POTC Fandom attended the open casting call in Los Angeles last Sunday for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequels and later interviewed casting director Sande Alessi.  The agency is still looking for extras it seems for the March 2005 start of shooting date in Los Angeles where the shooting will alternate between the Californian city and St. Vincent.

According to the casting director, pirate crew extras are being selected early so they can complete training in sword play and other pirate skills before filming starts. Many female extras are needed, as well as people to play soldiers, marines, fishermen, and townspeople in Port Royal and other film locations. Extras of various ethnic backgrounds will be needed, especially if Chow Yun-Fats character needs crew members or other associates.

Meanwhile, "The Office" star Mackenzie Crook, who played a pirate constantly losing his wooden eye in the first film, was on T4 yesterday in the UK, where he confirmed that he would be returning for though didn't specify wether he would be appearing in one or both of the sequels.

Thanks to 'Patrick', 'Diane' & 'Jas'