Superman movie filming in Ohio now hiring locals as extras, casting for ‘female stand-in’

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COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — A new Superman movie filming in Ohio this summer, awarded $11 million in tax credits, is now hiring Ohioans as extras and searching for a “female stand-in” to work with director James Gunn’s cast.

Northeast Ohio agency Angela Boehm Casting has begun sending out emails regarding availability to those who applied to be a background or stand-in actor for the DC Studios movie titled simply “Superman .” The agency, whose online portal is still accepting applications, said the movie is filming in Cleveland from June 17 through July 16 and in Cincinnati from July 17 to 18.

Angela Boehm is also searching for a Black female to work as a stand-in. This actress must be over the age of 18, 4 feet 9 to 5 feet 1 in height and 75 to 110 pounds, and is most likely to be needed in Cleveland from July 1 through 3. However, these dates are subject to change and the chosen actress must have extreme flexibility, the agency said.

Like all stand-in actors for “Superman,” this actress will earn $13 per hour while guaranteed to earn at least eight hours worth of pay. Angela Boehm said filming days are often 12 to 14 hours long, with overtime pay beginning after eight hours. Those applying for the female stand-in role need to complete this form here .

Stand-ins will be working firsthand with Gunn and the movie’s main cast, the agency noted. “You must be professional and be willing to interview with production for this position if needed,” Angela Boehm said. Less involved, background actors will earn $12 per hour, with those selected also guaranteed to earn at least eight hours worth of pay.

Those interested in working as a background or stand-in actor can still apply, and should fill out this general interest form here . The movie is also searching for several background roles for children but requires a parent or guardian to always be on set with them. Those applying need to complete an additional form for their child.

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission also announced last month that “Superman” is now accepting applications for those wishing to work as a member of the crew. Prospective candidates should submit their resume to genesisproductionohio@gmail.com .

Angela Boehm and the commission referred to the film as “Genesis,” the movie’s code name listed in an Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit application that states the project is receiving $11,091,686 in tax credits. The application also says the movie is expected to hire 3,254 Ohio residents to take part in the production.

DC’s Ohio-related expenses are projected to exceed $36 million , which makes up about 10% of the movie’s total budget of more than $363 million. Gunn, an American filmmaker, also wrote the movie, which started filming on Feb. 29.

The last possible production date in Ohio is marked for Aug. 23, according to the film’s tax credit application. Broken down, the application says the production in Ohio accounts for 133 days for preparation, 37 for shooting and 31 for wrap. That means 25% of Gunn’s movie is being filmed in Ohio.

Gunn, also the director of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy, is relaunching DC’s cinematic franchise with American actor David Corenswet as Clark Kent, replacing British actor Henry Cavill who first starred as Superman in 2013’s “Man of Steel.” Rachel Brosnahan from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult from “The Great” as Lex Luthor round out Gunn’s cast.

“Superman” is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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