Cameras are officially rolling in South Australia on Project Great White, a new shark satire from the creators of cult horror-comedy Dropbear, and locals are being called up to get involved.
Filming is already underway along Adelaide’s north-west coastline, with a major scene set to shoot this Friday at Largs Bay Jetty. The production team is putting out a last-minute call for extras, inviting anyone keen to try their hand at being in a movie. Best of all, there’s no acting experience required.
The film comes from South Australian filmmakers John deCaux and Jackson Johns, the duo behind Dropbear, which recently scored international distribution. Now, they’re back with something even more unhinged.
It’s like if Predator combined with Love Island, but make it low-budget, high-stakes and deeply absurd. The story follows a bargain-bin reality TV production that spirals into chaos when a genetically enhanced, laser-equipped great white shark emerges from toxic waters, trapping cast and crew between a mutant predator and a government cover-up.
Leading the cast is a mix of local and international talent, including Rob Wells, alongside Katherine Sortini, Eddie Morrison and Kieren McNamara, with a strong lineup of supporting actors rounding out the ensemble.
Writer-director John deCaux shared, “This is a really exciting one to be shooting locally. We’ve brought together a great mix of returning collaborators and new cast, and having Rob Wells, Katherine Sortini and Eddie Morrison leading the ensemble adds a whole new dynamic. It’s fast, chaotic, and exactly the kind of film we love making.”
The production is running on an intense 10-day shoot, leaning into a made fast, made local approach. Post-production and visual effects will also stay in South Australia, handled by local teams at Pulsar Post and Australis FX.
This is a rare chance to be part of a homegrown film from the ground up. Producer Jackson Johns added, “We’re always trying to bring people into the process where we can. This is a fun one to be part of big energy, big chaos, and a chance to say you survived a shark movie.”
So if you’ve ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes, or just fancy your chances outrunning a fictional shark, this is your moment. Extras are needed this Friday from 4:30pm, with filming taking place at Largs Bay Jetty.
