Several movie trucks were lined up on Upper Illinois Ave in Chicago–just north of the Tribune Tower. Taped on one of the doors was a small poster for “Fred Claus” featuring Vince Vaughn. From the imdb: “Joe Claus, Santa’s bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole.”
Does that mean we get to see some more fake snow in Chicago?
According to craigslist, the extras casting director of the movie is looking for someone between the height of “3’6″ to 4’5” for the movie.
Here’s the entire craigslist ad: ============ Hello, This is Joan Philo, extras casting director for the feature film “Fred Claus” starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti. I am looking for a Caucasian adult male little person “3’6″ to 4’5” to work as a photo double on this feature film. This is an amazing opportunity to get out on a great set. This film is going to be next years huge Christmas hit. If you fit this description please call the hotline immediately and leave your name and phone number. Hotline # 312-924-1825 Thank you so much ==============
Fred Claus, huh? Makes me think back to all those Rankin-Bass cartoons that told the purported life of Santa. I wonder where Fred was hiding in those? Maybe with the Heat Miser?
another santa claus movie? I hope it’s better than that santa claus series from Tim Allen. I can’t stand him. Hopefully Vince Vaughn will be able to pull this off. best Christmas movie EVER: Elf
“Elf” better than “A Christmas Story”? I don’t think so. I’ve only ever seen about 20 minutes of the first “Santa Clause” movie with Tim Allen and couldn’t watch another minute.
i like the name of the movie already!
I have a feeling this will have a Tim Allen ring to it. But it’ll probably have a little Billy Bob Thorton “Bad Santa” mixed in.
My wife is 4’11” and this is the first time she has been too tall. A Christmas Story is a classic but the best recent christmas movie is “The Grinch” with Jim Carrey!
I saw a sign in the Nordstrom’s mall (aka Westfield Mall on Michigan Avenue) that said, “Please Pardon Our Appearance. Although the holidays have passed, our decorations will remain through January as Warner Brothers films their Holiday 2007 feature ‘Fred Claus’ starring Vince Vaughn.” Part of me thinks that they could have just as easily filmed this during Christmas, but then they couldn’t put up signs bragging that a feature film was being made in their mall. Seriously. These signs were everywhere in the mall.
Oh, here’s a photo of the sign: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spudart/358516233/
You guys are shooting right outside my place in Wicker Park (Pulaski Park building) wondering if you need anymore extras since I’m on vacation till the 22nd. I’m 5’7″ so don’t fit the height requirement but would love to help out.