Universal Studios Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Real Families – Universal Shoot

Job Description:
FrontRunner Casting Agency is currently seeking real families for an upcoming Universal shoot. Families with kids aged 9-16 or one parent with kids are invited to participate. This exciting opportunity will involve being featured in a professional production and capturing natural, joyful moments as a family unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in scheduled photo or video shoots.
• Follow on-set directions from the director and crew to capture desired scenes.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude during the shoot.
• Represent genuine family dynamics and natural interactions.

Requirements:

• Must be a real family or one parent with kids (no individual kids will be considered).
• Kids must be aged between 9-16 years.
• Availability on specified shoot dates (details will be provided after selection).

Compensation:

• Competitive pay for participation (rates to be discussed based on role and duration).
• Potential opportunity for future casting projects with the agency.

Casting Real Son (16-25) and Mother Who Braids His Hair for BBC Films

Job Description:
BBC Films and Rose Waite Studio are seeking a real British mother and son duo for an exciting upcoming project. This casting celebrates authentic stories of individuals who enjoy the BBC in their daily lives. The project seeks to highlight the genuine connection and routine that British families have with BBC content.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional shoot showcasing the bond between a mother and son, particularly emphasizing the act of hair braiding.
• Share your story about why you love the BBC and how it fits into your daily life.
• Collaborate with the creative team to capture authentic moments for the project.

Requirements:

• Son aged 16-25 and his mother.
• Must be real British residents.
• Both should have a genuine connection with BBC content, whether it’s BBC Radio, iPlayer, or other programs.
• Comfortable being on camera and sharing your story.
• Reliable and able to work professionally with the production team.

Compensation Details:

• These are paid roles. Specific rates will be discussed with selected applicants.

Casting Call for Older Female Amputee – Universal Studios Project

Job Description:
Rich King Casting is seeking an older female amputee with a missing leg for an upcoming production at Universal Studios. This role is essential to bringing authenticity and representation to the project, and we are looking for someone comfortable on camera who can portray the character with dignity and realism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a scene as directed, portraying a character with authenticity and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure a respectful and accurate portrayal.
• Be prepared for potential direction on physical movement within the scene.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age Range: Older adult
• Physical Requirement: Must be a leg amputee with a missing leg.
• Comfortable working on a professional set at Universal Studios.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection.

Casting Call: Voice-Over Role for Pixar Animated Feature

Job Description: Pixar Animation Studios is casting a voice-over role for an upcoming English-language animated feature. The character is Lena, a 17-year-old Romani musician who plays the violin as a street performer during the day and works as a dishwasher at night. Lena is whip-smart, resilient, and full of youthful spirit with a sharp, sarcastic sense of humor. She’s also tough, quick to protect herself from the prejudices she faces due to her background. We are looking for a talented actress to give life to Lena’s energy and complex personality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide the voice for Lena, a vibrant teenage Romani violinist, in an animated feature.
• Convey a wide range of emotions, from Lena’s wit and sarcasm to her protective walls against prejudice.
• Voice a few lines in Romani (fluency not required, but familiarity with the language is helpful).

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic, outgoing, funny, and energetic voice.
• Comfortable acting in English.
• Able to authentically portray a Romani character.
• Familiarity with the Romani language is a plus, but not required.

Compensation: Competitive pay based on industry standards for voice acting in animated films.

Casting Call: Voice-Over Role for Pixar Animated Feature

Job Description: Pixar Animation Studios is casting a voice-over role for an upcoming English-language animated feature. We are searching for a voice actor to bring the character Papu Emil to life—a 70-year-old Romani musician. Papu Emil is an eccentric and cantankerous grandfather, passionate about family and music, especially in relation to his teenage granddaughter, Lena. Though he can be opinionated and direct, his actions are driven by his deep love and unwavering support for his granddaughter.

The role will require delivering a voice performance that conveys Emil’s lively, playful, and slightly grumpy personality, while also capturing his tenderness and dedication to his family.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide voice-over for the character Papu Emil in an animated feature.
• Bring to life a character who is in his 70s with a blend of confident, kind, and playful tones.
• Voice a few lines in Romani, with familiarity in the language being helpful but not mandatory.

Requirements:

• Actors must sound naturally like they are in their 70s.
• Have a confident, yet kind and playful voice.
• Comfortable acting in English.
• Ability to authentically portray a Romani character.
• Familiarity with the Romani language is a plus, but fluency is not required.

Compensation: Competitive pay based on industry standards for voice acting in animated films.

