Philadelphia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING TEENS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES FOR GAME COMMERCIAL — RATE is $1,200!

We’re casting people of all races/ethnicities for a nonunion board game commercial filming on March 3 in the Pittsburgh area. The rate $1,200 per person.

Specifically, we’re looking for:

• -Men and women ages 38-50
• -Girls ages 15-17
• -Boys age 12-14

If your actual, real-life family is in these age groups, you can all audition together!

You must be available all day on March 3, be available for a Covid test prior to filming, and potentially be available for a wardrobe fitting a few days prior. 

We’re casting men age 40-50, of all races/ethnicities, for an aviation safety video filming March 5-6 (Saturday & Sunday) in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Pay is $1,000 total ($500 per day).

This nonspeaking role requires you to walk, move luggage, interact with crewmembers, and demonstrate airplane safety features.

You should have a clean-cut professional look and have prior on-camera experience. You must be available to film for 8-10 hours on both days and have reliable transportation to set. You must be local to the Pittsburgh area, as there is no travel stipend for this job.

HEALTHCARE VIDEO SEEKS FEMALE ACTORS 20’s/30’s FOR SHOOT IN PITTSBURGH 

Non-Union Speaking Roles – Rate is $1500 ($750/day)

• Shoots in Pittsburgh – Thursday and Friday- March 3 and 4
• Talent must be available both days 
• Talent must live near Pittsburgh 
• Two Female talent mid 20’s to early 30’s

Caucasian or African American 

Internal video for training doctors/physicians, no broadcast, no print

If you are interested and available both shoot days please submit a headshot and full length photo AND a self-tape video according to these instructions:

CASTING TALENT FOR FITNESS/WEIGHT LOSS COMMERCIAL — RATE IS $500 – $2,000

We’re casting several roles for a weight loss commercial filming Feb. 10 – 11 (Thursday and Friday) in the Pittsburgh area. 

You must be local to the Greater Pittsburgh region and be available on both days (although you may only perform one day, we don’t yet know which day that will be).

The roles/rates are: 

CLIENT/MOM: Female, 40s, Caucasian, brown hair. You’re not an athlete, but you’re a regular mom who is able to lift light weights to workout. May deliver one or two lines of dialogue. Two days,  $2,200 total. 

COACH/TRAINER: Female, 30s-40s, any race/ethnicity. You don’t have to be Olympic-level fit, but you should be in relatively good shape. May deliver one or two lines of dialogue. One day, $1,100 total. 

DAD: Male, 40s, Caucasian. Regular dad vibes. Must be able to comfortably interact with “family” on camera. No dialogue. One day, $700 total. 

SON: Male, 6-12, Caucasian. Must be able to take direction and comfortably–and reliably– interact with “family” on camera. No dialogue. One day, $500 total.

DAUGHTER: Female, 6-12 Caucasian. Must be able to take direction and comfortably–and reliably– interact with “family” on camera. No dialogue. One day, $500 total.

OTTO DIRECTED BY MARC FORSTER

STARRING TOM HANKS

*We will be updating this as we have more information around protocol and needs because of Covid 19, everyones safety is the most important part of us getting back to work.  As of now – this is what we are considering!*

CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS

STORY LINE: 

Otto is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse, who gives everyone in his neighborhood a hard time as he watches over it like a hawk. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on life, an unlikely and reluctant friendship develops with his new neighbors. Little by little, Otto Undergoes a subtle transformation…but is he really capable of change? 

WHEN WE ARE FILMING:
FILMING LATE FEBRUARY THROUGH EARLY MAY, 2022

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Extras Casting is seeking paid non-union background actors for the feature film “A MAN CALLED OTTO”  Starring TOM HANKS in the Greater Pittsburgh Region and surrounding areas!  

*We will be looking for folks who can join us for multiple days – and looking for people who could work 1-2 days here or there.  

*We will also be looking for a group of people to rotate throughout with their cars. 

If you are interested in working in a scene with your 1970’s – 2018 car – please submit to our car section.* 

Looking for kids, teens, adults of all ethnicities! Extras will portray, TOWN LOCALS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, ARMY RECRUITS, HOSPITAL STAFF, DINER PATRONS, FACTORY WORKERS, TRAIN STATION EMPLOYEES, TRAVELERS & more fictional characters of all types from 1970’s looks to today!  Opportunities for multiple days of work throughout the show.

We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. Please submit without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

COVID 19:
*YOU WILL NEED TO FOLLOW ALL PRODUCTION GUIDELINES AND TESTING PROTOCOLS DUE TO COVID TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK* (more details to come)
*AS OF NOW THIS PRODUCTION WILL BE REQUIRING ALL BACKGROUND TALENT 5 YEARS OLD AND OLDER TO BE FULLY VACCINATED TO BE CONSIDERED – (PLEASE STILL FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY VACCINATED AS REGULATIONS CONTINUE TO CHANGE PRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION, HOWEVER FOR THIS PARTICULAR SHOW AS OF NOW, PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT**

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

We do work 10-14 hour days, sometimes shorter… You will need FULL DAY AVAILABILITY on days you are selected to work. If you cannot clear your day to work, then do not commit to working.  Kids will only work within the hours permitted by the State Labor Laws. 

RATE: $170/12 HOURS  (time and a half after 12)
We cover your covid tests, and pay you to show up to them! 🙂 

We will do a lot of communicating via EMAIL & TEXT (will call if no responses after multiple attempts) – Our Phone lines are 818 numbers so do not ignore calls or texts from 818 area code! 

