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Extras needed for movie to be shot in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Casting directors for a movie shooting in Pittsburgh are looking for paid extras.

“Last Flag Flying” takes place in the early days of the Iraq War, as a group of military veterans who have to confront their past takes a road trip from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire.

The movie is based on a book by the same name.

The film will star Steve Carrell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne. Richard Linklater will direct.

Filming begins in and around Pittsburgh on Nov. 1 and will continue through mid-December.

Extras will portray traveling passengers, families, military personnel, bartenders, restaurant patrons and other various roles. Casting directors are looking for children ages 9-12, teens, adults and senior citizens.

Anyone who is interested should visit www.movieextraspittsburgh.com.