Casting Call: Non-Union – RECRE (Paid)
We’re excited to announce an upcoming photo shoot that will transport you back to the vibrant eras of the 80s and 90s! Dress as close to the 80s and 90s for your photo submissions and slates.
Location: DC/MD area (travel/lodging not provided)
RATE:
- Lead role: $500 per day (very specific)
- Background (BG) and Supporting roles: $300 per day
Shooting Dates: August 7th – 17th, 2023
CHARACTER LIST:
- Caucasian Male (30-45): White, thin, pale, and gaunt. Can portray multiple ages with aging effects, wigs, and facial hair.
- Male (18-28): Fit, thin, handsome, with a hard edge and kind eyes. Long hair, clean-shaven.
- Caucasian Male (40-50): Long hair, big beard, resembling an older Jesus Christ. Bulky build from weights and poor diet. Kind eyes with restrained anger and rage.
- Caucasian Male (mid-30s): White, fit, with a short-cropped/shaved head and a tall, chiseled cop appearance. No-nonsense attitude.
- Caucasian Male (30s): Brown hair, nerdy with a quick temper, and a goatee.
- Caucasian Male (45-60): Tall, thin, and distinguished-looking.
- Caucasian Male (40-50): Cop with a balding head and a beard. Stocky build.
- Caucasian Male (30s): Thin, big curly hair, and a mustache.
- White Male (30s): Thin, long hair, and a mustache. A bit of a hippy. The youngest brother.
- Caucasian Male (25-30): Tall, athletic, and preppy.
- Caucasian Female (20-25): Brownish auburn hair, a sweet face, big friendly eyes that exude wisdom beyond her years.
- Caucasian Female (50-60): Single mother with adult children, short graying hair.
- Caucasian Female: Thin, prim, and proper. Short brown hair and glasses in later years. Requires younger and older versions (20s and 60s).
- Caucasian Male (15-18): Thin, gaunt, can appear sickly, with troubled eyes.
- MINOR Caucasian Female (6-8): Brown hair, small stature, not overly “adorable.” Must feel like a real person rather than a child performer.
- Caucasian Male (30-40): Short, balding, with a wise-cracking smile. Imagine a young Joe Pesci transitioning from acting to becoming a Navy Seal.
- Caucasian Male (35-50): No-nonsense traditional cop with a good head of hair. Stern and mostly emotionless, with a mustache.
- Caucasian Female (25-30): Younger and hotter than your typical FBI agent. Professional but in over her head.
- Caucasian Male (40-50): Attorney with a small stature, mildly weasely appearance, yet genial and friendly.
- Caucasian Male (early 30s): Los Gatos Police Officer.
- Caucasian Male (late 30s): Police Detective, “just the facts” type of character.
- Caucasian Female (20s): Long brown hair.
- MINOR Caucasian Female (9): Blonde with hazel eyes. Independent.
- Caucasian Female (early 20s): Long brown hair, exuding a wealthy look.
- Doctor: All ethnicities, male or female, 30+. Medical experience preferred but not necessary.
- Girlfriend of Character: Caucasian Female (20s).
- Man who finds Documents: All ethnicities, males, 20+.
- Interrogators: All ethnicities, male or female, late 20s to 60s.
- Judge: All ethnicities, male or female, 40s+.
- Police: All ethnicities, male or female, 20+. Males must be willing to be clean-shaven. Prior police experience is a plus but not necessary.
- CSI Techs (2): All ethnicities, male or female, 20+.
- Drug Buyers: All ethnicities, male or female, 20+.
- Drug Dealers: All ethnicities, male or female, 20+.
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