The 20th Century Fox feature film “Flicka 2” will film in Kamloops mostly, and Merritt between mid April and May. It will be directed by Michael Damian (actor/singer/writer/producer), famous for portraying Danny Romalotti on “The Young and The Restless” and for his hit song “Rock On”. He also wrote and directed “Moondance Alexander”, also a horse orientated movie. Locations are being locked down and casting for lead roles is on-going.

“As usual, the TNRD ranchers and Kamloops Indian Band have been very generous with their time and properties, and we are grateful for allowing us to pitch their ranches and property as locations”, Vicci Weller, Executive Director of Film, Thompson-Nicola Film Commission.

“We’re very fortunate to have willing communities and residents that support filmmaking, plus a great reputation for providing a variety of looks and quality services to the film industry. This is why we consistently attract filmmakers to our region” Roland Stanke, Chair, Thompson-Nicola Film Commission and Mayor of Clinton.

Casting sessions for extras, also referred to as background, will be held in Kamloops Saturday, March 28 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, March 29, 10 am – 3 pm at the Comfort Inn, 1810 Roger Place, in the Aberdeen area.

The Extras Casting Director, Stephanie Boeke, is looking for adults, teens and a limited number of kids. Of particular interest would be cowboys/ranch hands who have experience working with horses and people that can line dance. At the session people will fill out forms and have their pictures taken. Extras will be paid and all must be eligible to work in Canada.

For those who cannot make the casting session, you may send your picture, contact information and height, weight, etc. and list any acting or special skills to backgroundflicka2@hotmail.com. For further information or if you need assistance, please contact the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission at (250) 377-8673.