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Film being shot in Lafayette looking for extras

by Walter Pierce

The film A Sort of Homecoming is holding an open call for extras on Monday.

LAFAYETTE (AP) - The film A Sort of Homecoming is holding an open call for extras on Monday.

KLFY-TV reports Lafayette residents 18 and older are invited to attend the casting at the Staybridge Hotel (128 E. Kaliste Saloom Road) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A Sort of Homecoming will be filming in Lafayette throughout February at multiple locations around town. The film features several well-known young actors, including Laura Marano of the Disney Channel's Austin & Ally, Katherine McNamara from Kickin It and Shayne Topp from So Random.

The screenplay, written by Lafayette native Lynn Reed, takes a look at the world of high school speech and debate.

KATC-TV reports most of the independent drama's filming will begin Feb. 11.