Someone posted this on the forum, definetely interesting:

Look what I found online. It’s so cool if anybody is interested you could work with Cruise.

“COLLATERAL”, a new thriller from Dreamworks Pictures, is now casting for production in October. Sudmission deadline has been extended to September 19th.

WHO’S INVOLVED: This major film will star Tom Cruise and will be produced by Frank Darabont (“Salton Sea”) and Robert Fried (“Godzilla”). It will be directed by Michael Mann (“Ali”, “Manhunter” ). Speaking parts and background roles are both available.

THE PLOT: “Collateral” is about an L.A. cab driver named Max who realizes that the guy he’s been driving around all day (Cruise) is a contract killer who’s been committing a series of murders. It’s now up to Max to stop the hit man from killing the last witness…as well as himself.

PRODUCTION DATES: October – December, 2003

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Dreamworks Pictures

EMAIL FOR MORE INFO: Casting@followingup.com

Transportation, meals, and accomodations will be provided. Both non-SAG and SAG actors are encouraged.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:

MALES

“Felix”, Caucasian, 20s – 30s. A stylishly-dressed, smooth-talking young guy who likes to hang out at clubs and has ties to the underworld. He’s cunning and cynical but can be charming. SUPPORTING ROLE.

“Daniel”, Caucasian, 30s – 40s. A young, respectable-looking ordinary suburban family man who seems to be hiding a secret. He’s one of the planned victims on the hit man’s list.

“Plainclothes Cop”, any ethnicity, 30s – 40s. Calm-headed, unassuming, courageous and dedicated L.A.P.D. officer who can blend in with a crowd of people when neccessary.

“Young Professional Man”, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s. A clean-cut, hip L.A. yuppie type.

“Morgue Attendant”, any ethnicity, 30s – 40s. Eccentric, disheveled.

“Gang Member”, African-American or Latino, 18 – 20s. Tough but articulate, intelligent.

“Dedrosa”, Latino, 20s – 30s. Suave, slick, unsentimental, cold-hearted guy. SUPPORTING ROLE.

“Pissed Off Driver”, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s. Loud and hot-tempered working-class man.

FEMALES

“Ida”, Caucasian, 20s – 30s. A manipulative, alluring young woman who knows how to get what she wants. She gets mixed up with the wrong people.

“Waitress”, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s. Attractive, flirtatious, kind-hearted and peppy, a bit gullib

“Crime Scene Cop”, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s. Stern, no-nonsense L.A. policewoman who works with detectives to determine the cause of a crime. Rational and unemotional.

“FBI Agent #2”, any ethnicity, 30s – 40s. Sharp, polished, professional, highly competent female federal agent. She’s driven to prove herself.

For casting details, send email by September 19th to Casting@followingup.com