Waukee, Metro Residents Can Audition for Iowa Movie Roles

Waukee actors and would-be actors can try out for a movie part later this month as backers prepare to begin work on a feature-length in early 2013.

Executive producer Mike Snyder of Ankeny said in a news release that filming of "Murder Incorporated," a story about a group of professional killers, is scheduled to start in March 2013.

It will be directed by Thor Moreno, who wrote and directed "I Think I Just Saw the Devil," which was nominated for eight Iowa Motion Picture Association awards. His second film, "Iowa," is a story of small-town betrayal, lies and murder slated for release around Christmas.

Moreno said in the release that a large cast of in-state actors will be required to complete "Murder Incorporated."

Casting for about 110 characters, ranging from lead roles to bit parts, will begin with the first round of auditions on Oct. 26. The first casting call will be held from noon to 8 p.m. that day at the Grimes Community Center, 410 S. Main St. An audition after-party, which is open to the public, will be held at Wellman's Pub, 2920 Ingersoll Ave., from 8 p.m. to closing.

Additional audition dates in other communities will be announced in coming weeks. Officials expect to have the entire cast in place by Thanksgiving.