CHARLOTTE — One of Hollywood’s most popular stars is coming to the Queen City soon.
The movie “Roofman” starring Channing Tatum is set to be filmed in Charlotte from October through December and locals are needed as background actors.
The Cast Station is looking for females ages 6-20 and 25-65 and males ages 25-65. Some of the types of people directors are looking for include current and former police officers, security guards, delivery drivers, attorneys, pastors and church members.
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years Here are some memorable photos of actor Channing Tatum through the years. (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2004: Actor Channing Tatum arrives at a screening of "Coach Carter" for New York area high school students at the Clearview Chelsea West theater December 13, 2004, in New York City. (Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2006: Channing Tatum (left) and actress Jenna Dewan arrive at the Stone Rose Lounge and Simon LA preview at the newly renovated Sofitel LA Hotel on June 21, 2006, in Los Angeles. (David Livingston/Getty Images for Sofitel)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2007: Channing Tatum arrives at the 22nd annual Film Independent Spirit Awards held at Santa Monica Beach on February 24, 2007, in Santa Monica, California. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2008: Actor Channing Tatum poses with his Choice Movie Actor Drama award during the 2008 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheater on August 3, 2008, in Los Angeles. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2009: Actor Channing Tatum (left) and actress Jenna Dewan arrive at the special screening of "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on August 6, 2009, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2010: Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum attends the gala screening of "Dear John" at the Odeon High Street Kensington on March 30, 2010, in London. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2011: Channing Tatum attends the UK premiere of "The Eagle" at the Empire Leicester Square on March 9, 2011, in London. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2012: Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrive at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3, 2012, in Universal City, California. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2013: Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan arrive at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013, in Hollywood, California. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2014: Actors Channing Tatum (left) and Steve Carell, winners of Hollywood Ensemble for "Foxcatcher," pose in the press room during the 18th annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Palladium on November 14, 2014, in Hollywood, California. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2015: Actors Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum attend the European Premiere of "Magic Mike XXL" at Vue West End on June 30, 2015, in London. (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2016: Actors Channing Tatum (left) and Jenna Dewan Tatum attend the fifth Annual Baby2Baby Gala at 3LABS on November 12, 2016, in Culver City, California. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2017: Actor Channing Tatum (left) and actress Jenna Dewan Tatum attend the grand opening of "Magic Mike Live Las Vegas" at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2018: Actor Channing Tatum attends CinemaCon 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures Invites You to "The Big Picture," an Exclusive Presentation of our Upcoming Slate at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 24, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaCon)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2019: Channing Tatum during a media call on December 3, 2019, in Melbourne, Australia. (Naomi Rahim/WireImage via Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2020: Channing Tatum and Jessie J attend MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at West Hall at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Photos: Channing Tatum through the years 2021: Channing Tatum attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021, in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
To be considered, you’ll need to submit a video to the Limelite app, which is free.
For audition directions, click this link.
According to Deadline.com, “Roofman” is a true crime movie that will be directed by Derek Cianfrance who created the HBO series “I Know This Much Is True.”
The film is based on the story of serial robber Jeffrey Manchester, who broke into more than 60 McDonald’s overnight by entering through their roofs. Manchester became known as the “Rooftop Robber” or “Roofman.” He was convicted and sent to prison in 2000 but escaped. He evaded police by hiding for months in a Toys R Us and Circuit City store in Charlotte where he lived off baby food. He was eventually caught and sent back to prison.
(PHOTOS: Pop culture references to Charlotte)
Days of Thunder (1990) Many scenes from the iconic Days of Thunder movie were filmed at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Rihanna seen wearing Carolina Panthers jersey Pictures posted on social media showed pop star Rihanna wearing a Carolina Panthers jersey at a party in Tokyo in May 2023. (Courtesy of: The Carolina Panthers)
One Tree Hill (2003-2012) Based in Wilmington, One Tree Hill mentions Charlotte plenty of times through it's nine seasons on air. One of the main characters, Nathan Scott, eventually plays for the Charlotte Bobcats in the fictional universe.
South Park, Season 20, Episode 1 In the 20th season opener of South Park, the Carolina Panthers are shown during a bit making fun of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles joining the Panthers.
Saturday Night Live (2021) This SNL sketch poked light fun at Charlotte in 2021 by imitating LaVar Ball, father of LaMelo Ball. He called Charlotte the "regional bacon capital of the world," a play on "banking," and the "Gateway to Gastonia. Thompson, portraying Ball, called the Charlotte Hornet's "the most storied franchise in all of basketball," and said that after LaMelo wins, he's going to unite North and South Carolina into a "super Carolina called Carolosus, monster of the South."
Promised Land, Steal Your Face (1976), Grateful Dead "It rode me past Raleigh And on across Caroline Stopped in Charlotte and bypassed Rock Hill" Originally written by Chuck Berry in 1964, the song lists cities and towns across the United States.
The Simpsons, Season 21, Episode 16 In this episode of The Simpsons, Homer Simpsons pulls out a blue card that reads "Carolina Panthers."
The Bachelorette (2012) In the eighth season of The Bachelorette, Luke Bryan surprised the contestants with a concert at the intersection of Trade Street and Tryon Street in Uptown.
The Ultimatum (2023) Filmed in Charlotte, this Netflix dating show featured plenty of date spots around the Queen City. This scene took place at The Oak Room in South End.
The Ultimatum (2023) Filmed in Charlotte, this Netflix dating show featured plenty of date spots around the Queen City. This scene took place at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.
Bones (2005-2017) The popular television show Bones is based off a book series by UNC Charlotte professor Kathy Reichs. The books mostly take place in Charlotte and has plenty of references to restaurants, streets and neighborhoods.
A Murder in Concord (2009), Caleb Wygal As the title implies, this book is set in Concord, following one of North Carolina's richest families.
