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Hylton Casting is currently casting extras to work on the HBO Max Limited Series Staircase. Please review the breakdown below.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Staircase:
-Please be advised that, effective 9/23/21, prior to working on STAIRCASE, all background ages 12 and older cast must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or since receiving a single shot of Johnson & Johnson).
-The parent/guardian of any child cast must also be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or since receiving a single shot of Johnson & Johnson)
-You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date. All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.
-If you are offered employment on STAIRCASE and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.
Staircase – HBO Max Limited Series
10 Girls’ Soccer Team Extras
-Extras booked for these scenes will be portraying a soccer team celebrating after a game in a pizza joint – you will not need to know how to play soccer to be booked for these scenes.
-Girls of all ethnicities, ages 10-13
Friday, 11/5/21 (6AM – 12PM, you may test any time within this time frame)
-You MUST test BOTH dates.
-Testing is located in Atlanta, GA.
-Your child and the parent/guardian that will be accompanying them on set must attend COVID-19 testing two consecutive dates before the date of filming.
-Minors under the age of 1 will not be tested. The parent/guardian that accompanies them must be tested.
-The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR (nasal swab) Test.
-While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn.
-All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
-You may not provide test results from another outside source. You MUST be tested by the STAIRCASE Health and Safety team.
Monday, 11/8/21
Atlanta, GA
Call Time:
-Minors ages 6 years – 9 years old may be on set up to 8 hours each day.
-Minors ages 9 years – 16 years old may be on set up to 10 hours each day.
-Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the time frame listed above.
-COVID-19 testing bumps: COVID-19 testing bumps of a quarter check rate for any testing outside of a work date
-The Georgia Department of Labor has implemented an electronic registration system for Minors in Entertainment.
-All children under the age of 18 years in the entertainment industry in GA are subject to the GA Dept of Labor’s rules concerning minors in entertainment. A representative of the minor must register the minor with the GA Dept of Labor prior to performing in GA.
-If your children is not already registered, please visit the following link to register: https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login
Identification Documents Required for Children to Work:
-If your child is selected to work as an extra, on the day that they work as an extra you must bring the appropriate forms of identification for your child for their payment.
-Please review the following link for the necessary identification documents for minors that you must bring:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/complete-correct-form-i-9/complete-section-1-employee-information-and-verification/minors-For E-Verify purposes, all minors must present a List A document or List B AND List C documents.
Photo Submission Requirements:
-On the submission form below, please make sure to submit recent, clear, color photos.
-The photos that you submit should reflect your current look – hair color, cut, etc.
-Please take these photos standing against a solid wall with good lighting. You may use a camera phone.
-Please submit a head shot and a full length body shot.
-Do not submit photos with snapchat filters, black and white photos, photos where you are wearing hats or sunglasses, and photos that do not reflect your current look, hair style, etc.
Submission Policy:
-If you are selected for this extra role, we will contact you to provide you with all filming details for the date/dates that you are booked to work. Please note, submitting on this page does not guarantee that you will be booked to work as an extra in these scenes, it only places you under consideration.
-Background actors will work in Zone A on this production and will not wear PPE while in front of the camera. In order to confirm whether background actors qualify for certain production protocols applicable to individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19, “Staircase” (North Center Productions, Inc.) is asking for background actors to provide their vaccination status. Should producers elect to implement a mandatory vaccination policy in Zone A, background actors may be required to submit proof of vaccination status, such as a vaccination card.
TEEN ATHLETES NEEDED FOR HEALTHCARE COMMERCIAL SHOOTING IN PITTSBURGH! RATE: $325!
SHOOTING IN PITTSBURGH AREA ON THURS NOV. 11 AND FRIDAY NOV. 12TH. YOU WOULD BE NEEDED FOR JUST ONE DAY (ABOUT 6 hrs or less).
Must be real athletes who play team sports! Must be local to the Pittsburgh area and have a reliable car or if a minor, a person who can drive you to set.
