FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 3, 2008

CONTACT:  George Ayres
(512) 964-1052
Susan Busa
(512) 965-5010

LEAD ROLES CAST FOR GO DOG! PICTURES’
DAN’S THE MAN

Austin-based film production company Go Dog! Pictures has announced casting for the two lead roles in its upcoming comedy feature, DAN’S THE MAN.

Chris Osborn will play campaign manager Dan Tipton, and Dave Buckman will take on the role of state representative candidate, Carl Krieger.

“During auditions we saw an impressive number of very funny actors,” said the film’s director Susan Busa. “That made our decision difficult but we cast the right actors for the roles. I’m excited to be working with these guys.”

A veteran of film, stage and television, Osborn’s extensive acting experience includes featured performances on NBC’s FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and JD Productions’ GARDEN VARIETY. He has appeared in numerous films including REDEMPTION, SADIE, FLOWER, FREE MONEY and QUICK FIX.

Buckman has directed, taught and performed at some of the world’s leading improvisational comedy institutions. After several years studying improv in Chicago with Mick Napier and Del Close, Dave served as Artistic Director of Boom Chicago in Amsterdam for two-and-a half years, culminating in only the second stage-swap with The Second City’s Main Stage in its 47-year history.

DAN’S THE MAN is the story of two recent college graduates who don’t want to get jobs so decide to run for public office.

Go Dog! Pictures was founded in 2005 by George Ayres and Susan Busa. For more information, visit http://www.dansthemanmovie.com or http://www.godogpictures.com


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