Baton Rouge Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NETFLIX Series ‘ Queer Eye’ Casting Call

We are currently accepting casting nominations for the Emmy-Award winning Netflix series, Queer Eye. We are filming in New Orleans this summer and would love some nominations for NOLA’s most deserving unofficial “mayors” of the city.

Daisy Jones and the Six Casting Call For Kids

*Now Casting Minor PHOTO DOUBLE 3-4 Years Old*
Dates: Test Sun May 1, Film Mon May 2
Location: NEW ORLEANS
Film Rate: $175/12 + $100 Covid stipend

“Daisy Jones and the Six” is looking for a 3-4 YO GIRL to be a Photo Double in the next episode.

• Looking for 3-4 YO girl
• who can portray Caucasian with brown hair and fit 3T clothing.
• Photos should be CURRENT and in good lighting.
  Guardian accompanying the minor will be required to take a covid test prior to filming, but the minor will not need to test.

This production has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set. To be eligible to work on this production, you MUST be (1) either (A) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “BOOSTER” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (B) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (C) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet either of the criteria mentioned above. If you are unable to show adequate proof to production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this particular production.

As a condition of working on set, you are required to get a paid Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date(s). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. The COVID test MUST be completed 48 hours prior to your first work date.
While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.

New Show: Daisy Jones & The Six Casting Call

NOW CASTING – $HIGHER RATE$ 
Dates: Test Sun April 24 + Film Mon April 25
Rate: $175/12 (test pay $100) + car bump
Loc: Testing in Metairie, Filming in Kenner, LA 
Role: Travelers w/ Vintage Cars: Looking for men and women 18+ who own or have access to use cars from 1977 or older that you’d like to work with!

Daisy Jones & The Six has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set. To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above. If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production. If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production. If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

MAE CHAPMAN CASTING!!!! {SHREVEPORT, LA) LOCAL HIRE ONLY

EMMANUEL 9

PRODUCERS: AARON L WILLIAMS, MAE CHAPMAN

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: TENESHA WILLIAMS, JOHN SONNY LOUIS

DIRECTOR: AARON L WILLIAMS

SAG MICRO 

PAY: VARIES (PAID)- LOCAL HIRE

SHOOT DATES: APRIL 30, 2022 – MAY 3, 2022

AUDITION DATE: APRIL 9, 2022

CALLBACK DATE: APRIL 10, 2022

If selected, you will receive sides to audition.  All auditions will be submitted via self-taped audition. Auditions deadline will be APRIL 9, 2022 (12am- MIDNIGHT)

SYNOPSIS:

Henderson, a gifted musician and technician, all in one selfless act, puts his life on the line and unleashes the power of forgiveness, love, and a demonstration of the 9 fruits of the spirit 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

HENDERSON  – Male, 30s, Black. 

Emotional young man that would do anything for his daughter. Think Lance Gross

NYLAH- Female, 20s-30s, Black

Distraught young woman on the brink of an emotional breakdown. Henderson’s ex, Ally’s mother.

JOE – Male, 20s, Caucasion

Distant, quit, young man.Mentally disturbed and deranged thoughts. Lacks emotions and human empathy.

JOHNSON – Male, 50+, Caucasion 

Successful older businessman. CEO type.

ALLY – Female, 12, Black

Emotional and intelligent young daughter of Henderso and ally

NEWS ANCHOR  1 – Caucasian, 30+

Right wing conservative broadcaster.

NEWS ANCHOR 2 – Caucasian, 30+

Right wing conservative broadcaster.

BOB – Male, 50s, Caucasian

Mean spirited, disgruntled father.

MARGO – Female, 40s+, Caucasian

Bob’s wife. Sweet, caring, timid.

WEAPONS DEALER – Male 30s, Caucasian

Thug, seedy type.

GUYS ON STREET – Males, various, black

GLORIA – Female, 40s, Caucasian

Business woman.

CHURCH LADY – 50s+, Female, Black

Motherly Type

PASTOR – 50s+, Male, Black 

COP – 40s+, Male, Caucasian

NOW CASTING – $ HIGHER RATE $

New Show: Daisy Jones & The Six

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Dates: Test Mon April 11 + Fit/Re-test Tue April 12 + Film Wed April  13

Rate: $175/12 (test pay $100, fitting+retest pay $100/2)

Loc: Testing in Metairie, Fitting + Filming in New Orleans

• 1977 Young Rock Band Fans: Looking for men and women 18+ who appear to be in their 20s. Ladies dress size 0-6, men max waist 36” to fit already ordered costumes! Must be available for ALL 3 dates! 

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Daisy Jones & The Six has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.   

If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production.  If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

NOW CASTING – $ HIGHER RATE $

New Show: Daisy Jones & The Six

Dates: Test Tues April 5 + Fit/Re-test Wed April 6 + Film Thur April 7 OVERNIGHT

Rate: $175/12 (test pay $100, fitting+retest pay $100/2)

Loc: New Orleans

• 1977 Young Rock Band Fans: Looking for men and women 18+ who appear to be in their 20s. Ladies dress size 0-6, men max waist 36” to fit already ordered costumes! Must be available for ALL 3 dates! Please note Thursday’s work will be an OVERNIGHT SHOOT. 

Daisy Jones & The Six has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 5 and above working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be (1) either (a) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine AND received a “Booster” if you are eligible for a Booster according to CDC guidelines (click here to check if you are eligible for Booster) (Also: if you received the AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines, then three doses of any combination of Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, or Novavax vaccines would deem you Boosted) or (b) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine but not yet Booster-eligible; or (2) have a medical disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet the criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this Production.   

If you answer “yes” to this message, then you are hereby attesting to the fact that you can and will provide such adequate proof to Production.  If you are selected, Production will collect and verify your proof.

Daisy Jones and the Six Open Casting Call

Casting directors are now casting extras for fun concert scenes across the decades.

Filming will shoot in New Orleans, Louisiana

Date – 3/30/2022 – 3/31/2022

Project –  ESPN MFF – Slam Dunk Contest                 

Location – XAVIER CONVOCATION CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA

Position – Utility

Rate – $25 per hour Guarantee for 10 hour plus OT

Must be vaccinated

Rising Dawn Short Film

Open Casting Call for “Black” Baton Twirlers

Filming in Lafayette, Louisiana April 2022

Willing to work as local. Must be over 18 and look high school age.

All skill levels needed. Can you twirl one baton, two batons, fire, knives? We want you.

BACKGROUND ACTORS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING SHORT FILM, “WE MUST SAVE OUR SCHOOLS”!!!

Directed by Bianca Siplin

Scene: (1950s-1960s) Protest Marching Scene

When: Saturday, FEBRUARY 12, 2022 (Day Shoot)

Where: New Orleans, LA. 

Compensation: $40/ 4 hours

 Looking for 20 -Majority of Women (All Ethnicities) and Men. Women’s hair must be in natural toned color, no highlights or bleached colors, and no braids. Everyone is asked to wear plain brown or black clothing, and low flat plain heels (black or brown). Men are welcomed to participate but must have short hair and clean shaven. No beards.