Arts & Entertainment

Jennifer Aniston Movie Looking For Bikers, Drag Queens In Atlanta

Producers are looking to cast drag queens and bikers for a scene in the new Jennifer Aniston movie "Dumpling," which is filming in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, GA -- It's not common to see drag queens and bikers hanging out in the same spot -- even in Atlanta -- but that's exactly what producers of the new Jennifer Aniston flick are looking for. "Dumplin," which is filming in Atlanta, has a scene that requires "fun, outgoing and eclectic types" to audition for the roles this weekend, according to a casting call.

The film, an independent teen comedy based on a novel, is being directed by Anne Fletcher, who helmed "The Proposal" and "27 Dresses." (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.)

The Atlanta-filmed movie is about a plus-sized teenage girl nicknamed Dumplin' by her mom (Aniston), who used to be a beauty queen, according to Variety. Eventually, she appears in a beauty pageant in a bid to gain her mother's love.

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Last week, the movie filmed some beauty pageant scenes at the Cobb Civic Center, where coincidentally, many beauty pageants have been held.
Here is the casting call for this weekend's shoot.

***CASTING NOTICE – DUMPLIN***Works Dates: Friday 9/29 & Saturday 9/30Pay Rate: $68/8Location: Conley, GA
BIKERS, DRAG QUEENS, and KARAOKE OH MY!
Central Casting is casting for a fun scene in a roadside restaurant and we are looks for fun, outgoing and eclectic types!
Must be over the age of 18 and must be a FRESH FACE! You should not have worked this project before!
Please submit to dumplin@centralcasting.com with HIDEAWAY in the subject line.

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"Dumplin" will hit theaters in 2018, according to IDMB.

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