Sarah Dowling Casting

Casting Call for Warheads Commercial – Multiple Roles (Paid, Non-Union)

A new commercial for Warheads is seeking expressive and animated actors for multiple roles. This exciting project will be filmed in San Antonio, TX, and surrounding areas. The production is looking for dynamic performers who can bring energy and creativity to their performances. If you’re ready to be part of a fun and engaging commercial, this opportunity is for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver expressive and engaging performances in a commercial setting
• Follow creative direction and bring characters to life through movement and expression
• Work professionally with the production team and fellow cast members
• Participate in a self-taped audition if selected

Requirements:

• Non-union talent of various ages and ethnicities
• Comfortable performing with physical expressiveness and animation
• Availability for shoot dates and ability to travel to the filming location
• No hand or neck tattoos for principal roles

Available Roles:

• [WALLY] Male, Age 21-30: Tall and slender (6’2″ or taller). Open to White, Latino, Asian, or Mixed Ethnicity. Must be highly expressive and animated with strong body movements. Character types encouraged. Improv skills are a plus. Performer must be comfortable wearing a mask over the face and band-aids on the body.

• [TEEN BOY] Male, Age 13-16: Thin or medium build. Open to Black, Latino, Mixed Ethnicity, or Asian actors. This role embodies an energetic 8th grader with a bold personality, willing to throw a tantrum when needed. Expressive teens with amazing hair and improv/comedy skills are encouraged to apply. A parent or guardian must be present during filming.

• [EXTRAS] Various Background Roles: Ages 21-35. Looking for physically fit men and women, 5’8″ or taller, to portray “Squid Game” inspired background characters wearing hazmat suits.

Compensation:

• Principal roles: $500 per day, $1,500 usage fee, $500 travel stipend
• Extras: $250 per day, $250 usage fee, $250 travel stipend
• Additional 20% agency fee applies to all rates

Casting Real Families for National Commercial in Austin, TX

Job Description:
Sarah Dowling Casting is seeking real families to appear in a national commercial for a major internet and cable provider. Families with 3–5 members, including kids, parents, grandparents, and tweens, are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent authentic family dynamics in a high-profile project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a family in a professionally produced national commercial.
• Showcase natural interactions and expressions as directed by the production team.
• Collaborate with the director to achieve a compelling and authentic portrayal.
• Complete a self-taped audition from home prior to selection.

Requirements:

• Families of 3–5 members, including kids aged 2–10, tweens, parents, and/or grandparents.
• All looks, body types, and ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be local to the Austin, TX area (local hire only).
• Ability to provide a group photo or individual photos of all family members when submitting.

Compensation:

• Adults: $500 session fee/day + $1,500 usage (+20% for agency representation).
• Minors: $350 session fee/day + $1,250 usage (+20% for agency representation).

Casting Call: Supporting Role in Tisch Grad School Film

Job Description:

We are casting for a male actor, aged 21-24, to play Riley, the boyfriend of the lead character in a short film created by Tisch graduate students. The film takes place at Hippie Hollow swim beach in Austin, and the role will require some partial nudity (chest). The character is sweet, upbeat, and helpful, sharing a relaxing day with his boyfriend, Jorge, when an unexpected situation involving Jorge’s father unfolds. This is a great opportunity to work on a student film that focuses on character-driven storytelling.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Riley, a kind and upbeat college-aged character enjoying a day out at a swim beach with his boyfriend.
• Act in a natural and empathetic way during scenes that involve helping an older injured man, unaware that the man is his boyfriend’s father.
• Participate in a scene at Hippie Hollow swim beach, which requires comfortable presence and partial nudity (chest).
• Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to bring authenticity and emotion to the role.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 21-24, but must look like a college-aged character (18-19).
• Comfortable with partial nudity (chest) for the swim beach scene.
• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Must be available to film for one day in Austin, TX, between Nov 1st-Nov 5th.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not required; ability to convey kindness, positivity, and sincerity is essential.

Compensation:

• $225 plus 15%.
• Role works for one day during the production.