Casting TaylorMade

Prime Video’s “Challenger” Casting Call for Historical Memorial Service Scene

Job Description

Casting is underway for a 1970s/1980s period limited series’ historical memorial service scene, filming Sunday, October 4 in the Kennesaw-Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is hiring background and specialty talent – NASA personnel, mourners, press, producers, reporters, camera operators, military representatives, government officials, Secret Service, White House aides, Air Force and Navy officers, police officers, sheriffs, and Texas Rangers – plus photodoubles for Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, and Claude. Local hire only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background or specialty roles in a large-scale memorial service scene
• Military and law-enforcement roles require accurate, current measurements
• Photodoubles must closely match the reference photos in overall appearance, coloring, hair, height, and build
• Wear natural, period-appropriate 1970s/1980s hair and styling

Requirements

• All ages and types, depending on role; military and law-enforcement roles are size-specific
• Available October 4 and able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area
• Apply through the casting website’s submission form for the 10/4 memorial scene

Compensation

• Pay not specified in the casting notice

Job Description

Casting TaylorMade is now casting vintage vehicles (years 1970–1999) for the Prime Video series ‘Challenger,’ filming in the Atlanta, GA area and surrounding cities. Block 1 runs September 21 – November 4, with the series continuing into February 2027.

The role is Patron with Vehicle: you will most likely work on camera in addition to having your period car featured in the scene. If you own a vintage car and want a taste of on-camera work, this is a fantastic way to get your vehicle — and you — into a major streaming production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work on camera as a patron in period scenes
• Provide your vintage vehicle for use in the scene
• Provide overall availability for Block 1 filming dates in the application form

Requirements

• Own a period vehicle, approximately years 1970–1999
• Available for filming in the Atlanta, GA area
• Apply through the roles and details form on the Casting TaylorMade page

Compensation

• Background rate: $182 for 12 hours
• Period vehicle bump (paid in addition to background rate): Level 1 (1960–1979) +$200, Level 2 (1980–1989) +$185, Level 3 (1990–1999) +$125

Male Photo Double for Challenger Production

Job Description

A production is seeking a male photo double to portray a Jim Bagian look-alike for an upcoming Challenger-themed project in the Atlanta area. The selected talent should closely match the required appearance and be comfortable adjusting facial hair as needed to achieve the character’s look.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for the assigned character.
• Match the required appearance and overall look of the character.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams.
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Be prepared to adjust facial hair for the role.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must closely resemble the required character appearance.
• Must have facial hair and be willing to shave if requested.
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta area.
• Must be comfortable working as a photo double for a scripted production.

Compensation

• Fitting rate: $28/2.
• Additional production compensation will be provided according to the project’s established rate.