Thousands Turn Out For 'Patriots Day' Casting Call

Wannabe actors started showing up at 4 a.m. hoping to get a role in the movie about the Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt.

Posted Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 5:13 am ET|Updated Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 5:52 am ET

Thousands turned out for a casting call for the movie Patriots Day in Allston on Sunday, according to NECN.

Individuals started lining up as a early as 4 a.m. for the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. event on March 13.

So many people showed up, that police had to shut down the street, according to WHDH, 7News.

The movie produced by and starring Dorchester-native Mark Wahlberg, recreates the Boston Marathon bombs and the manhunt in the days after.

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The movie will begin filming in and around Boston in April.

Those cast will be involved in filming from next month through May 31.

Extras selected will be paid $100 for 12 hours of work, and get a free meal.

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Photo courtesy of WHDH, 7-News

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