If you are in high school, you will have to miss school that day and will need to get a form filled out and signed by your parent/guardian and your school before the shoot date.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
MALE FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Ages 15-19 – All ethnicities – Athletic – Must be playing or have recently played team tackle football. If you have your own gear (cleats, shoulder pads, etc) that is a plus! Shoots Thursday, Nov. 11th.
MALE ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS: Ages 15-19 – All ethnicities – Athletic, good skaters – Must currently play or have recently played team ice hockey. If you have your own skates, pads, sticks, that is a plus! Shoots Friday, Nov. 12th.
FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS: Ages 15-19 – All ethnicities – Athletic – Must currently play or have recently played team soccer. Shoots Thursday, Nov. 11th.
FEMALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS: Ages 15-19 – ALL ethnicities – Athletic – Must currently play or have played team basketball. Shoots Friday, Nov. 12th.
ATLANTA – FEATURED BACKGROUND Casting Notice
FEATURE FILM: LYLE LYLE CROCODILE
–PLEASE SHARE with anyone you know who might be interested in this opportunity!–
**THIS IS A FULLY VACCINATED SET – All Crew, Standins and Background working this project MUST be VACCINATED and able to provide proof of vaccination to H&S Office. Covid Testing is still required**
DATES NEEDED:
Covid Test – WEDS 11/3
Filming – THURS 11/4, FRI 11/5, MON 11/8
–Can work one or multiple dates. (if available Mon 11/8 only, would need to test on Fri 11/5 only)
Test/Filming Location: greater Atlanta GA area
Pay RATES:
Filming dates $88.00/8
Covid tests: $20.00/2
BG ROLES CASTING:
BROADWAY THEATRE GOERS: Male and Female, all ethnicities, age range 18-80, variety of type who might attend a Broadway theatre performance. MUST be fully covid vaccinated.
RUSH EXTRAS CASTING
AUSTIN, TEXAS
TEXAS TOURISM
SOCCER STADIUM FANS Seeking Adults 20’s-50’s, any ethnicity
Work Date: WEDNESDAY, 11/3
Call time around 6pm and nearby soccer field **average shoot will be needed for 4-6 hrs tops
Rate is: $150
**No covid testing needed / but will require you to be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination status.
We only just need a handful and this is a nice and easy evening shoot.
*FBI Series Casting Notice*
Brand New FX/Disney Series Looking For Male Model Types to play Various roles, Thursday Nov 4th! We are a mandatory Zone A feature and all talent must be fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) and able to provide a vaccine card. Must COVID test 24-48 hour prior to work days!
- Looking for Males, Model types, any ethnicity, 18-35 yrs old, to play Various roles! These are Recurring roles and you will be able to work throughout the series!!
- Pay Rate: $150/12
- COVID bump: $50
AMERICAN DETECTIVE EP 207
FILMING IN THE KNOXVILLE AREA, 11/2-11/5
Non-union, true-crime recreation with scripted audio.
Call days are preliminary and could change.
- CSI- Any adult, 25-40yo, smaller than XL
- Needed Tuesday, Rate $50/day
- MEDIA #2 AND #3- Any person, portraying media at crime scene
- Needed Tuesday, Rate $50/day
- BYSTANDER- Any person, crime scene extra
- Needed Tuesday, Rate $50/day
- CSI #3- Any person, 25-40yo, not larger than XL
- Needed Friday, Rate $50/day
- BAR FLY- Female, hanging at a bar
- Needed Friday, Rate $50/day
NOW CASTING!
