Casting Call
November 6th, 2009 / Author: culturedcowgirl
The remake of the 1969 iconic Western True Grit, will begin filming in March 2010 and will be released in theaters later in the year.
Just when you think the days of Western film are gone, a producer revives one of the best. Coen Brothers, alongside Steven Spielberg and Scott Rudin, will begin shooting a remake of the 1969 iconic Western True Grit, in spring 2010.
Entertainment news websites report that Jeff Bridges is being cast to play U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, the role originated by Wayne. Matt Damon is in negotiations to play lawman La Boeuf, formerly played by Glen Campbell, and Josh Brolin is in talks to join the cast as Ned Pepper, originally played by Robert Duvall. All three men have their work cutout for them, but a lot of buzz is surrounding Brolin after his impressive performances in the Oscar Award-winning film No Country for Old Men and his role in the 1990s Western television series The Young Riders.

Auditions are being held for the leading-lady role of Mattie Rose, originally played by Kim Darby.
The role of 14-year-old Mattie Rose has yet to be cast. Open calls begin this weekend (November 7) in Lubbock, Texas. Auditions will also be held in Fort Worth, Texas, November 14; and Austin, Texas, November 28.
Casters are looking for a Caucasian female between the ages of 12 and 16 years old to play the leading-lady role. No experience is necessary, but a strong, tell-it-like-it-is personality is a plus.
If you’re interested in auditioning, but can’t attend the open casting calls, submit a current photograph of yourself and contact information to truegritcasting at gmail.com. Contact Amelia at (212) 627-2330 with any questions.
Reports say that the remake’s plot will differ from the original. Is it possible to do a remake of this classic better than the original? Will Brohlin, Bridges and Damon do their roles justice? We’ll have to wait till late 2010 to find out, but I’m open to the possibilities and would love to hear your thoughts on modern-day remakes of classic Westerns and what actors have the Old West appeal of Wayne and Duvall.

