Ethan Hawke directing film ‘Wildcat’ in Kentucky, seeking background extras

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) – Father Matthew Hardesty could barely contain his excitement when he got to meet actor and director Ethan Hawke, who landed in Kentucky to shoot a movie.

“I had a real kind of geek out moment. I was like oh! Ethan Hawke, it’s so great to meet you. I love your movie ‘Gattaca,’ it’s one of my favorite films!” Hardesty said.

Hawke’s new movie is called “Wildcat,” and it takes a look at the life of Southern writer Flannery O’Connor.

Hardesty was invited on set to help consult on scenes that included Catholicism to make sure they looked authentic.

“Ethan Hawke, the director, was really eager to get a lot of the details right, and so he just let me be on he set and be there for the scenes and give whatever feedback I had, and the whole company was very receptive so it was sort of as an unofficial advisor,” he said.

Casting agent Angela Boehm, who has worked on the film, says Kentucky is a desirable place for filmmakers because we offer an attractive tax incentive.

“Also, I feel that filmmakers really love to film where people are new and hungry for it and want to be part of it and that’s a really appealing thing as well,” Boehm said.

If you want to be on set yourself, the movie is seeking background extras.

Click here if you want to submit an application for casting.