CASTING REAL MOM + CHILD FOR TV COMMERCIAL. PAYS $3,000.

• We’re looking for Black, Hispanic, and Asian moms ages 33-45 with a son or daughter age 5-8 for a TV commercial filming in Pittsburgh on Feb. 24. Pay is $1,700 for mom and $1,300 for the child.
• You must live near the Greater Pittsburgh area and be available for work all day on Feb. 24. There is no travel provided for this job. 
• This is a nonspeaking role that requires a self-taped audition.

Submissions are due by 5 PM on Thursday, Feb. 3.

CASTING REAL FAMILY WITH TWIN CHILDREN — PAYS $1,000 EACH!!

We’re looking for a family with twin children ages 3-7 to appear in a commercial that films Tuesday, Feb. 1 in the Pittsburgh area. Pay is $1,000 per person (so mom + dad + two children = $4,000 total).

You must be available to work in the Pittsburgh area during the day on Feb. 1.

GROCERY STORE CHAIN SEEKS KIDS, TEENS AND ADULT ACTORS FOR TV COMMERCIAL!  Rate:$900.00/day

7 Non-Union – Speaking and Non-Speaking Principals

Shoots in Pittsburgh.  Will work 1 day if casT

Monday, Feb 7th (House Location) Daytime shoot 

and Tuesday, Feb. 8th (Store Location) – Approx 2PM – 11PM shoot at store 

No travel reimbursement for out of towners. No Fittings.

Talent must be fully vaccinated for Covid19 (and boosted if eligible) and show proof upon booking.  Children who are not yet eligible or have just started the vaccine process will still be considered.  Please let us know the child’s vaccine status when you submit them. No Covid Testing prior or on the day of shooting at this point, but that might change.  

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Butcher – PRINCIPAL NON/SPEAKING – Store Location   

• Male, 35-45 years old Any ethnicity Clean cut – no facial hair No visible tattoos – Fit/athletic build –  Approachable – Attitude of pride in what he’s doing

Bakery Employee – (Cake Decorator) – PRINCIPAL SPEAKING – Store Location 

• Female 30-40 years old Any ethnicity. Fit, No visible tattoos Cheerful, fun, bubbly- Personality shines through when speaking Nice smile- She loves her job and is passionate about the art of cake decorating

Grandmother  – Principal Non-Speaking  – Home Location                                                                                      

• 55-65 years old – African American or Caucasian-Average build  Warm, caring, motherly – No visible tattoos

Granddaughter. – Principal Non-Speaking – Home Location 5-8 years old- African American or Caucasian- Comfortable in front of the camera

Customer’s Son – Principal Non-Speaking – Home Location

•  10-13 Years old/Caucasian/Clean cut/Fit/Athletic 

Customer’s Daughter – Principal Non-Speaking – Home Location

• 10-13 years old/Caucasian/Clean cut/Fit/Athletic 

Grocery Delivery Guy  Principal Non-Speaking – Home Location

• Male/25-30 years old/Asian, Latino or African American/Clean cut – no facial hair/No visible tattoos/Fit/Athletic build

Seeking 5’11+ Males and Females for Basketball Event in Cleveland Ohio

Role: Stand In 

–Age: 18-60 

–Gender: Any 

–Ethnicity: Any 

–Height: 5’11+

CASTING REQUIREMENTS: 

• -You must be FULLY vaccinated and willing to verify vaccination. If not vaccinated please DO NOT submit. 
• -May be required to take a COVID test upon arrival to site. This will be determined by production company 
• -Must be willing to work as local hire (You are responsible for travel & lodging) 
• -You must have full day availability. Some of you may be needed up to 12 hours. 
• -Must be able to get up/down stairs efficiently.

PAY: 

$80

SCHEDULES: 

We are casting for two different locations, Location A and Location B. Schedules for each location are as follows:

Location A: Your work day may be divided into two or three shifts, (Example: 8am-10am & 1pm-3pm OR 6pm – 7pm & 7:30pm – 10:00pm). However, your total hours worked will NOT exceed 8 hours 

-You will have to leave the premise if the break is longer than 90 minutes 

-Parking provided on premises during all shifts and paid for by production

Location B: You MAY be needed for up to 12 hours on location, however this is subject to change 

-Parking provided on premises during all shifts and paid for by production

DATES: 

• There are multiple dates listed. You do not need to be available for all dates but if you are that is great! Be sure to specify your availability in your submission.
• Wednesday, February 16th 
• Thursday, February 17th *You may be needed up to 12 hours on this date.* 
• Friday, February 18th *You may be needed up to 12 hours on this date.* 
• Saturday, February 19th 
• Sunday, February 20th 
• (Ex: Valerie Collins available all dates) 
• (Ex: Valerie Collins only avail 2/16, 2/17 & 2/18)

LOCATION: 

Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

Male age 16-25

Short Film: WT – Final Outing

Roles:

Ace (lead): A gentle, fragile, loving and vulnerable boy who has attachment issues to those closest to him.

Raven (lead): A conserved, impatient but emotionally frail boy.

Chemistry between Ace and Raven: They know how to share their feelings with each other, know how to have great fun and get along well… To start. They hold good platonic intimacy.

Damascus (side): An amusingly unintelligent and pathetic hick, obsessed with guns. Thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips.

Will be shooting in and around Adams County, PA