A24’S ‘THE DRAMA’ Casting Calls & Auditions

High School Cheerleaders for Family Drama

Job Description

A heartfelt family drama filming in the Morrow, Georgia area is casting four women to portray high school cheerleaders during basketball game scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is seeking energetic performers who can convincingly portray students and contribute to an authentic high school sports atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school cheerleader during basketball game scenes.
• Perform natural cheering and crowd reactions on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain energy and continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally alongside cast and crew.

Requirements

• Women ages 18–30.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a high school cheerleader.
• Comfortable performing in energetic basketball game scenes.
• Must be able to work in the Morrow, Georgia area.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours.

Job Description

Katie Griffin Casting is seeking talent for a non-union micro drama project for a popular toy brand. The production will take place in the Philadelphia area and is currently accepting talent interested in appearing in the branded micro drama. This casting opportunity is for performers interested in short-form narrative and commercial-style content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a non-union micro drama for a popular toy brand.
• Portray an assigned role according to the production’s creative direction.
• Follow direction from the casting and production teams during filming.

Requirements

• Must be available to work in the Philadelphia area.
• Must be eligible to participate in a non-union production.
• Additional role-specific requirements are available from the casting team.

Compensation

Not specified.

London Drama Series – Multiple Acting Roles

Job Description

A new drama series is casting male and female actors in London for multiple character roles across a range of ages and backgrounds. The production is seeking talented performers who can bring distinctive personalities, emotional depth, and authentic screen presence to characters ranging from influential community figures and rising criminals to trusted friends and young professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured character role in a new drama series.
• Bring authenticity, personality, and emotional depth to scripted scenes.
• Develop a believable character based on the role’s personality and background.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

• Old-School Leader: Male, 53–68, Black/Caribbean heritage with a Jamaican-influenced English accent.
• Charismatic Nephew: Male, 20–27, Black/mixed Black heritage with a contemporary South London accent.
• Rising Power: Male, 21–29, Black/mixed Black heritage with a contemporary London accent.
• Trusted Friend: Male, 21–29, open ethnicity, London accent.
• Loyal Enforcer: Male, 45–62, Black Caribbean/Jamaican heritage with an influenced London accent.
• Established Crime Boss: Male, 58–72, White British with a Cockney/London accent.
• Quiet Lieutenant: Male, 45–65, Black British/Caribbean with a London or Caribbean-influenced London accent.
• Young Woman: Female, 20–28, open ethnicity, contemporary British/London accent.
• Must be comfortable portraying complex dramatic characters and following creative direction.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

UK Short Drama – Experienced Actors

Job Description

A new short drama is seeking experienced UK-based actors for several principal roles. The production is casting male and female performers with strong acting ability, compelling screen presence, and experience bringing nuanced characters to life. Multiple roles are available for talent with specific playing ages and backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in a new short drama.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging on-camera performances.
• Interpret scripted material and develop a believable character.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow actors and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be an experienced actor based in the UK.
• Female talent with a playing age of 33–39; seeking mixed heritage, racially ambiguous, Caribbean, Indian, Latin, or Spanish performers.
• Male talent with a playing age of 36–42; seeking mixed-race or Black British performers with Caribbean heritage.
• Female talent with a playing age of 28–34; seeking White British, blonde performers.
• Strong acting and character-development skills required.
• Professional on-camera experience preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series

Job Description

A television legal drama is casting background actors of all ages and ethnicities for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production. Casting directors are seeking authentic talent to portray a variety of courtroom roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, attorneys, and spectators.
• React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes.
• Ability to react naturally and stay in character.
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set.
• No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

• $120 flat rate.

Job Description

The Garden of Eden Productions is casting actors for “InSignificantly Unique,” an upcoming dramatic feature film written, directed, and produced by Bethel Bates. Based on the novel of the same name, the character-driven story follows a young girl forced to carry responsibilities far beyond her years while trying to protect herself and her younger brother in a world that repeatedly fails them. The film explores serious themes including childhood, family, poverty, trauma, survival, sacrifice, and loss of innocence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character authentically according to the screenplay.
• Prepare for scenes and follow direction from the filmmaker.
• Deliver believable performances appropriate to the film’s dramatic subject matter.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production crew.
• Maintain character and performance continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Unique Jefferson: Ages 14–21, protagonist.
• Bailey: Ages 14–21, Unique’s best friend.
• Lola Jefferson: Ages 34–40, Unique’s mother.
• Ice (Isaac) Jefferson: Ages 10–18, Unique’s brother.
• Javier: Ages 14–21, Unique’s love interest.
• Jeremy: Ages 14–21, “round-the-way” guy.
• Christina Jameson: Ages 30–50, school representative.
• Dice Boy #1: Ages 13–16.
• Dice Boy #2: Ages 13–16.
• Brick: Ages 21–33, antagonist.
• Lloyd: Ages 37–50, loan shark.
• Cameron: Ages 14–17, classmate.
• Jackson: Ages 34–40, Lola’s love interest.
• Performers should be comfortable working with emotionally serious and character-driven material.

Compensation

Compensation not specified.

Male Background Actor to Portray Parent in Family Drama

Job Description

A heartfelt family drama filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area is seeking a male background actor to portray a parent in a hospital scene. This rush casting opportunity is looking for dependable talent who can report to the East Point area on short notice and deliver a natural, believable presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent in a hospital scene for a family drama.
• Perform natural background actions and reactions on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 35–60.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a parent.
• Must be able to work near East Point in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Must be dependable and comfortable working on a professional production set.
• Able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours.

Mortuary Technicians for Family Drama

Job Description

A heartfelt family drama filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area is casting two men or women to portray mortuary technicians. This paid background role is seeking performers who can bring a professional and believable presence to a funeral-related scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mortuary technician in a scripted dramatic scene.
• Perform appropriate professional background actions on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain a believable, respectful presence throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–50.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a mortuary technician.
• Comfortable working in funeral-related dramatic scenes.
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours.

Funeral Mourners for Family Drama

Job Description

A heartfelt family drama filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area is casting men and women to portray mourners in a funeral scene. This paid background acting opportunity requires performers who can provide subtle, believable emotional reactions and help create an authentic atmosphere for a dramatic production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mourner during a scripted funeral scene.
• Provide natural and appropriate emotional reactions on camera.
• Follow blocking and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes.
• Work respectfully and professionally on set.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18 and older.
• Able to portray realistic and subtle emotions on camera.
• Comfortable participating in a dramatic funeral scene.
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $130 for 10 hours.