‘A Different World’ Casting Call & Auditions
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Local Press Roles – Reporters, Cameramen, Photographers & Boom Operators
Job Description
A production is now casting men and women to portray various local press positions in Griffin, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities, ages 25 and older.
Casting directors are seeking talent who can realistically represent members of the local media, including reporters, cameramen, photographers, and boom operators. Applicants with real-world journalism, media, or production experience are strongly encouraged to apply and should list relevant experience in their submission.
This is a great opportunity for performers who can bring professionalism and authenticity to on-camera press scenes.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray local media professionals in background scenes
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Perform realistic press-related actions (holding cameras, microphones, equipment)
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
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Maintain a polished, professional appearance
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Provide wardrobe appropriate for a local news environment
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 25+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Media or production experience encouraged (list in submission)
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Must be local to or able to work in Griffin, GA
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Professional demeanor and reliable availability
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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Paid background acting role
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On-set experience in a professional production
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Opportunity to portray local press professionals
Motel Guests with Cars – Background Actors
Job Description
A production is now casting men and women to portray motel guests with their own vehicles in Jonesboro, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities, ages 18 and older.
Casting directors are seeking everyday individuals who can naturally portray motel guests arriving or departing with their personal vehicles. Applicants must provide a photo of their car along with the year, color, make, and model. Vehicles cannot be red, black, or white.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a motel guest in background scenes
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Provide your personal vehicle for on-camera use
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
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Maintain full-day availability for filming
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must have a car (no red, black, or white vehicles)
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Able to provide vehicle details and photo
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Must be local to or able to work in Jonesboro, GA
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Professional and reliable
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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$35 car bump for vehicle use
Lookie Loos – Background Actors
Job Description
A production is now casting men and women to portray “lookie loos” in Jonesboro, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities, ages 18 and older. Casting directors are seeking everyday individuals who can naturally portray curious onlookers in an active scene.
This role is perfect for local talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production environment. Applicants should have flexible availability and be ready to take direction on set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a bystander or curious onlooker in background scenes
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React naturally to scene action as directed
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Follow instructions from assistant directors and production team
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Maintain professional behavior throughout filming
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be local to or able to work in Jonesboro, GA
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Available for filming date
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Professional and reliable
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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Paid background acting role
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Professional on-set experience
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Opportunity to build screen credits
National Press Roles – Reporters, Producers, Cameramen, Photographers & Boom Operators
Job Description
A production is now casting men and women to portray various national press positions in Griffin, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to fresh faces only who have not previously worked on this project.
Casting directors are seeking talent ages 25 and older of all ethnicities to realistically portray members of the national media, including reporters, producers, cameramen, photographers, and boom operators. Those with real-life media, journalism, or production experience are strongly encouraged to apply and should list relevant experience in their submission.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray professional members of the national press in scene
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Perform realistic media-related actions (holding cameras, microphones, equipment, etc.)
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production team
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Maintain a polished, professional on-camera presence
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Provide wardrobe suitable for a national news environment
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 25+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be a fresh face (cannot have worked on this project before)
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Media or production experience encouraged (list in submission)
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Must be local to or able to work in Griffin, GA
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Professional demeanor and reliable availability
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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Paid background acting role
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Professional on-set experience
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Opportunity to portray national media professionals
Residents with Cars – Background Actors
Job Description
A production is now casting men and women to portray residents with their own vehicles in Griffin, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities, ages 18 and older. Casting directors are specifically seeking talent with personal vehicles that can be used on camera.
Vehicles must not be red, black, or white. Applicants must be able to provide vehicle details, including year, color, make, and model. This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience while earning additional pay for their car.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a local resident in background scenes
- Provide your personal vehicle for on-camera use
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Maintain availability for the full filming day
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 18+
- All ethnicities encouraged to apply
- Must have a car that is not red, black, or white
- Able to provide vehicle year, color, make, and model
- Must be local to or able to work in Griffin, GA
- Professional, reliable, and comfortable on set
Compensation
- $96 for 8 hours
- $35 car bump for vehicle use
- Paid background acting opportunity
- On-set experience with a professional production
Pink Palace Hotel Staff – 1980s Feature Film
Job Description
A major feature film set in 1980s Florida is casting hospitality and service industry professionals to portray hotel staff in scenes filming in New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men and women ages 18 and older with real bartending, serving, or hotel staff experience.
Casting directors are seeking talent who can confidently carry drink trays, handle service interactions naturally, and embody authentic 1980s hotel staff energy. The production is recreating a vibrant 1980 setting, so selected talent must meet period-specific grooming and appearance requirements.
This is a great opportunity for hospitality professionals and aspiring actors to work on a feature film with a professional production team.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray hotel staff members in 1980s-set scenes
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Confidently carry drink trays and simulate real service tasks
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting
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Maintain continuity and period-appropriate appearance on set
Requirements
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Men and women, age 18+
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Real bartending, serving, or hotel staff experience required
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Must be local to New Orleans or Chalmette, LA (or able to work as a local hire)
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Available for one or more listed filming dates
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Men must be open to clean-shaven look or 1980s-style facial hair
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Women must have natural nail color and 80s-style hair
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No unnatural hair colors
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No facial piercings
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No visible tattoos (must be coverable depending on wardrobe)
Compensation
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$150 for 12-hour filming day
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$50 mandatory wardrobe fitting
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Paid background role in a feature film
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On-set experience in a period production
Residents with Cars for TV Background Role
Job Description
A television production is casting men and women to portray residents with cars for an upcoming scene filming in Griffin, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults ages 18 and up of all ethnicities.
