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Hylton Casting is currently casting Photo Doubles 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 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).
-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
YOUNG MARINE Photo Double
-Caucasian Male
-Height 6’0 – 6’3
-Ages 20s – 30s
– This role will require a clean cut, clean shaven look with mandatory military haircut. A military haircut will be provided by the production if needed.
– Will be wearing Vietnam-era fatigues.
– One of the lead actors of the series has momentary glimpses of the past and sees YOUNG MARINE, an individual he knew during his time serving in the Vietnam War.
DOC AD Photo Double
-Caucasian Male
-Height 5’9 – 5’11
-Ages 30s – 40s
-Must be bald.
-This photo double will portray a member of a documentary film crew.
Monday, 10/11/21 (6AM – 12PM, you may test any time within this time frame)
-You MUST test BOTH dates.
-Testing is located in Atlanta, GA
-If you are selected for this extra role, you must test for COVID-19 twice before each work date.
-The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR 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 in Atlanta, GA.
-Background performer services: $160/8 hrs ($20/hour, you are guaranteed 8 hours, with applicable overtime)
-COVID-19 testing bumps: You will receive 2 COVID-19 testing bumps of a quarter check rate for testing on Friday, 10/8/21 AND Monday, 10/11/21.
Call Time:
-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.
HBO Max Presents:
Casting Call for RAP SH!T
- Looking for Miami locals
- Short men 5’5” and below for a fun club scene!
HBO’s We Own This City Casting Call
Casting a variety of faces, ages, ethnicities in the following roles:
- Youth activists/protesters/demonstrators
- Police/guardsmen types
Four covid tests are required on:
- Friday, October 8th
- Saturday, October 9th
- Thursday, October 14th
- Friday, October 15th
Tentative filming:
- Sunday, October 10th
- Saturday, October 16th
Rates: Non-union: $85/COVID Test / $154 Filming Day
SAG: $100/COVID test / $182 Filming day
COVID tests are paid for by production
The HBO Max Limited Series Staircase has implemented a new vaccination mandate effective as of 9/23/21. The Prison extras will play an integral role in the series as they are featured in multiple episodes and will be required to work multiple dates during the filming of the series in October 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Staircase:
-Please be advised that, effective 9/23/21, prior to working on STAIRCASE, all background 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).
-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
Core Prison Extras
-Inmate Extras
-“Pops Inmate” – Caucasian male, ages 60+. This role is described as a “half-blind, toothless, ghost of a man.”
-Male and Female Correction’s Officer Extras
-Prison Teacher Extra
-Postal Worker Extra
-Prison Staff Extras
-Please note, you will be considered for any of the above roles.
-This recurring role will require professionalism, some acting experience, and a flexible schedule to commit for the duration of filming. Your appearance may also be altered for this role i.e. haircut, facial hair cut, head shaved, fake tattoos applied, etc. The Director and Producers of the series only wants to consider those individuals that are fully available and open to any potential changes to your appearance.
-Please note, you may not be required to work all dates. These dates are also subject to change.
-Extras booked to work in these scenes will be required to sequester in a hotel for 3 nights before they are scheduled to work.
-The hotel accommodations would be provided by the production. You will not have to pay for the hotel or parking.
-Extras will receive a quarantine bump of $232 each day + $53.50 per diem each day that they are sequestered. This bump and per diem will be applied to an extras voucher. You would receive payment 2-3 weeks from the date.
-You will be responsible for paying for your 3 meals a day since your per diem will not be added until you work. The per diem is provided based on the following breakdown of meals – Breakfast = $9.50, Lunch = $14, Dinner = $30. This will not be cash, but will be applied to your extras voucher on the date that you work. You would be responsible for ordering and paying for your own food during your quarantine. This can include delivery from a restaurant or a food app. You must eat in your room and not in the restaurant or bar area.
-You must quarantine alone in your room and not leave. There will be no visitors allowed including other quarantined extras. No use of the hotel gym, pool, or spa.
-You must quarantine in the hotel. Extras will not be permitted to quarantine at home. This will be required regardless of your vaccination status.
-COVID-19 testing will be required daily at the hotel.
