WANNA BE IN THE MOVIES? This could be your chance: 500 extras needed in Michigan

Shooting for a new Will Ferrell sports comedy begins in Michigan later this month.

Crews plan location shots in the last week of April and the first week of May for "Semi-Pro," which stars Ferrell as a player, coach and owner of a Flint, Mich.-based team in the 1970s American Basketball Association who is trying to get into the NBA.

The filmmakers are looking to hire 500 extras, said Wendy Washbrook, extras casting director for the Michigan locations. "Just normal people who want to come and work with us and dress in 1970s costumes, or wear a wig and sideburns."

Murdoc recommends growing real side-burns and dressing for the part. It might get you a bit of face time instead of being just part of the crowd.

Applicants may send a photograph and contact information to: Wendy Washbrook/Extras Casting, "Semi-Pro," c/o L.A. Center Studios, 1201 W. 5th St., Suite M310, Los Angeles, CA 90017