Casting directors are seeking everyday types who can realistically portray local residents. Talent must own a vehicle that is not red, black, or white. Selected background actors will use their personal vehicles in the scene to create an authentic neighborhood setting.
This is a local hire opportunity for Georgia-based talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a resident in a background scene
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Use your personal vehicle during filming
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Follow direction from the assistant director and crew
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Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
Requirements
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Men and women, age 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must own a car (no red, black, or white vehicles)
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Provide photo of your car
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Include year, color, make, and model of vehicle
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Submit at least three photos (including dated and full-body)
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Provide age, height, weight, and contact information
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Must be local to Griffin, GA
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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$35 car bump
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Paid background acting role
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On-set television production experience
Caucasian Family of 5 for Church Scene
Job Description
A production filming in Lawrenceville, Georgia is casting a Caucasian family of five to portray Pentecostal church members in a scripted scene. Casting directors are seeking two parents and three children (ages 9–12) for this paid background opportunity. This role requires talent who are comfortable being around snakes, as snakes will be present in the room during filming (though you will not be required to handle them). Fresh faces only for this project.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray church members in a Pentecostal congregation scene
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Maintain natural family interaction on camera
- Remain comfortable working in an environment where snakes are present
- Be available for the scheduled filming date
Requirements
- Caucasian family of 5 (2 parents, 3 kids ages 9–12)
- Fresh faces only (must not have worked on this production before)
- Comfortable with snakes being in the room (no handling required)
- Must be local to Lawrenceville, GA
- Provide recent photos and accurate sizing information
Compensation
- $96 for 8 hours per person
- $20 gas bump
- Paid background acting opportunity
Caucasian Men to Portray Suspects for TV Series
Job Description
Rose Locke Casting is seeking Caucasian men to portray suspects being questioned in a television production filming in Southeast Atlanta. This role will involve appearing in interrogation or questioning-style scenes.
Talent must be available for the scheduled filming dates and prepared to portray a serious, dramatic tone suitable for investigative scenes.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a suspect in questioning scenes
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Follow direction from production and assistant directors
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Maintain a professional and realistic on-camera presence
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Be fully available for scheduled filming dates
Requirements
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Caucasian male
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Ages 20–40
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Must be local to Southeast Atlanta (SE ATL)
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Must be available on February 26 and March 11
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
FBI Agent Casting Call – Background Actors
Job Description
A television production is now casting men and women to portray FBI agents in upcoming scenes filming in Indiana and the Atlanta area. This background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 25 and older of all ethnicities. Casting is seeking professional, clean-cut individuals who can convincingly portray federal agents in a scripted production. Please note: applicants must not have previously worked on this project.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray FBI agents in background scenes
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain professional posture and authoritative presence
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Be available for assigned filming dates
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Participate in wardrobe and continuity requirements
Requirements
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Men and women, all ethnicities
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Ages 25+
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Clean-cut, professional appearance
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Must not have worked on this production previously
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Must be able to work in Indiana or around Atlanta
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Reliable and punctual
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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Paid background acting role
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On-set television production experience
Netflix’s A Different World Casting Call: How to Audition for the New College Comedy Series
The beloved sitcom A Different World is officially returning with a brand-new sequel series at Netflix, and casting opportunities are opening for actors looking to be part of the highly anticipated revival.
Originally airing from 1987 to 1993, A Different World became a cultural phenomenon, spotlighting student life at the fictional historically Black college, Hillman College. The upcoming Netflix series will introduce a new generation of students while honoring the legacy of the original show.
With production underway and new roles opening, this is your chance to join one of the most exciting comedy series currently in development.
Why Work on A Different World?
Joining the cast or crew of A Different World offers an incredible opportunity to work on a major streaming production connected to a legendary television franchise.
Here’s why it’s worth it:
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Be part of a highly anticipated Netflix revival of a beloved TV classic.
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Work alongside experienced actors, producers, and industry professionals.
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Gain valuable on-set experience on a major streaming platform production.
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Network with casting directors and production teams.
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Build your résumé with a major television credit.
The series aims to celebrate a new generation of college life, friendships, and personal growth while honoring the spirit of the original show.
How to Audition for A Different World
Step 1: Create Your Free Project Casting Profile
Sign up at projectcasting.com/login and upload your headshots, résumé, and demo reels.
Step 2: Search for A Different World Casting Calls
Use the keyword “A Different World” in the search bar to find available casting opportunities.
Step 3: Apply to Roles That Match Your Profile
Review the casting details carefully and submit the required materials such as photos, videos, or availability information.
Step 4: Upgrade for Premium Access
Premium members get early access to exclusive casting calls and increased visibility to casting directors. Learn more at projectcasting.com/upgrade.
Step 5: Stay Ready
Casting needs can change quickly during production, so check Project Casting frequently for the newest opportunities and announcements.
Final Take
Netflix’s revival of A Different World is set to introduce a new generation of characters while celebrating the legacy of the iconic original series.
For actors looking to break into television or gain experience on a major streaming production, this casting opportunity offers a chance to be part of a culturally significant show with a passionate fan base.
Create your free Project Casting account today and start applying for A Different World casting calls now.
