Hylton Casting Open Call
Currently casting the following specialty extras to work on the Starz TV Series Heels Season 2 in interior/exterior Wrestling Convention scenes filming in Atlanta, GA.
Please note, you must be fully vaccinated to work on this production.
Specialty Extra Role:
15 Cosplay Attendees
- This role will work in Interior/Exterior Wrestling Convention Scenes.
- Your costume will be provided and there will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting on Wednesday, 4/20/22.
- Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older.
- This will be a picture picked role.
- You will be hand picked by the Director/Producers of the series.
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