PROJECT RIDESHARE
Commercial
NON-UNION
Callback Dates: November 3rd/4th
Shoot Dates: November 9th-12th
Location: Toronto
ROLES
- [MAX] 30 to 35 years old, East Asian male. You can sense an earnest, eagerness from him even though it’s approaching the end of a working day. He’s an ambivert and internalizes his emotions. Rate: $2500/Day + Buyout 1 year: $4500, with the option to renew for 2nd and 3rd year with 10% bump
- [OLDER WOMEN] 50 to 60 years old, Hispanic female. Two passengers in Evelyn’s car. Rate: $750/Day + Buyout 1 year: $4500, with the option to renew for 2nd and 3rd year with 10% bump
- [FEMALE DRIVER] 40 to 50 years old, Hispanic female. One of the drivers Max encounters. Rate: $750/Day + Buyout 1 year: $4500, with the option to renew for 2nd and 3rd year with 10% bump
CASTING CALL – ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Looking for allied health professionals & healthcare support workers to take part in doc-style filming for brand campaign
1 day shoot on 11th / 16th or 23rd Nov – these are flexible & can work with people’s availability
Fee paid: £350
Branded partnership campaign for brands official social channels and website
Please send a brief intro & photo for more –
Show: The Resident
Rate: $88/8 (+ $22 pre-employment testing)
Location: Testing in Conyers or Atlanta – Fitting in Conyers – Filming in Lawrenceville, GA
Date: Covid test 11/5 – Test & Fit 11/8 – Filming 11/9 and 11/10
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Must pass a COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
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This production is requiring all cast & crew to be FULLY vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
If you meet this criteria, let us know WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you must provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above before your covid test. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence prior to your covid test, not Central Casting; thus do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.
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About the Job:
We are casting men and women 18+ to play various roles including: EMT, Police Officers, State Troopers, Firefighters, Reporters, Camera Op, and Drivers with Cars
Your casting director will select your role based off where they think you’d fit best – you should be open for all roles above (only exception is if you do not have a vehicle we will not book you as Driver w/ Car)
Drivers With Cars: you will be given an additional $25 on your work day for bringing your car – all cars must be in good condition – no bumps, dents, scratches, discoloration, etc – NO RED OR WHITE VEHICLES WILL BE USED
All individuals hired as a first responders (EMT, Police, firefighter etc) should be prepared (and available) to attend a wardrobe fitting on Monday 11/8 – if you are hired as a Driver with Car a fitting will not be required but you will still need to take a 2nd covid test on Monday 11/8
1950s STORE PATRONS & PEDESTRIANS
MALES & FEMALES
All Ethnicities
Ages: 18+
PLEASE NOTE
-This is a period piece. No unnatural colored hair/faux braids/visible tattoos/facial piercings/do not have or get hair cut prior to work date
-You may be booked for multiple work/fitting dates. Must have open availability
BG Rate: $135/12
-Talent will complete digital voucher via Castifi
-Paid in the form of check within 4-6 weeks
-Must have valid identification to work in the US
Work Date: 11/5
-Dates are subject to change
-Must be available to work all day. Shoots can be 12+ hours (18+ only)
-May be booked for additional days
-Must have fulltime availability
Shoot Location: ATLANTA, GA
-Some locations may be outside of perimeter or not on Marta/bus line
MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING: YES YOU MUST TEST BOTH DAYS!!
PRE-FIT COVID TESTING: 11/3
PRE-WORK Covid-19 Testing: 11/4
-Testing bump: +$30 per test
-Testing Location: ATLANTA GA
-Must have open availability to test on set.
-All talent must test on set prior to working
-You will only be paid for non-work day testing
– NO OUTSIDE TESTS ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME
MANDATORY FITTING DATE: 11/4/2021
-Fitting Rate: $50/3
-You must have your FIRST test prior to your fitting date
-Fitting Location: ATLANTA GA
-Fittings are mandatory
-You may be asked to bring some items that fit the look
-If you do not get fitted you will not work.
-Males no big beards please
⬇️⬇️HOW TO SUBMIT⬇️⬇️
SEND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. NAME
2. D.O.B (for Covid-19 testing registration)
3. PHONE NUMBER
4. Height & Weight
5. ALL sizes
-top/waist/chest or bust/inseam or pants/shoe
6. Vaccination Status
7. 2 CLEAR CURRENT PHOTOS
-NO filters/hats/sunglasses/other people
-1 full body & 1 at least chest up
-No professional photos
-Must be current hair & facial hair
-MUST be a jpeg no pdf or word documents
*Serious inquires only. Please only submit if you have full open availability
*Please only submit once using all subjects you are submitting for
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