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

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Extra (Bar Scene), Showtimes “The First Lady”

// TO THE BAR // 1973

Casting Men, ages 18-50, All Ethnicities to portray bar patrons. Seeking Men with Shaggier Hair 

  • DATES
    • Covid Test: March 19th
    • Work: March 20th 
  • FITTING OPTIONS:
    • Option 1: Test March 2nd / Fit March 3rd
    • Option 2: Test March 2nd / Fit March 4th
    • Option 3: Test March 4th / Fit March 5th
    • Option 4: Test March 4th / Fit March 6
    • Option 5: Test March 6th / Fit March 9th
  • RATE:
    • Filming: $168/12
    • Fitting: $84
    • Non-Working Covid Test: $84
    • Haircut Bump: $10
    • Shave Bump: $10
  • Testing/Fitting Location: Covington, GA
  • Filming Location: Atlanta, GA

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Extra (White House Mover), Showtime’s “First Ladies”

FLOTUS
Casting Males, ages 25-60s, open ethnicity, to portray White House movers.

CASTING REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct correct
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No Locs, braids, knots, cornrows unless willing to remove for the shoot
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
No gels/fake nails
No Micro-bladed eyebrows

DATES:
Covid Test #1: Feb 25
Fitting: Feb 26 or 27
Covid Test – March 4
Filming – March 5th

RATES:
Filming: $168/12
Fitting: $84
Non-Working Covid Test: $84
Location: Covington, GA & Atlanta, GA

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Extra (Female Caterer), Showtime’s “First Ladies”

FLOTUS
Casting Caucasian Females, ages 25-60s, open ethnicity, to portray food caterers

CASTING REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct correct
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No Locs, braids, knots, cornrows unless willing to remove for the shoot
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
No gels/fake nails
No Micro-bladed eyebrows

DATES:
Covid Test #1: Feb 25
Fitting: Feb 26 or 27
Covid Test – March 4 & March 9th
Filming – March 5th & March 10th

RATES:
Filming: $168/12
Fitting: $84
Non-Working Covid Test: $84

Location: Covington, GA & Atlanta, GA

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Extra (1978 Party), Showtime’s ‘First Ladies’

// BEST PARTY OF ALL TIME //

Who is ready for the best party 0f 1978??

Who is ready to party with Betty and Gerald Ford and other celebrities?

Casting Males & Females, ages 18-60s to portray party goers.

This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct

Needing men with shaggy 70’s hair
Chops and great mustaches encouraged to apply.
No distinct modern haircuts
Looking for men will to shave their beards to give themselves 70’s sideburns and chops
No shaved heads
Looking for African Americans with natural afros
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
No gels/fake nails

DATES:
Covid Test: March 18th
Filming: March 19th

Fitting Options
-Test Feb 27th/ Fit March 2nd
-Test March 2nd / Fit March 3rd or 4th
-Test March 4th / Fit March 5th or 6th
-Test March 6th / Fit March 9th

RATE:
Filming: $168/12
Fitting: $84
Non-Working Test Day: $84
LOCATIONS:
Fittings/Testing: Covington, GA
Filming: Atlanta, GA

Apply Now

Job Description:

Casting a Girl, ages 9-12 to portray the flower girl at Betty Ford’s Wedding.

⭐️REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct.
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation

DATES:
Option 1: Covid Test 2/10, Fit 2/12
Option 2: Covid Test 2/15, Fit 2/16
Covid Test #2: Feb 18th (required)

Filming: Feb 19th
Locations: **PAY CLOSE ATTENTION**
Fitting & Covid Test: Covington, GA
Filming Location 2/19: Macon, GA ( $50 Gas Bump )
RATES: **PAY CLOSE ATTENTION**
Non-Working Covid Test: $84
Fitting Rate: $84
Filming : $168/12 + $50 Gas Bump

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Extra (Minster), Showtime’s ‘First Ladies’

Job Description:

Casting a Males, ages 30-70 to portray the minister of Betty Ford’s Wedding.

REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct.
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
DATES:
Option 1: Covid Test 2/10, Fit 2/12
Option 2: Covid Test 2/15, Fit 2/16
Covid Test #2: Feb 18th (required)
Filming: Feb 19th
Locations: **PAY CLOSE ATTENTION**
Fitting & Covid Test: Covington, GA
Filming Location 2/19: Macon, GA ( $50 Gas Bump )
RATES: **PAY CLOSE ATTENTION**
Non-Working Covid Test: $84
Fitting Rate: $84
Filming : $168/12 + $50 Gas Bump

Apply Here

Job Description:

Casting a Real Piano Player, male or female, ages 18-50s. Will play live on camera

⭐️REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct correct
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No Locs, braids, knots, cornrows unless willing to remove for the shoot
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
No gels/fake nails
No Micro-bladed eyebrows

DATES:
Fitting Options –
Option 1: Feb 15th (Test) / Feb 16th (Fitting)
Option 2: Feb 16th (Test) / Feb 17th (Fitting)
Option 3: Feb 16th (Test) / Feb 18th (Fitting)
Tests – Feb 20th
Works Feb 23rd

Locations:
Fitting & Covid Test: Covington, GA
Filming Location: Atlanta, GA
RATE:
TBD

Apply Here

Job Description:Casting Males & Females, ages 18-60s to portray bartenders, waitresses, bar patrons.
**Please list any waitress or bartending experience**REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct correct
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No Locs, braids, knots, cornrows unless willing to remove for the shoot
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
No gels/fake nails
No Micro-bladed eyebrowsDATES:
Fitting Options –
Option 1: Feb 15th (Test) / Feb 16th (Fitting)
Option 2: Feb 16th (Test) / Feb 17th (Fitting)
Option 3: Feb 16th (Test) / Feb 18th (Fitting)
Option 4: Feb 18th (Test) / Feb 19th (Fitting)
Option 5: Feb 18th (Test) / Feb 20th (Fitting)
Tests – Feb 24th
Works Feb 25thLocations:
Fitting & Covid Test: Covington, GA
Filming Location: Atlanta, GA

RATES:
Filming Rate: $88/8
Fitting Rate: $44
Non-Working Covid Test Rate: $44

Apply Here

Extra (Pedestrian), Showtime’s ‘First Ladies’

Job Description:

Casting Males & Females, ages 18-60s to portray citizens in the 1940’s.

REQUIREMENTS:
This is a period piece so there is specific needs to be correct correct
Must have natural colored hair
No distinct modern haircuts
Men should be willing to shave or cut hair to be period correct
No Locs, braids, knots, cornrows unless willing to remove for the shoot
No shaved heads are harsh fades/edges
No visible tattoos
Any piercings must be able to be removed for shoot
No obvious face or body augmentation
No gels/fake nails
No Micro-bladed eyebrows

DATES:
Fitting Options –
Option 1: Feb 15th (Test) / Feb 16th (Fitting)
Option 2: Feb 16th (Test) / Feb 17th (Fitting)
Option 3: Feb 16th (Test) / Feb 18th (Fitting)
Option 4: Feb 18th (Test) / Feb 19th (Fitting)
Option 5: Feb 18th (Test) / Feb 20th (Fitting)
Tests: Feb 23rd OR Feb 24th
Works: Feb 24th OR Feb 25th

Locations:
Fitting & Covid Test: Covington, GA
Filming Location: Atlanta, GA
RATES:
Filming Rate: $88/8
Fitting Rate: $44
Non-Working Covid Test Rate: $44

 Apply Here
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