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Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Lizard Music’ Casting Call for Child Actors
A major motion picture, “Lizard Music,” directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson, is seeking boys ages 6–15 for featured background roles in New York City. Set in 1965, this Amazon MGM Studios production is looking for young performers who can authentically portray children from the era. Selected talent will participate in one day of filming and one wardrobe fitting for this period-set feature film.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as featured background talent in the feature film “Lizard Music.”
- Portray a young boy living in 1965 with an authentic period-appropriate appearance.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Participate in one scheduled wardrobe fitting.
- Maintain professionalism and cooperate with cast and crew on set.
Requirements
- Boys ages 6–15.
- Must be able to portray a child from the 1965 period authentically.
- Must be available for one day of filming and one wardrobe fitting.
- Must be able to work locally in New York City.
- Must have a valid New York child performer work permit if selected.
- Both SAG-AFTRA and nonunion performers may be considered.
- Must be comfortable working on a professional film set under production supervision.
Compensation
- Pay rate not specified.
- Selected child performers will receive a SAG voucher if they are not already SAG members.
Popular TV Series Casting Call for Babies
A popular television series filming in New York City is casting Caucasian babies to portray the baby of lead actors. Twins, multiples, and individual babies are welcome to apply. The production is seeking babies due in October 2026, smaller babies born before that timeframe, and babies due in late November or early December. Selected babies will work under applicable child labor laws and permitted work-hour requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear on camera in a popular television series
- Portray the baby of lead actors in scripted scenes
- Participate in filming under parent or guardian supervision
- Follow all applicable child labor regulations and production requirements
- Be available for production scheduling as needed if selected
Requirements
- Casting Caucasian babies
- Twins, multiples, and individual babies are welcome
- Seeking babies due in October 2026
- Smaller babies born before October 2026 may also be considered
- Also seeking babies due in late November or early December
- Must be able to work in New York City
- Parent or legal guardian must handle the submission process
- Applicable child labor laws and permitted work hours will apply
Compensation
- Pays above the SAG background rate
- Compensation is subject to production terms and applicable child labor requirements
Amazon/MGM Studio Casting Call for Lead Actor Photo Double
Job Description
A huge confidential Amazon/MGM Studios film is casting a child photo double for a lead actor in New York City. Selected talent must closely match the lead actor’s physical appearance and measurements and be available from 10/19–10/22 in New York City.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a photo double for a lead actor in a confidential film.
- Match the lead actor’s appearance and measurements for production needs.
- Be available to work in New York City from 10/19–10/22.
- Follow on-set direction from the production team.
Requirements
- Child talent approximately 4’5″.
- Caucasian.
- Medium to longish light brown hair.
- Must be okay with a possible haircut.
- Weight: 56–60 lbs.
- Shirt size: 8.
- Pants size: M.
- Shoe size: 3.
- Must be available 10/19–10/22 in New York City.
Compensation
- Compensation details were not provided