-Transportation will not be provided by the production. You are responsible for providing your own transportation to the hotel and to set.
-You may be required to attend a wardrobe fitting for this role during your sequester period. You must bring all necessities with you to the hotel.
-Please only submit if you have open flexibility.
-You will also be required to COVID-19 test at the production’s facility in Atlanta, GA the day before the sequester period begins (Thursday, 9/30/21). You will receive a quarter check rate testing bump for this test.
-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.
-Background performer services: $104/8 hrs ($13/hour, you are guaranteed 8 hours, with applicable overtime)
-You will only receive the $104/8 rate on the dates that you work on set as an extra. You may not be required to work all filming dates.
-COVID-19 testing bump: You will receive the COVID-19 testing bump of a quarter check rate for testing on Thursday, 9/30/21.
Call Time:
-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.
Tattoos:
-The production is requesting that you send all photos of any tattoos that you may have. On the form below, please attached the photos of your tattoos.
-The production may also apply fake tattoos to some Core Prisoners that work. There is the possibility that some of the fake tattoos may be offensive content.
Hair:
-The production may want to cut your hair or facial hair for this role, including potentially shaving your head. Please select on the form below if you are open to having your hair cut, facial hair cut, or head shaved.
Hylton Casting is currently casting extras to work on the HBO Max Limited Series Staircase. Please review the breakdown below.
UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Staircase:
-Please be advised that, effective 9/23/21, prior to working on STAIRCASE, all background 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).
-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
*You do not need to be available for all filming dates. You may only be booked for 1 filming date.
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Monday, 9/27/21 AND Tuesday, 9/28/21
Filming Date: Wednesday, 9/29/21
Extra Role: Interior Apartment “Friendsgiving” Scenes
– 8 Martha’s Friends
– Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Tuesday, 9/28/21 AND Wednesday, 9/29/21
Filming Date: Thursday, 9/30/21
Extra Roles: Interior/Exterior College Dorm Scenes and Exterior Vegan Cafe Scenes
– 2 Margaret’s Roommates
– 3 Extras with Cars (from 1997-2007)
– 8 Vegan Cafe Patron Extras
– 3 Vegan Cafe Employee Extras
– 3 Margaret’s Neighbors
– Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Wednesday, 9/29/21 AND Thursday, 9/30/21
Filming Date: Friday, 10/1/21
Extra Roles: Interior/Exterior Apartment Scenes
– 3 Extras with Cars (from 1994-2004)
– Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older
-The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR 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.
$104/8 hours (you are guaranteed 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours)
+ COVID-19 testing bumps of a quarter check rate for any testing date outside of a work date
+ $35 Car Bump if your car is used in these scenes
Call Time:
-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.
HBO’s The Time Traveler’s Wife Casting Call
“FEATURED TEEN” – The director would like to select a small group of (18 to look younger) “teens” for a few scenes. We’re looking for males and females, specifically Hispanic/Latinx and African American. If you’re 18 and older with a youthful appearance, please submit!
COVID TEST: Friday, Sept 24th
FITTING: Monday, Sept 27th
COVID TEST 2: (to clear you for filming) Either Thurs 9/30 or Fri 10/1
FILMING: Saturday, October 2nd
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump (each time) + $25 wardrobe fitting bump
HBO The Time Traveler’s Wife Casting Call
“BAG WOMAN” – The director would like to select an older woman, any ethnicity, to play a homeless person at an L stop. Feel free to get in character with your submission photos, or send regular pictures – up to you.
COVID TEST: Friday, Sept 24th
FITTING: Monday, Sept 27th
COVID TEST 2: (to clear you for filming) Either Thurs 9/30 or Fri 10/1
FILMING: Saturday, October 2nd
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump (each time) + $25 wardrobe fitting bump
HBO ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Casting Call
We’re looking for a very specific featured cop type who can come in ASAP (after being selected by the director) for testing and a costume fitting. The director wants a male (any age, any ethnicity) with a big belly!
This post has been edited to remove the sizes we had listed – it’s open to any size now.
