Columbus Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Press Conference Scene In Major Universal Studios Production!

Please DO NOT submit for these roles if you have already been booked for this Universal Studios Film.
If you have submitted via email but have not been booked, PLEASE re-submit following the instructions below.

We are currently seeking males and females, ages 20-70, for a press conference/city scene.
This movie is about young LeBron James and the Fab 5 and we will have a lot of fun/exciting scenes for everyone!!

Please Note: There are five roles listed below. Please read the details thoroughly and submit accordingly.

Role 1: Street Pedestrian

• Age: 20-50
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Role 2: OHSAA Arbiter

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

Role 3: On Camera Reporter

• Ages: 25-45
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Role 4: Press Video Camera Operator

• Ages: 25-45
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Comfortable holding a video camera

Role 5: Press Still Camera Operator

• Ages: 25-45
• 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
• For camera operators, must be comfortable holding camera

Base Rate Pay:
$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.

Dates:
Filming: Monday, May 16th
Mandatory COVID Test: Friday, May 13th

Location:
Cleveland/Akron Area

COVID Testing:
Everyone will be required to COVID test 48 hours of your initial work date, on Friday, May 13th in Beachwood, OH. The time is TBD and you must have a flexibility to attend when those hours are established. This COVID test will be paid for by production and you will receive $30 per test.

CASTING CALL NOTICE!

We are now casting African American males, ages 18-50, for two very featured roles. 

Role: “Puzzled O.G”

• Ages: 18-50
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American
• Description: Another man on the street who looks puzzled as our lead actor walks by.

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

Base Rate Pay:
$250 for 8 hours

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 $46.87 per overtime hour.

Dates:
Filming: Friday, May 20th in Akron, OH
Mandatory COVID Test: Wednesday, May 18th in Beachwood, OH
(Time to be determined)

You MUST have full day availability for May 20th and must be able to attend an in-person COVID test on May 18th.

CASTING CALL NOTICE!

We are now casting African American males, ages 18-50, for two very featured roles. 

Role: “WTF Street Dude”

• Ages: 18-50
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American
• Description: A man on the street who mouths the phrase “What the F*k” as our lead actor walks by.

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

Base Rate Pay:
$250 for 8 hours

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 $46.87 per overtime hour.

Dates:
Filming: Friday, May 20th in Akron, OH
Mandatory COVID Test: Wednesday, May 18th in Beachwood, OH
(Time to be determined)

You MUST have full day availability for May 20th and must be able to attend an in-person COVID test on May 18th.

Casting Call

We are currently seeking people ages 14-24 to portray High School Students. This is a huge project filming in the Cleveland/Akron area so you will not want to miss out! This movie is about young LeBron James and the Fab 5 and we will have a lot of fun/exciting student scenes!!

If you have already been booked as a student on this production before please resubmit and state which date and “school” you attended!

Role: High School Student

• Age: 14-24 (Must look young like a High School Student)
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any

Casting Requirements:

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
• Must be late 1990’s period correct and willing to alter look.
• No colored hair, braids, twists, or dreads
• Men must be willing to shave facial hair

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.

Pay:
$88/8

Date:
Wednesday, May 4th
and/or
Monday, May 9th
_Must have FULL day availability on whichever date(s) you submit for. _

Location:
Cleveland/Akron Area

Covid Testing:
Everyone will be required to COVID test within 48 hours of your initial work date, likely Saturday May 2nd, in Beachwood OH. This covid test will be paid for by production and you will receive $30 per test.

 URGENT CASTING CALL!!

Seeking Sports Illustrated Producers In Major Universal Studios Production!

We are currently seeking 3 men or women between the ages of 30-50 to play as a Sports Illustrated Producer.
This is a huge project filming in the Cleveland/Akron area so you will not want to miss out!
This movie is about young LeBron James and the Fab 5 and we will have a lot of fun/exciting student scenes!!

Role: Sports Illustrated Producers 

• Age: 30-50 
• 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

Base Rate Pay: 

$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.

Dates: 
Filming: Wednesday, May 4th 
Covid Test: TODAY, Monday, May 2nd, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: 
Cleveland/Akron Area

COVID Testing: 
Everyone will be required to COVID test within 48 hours of your initial work date, likely Monday, May 1st, in Beachwood, OH. This COVID test will be paid for by production and you will receive $30 per test.

 LeBron Photo Double for Major Universal Studios Production

We are currently seeking a photo double for our lead actor portraying LeBron James. This will be for an exciting project filming in the Cleveland/Akron Area.

Role: LeBron Photo Double

• Age: 18-30
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American
• Height: 6’5-6’7
• Weight: 140-170

Casting Requirements: 

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
• VACCINATION CARDS WILL BE VERIFIED BY OUR TEAM AS WELL AS PRODUCTION.
• Must be willing to be late 1990’s period correct or willing to alter look
• Men: Clean Shaven and allow production to alter hair
• NO VISIBLE TATTOOS; You will often be in shorts and a jersey.

Rate: 
$104/8

Dates: 
April 27th is your initial work date. You will then be needed every M-F between April 27th and June 6th.
You must have FULL DAY availability and a flexible schedule as dates and times in this industry and subject to change.

Covid: You will be required to covid test 48 hours prior to your initial

Location: 
Cleveland/Akron Area