NYC Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Soccer Players for Netflix Series “Unaccustomed Earth”

Job Description:
Casting skilled soccer players to portray high school soccer team members in the Netflix series Unaccustomed Earth. This is a great opportunity for athletic performers with real soccer experience to showcase their skills on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform soccer drills and play during scenes

• Work with other background actors to create realistic team interactions

• Follow on-set direction to ensure smooth choreography and continuity

Requirements:

• Male, ages 18+ (to portray high school students)

• Skilled soccer players with real playing experience

• Must be available for the scheduled day shoot in the Westchester, NY area

Compensation:

• $234 for 8 hours (SAG special ability rate)

Job Description:
Casting participants for a peaceful protest against domestic violence taking place in Manhattan, New York. This project aims to raise awareness and highlight the importance of community action through a powerful visual statement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a background performer in the protest scene

• Portray authentic energy and emotion during the event

• Follow directions from the production team for timing and staging

Requirements:

• Open to males and females

• Must be available in the Manhattan area on the shoot date

• Comfortable participating in a public, protest-style scene

Compensation:

• $120 for 4–5 hours

• Payment sent via Zelle within one week

Job Description:
A passion project filming in New York City is seeking a talented male dancer who can also act. The role requires expressing a range of emotions—happiness, confusion, and more—through movement and performance. This is a great opportunity for performers with strong emotional depth and acting skills to showcase their talent in a meaningful project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform expressive dance sequences on camera

• Portray emotions authentically through both movement and acting

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring the vision to life

Requirements:

• Male dancer with acting experience

• Must be able to convey a strong range of emotions

• Prior dance training and acting experience required

Compensation:

• $800–$1000 for the day

• Transportation provided

Job Description:
A major artist is shooting a music video in New York City and is looking for extras with a grungy or punk-inspired look. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-profile production and work alongside a top-tier creative team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background talent during music video scenes

• Bring a natural, edgy, grunge or punk aesthetic to the set

• Follow direction from the director and crew to ensure smooth production

Requirements:

• Must be available in New York City on the shoot date

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Comfortable being on camera and working on a busy set

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate shared upon selection)

Job Description
A feature-length crime film is seeking a husband-and-wife acting pair (or strong individual actors who can be paired) to portray a middle-aged couple in a highly dramatic diner scene. This performance-driven moment will feature tight camera work, cinematic lighting, and heightened dramatic tension.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a dramatic diner sequence with emotional depth and realism

• Deliver a nuanced and engaging performance that conveys confrontation and tension

• Collaborate with the director to execute a powerful and cinematic scene

Requirements

• Ages 45–65

• Wife: Strong presence, expressive, able to show fury and confrontation

• Husband: Grounded, intense, able to convey stern anger with a subtle yet powerful expression

• Local hires in NY, Long Island, or NJ strongly preferred

• Acting reel or recent dramatic clip recommended

Compensation

• Paid, non-union role

Job Description
A production is seeking skilled dancers with experience in contemporary and hip-hop styles for an upcoming shoot in NYC. This is an exciting opportunity to perform on camera and work with a creative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform contemporary and hip-hop choreography during the shoot

• Collaborate with the director and choreographer to bring the vision to life

• Maintain energy, precision, and professionalism on set

Requirements

• Experienced dancers based in NYC

• Must be available during the week of September 22

• Comfortable performing in front of the camera

• Include your Instagram handle when submitting

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

National Tour – Role of Old Max

Job Description
The beloved holiday musical Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! is seeking an actor to play Old Max for its upcoming non-union national tour. This is a virtual open call for a performer with strong acting and vocal ability to bring this iconic role to life on stage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Old Max, narrating the story with warmth and charm

• Sing “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” with a bass speaking and singing voice

• Work collaboratively with the cast and creative team to deliver a heartwarming performance

• Travel with the production throughout the national tour schedule

Requirements

• Male-identifying performer, ages 30–50

• Any race/ethnicity welcome

• Bass speaking and singing voice (G2–E4) required

• Ability to portray a wise yet weary old soul who is trustworthy and endearing

Compensation

• Paid touring contract

Major Clothing Brand Campaign – Model Casting

Job Description
A major clothing brand is seeking fresh faces for an upcoming campaign featuring both still photography and video. This is a paid opportunity for sample-size models to showcase their look and style in a professional shoot. Ice skating experience is a plus but not required, making this perfect for models with unique talents and personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in both still and video shoots for the campaign

• Attend scheduled fitting and shoot days

• Represent the brand with professionalism and energy on set

Requirements

• Male and female models, ages 20–40

• Sample size models required

• Ice skating experience preferred but not mandatory

• Must be available for fitting and shoot dates in NYC

• Must provide measurements (height, waist, bust, inseam, chest, shoe)

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity

• Exposure working with a major clothing brand campaign

Competitive Cheerleaders for NBC Comedy

Job Description
A new NBC comedy produced by Monica Aldama is seeking men and women with competitive cheerleading experience to portray college-aged cheerleaders. This is a paid background opportunity to be part of a high-energy, exciting series filming in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college-aged cheerleader authentically in background scenes

• Participate in cheer-related movements as directed by production

• Work professionally and follow instructions on set

Requirements

• Men and women with competitive cheerleading experience

• Must be able to portray college-aged characters

• Must be available for filming in NYC between September and December

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity

• No fees or prior acting experience required

Attractive Husky Dad/Husband for Comedy Feature Film Photoshoot

Job Description:
Casting call for an attractive, husky White male to portray the father and husband of a principal character in the upcoming comedy feature film Bad Day. Selected talent will participate in a still photoshoot, with images used as set dressing for the film.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pose for professional still photos to be featured in the film

• Take direction from the production team during the photoshoot

• Arrive on time and prepared for the shoot

Requirements:

• White male, ages 40–55

• Husky build, able to believably portray a family father/husband

• Must be local to the NYC/NJ area

• Submit full name, phone number, height, weight, clothing sizes, and current clear photos

Compensation:

• $224 for 8 hours