NOW CASTING FOR MAJOR NETWORK PILOT!
CASTING 21+ TO PLAY SMALL TOWN PEOPLE!
Destination Casting is excited to announce we are accepting submissions for paid, stand ins, background and featured talent to work as local hires in the Atlanta GA area!
NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND TALENT …
SMALL TOWN PEOPLE
- Any ethnicity MALES or FEMALES
- Appear Ages: 21-60
- Small town & edgy looks OK!
BG Rate: $135/12+ot
- -Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks
- -Virtual voucher completed via Castifi (Now called Everyset!)
- -Must have valid identification to work in the US
Shoot Dates: 4/7/2022
- -All dates subject to change
- -Shoots can last -/+12hours
- -Must have open availability
Shoot Location: Atlanta/Hiram GA (area)
- -Some locations may not be within perimeter or on Marta line
- -Talent must be able to work as a local hire
- -Exact locations will not be released until the day prior to shoot day
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