Extras Sought In Mallorca for 'Cloud Atlas' Movie

By Ikam Acosta

Those near the island of Mallorca in Spain next week will have the opportunity to appear as an extra in an upcoming film. Cloud Atlas is a film by Tom Twyker, known for directing Run Lola, Run, and the Wachowski brothers, who brought you the Matrix trilogy. Pair these amazing directors with actors like Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, and Susan Sarandon, and you know you're in for a wild ride.

Cloud Atlas explores six story lines that span throughout different time periods, but uses the same actors playing different characters during each time. The film is based on the award-winning novel of the same name written by David Mitchell. The directors will be splitting up the shooting of the film, with Twyker taking on futuristic material in the story and the Wachowski brothers addressing the period pieces of the film.

The Mallorcan Film Commission has confirmed that auditions for extras will begin next week. Filming for Cloud Atlas will begin this September, so the cast and crew will be scouting Mallorca for extras they can use in the film. Filming will take place in various locations throughout the area, and over 200 extras will be selected at this time.

Mallorca has recently gained popularity from recent TV productions that have become British hits, and those involved hope this project will continue to increase the island's appeal. The Film Commission has had great success in boosting the island's popularity, and this latest production will no doubt add to its success.

So if you're feeling lucky and want to take a wager at possibly shouting "Look ma! That's me!" when the film comes out next year, drop what you're doing, book your tickets to Mallorca and start packing those carry-on bags.

Information about the Cloud Atlas casting can be found at the Mallorcan Film Commission's website.

Do you think you'll ever have a chance to appear in a Wachowski brothers or Tom Twyker film?

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