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Open casting for “1883: The Bass Reeves Story”

Now’s your chance to see yourself on the big screen.

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Behind the scenes of the filming of “1883.”

Calling all “Yellowstone” and “1883” fans — now’s your chance to live out your Wild West dreams on the big screen.

Talent company Legacy Casting is now casting for extras on the spinoff series “1883: The Bass Reeves Story.” The Paramount+ series will center around Bass Reeves, a legendary lawman of the Wild West, who was the first Black US Marshal west of the Mississippi.

Legacy Casting is currently looking for Union and Confederate soldiers with fittings happening over the next two weeks. Filming will take place in Fort Worth, Glen Rose, and Weatherford during the last week in January.

Those interested must be between the ages of 16-50. The pay rate is $150 per day for 12 days. Email Legacy Casting if you’re interested.

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