Channing Tatum Filming in Charlotte And The Movie Needs Extras

It's not the first time this sexy movie star has made a movie in Charlotte. He was here in 2017 making the film "Logan Lucky". Channing Tatum filming in Charlotte and if that isn't exciting enough, the movie needs lots of extras.

Channing Tatum will be the star of a movie called "Roofman". And he will reportedly be in the Queen City from October til December. The Austin, Texas based casting agency called "The Cast Station" confirmed the information via email with the Charlotte Observer this week.

Right now the movie is in pre-production according to the Charlotte Regional Film Commission. And this is where you come in. They are currently looking for extras and other movie helpers. You might be asking yourself what this film is about. And it sounds like it might be another wacky caper. The movie centers around Jeffrey Manchester, better know as the "Rooftop Robber".

Manchester became infamous after breaking into dozens of fast food restaurants including in the Charlotte area. He reportedly got by with this for two years before getting arrested in 2000 in Gaston County. But the story didn't end there, four years later he escaped from a prison in Anson County and hitchhiked to Charlotte. He managed to hide for several months inside an abandoned Circuit City and Toys R Us on Independence Boulevard.

The former U.S. Army Reserve officer survived on snacks and baby food in the store. Adding more irony to this story, his finger print on a DVD copy of "Catch Me If You Can" led to his getting caught, again. According to our source, the Charlotte Observer, "The Cast Station is looking for “real people” roles, including lawyers, police, a judge, prison guards, news anchors, dentists and a pastor".

And this might be the best part, some extras may get paid up to $1,200 a day! For more information on how you can apply, just go right here. Maybe, we will see you in the movies!

North Carolina may not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of film production. And yes we aren't New York or California but that doesn't mean some fantastic movies weren't filmed in North Carolina. While Hollywood gets the glamour and notoriety, plenty of iconic films have been shot all over the United States. And this certainly includes North Carolina. I'm not a movie buff, though I do enjoy watching them from time to time. Mainly when I have the attention span and time! And honestly, the first film that came to my mind when I saw this list, well actually I don't think it was made in North Carolina at all. And it wasn't filmed because it's animated.

My mind instantly went to the Disney classic "Cars". Even more surprising? I've never seen it. I just remember hearing about it when they did the premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But don't worry, I did think of one that actually shot in North Carolina (and made this list)- Dirty Dancing. I'm sure you know that the classic 80's film was shot at Lake Lure, NC. But is it the best one to come out of the state? Our friends at BetCarolina have it ranked high, but not first. BetCarolina.com compiled a list of movies filmed in North Carolina and ranked them based on a point system.

This point system uses IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes Audience and Critics' Scores, and Oscars recognition to rank the top 10 movies shot in North Carolina. Did your favorite make the list? Number one is definitely a beloved film North Carolina can be proud of! Keep reading to see the top films. You can read the full study by BetCarolina here.

Year: 2013

Score: 77

Year: 1987

Score: 79.3

Year: 2004

Score: 79.6

Year: 2013

Score: 81

Year: 2012

Score: 83.6

Year: 1992

Score: 88

Year: 1999

Score: 90.3

Year: 1985

Score: 93.6

Year: 1994

Score: 103.6

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