HBO Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

HBO Series ‘The Gilded Age”

SEEKING NEWPORT, RI LOCALS

• To portray footmen for the HBO Series The Gilded Age.
• Must be 18+
• Natural Hair colors only: MEN: No buzz cuts

Shooting 5/16, 5/17, 5/18

covid test 5/13;

fitting dates 4/14 & 4/15 covid test 4/12 or 4/13.

SAG-AFTRA COVERED
Pay:$182/8
Covid Stipend: $100

This production will require mandatory vaccination + booster 1 for those working in ZONE A.

If you are offered a role, would be required to verify that you are fully vaccinated, and your employment in ZONE A would be conditioned on that validation.

TV Show – Doom Patrol

Looking for REAL-LIFE DRAG QUEENS!

Dates: Test TOMORROW, Wed 4/6, Film Thurs 4/7

Location: all in Conyers, GA

Rate: $350/12 (test pay $87.5)

DRAG QUEENS: Looking for people to portray real Drag Queens to work a fun scene that will film on Thursday. This scene will involve atmospheric smoke.  Must submit photos of yourself in Drag, as this role will be photo selected by the Director!  

Casting call for season 2 of the HBO series THE GILDED AGE…. This is a fun one! 

Seeking people to portray 1880’s African American male college students with cow milking experience for a livestock class scene! 

Must have experience milking cows and working around livestock. Work date will be in June 2022, fitting will be in May. 

COVID testing, fitting and filming will all take place in NYC area (most likely on Long Island!)

HBO Max ‘Gossip Girl’ Casting Call

Seeking people to portray Upscale Debutante Ball Guests with their own Formal Wear (Tuxedos for Men, Dresses/Gowns for Women) for work on Season 2 of the HBO Max ‘Gossip Girl’

The scene is a debutante ball.

*ALL DAYS ARE NIGHT SHOOTS!!!* Some will have afternoon call times, some will have evening call times.

Tentative Dates:

• Filming 4/6, 4/7, 4/8, 4/14, and 4/15
• Can work any/all dates that you are available. (Some days have smaller numbers than others, so not everyone will be needed ALL dates)
• COVID Testing is required 1 day before shoot date.

SAG BG Rate: $182/8hrs // NU BG rate: $165/10hrs

SAG COVID Test $100 stipend // NU COVID Test $60 stipend

Please be advised that to work on Gossip Girl starting March 15, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”).  Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.  In other words, this means that at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or since receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; and when a booster shot is recommended, that the individual has received it prior to March 15, 2022. 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 Gossip Girl 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.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid. 

New York City area locals to portray African American 15 months to 2.5 year old boy for Season 2 of THE GILDED AGE. This will be for a still photo that appears in one of the episodes. (Non-SAG Covered)

– We will be doing this photo shoot ONE DAY between April 11th – April 27th in NYC area.

– There will be a required PCR Covid Test for guardian + child 48 hours before each work date as well as fitting, provided by production. (And yes, it HAS to be within 48 hours, you cannot test the day of, as the results are not instant!)

– You will be asked to comply with HBO covid protocols (I.E. wearing masks off camera, social distancing, etc.) Specifics to come upon booking!

– Fittings usually would be around a 2-3hour commitment depending on how your fitting goes

– This will be a Non-SAG-AFTRA covered photo shoot. The rate is = $165/10hours for the work date; $60 stipend for each covid test pre-employment; $30/2hrs fittings)

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA.

VACCINATION MEMO: Please be advised that prior to working on The Gilded Age Season 2, all cast members working in Zone A must be up-to-date with your vaccination against COVID-19 (you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completing your primary vaccination series and up-to-date if eligible individuals have received a booster). Note that all cast members are considered Zone A. Children belonging to an age group for which the FDA has approved or authorized a COVID-19 vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated, as are all guardians and teachers who will accompany children to a production worksite. This will include a child who becomes eligible for a vaccine during their time working on the production. Currently, COVID-19 vaccination is approved for all children ages five and above. A reasonable grace period (as determined by the production CCO) will be allowed for hired cast members who reach an appropriate vaccination eligible age to receive their full vaccine and share proof of the completed series.

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 The Gilded Age S2 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. Instructions on accessing WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal will be provided after an offer of employment has been extended

TV Show – Doom Patrol

Looking for REAL-LIFE DRAG QUEENS!

Test/Fit Dates (3): Test on Fri 3/18, Costume Fitting Mon 3/21 AND Wed 3/23

Work Dates (5): Fri Mar 25, Thur Mar 31, Fri April 1, Mon April 4 + Tue April 5 

Location: all in Conyers, GA

Rate: $350/12 (fitting pay is $87.5/2, test pay $87.5)

DRAG QUEENS: Looking for people to portray real Drag Queens to work a fun scene that will film over the course of FIVE film dates. These will be a mix of day shoots and night shoots, so you should have a very flexible schedule.   Must submit photos of yourself in Drag, as this role will be photo selected by the Director!  

