By Rob Owen
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Spike TV summer hostage drama series that's shooting in and around Pittsburgh has a new name: "The Kill Pit" has become "The Kill Point."

The title change comes as little surprise. TV show titles are often in flux, and even a few weeks ago series co-producer Todd Harthan said the show's title could change.

"Kill Point" stars John Leguizamo as an Iraq War veteran whose bank robbery plans go haywire and he ends up taking hostages. Donnie Wahlberg plays the police negotiator called in to help end the crisis.

Yesterday, "Kill Point" was filming in Three PPG on a balcony above Primanti Bros., where snipers take up position across from the bank. The old G.C. Murphy on Market Square at Forbes Avenue will be converted into the bank exterior in coming weeks. Scenes in front of the faux bank will be shot in mid-May and will require 300 to 500 extras per day.

Nancy Mosser Casting is seeking people ages 18 and older to work as extras for minimum wage, 12- to 14-hour days, including people who could appear for eight consecutive weekdays (meals, snacks, parking provided). Mosser is especially eager to find male military veterans to play SWAT team members, snipers and police officers. Extras to play protestors and supporters are also needed along with people with burn scars and missing limbs "to show the depth with which our military [members] has suffered for their country."

Those interested can visit Mosser Casting -- 239 Fourth Ave., Suite 1217 -- or fill out a talent registration form online at MosserCasting.com, noting availability under "special characteristics."

Originally appeared at: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette