From DCist contributor Catherine Andrews:

The Post's Reliable Source alerts us to what they call the "mother of all casting calls" in D.C. today: Producers of the sequel to "XXX", "XXX: State of the Union," need 1,600 extras. No, we don't remember "XXX" either, so here's a refresher:

Vin Diesel stars as Xander "XXX" Cage, the notorious underground thrill seeker who until now has been deemed untouchable by the law. NSA Agent Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) forces XXX to cooperate with the government to infiltrate an underground Russian crime ring and avoid going to prison. Betting XXX can succeed where other conventional spies have failed, Gibbons sends XXX to enter this world of crime undetected, using his natural athletic prowess and a whole lot of attitude. Enlisted for a dangerous covert mission, he must combat a clever, organized, and ruthless enemy far beyond the scope of his experience.

Given that Diesel has since rocketed to fame and fortune (that's right, we're talking 'bout the "Chronicles of Riddick"), he's decided he's too good for the sequel, so Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube and Willem Dafoe will star.

Caryln Davis Casting describes their extra needs thusly:

We are looking for the following types: Mechanics, Prisoners, Prison Guards, Farm Hands, NSA types, Tactical NSA, FBI agents, Cops, extras with cars, some with upscale cars, (can't be black, white, red, yellow or a neon color), SWAT team, Bouncers, Tough Gangster types, Hoochy Women, Tourists, Business Types-Capitol Hill Suits, Senators, Frisbee Throwers, 1 baby, BAMA commandos, teachers, Secret Service, News reporters and news camera/sound teams, Reporters, SHARP SHOOTERS, Military Soldiers (must be fit and have military hair), Dog Walker, Joggers, Bike Courier, pimped up cars, etc.

The casting call is today from 4-7 p.m. at the ESPN Zone on 11th and E streets. We might go just to see what kind of oddballs turn out.