HBO ‘The Gilded Age’ Casting Call

New York City area locals to portray 1880’s Footmen (18 – 30 years old, caucasian men, 5’11 – 6’2) for Season 2 of THE GILDED AGE.

• -The filming will take place May thru October 2022 in NYC area. (please note you may need to travel to Newport, RI or Troy, NY with production as needed throughout the season! Travel and housing provided by production)
• -There will be a required fitting early April in NYC
• -There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date
• -The rate for this work will be SAG-AFTRA special ability rate ($182/8hrs); you will be compensated $100 stipend for your covid test prior to fitting/work; fittings will also be paid.

This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Please be advised that prior to working on The Gilded Age Season 2, all cast members working in Zone A must be up-to-date with your vaccination against COVID-19 (you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completing your primary vaccination series and up-to-date if eligible individuals have received a booster). Note that all cast members are considered Zone A. Children belonging to an age group for which the FDA has approved or authorized a COVID-19 vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated, as are all guardians and teachers who will accompany children to a production worksite. This will include a child who becomes eligible for a vaccine during their time working on the production. Currently, COVID-19 vaccination is approved for all children ages five and above. A reasonable grace period (as determined by the production CCO) will be allowed for hired cast members who reach an appropriate vaccination eligible age to receive their full vaccine and share proof of the completed series.

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 The Gilded Age S2 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. Instructions on accessing WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal will be provided after an offer of employment has been extended.

HBO ‘Gilded Age’ Season 2 Casting Call

New York City area locals OR Rhode Island locals 18 – 35 years old with high level tennis skills to portray historical male tennis champion for Season 2 of THE GILDED AGE.

• -The filming will take place May 9 – May 13, 2022 in NEWPORT, Rhode Island
• -There will be a required fitting early April
• -There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date
• -The rate for this work will be SAG-AFTRA special ability rate ($192/8hrs); you will be compensated $100 stipend for your covid test prior to fitting/work; fittings will also be paid.

This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Please be advised that prior to working on The Gilded Age Season 2, all cast members working in Zone A must be up-to-date with your vaccination against COVID-19 (you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completing your primary vaccination series and up-to-date if eligible individuals have received a booster). Note that all cast members are considered Zone A. Children belonging to an age group for which the FDA has approved or authorized a COVID-19 vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated, as are all guardians and teachers who will accompany children to a production worksite. This will include a child who becomes eligible for a vaccine during their time working on the production. Currently, COVID-19 vaccination is approved for all children ages five and above. A reasonable grace period (as determined by the production CCO) will be allowed for hired cast members who reach an appropriate vaccination eligible age to receive their full vaccine and share proof of the completed series.

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 The Gilded Age S2 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. Instructions on accessing WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal will be provided after an offer of employment has been extended.

HBO ‘The Gilded Age’ Casting Call

Casting for highly-skilled tennis player to play 1880s tennis champion

Scenes filming sometime between May 9 – 13, 2022 in Newport, Rhode Island

This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Please be advised that prior to working on The Gilded Age Season 2, all cast members working in Zone A must be up-to-date with your vaccination against COVID-19 (you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after completing your primary vaccination series and up-to-date if eligible individuals have received a booster). Note that all cast members are considered Zone A. Children belonging to an age group for which the FDA has approved or authorized a COVID-19 vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated, as are all guardians and teachers who will accompany children to a production worksite. This will include a child who becomes eligible for a vaccine during their time working on the production. Currently, COVID-19 vaccination is approved for all children ages five and above. A reasonable grace period (as determined by the production CCO) will be allowed for hired cast members who reach an appropriate vaccination eligible age to receive their full vaccine and share proof of the completed series.

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 The Gilded Age S2 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. Instructions on accessing WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal will be provided after an offer of employment has been extended.

HBO MAX’s GOSSIP GIRL Season 2 Casting Call

People to portray Upscale Partygoers with Traditional/Ethnic/International Garb (NON-SAGAFTRA Covered) on season 2 of HBO MAX’s GOSSIP GIRL!

We are filming scenes at a political/charity event with cocktail attire, so we are looking for people who can provide traditional attire from any/all countries, religions, or backgrounds that fit the look of the scene!

Tentative Dates are as follows:

– COVID Test on 2/14 in BK or Queens

– Work on 2/15, 2/16, 2/17 ALL MATCHING in NYC

this will be interior work and they are all NIGHT SHOOTS!

Call times will be in afternoon or evening and filming each date will last into early AM hours of the following morning.

ALL COVID Tests are mandatory for work!

• The NON-SAG stipend pay is $60.
• The Non-SAG bg rate is $165/10hrs

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA.

Please be advised that prior to working on Gossip Girl, all cast members working in Zone A 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).  Children cast on or after January 10, 2022 will be required to be fully vaccinated.

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 Gossip Girl 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.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.