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$182/Day ‘Challenger’ Limited Series Casting Call for Bar Patrons in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description

The upcoming period drama limited series “Challenger” is seeking background actors and real couples for bar scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Set during the late 1970s and 1980s, the series explores the story surrounding NASA and the 1986 Challenger disaster. Casting directors are looking for local talent to portray bar patrons, restaurant staff, neighbors, office workers, and other everyday characters in authentic period settings. The production is also seeking real couples or individuals comfortable portraying couples during a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration. This paid background acting opportunity offers performers a chance to bring historical scenes to life in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in bar, restaurant, and social gathering scenes set during the late 1970s and 1980s.
• Participate in realistic bar activities, including socializing, celebrating, and interacting with other background performers.
• Help recreate the atmosphere of a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration and other period-specific scenes.
• Portray characters such as bar patrons, servers, bartenders, office staff, neighbors, or other background roles as assigned.
• Follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and production team during filming.
• Maintain appropriate period-specific appearance and behavior throughout the production.
• Work professionally with fellow background actors and production crew.
• Participate in costume fittings when required by the production.

Requirements

• Background actors based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
• Local hires only; no travel or lodging provided.
• Must be comfortable portraying characters in a late 1970s or 1980s setting.
• Ability to follow production instructions and work professionally on set.
• Real couples are encouraged to apply for the New Year’s Eve 1985 party scene.
• Individuals comfortable portraying couples and participating in a midnight kiss scene are also encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking background roles.
• Must be available for costume fittings if required.
• Ability to maintain a consistent period-appropriate appearance throughout filming.
• Previous background acting experience is not specified as required.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours of filming.
• $28 for a 2-hour costume fitting.
• Additional compensation may apply for eligible Outpost filming days.

Nascar Daytona 500 Commercial Open Casting Call

A NASCAR Daytona 500 commercial is seeking 500 background performers for a beach shoot in the Daytona Beach area on Monday, November 9. Talent ages 13 and older of all genders and ethnicities are being considered. The approximately six-hour shoot is planned for midday, but performers should keep the entire day open. This is an active background role that will involve jogging or running on sand and carrying props.Responsibilities:

• Perform as background talent in a Daytona Beach-area commercial shoot.
• Jog or run on sand for up to one minute per take.
• Carry props ranging from small items to large flags.
• Wear casual beach-day or athleisure clothing and sneakers suitable for running.
• Remain available for the full day on Monday, November 9.

Requirements:

• Must be age 13 or older.
• Minors ages 13–17 must have a parent or guardian on set.
• Must be a local hire.
• Must be able to participate in an active shoot involving jogging or running on sand.
• Wardrobe should include casual beach-day or athleisure clothing and sneakers.
• Bright solid colors are encouraged.
• No large logos, brand names, graphics, or bathing suits.
• Must be comfortable working on a set with licensed pyro and special effects.
• Food will not be provided.

Compensation:

• $100.

Kirsten Stewart’s ‘The Challenger’ Casting Call for Thiokol Engineers

CHALLENGER is casting male talent for a very featured recurring group portraying Thiokol engineers. Filming will take place across four dates, with the production seeking a January 1986 look. No fitting is required beforehand, though an optional paid fitting is available.

Responsibilities:

• Portray a Thiokol engineer in a very featured recurring group.
• Film on October 19, October 21, October 22, and October 23.

Requirements:

• Male talent only.
• Must fit the January 1986 look.
• No fitting is required beforehand.

Compensation:

• $182 for 12 hours per filming day.
• Optional fitting: $28 for 2 hours.