Casting Call for African American Toddler Girls (Ages 1-4) for TPS Production Services Movie

Job Description:
CAB Castings is seeking young African American female extras, ages 1 to 4 years old, for an upcoming film by TPS Production Services in Atlanta, GA. This is a great opportunity for toddlers to gain on-set experience in a professional movie production environment. The production is looking for children with brown skin tones to participate in various scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray background roles in scenes appropriate for young children.
• Follow the direction of the production team, with guidance from the on-set guardian.
• A parent or guardian must be present during filming to accompany the child and ensure their comfort and safety.

Requirements:

• Female, African American, aged 1 to 4 years old, with a brown skin tone.
• Comfortable on set and able to handle a busy production environment.
• A parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child throughout the filming.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $200 for up to 12 hours of work.
• Payment will be issued via check and mailed 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

Casting Call: Male and Female Extras for TPS Production Movie in Clarksdale, MS

Job Description:
TPS Production Services is seeking male and female extras, aged 21 to 50, to portray biker or trucker types for a scene in an upcoming movie filming in Clarksdale, MS. We are specifically looking for individuals with a rugged, grungy look to play patrons in a bar setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as an extra in a grungy bar scene, portraying truckers and bikers.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure the scene is captured authentically.
• Maintain a professional attitude while on set and participate in background interactions to enhance the scene.

Requirements:

• Male and female, Caucasian, aged 21 to 50.
• Must have a rugged, grungy look suitable for a bar patron, biker, or trucker.
• Local to Clarksdale, MS, or willing to travel at your own expense (no travel or lodging covered by production).
• Comfortable working up to 8 hours on set.

Compensation:

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work.

Casting Call: African-American Male Photo Double for TPS Production in Atlanta, GA

Job Description:
TPS Production Services is currently seeking a male photo double to portray the younger version of an actor for a flashback photoshoot in Atlanta, GA. This is a paid role, and the selected individual will need to closely match the physical attributes of the lead actor, particularly in terms of height, skin tone, and hairstyle. The role requires full availability for the shoot date.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a photo double for the younger version of a lead actor during a flashback photoshoot.
• Accurately match the physical appearance, including height, hairstyle, and skin tone, of the lead actor.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure the continuity of the character’s appearance.

Requirements:

• African-American male, aged 21+ (must appear to be between 21-25 years old).
• Height: 5’11” to 6’1″.
• Hair: Medium to low cut hairstyle.
• Skin tone: Dark brown, chocolate complexion.
• Must be available for the full day of the photoshoot.
• Based in or able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation:

• $200 for up to 12 hours of work.

Casting Call Title: African-American Photo Double for TPS Production Services Project

Job Description:
TPS Production Services is now casting an African-American male photo double for an upcoming project filming in Atlanta, GA. The role involves participating in a flashback photoshoot, and we are seeking individuals who meet specific appearance requirements. This is a paid opportunity, and the selected individual must be fully available for both a fitting and the photoshoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a photo double for a key role in the project.
• Participate in a flashback-themed photoshoot, following direction from the production team.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting to ensure accuracy for the photoshoot.

Requirements:

• African-American male, aged 21-25 (or able to appear in this age range).
• Height: 6’0″.
• Hair: Medium to low cut, with a natural appearance (not too fresh of a line-up, as it is a flashback scene).
• Skin tone: Dark brown, chocolate complexion.
• Must be fully available for both the fitting and photoshoot dates.
• Comfortable taking direction and working on set with the crew.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $200 for 12 hours of work on the photoshoot day.
• Fitting: Additional $25 for attending the wardrobe fitting.

Casting Call: Family Commercial for Universal Studios Hollywood

Job Description: We are casting for an exciting commercial featuring Universal Studios Hollywood. This advertisement aims to showcase the joy and wonder of revisiting the park after a significant time. We are specifically looking for Hispanic/Latinx multi-generational families, including mom, dad, kids, and grandparents, to demonstrate that a day at Universal Studios Hollywood can be the best day in LA. Families of all ethnicities are welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the filming of a commercial at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• Engage in various activities within the park as directed, which may include riding attractions, watching shows, and interacting with characters.
• Provide genuine reactions and enjoy the park’s offerings for the duration of the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be part of a multi-generational family (parents, children, grandparents).
• Primarily seeking Hispanic/Latinx families, but all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must live in California but outside the Los Angeles area.
• It should be at least 10 years since your last visit to Universal Studios Hollywood.
• Available to travel to Universal Studios Hollywood for the shoot (dates to be confirmed upon selection).
• Comfortable being filmed and photographed throughout the day.

Compensation:

• This is an unpaid role.
• All travel expenses and accommodations will be fully covered by Universal Destinations & Experiences. This includes transportation, hotel stays, park tickets, and meals during the shoot.