Beaks here...

According to Paramount, the below casting call has nothing to do with the actual production of BEVERLY HILLS COP IV. It's a scam that's used to hook gullible actors into shelling out $$$ for a highly dubious casting "service".

So to everyone who emailed me for this company's contact info, forget about it.

Sorry for the false alarm.

No, this is not the eagerly awaited announcement of John Ashton's return to the BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise (if you're wondering where he's been, check out GONE BABY GONE). Or Judge Reinhold's (no suggestions). Or Ronny Cox's (reunited with Eddie Murphy in next year's NOWHERELAND). Or Bronson Pinchot's (hot off of a six-episode run on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, he'll next be seen in a t.A.T.u. lesbian romance directed by what remains of Roland Joffe).

Basically, all we've got is news that extras casting has begun for Brett Ratner's BEVERLY HILLS COP IV in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (see below). What's interesting about this is that a) according to Variety on July 30th, production wasn't supposed to begin until 2009, and b) it's Florida, which houses neither Beverly Hills nor Detroit (Axel Foley's hometown).

It's a little strange for an extras call to go out four or five months in advance, so I'm thinking BEVERLY HILLS COP IV is probably rarin' to go before the end of this year. If this means that Michael Brandt and Derek Haas (of WANTED infamy) have already knocked out a usable-for-Ratner draft, then I'm just gonna have to get my mitts on that sucker and get to the bottom of this Florida nonsense. I mean, it's not like you can shoot Southern Florida for Southern California. That's just crazy thinkin'!

Here's the reprinted booking request. It was a lot more impressive in the email. It had big letter and snazzy colors.

Booking Request Notice

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Dear xxxx,

You have received a booking notice indicating that you are a match for an upcoming casting call.

Beverly Hills Cop 4 is looking for extras of all ages to be cast for the upcoming feature film.

All types and looks are encouraged to apply and no experience is required for this casting.

Palm Beach Gardens Extras are Encouraged to Apply!
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Please also notify friends and family in the Palm Beach Gardens area who would like to be part of this casting.