If you are available to work with the dates below, please submit using the subject line “CHICAGO COP”
COVID TEST: Friday, Sept 24th
FITTING: Monday, Sept 27th
COVID TEST 2: (to clear you for filming) Either Weds 9/29 or Thurs 9/30
FILMING: Friday, October 1st
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump (each time) + $25 wardrobe fitting bump
HBO Max Presents: Rap SH!T
Casting Searching: Miami Locals
Needed:
- College Students
- Roller Skaters
HBO’s “THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES”
Filming in Charleston, SC. LAST OFFICIAL EXTRAS REQUEST FOR SEASON 2 FILMING
- Seeking MALES to portray TOUGH LOOKING HIRED ARMED GUARDS for filming 9/23 & 9/24
- Should be familar with gun handling or former or current Military or Law Enfocrecement types.
Preferring those available BOTH Dates for continuity purposes but may be able to take 1 or 2 available 1 date only with the right look.
Overview:
HBO is currently casting for two major productions: the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria and the new limited series DTF St. Louis. Both projects offer exciting opportunities for actors looking to break into television or gain experience working on high-profile productions. Background actors and extras are needed for various roles, and now is your chance to be part of the HBO family.
Production Details:
DTF St. Louis
- Director & Writer: TBD
- Stars: Jason Bateman, David Harbour
- Production Companies: HBO
- Filming Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Current Status: Casting and Pre-production
Euphoria (Season 3)
- Director & Writer: Sam Levinson
- Stars: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and more
- Production Companies: HBO, A24
- Filming Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Current Status: Casting and Pre-production
What We Know So Far:
DTF St. Louis
DTF St. Louis is a dark comedy limited series that follows a chaotic love triangle leading to unexpected and deadly consequences. The series is expected to blend sharp humor with a dramatic edge. Casting directors are looking for diverse talent, particularly individuals aged 35–65 to portray guests at a backyard gathering. Couples are encouraged to apply.
Euphoria Season 3
Euphoria has captivated audiences with its raw and emotional storytelling. Season 3 is set to continue exploring the complexities of its characters, with new conflicts, relationships, and personal struggles. While specific plot details are under wraps, the series is currently casting for background roles and extras, providing opportunities to be part of one of HBO’s most talked-about shows.
How to Audition for HBO Productions
Are you interested in being part of an HBO production? Here’s how you can apply:
Step 1: Create a Profile on Project Casting
Start by setting up a free account on Project Casting or other reputable casting platforms. Ensure your profile includes:
- A professional headshot
- An updated acting resume
- Relevant experience and skills
Step 2: Search for Casting Calls
Check for casting calls for DTF St. Louis and Euphoria on platforms like Project Casting and Backstage. Roles currently being cast include:
- DTF St. Louis:
- Guests at a backyard gathering (ages 35-65, diverse backgrounds, couples encouraged)
- Euphoria:
- High school students (18+ who can play younger)
- Club attendees (ages 18-30)
- Background extras for party and school scenes
Step 3: Prepare Your Application
Many roles may require a self-tape audition or an in-person casting call. To enhance your chances:
- Review Role Requirements: Understand the role’s specifics before submitting.
- Record a High-Quality Self-Tape: Ensure proper lighting, clear audio, and a neutral background.
- Highlight Relevant Experience: If you have previous acting or on-set experience, showcase it.
Step 4: Stay Updated
Casting for both Euphoria and DTF St. Louis is ongoing. Regularly check casting platforms and official HBO announcements for the latest updates and new opportunities.
Pro Tip: If auditioning for Euphoria, familiarize yourself with the show’s tone by watching previous seasons. Understanding the show’s aesthetic will help you tailor your audition to fit the style.
Step 5: Submit with Confidence
Once you find a role that fits your profile, submit your application confidently. Double-check all requirements to ensure your materials meet the casting director’s expectations.
Why Join an HBO Production?
Working on an HBO series is a valuable opportunity to gain experience on a high-quality set, work alongside industry professionals, and build connections in the entertainment world. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or looking for your next big break, DTF St. Louis and Euphoria provide a platform to showcase your talent.
Take the first step in your acting career by applying today. Your journey with HBO awaits!