Casting Call: Extras Needed For Surreal Fantasy Film Shooting In Somerset County

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — "The Usher" a film shooting in New Jersey and Somerset County, is casting for extras at the Bernardsville Cinema 3.

Jonathan C. Aguirre, Lana Peterson, and Robbie Anderson, the filmmakers of the surreal fantasy short film "The Usher" are asking for Bernardsville area locals to appear as extras/ audience members for the scenes being filmed inside the theater building.

In the story, written by Aguirre and Anderson, the fictional movie usher is more involved with the people and events on the movie screen than is strictly healthy. The Usher lives a secret life with 1940s film noir gangsters, 1980s bank robbers, and other shady characters, all the while being expected to carry a flashlight and show cinema patrons to their seats.

The film stars Destinee Ryan as a glamorous movie star and Jon Clarkson as the Usher, with extras from all around New Jersey.

Extras can be all types, genders and ages. Filming will take place on Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. at 5 Minebrook Road in Bernardsville.

There will be no pay, but refreshments will be provided. Extras will be asked to sign a talent release document permitting the film company to use their image and voice in the film.

If interested, visit forms.gle/K9sBCk5LF6nnsh8r5 or send name, mobile number, days available, and email to actorsfile@yahoo.com.

The Usher is expected to finish principal photography by Sept. 12, but the production team may be wandering the state for a few weeks longer, doing pickup shots, before the film goes into editing.

The Usher is set to hit the independent film festival circuit in 2026.

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