
c/o Central Casting
220 South Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
____________________________________________________________________________

NOTE: NO PHONE CALLS. PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
PLEASE BE PATIENT. WE WILL BE CONTACTING YOU VERY SOON.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST IN “FUNNY PEOPLE”.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU.
Wendy Washbrook, Extras Casting

John Caparulo just hit big screens nationwide in Vince’s Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show…and now is a great chance to see him perform LIVE stand-up comedy in Los Angeles…for FREE. Jump on the Improv Website and use the PROMO CODE: FUN to get 4 FREE tickets to a show this weekend that he is headlining. Here are your options:

Friday, February 29 @ 8pm
Saturday, March 1 @ 8 or 10pm

He is terrific in the movie…but you will truly appreciate is rapid fire humor in person without the editing. John has a great story btw…

John grew up in the Ohio Valley, but it wasn’t long before his dreams would take him out west. After he graduated from Kent State University he headed to Hollywood. Upon his arrival in the big city, John got a job as a doorman at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset Boulevard. It was there that he honed his skills amongst some of the most prolific comics in the business, such as Eddie Griffin, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Dice Clay. All the hard work started to pay off as the Hollywood industry began to take notice. John was signed by top-level representation. He then made his national television debut on “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn” and gave a memorable performance. Appearances soon followed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and The Game Show Network’s “Funny Money.” In 2003 John performed at the “Just For Laughs” comedy festival in Montreal and received an overwhelming response from industry attendees.

If you were thinking about heading to a movie Friday or Saturday night, skip it…do you really need to spend $15/ticket at the ArcLight or the Grove on “Jumper” when you have those loans to payoff.

This movie looks incredible! God knows why people think it’s ok to heckle during a stand-up comedy show. A ton of our favorite L.A. comedians are in this one…including Greg Fitzsimmons. Check it out on Sunday at AFI Fest at the ArcLight. Here’s the blurb:

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.
Produced by Jamie Kennedy and Michael Addis
Directed by Michael Addis