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How to Get Cast in Showtime’s ‘First Ladies’ Starring Viola Davis

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SHOWTIME’s First Ladies cast, casting calls, auditions, news, and more.

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Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming this February 2021 in , Georgia.

Producers are seeking the following types:

  • Actors
  • Photo Doubles
  • Stand-ins

About First Ladies:

Viola Davis
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First Ladies is a new drama series starring Viola Davis and coming soon to SHOWTIME. SHOWTIME has given a green light series order to the first season of the hour-long drama FIRST LADIES, starring and executive produced by Oscar, , and Tony winner Viola Davis, who will play former first lady Michelle Obama. The series is produced by SHOWTIME and Lionsgate Television, and the show will be executive produced by Oscar winner Cathy Schulman (Crash), Jeff Gaspin (Rhythm + Flow), Brad Kaplan (Mr. Church), and author Aaron Cooley, who created the series will write the show.

Showtime describes the show as follows: “In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America’s charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies. This series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama.”

How to apply?

To audition for an extra role in the upcoming TV series, check out the casting call breakdown below.

SHOWTIME FIRST LADIES Casting Call

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ATLANTA CASTING NOTICE

EXTRAS – DEBUTANTE BALL *MALE ATTENDEES*

Project: The First Lady

Project Type: Episodic

Union Status: NON-UNION

Rate of Pay:

Filming Date  $168.00/12 

COVID Tests & Fittings are paid at $84 for approx. 2 hours (* this rate is contingent on you showing up to work on set and will be paid in installments – $34.00/day guaranteed base rate for initial test/fitting with an additional $50.00/day (for each test/fitting) allowance added to your voucher on your work date. If you do not show up for the filming date, you will not be eligible for and will forfeit the $50/day allowance for any tests/fittings but will still be paid the $34/day guarantee.

Date(s): 

  • 09/09/2021 covid test
  • 09/10/2021 fitting 
  • 09/11/2021 covid retest
  • 09/14/2021 filming

Shoot Location:

  • Tests & Fittings are in COVINGTON. 
  • Filming location TBD either Atlanta area or Covington
  • ($20 gas allowance paid for Covington Filming locations).

MUST be available for ALL listed dates

Roles:

[FEATURED BG – MALE BALL ATTENDEE]

  • Male, ALL , age range 18-23, natural looking, conservative. Men-suit jacket size 36-42, waist size 30-36, smaller average sizes accommodate period clothing. NO colored , NO modern/quirky haircuts, NO shaved/bald heads. NO visible tattoos or piercings (any arm/leg/wrist/ankle tattoos will not be accepted). MUST be clean-shaven, NO facial hair although a small tidy mustache may be acceptable IF you are willing let the makeup Dept trim it be period appropriate. NO beards or goatees. MUST be willing allow Hair Dept give you a period appropriate hair cut (will be paid $15 if they need cut your hair)
ATLANTA – FEATURED Background Casting Notice
SHOWTIME TV SERIES
Shoot Date(s):
Filming -THURS 8/12, FRI 8/13, SAT 8/14 (possible additional dates TBD)
(*Call Time MAY be VERY very early in the morning to allow for hair/makeup/costuming)
Covid TEST Dates: THURS 7/29, TUES 8/10

FITTING Date: FRI 7/30

–MUST be available for ALL listed test, fitting and work dates as this is a matching recurring recall in period costumes.
Test/Fitting/Filming Location: COVINGTON, GA (a $20 gas bump paid on Filming dates for travel to this area)
Pay RATES:

Filming dates $168.00/12 (+$20 gas bump for Covington filming locations)

Covid Test & Fitting dates $84.00/day (**NOTE: this rate is contingent on you showing up to work on set and will be paid in installments – $34.00/day guaranteed base rate for initial test/fitting with an additional $50.00/day (for each test/fitting) allowance added to your voucher on your work date. If you do not show up for the filming date, you will not be eligible for and will forfeit the $50/day allowance for any tests/fittings but will still be paid the $34/day guarantee)

ROLES CASTING – ELEANOR ROOSEVELT STAFF (recurring role)
  • Female, Caucasian, age range 25-50, natural looking, conservative, professional, more on the plainer side rather than stand out. Sizes 0-8 with waist sizes 25-30″, bust sizes 32-38″ (this is your actual bust size and not your bra size), smaller average sizes to accommodate period clothing. NO colored hair, NO modern/quirky haircuts, NO visible tattoos or piercings other than ears, NO acrylic nails or false eyelashes
ATLANTA – FEATURED Background Casting Notice
SHOWTIME TV SERIES
Shoot Date(s):
Filming -THURS 8/5
(*Call Time MAY be VERY very early (possibly as early as 3:00am) in the morning to allow for hair/makeup/costuming)
Covid TEST Dates: THURS 7/29, TUES 8/3
FITTING Date: FRI 7/30
  • –MUST be available for ALL listed test, fitting and work dates as this is a matching recurring recall in period costumes.

Test/Fitting/Filming Location: COVINGTON, GA (a $20 gas bump paid on Filming dates for travel to this area)

Pay RATES:
Filming dates $168.00/12 (+$20 gas bump for Covington filming locations)
Covid Test & Fitting dates $84.00/day (**NOTE: this rate is contingent on you showing up to work on set and will be paid in installments – $34.00/day guaranteed base rate for initial test/fitting with an additional $50.00/day (for each test/fitting) allowance added to your voucher on your work date. If you do not show up for the filming date, you will not be eligible for and will forfeit the $50/day allowance for any tests/fittings but will still be paid the $34/day guarantee)
  • ROLES CASTING – TRUMAN WEST WING STAFF
    • Male, Caucasian, age range 30-60, natural looking, conservative, professional, authoritative. Sizes 38-44 suit jacket with waist sizes 30-38″, height range 5’7″-6’2″, smaller average sizes to accommodate period clothing. NO colored hair, NO modern/quirky haircuts, NO visible tattoos or piercings

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Showtime’s “First Ladies” Extra (Nixon Staff) Casting Call

// PAT NIXON’S STAFF //

Casting Caucasian Males & Females, ages 20-50 to portray Pat Nixon’s staff and aides.

DATES:

  • Filming – 3/27
  • Fitting Option 1: Test 3/23, Fit 3/24
  • Fitting Option 2: Test 3/24, Fit 3/25
  • Test #2: 3/26

RATE:

  • Filming – $168/12
  • Fitting – $84
  • Non-Working Test Day – $84

LOCATION: Covington, GA & Atlanta, GA

Apply Now

// REPORTERS 3.27 //

Casting Caucasian Males & Females, ages 20-40s to portray new reporters at the White House

DATES:

  • Fitting Option 1: Test 3/23, Fit 3/24
  • Fitting Option 2: Test 3/24, Fit 3/25
  • Test #2: 3/26
  • Filming: 3/27

RATES:

  • Filming: $168/12
  • Fitting: $84/6
  • Non-Working Test: $84/6

LOCATION: Covington, GA & Atlanta, GA

Apply Now

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