Spider-Man 3 seeks extras

The Cleveland Plains Dealer reports that Spider-Man 3, which will film in Cleveland, needs 200 extras who can pass as New Yorkers:

Can Clevelanders pass for New Yorkers? "Spider-Man 3" is looking for extras who have that Upper West Side look.

The movie, which is filming some action scenes here this month, is holding its only open casting call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the English Oak Room at Tower City Center, said casting director Lillian Pyles.

Thousands are expected to show up, said Pyles, who did casting for "Antwone Fisher" and "Against the Ropes" when they filmed here.

"Spider-Man 3" needs 200 extras for each day of shooting from Friday, April 21, to Saturday, April 29.

If my audition as Superman goes south, I guess I can always hang with Spider-Man ...