Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee's movie "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" has been filming in Atlanta for a while now, at locations including the Georgia Dome. Casting folks need tailgating extras for an upcoming scene. Details below.

If this scene feels like home to you, this casting call might a great opportunity! AJC file photo

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The film is based on the novel by Ben Fountain, about U.S. soldiers sent on a PR campaign to rally support for the war in Iraq. The cast includes Vin Diesel, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, Steve Martin, Chris Tucker and Ric Reitz.

The tailgate scene is happening May 27 and you need to be available all day. They'll start early n the afternoon and film for about 12 hours.

They need:

"Football Fans: MALE ONLY, any ethnicity, age 18-80. Rate for BG, $70/8. To apply, please email 3 pictures of yourself, height, weight, age, and phone number to BillyLynnCasting@gmail.com.Please use the subject: Football Fans without car

or

Football Fans With CARS: MALE ONLY, any ethnicity, age 18-80. Vehicles, 1985-2002, NO CARS NEWER THAN 2002. cars, trucks, trucks w/campers and vans. No bright colors, No red, No orange, No white. $25 ca r bump. Rate for BG, $70/8. To apply, please email a picture of your car, plus 3 pictures of yourself, height, weight, age, and phone number to BillyLynnCasting@gmail.com. Please use the subject: Football Fans w/cars"

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