Columbus Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title: LeBron James

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Akron Area on May 31st and Wednesday, June 1st. 

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
   
• Must be willing to alter look in order to appear period accurate (late 1900s)
   
• No colored hair, braids, twists, or locs
   
• Men must be willing to shave facial hair

Covid Test: May 27, 2022

Rate: Pay is $88/8 hours + $30 covid bump

PLEASE NOTE: A day on set can go up to 14-15 hours. If your work day exceeds 8 hours you will receive time and a half at $16.50 per overtime hour.

Production Title: LeBron James

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Akron Area on May 31st & June 1st, June 2nd, June 6th and June 10th. 

Role: Inactive Basketball Player

• Age: 14-23 (must look high school age)
• Height: Must be 5’11 or taller
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: ANY

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
• Must be willing to be late 1990’s period correct, willing to shave, and willing to alter look.
• Please note, minors cannot submit themselves. All minors must be submitted through a parent/guardian’s email account.
• Parental/Guardian consent is mandatory and consent forms will be provided to all minors who are booked. Parents MUST be on set with the minor at all time.

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: Pay is $88/8 hours

Production Title: LeBron James

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Akron, Ohio from Monday, June 6th. 

Roles:

•  High School Student
  • Age: 14-24 (Must look young like a High School Student)
  • Gender: Any
  • Ethnicity: Any
• Parent/Grandparent
  • Ages: 25-70
  • Gender: Any
  • Ethnicity: Any

Casting Requirements:

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
• Must be willing to alter look in order to appear period accurate (late 1900s)
• No colored hair, braids, twists, or locs
• Men must be willing to shave facial hair

Covid Test: Wednesday, May 25th between 7:30AM-10:30AM in Akron OH.
(Everyone will be required to COVID test 48 hours of your initial work date, on Wednesday May 25th between 7:30AM-10:30AM in Akron, OH and/or Saturday, June 4th (Time: TBD). This covid test will be paid for by production and you will receive $30 per test.)

Rate: Pay is $88/8hrs

Production Title: LeBron James’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting media personnel to work on scenes filming in Akron Area from Thursday, May 26th. 

Roles: Media Personnel (Still Photography, Video Operator, Camera Reporter, Stadium Crew)

• Age: 18-50
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Covid Test: May 24, 2022

A mandatory COVID test is required Tuesday, May 24th in Beachwood OH. The time of the COVID test is TBD. You must be flexible this day to be able to attend the test when the opening is established. This COVID tests is paid by production and you will receive a $30 testing stipend.

Rate: Pay is $88/8 + $30 testing stipend

Production Title: LeBron James

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Cleveland or Akron Area on Friday, May 27th. 

Roles:

Student

• Age: 14-22 (Must look like a high schooler)
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Parent

• Ages: 45-70
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

On Camera Reporter

• Ages: 25-50
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Press Video Camera Operator

• Ages: 25-50
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Comfortable holding a video camera

Press Still Camera Operator

• Ages: 25-50
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Comfortable holding a camera

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
• Must be willing to alter look in order to appear period accurate (late 1900s)
• No colored hair, braids, twists, or locs
• Men must be willing to shave facial hair
• For camera operators, must be comfortable holding camera
• Must list camera experience
• If minor, your guardian must fill out information.

Covid Test: May 25th, 2022

Rate: $88/8hrs
PLEASE NOTE: A day on set can go up to 14-15 hours. If your work day exceeds 8 hours you will receive time and a half at $16.50 per overtime hour.

Production Title: ‘LeBron James’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Cleaveland / Ohio from Monday, May 23rd to Thursday, May 26th. Must be able to work on thesaid date. 

Roles: 1975-2003 Cars and Their Drivers

• Cars model year 1975-2003
  Cars of varying condition (both pristine and rusted) will be considered- but all cars must be drivable.
• Cars capable to film in Akron area.
• No red or white cars.
• If car has any bumper stickers or decals, must include location and photos of them. Please note if they are able to be covered/removed.
• All drivers and car providers MUST be fully vaccinated and boosted (if eligible) with proof.

Covid Test: May 22, 2022

Available Shoot Dates:
(Must have FULL day availability)
Monday, May 23th
– All cars
Tuesday, May 24th
– No clean/pristine cars
Thursday, May 26th
– All cars

Rate: $118/8 hours 

Driver Rate: $88/8
Pay Bump: $30/Car

PLEASE NOTE:
A day on set can go up to 14-15 hours. If your work day exceeds 8 hours you will receive time and a half at $16.50 per overtime hour.
Car owners will need to be on set for the entire time their car is in use.

Production Title: ‘LeBron James’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Cleaveland or Ohio on Monday, May 23th. 

Role 1: Basketball Players

• Age: 9-15
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American

• Parent must be fully vaccinated; including booster (if eligible)
• Please note, your vaccination status will be verified by production
• Must have full day availability (filming can be 12-14 hours)
• Guardians be with the minor at all time
• MINORS CAN NOT SUBMIT THEMSELVES.
• All minors must be submitted through a parent/guardians email account. Parental/Guardian consent is mandatory and consent forms will be provided to all minors who are booked.

Covid Test: May 24, 2022
 A mandatory covid test is required in Beachwood OH. This COVID tests are paid by production and you will receive $30 testing stipend.
Guardians must covid test with minor to be on set!

Rate: Pay is $88/8 hours + $30 covid bump

Production Title: ‘LeBron James’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Cleaveland or Ohio on Tuesday, May 24th. 

Role 1: Toddler

• Age: 2-5
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: African America

Role 2: Young Mother

• Age: 18-25
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: African American

• Parent must be fully vaccinated; including booster (if eligible)
• Please note, your vaccination status will be verified by production
• Must have full day availability (filming can be 12-14 hours)
• Guardians be with the minor at all time
• MINORS CAN NOT SUBMIT THEMSELVES.
• All minors must be submitted through a parent/guardians email account. Parental/Guardian consent is mandatory and consent forms will be provided to all minors who are booked.

Covid Test: May 24, 2022

Rate: Pay is $88/8 hours + $30 covid bump

Production Title: ‘LeBron James’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting, extras to work on scenes filming in Ohio,  from Wednesday, May 18th to Thursday, May 19th. Must be able to work from now until May 19th. 

Roles:
Stadium Crowd

Covid Test: May 16, 2022

Rate: Pay is $88/8 + $30 testing stipend

RUSH CASTING CALL

Seeking FEATURED Media Personnel For THURSDAY, May 19th in Major Universal Studios Production

We are looking for people ages 14-50, to portray Media Personnel!

YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH A CAMERA!
This is a very exciting game scene, you won’t want to miss out!

Role: Media Personnel

• Age: 14-50
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Casting Requirements:

• Talent must be fully vaccinated; including booster
• Please note, your vaccination status will be verified by production
• Must have full day availability (filming can be 12-14 hours)
• MUST BE COMFORTABLE HOLDING/USING A CAMERA
• MINORS CAN NOT SUBMIT THEMSELVES. All minors must be submitted through a parent/guardians email account. Parental/Guardian consent is mandatory and consent forms will be provided to all minors who are booked.

Rate:
$88/8

Filming Date
Thursday, May 19th
You must be fully available on this day

Covid Testing:

• A mandatory covid test is required tomorrow afternoon (May 17th) between 1p-5p in Beachwood OH. This COVID tests are paid by production and you will receive $30 testing stipend.

Location:
Cleveland area