‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Casting Studio Audience Extras
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Casting Call
1960s Midwest/Tourist/Character Face Types to portray Studio Audience (NON SAG-AFTRA COVERED) ages 18 and older for background work on the Golden Globe & Emmy Award Winning show THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. FILMING IN NYC!
Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke. No wool allergies. INTERIOR work with 60s wardrobe. Seeking NON UNION Women & Men, 20s-70s age range with 1960s Midwest/Tourist/Character Face look[s] to portray a Audience Members for a Late Night TV Show scene.
Tentative Shoot Date: 4/5
Costume Fitting: 4/1
Covid Test for Fitting: 3/31
Covid Test for Shoot Date: 4/4
This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA.
Wardrobe/Hair/Make Up Requirements:
– Men must be okay getting a 1960s haircut, if needed, and being clean shaven on the shoot date.
– Men cannot have any visible tattoos that won’t be covered in a suit.
-Women’s hair requirements are as follows: No fashion colors. No wigs. No weaves. No braids. No undercuts. No ombré or unnatural looking highlights. No roots if hair is colored. Hair must be above the shoulders; it CANNOT touch the shoulders. If hair touches shoulders, it will need to be cut by our hair dept. Short hair is great. Any texture is ok. Gray hair on more mature women is great.
– No Tattoos for women
– Must have full day availability for all the shoot dates, as we don’t get the call times until the day before filming. (COVID tests are typically in the morning.) Tests and fittings are paid and take place in Brooklyn.
VAX POLICY
Consistent with the newly re-negotiated Return to Work Agreement, this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A Cast and Crew, which includes background actors. ALL Zone A must be up to date with their vaccines, including boosters, by March 15, 2022. The Return to Work Agreement stipulates that effective March 15, 2022 only individuals who are “up to date” on their vaccines, as that term is defined by the CDC, shall be considered “fully vaccinated.” Per the CDC, individuals are considered “up to date” on their vaccines if they have received a booster dose at least 5 months after the last dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or a booster dose at least 2 months after the first dose of the J&J/Janssen vaccine. This production may make limited accommodations as required by law for individuals that cannot be vaccinated because they have a disability and/or a sincerely held religious belief.
PAID GIG! – $210/12hrs for each shoot date. $60 stipend for covid test.
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CASTING CALL — THE BEAR, Upcoming Season
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Television Series
ROLES: Diners
SHOOT DATES: TBD
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for filming dates as scheduled
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80 / 8 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
DINERS
• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Age: 21+
• Gender: Male / Female
• Look: Business attire or smart casual, polished and upscale
• Style reference: Night out at an exclusive restaurant
• Must have an active EP Casting profile to be considered
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
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