Central Casting Seeks Extras for Thriller 'Now You See Me' in NYC

Central Casting New York is casting background roles for scenes in "Now You See Me," a feature film starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Michael Caine and directed by Louis Leterrier ("Clash of the Titans," "The Transporter").

The film follows FBI agents tracking a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money. Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco also star. "Now You See Me" is scheduled to be released in early 2013.

Casting director Jeni Thorner and casting assistant Brittany Gischner are seeking male and female actors of all ages to portray Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and other types "from the Pacific Rim," as well as actors of all ethnicities to portray hipsters, rockers, and other "Lower East Side character types." Scenes will shoot on or between Thursday, March 22 and Saturday, March 24 in and around New York City.

For more information and to apply to be an extra in the film, view the full casting notice at BackStage.com (Subscription required).