The Hunger Games (2012) The Hunger Games was entirely filmed in North Carolina with many scenes shot in Charlotte, Shelby and Concord. The scene pictured here was filmed at the Knights Theater. Other film locations include the Philip Morris Cabarrus Plant and the Charlotte Convention Center. Amelie's French Bakery provided the sweets for a train scene.
Two by Two (2016), Nicholas Sparks Set in Charlotte, Two by Two is about a father who loses everything in his life based on circumstances within and beyond his control. Most of Sparks' books are set in North Carolina, and he lives in New Bern.
Civilization (1991) The box art for this video game features an past version of the Charlotte skyline.
Talladega Nights (2006) The NASCAR film was filmed in Concord at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and Lake Norman. The house pictured here was Ricky Bobby's home, which recently hit the market for nearly $10 million in Lake Norman.
Heavyweights (1995) A counselor in the comedy movie wears a cropped Carolina Panthers shirt. It was filmed in the Hendersonville area.
Logan Lucky (2017) The film about robbing the Charlotte Motor Speedway was, of course, filmed at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Masterminds (2016) Masterminds is about the 1997 Loomis Fargo Heist in Charlotte. Mostly filmed in Asheville, the movie doesn't show much of the Queen City, but the "Wanted" flyer explains how he is wanted for larceny in Charlotte.
War Room (2015) War Room was filmed in Charlotte. In this scene, you can see the angled structures of the Truist Building in the background view. The film opened #1 in box offices.
The Ultimate Gift (2009) The Ultimate Gift mostly takes place in Charlotte, and former Charlotte mayor and governor of North Carolina appeared in a few scenes!
Shallow Hal (2001) Shallow Hal was filmed all around Charlotte and Concord. This scene was filmed at Freedom Park, but other scenes were shot in Uptown and South End at the Capital Grille and Pike's Soda Shop.
American Animals (2018) The story of American Animals is based in Kentucky but was filmed around Charlotte. The unique Queen City skyline is even featured.
Ashby (2015) Ashby, starring Nat Wolff and Emma Roberts, used South Mecklenburg High School as its shooting site. For football scenes like the one pictures above, students from Charlotte were used as extras!
Ashby (2015) Ashby, starring Nat Wolff and Emma Roberts, used South Mecklenburg High School as its shooting site.
On The Radar Freestyle, 2023, Drake and Central Cee "I’m on the same pay as the players at Charlotte"
Celebrate, Baby on Baby (2019), DaBaby DaBaby, a Charlotte native, mentions the Queen City fairly often in songs throughout albums. In "Celebrate", he raps "Cam Newton Jerseys, 'cause I'm in Carolina (Ayy)" and "Charlotte, ain't no other way to get out now."
Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 2), Aquemini (1998), Outkast "For some tickets to the playoffs, but the Hornets, they won"
Off The Grid, Donda (2021), Kanye West (Ft. Playboi Carti) "Ayy, we just took the route to Charlotte"
704 Anthem (2019), Rapsody (Ft. Kemba Walker) "Gotta show love to the city, Queen City" "That's NC love (It is), it's our NC nest (Right), Let the Hornets blow for Charlotte, wear it over our chest" "We earned our stripes in Charlotte, the buzz is strong"
Adam and Eve, NASIR (2018), Nas "Jordans for the price on stock, so what the Hornets are?"
Pineapple, Beach House 3 (2017), Ty Dolla Sign "Ball player like the Hornets"
Charlotte’s in North Carolina, Where To Begin (1985), Keith Whitley "Charlotte's in North Carolina Back where she wanted to be"
X Última Vez, Legendaddy (2022), Daddy Yankee and Bad Bunny "Baby, no está' en Charlotte" Translation: "Baby, it's not in Charlotte"
Dab City (2016), DaBaby "I'm dabbin' like I'm from Atlanta, hey better ask Cam Newton"" "I dab like I play for the Panthers, hey (Cam, Cam)" In the self-proclaimed "Carolina Panthers Anthem," DaBaby pays tribute to his home city. In the music video, he raps around Bank of America Stadium with Panthers fans in a Panthers jersey.
I'm The Man, Comin' Up (2007), J. Cole "Carolina, what up? Bull city, Raleigh, Charlotte, Salem Greensboro, Wilmington,"
Old Friends x New Foes, Memories Don't Die (2018), Tory Lanez "All green-blue, you swear I’m playin’ for the Hornets"
Kissin' Time, Kiss (1974), KISS "Come on, Charlotte" Listing off cities across the nation, KISS starts kicks the song off mentioning the Queen City.
Under the Sun, Revenge of the Dreamers III, Dreamville (2019), J. Cole, Lute (Ft. DaBaby) "I'm Beatties Ford ’til the wheels fall" "I'm from Charlotte" “Under the Sun” is the first official collaboration between North Carolina artists J. Cole, Lute, and DaBaby.
Hi-Five, Woptober (2016), Gucci Mane "I'm whippin' through rush hour Charlotte traffic in a Spyder"
Yonder Comes a Freight Train, When the Roses Bloom Again (2002), Laura Cantrell "Caught a ride with a crew truck, went from Charlotte to L.A."
Brick, Whatever and Ever Amen (1997), Ben Folds Five "Her mom and dad went down to Charlotte"
Blame it on Baby, Blame it on Baby (2020), Da Baby "Top floor of the penthouse, biggest one still in Charlotte"
Wanna Be Heard, The Kendrick Lamar EP (2009), Kendrick Lamar "Buzzing like Charlotte hornets when that tape dropped"
Freestyle interlude (Regardless), SWERVOWRLD*, Juice WRLD and G Herbo "Ball like a all-start, I'm not from Charlotte"