Entertainment Writer: Movie/TV News

Female Coroner for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a female background performer to portray a coroner in a 1999-era morgue scene. This television background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who are comfortable working around simulated death, morgue environments, and cold stainless-steel settings. New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional coroner in a 1999-era scene.
• Perform naturally in an interior morgue environment.
• Remain comfortable around simulated death and medical-themed set elements.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character, continuity, and professionalism during a potentially long shoot day.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 25–65.
• Must be comfortable portraying a coroner in a morgue setting.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
• Must be available for a full shoot day in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

New Actor Roles for Television Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking new actors for upcoming roles filming in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. This casting opportunity is open to union performers who have not previously worked on the production, including background roles. Selected talent will participate in professional television production scenes throughout the upcoming filming period.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role in the television series.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and maintain professional on-set conduct.
• Participate in filming within the designated Nova Scotia production locations.

Requirements

• Must be a new performer to the production.
• Talent who have previously worked on the series, including as background actors, should not apply.
• Must be available to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality or Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
• Must meet the specific character requirements for the selected role.

Compensation

• ACTRA rates apply.

Physically Fit Male Background Actor for “FROM” Season 5

Job Description

“FROM” Season 5 is seeking a physically fit male background performer for a costume-specific role filming in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. This rare background acting opportunity is for a daytime exterior scene and will be photo cast by production. Talent should be reliable, flexible, and prepared for a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background character in an exterior scene for “FROM” Season 5.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity between takes.
• Arrive on time and remain available until released by production.
• Work professionally during potentially long filming hours.

Requirements

• Caucasian male talent, ages 35–55.
• Must be physically fit.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Nova Scotia.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
• Must be able to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• Must be prepared for an early morning call time and a potentially long production day.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

Job Description

Seair Seaplanes is seeking camera-friendly individuals, couples, and families for an upcoming lifestyle photoshoot in Downtown Vancouver. The shoot will showcase the Seair Seaplanes passenger experience through natural, authentic lifestyle photography for the company’s marketing channels. The casting is open to a mix of ages and backgrounds. Professional modeling experience is not required. Selected participants should simply feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera while taking part in passenger-focused lifestyle scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a lifestyle photoshoot for Seair Seaplanes.
• Appear in natural passenger experience scenarios.
• Pose and interact comfortably in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the photography and production team.
• Participate in still photography for marketing materials.

Requirements

• Open to individuals, couples, and families.
• A mix of ages and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
• No professional modeling experience required.

Compensation

• Round-trip Seair Seaplanes flight vouchers.
• Vouchers are valid for any scheduled Seair Seaplanes destination.
• Usage includes website, social media, print, and digital marketing.

We Were Liars Season 2 – Wealthy Father

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a male background actor to portray a wealthy father in a 1999-era scene. This TV series background role calls for a sophisticated, affluent appearance with a Southern European or Mediterranean look. Casting is open to new faces and performers who have not previously appeared as present-day or Season 1 background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wealthy father in a 1999-era scene.
• Bring an authentic, polished, and affluent presence to the role.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity during potentially long shoot days.
• Arrive prepared for a full day of filming.

Requirements

• Male talent, late 30s to early 50s.
• Southern European or Mediterranean appearance.
• Dark or salt-and-pepper hair.
• Olive-leaning skin tone.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• Must be available for a full shoot day.
• New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

Female Coroner for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a female background performer to portray a coroner in the TV series. This background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can naturally fit into a 1990s-era morgue environment and convincingly portray a professional coroner. New faces and performers with previous background acting experience are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coroner in a 1990s-era morgue scene.
• Perform naturally within a medical and investigative setting.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain appropriate character behavior and professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 25–65.
• Must be comfortable portraying a coroner in a morgue environment.
• Open to union and non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Job Description

LETHFW is holding an open model casting for upcoming fashion opportunities. The casting is open to male and female models who are comfortable and confident walking in front of a crowd and camera. No previous modeling experience is necessary. During the casting, the team will take measurements, capture a few photos, and ask each model to complete a short runway walk. Talent should arrive prepared to present themselves naturally and confidently.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an open model casting.
• Complete a short runway walk for the casting team.
• Have measurements and photos taken during the casting.
• Demonstrate confidence in front of a crowd and camera.
• Follow instructions provided by the casting team.

Requirements

• Male and female models ages 13 and older.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be comfortable and confident in front of a crowd and camera.
• Wear fitted clothing and heels to the casting.
• Must attend the in-person casting at Fairmont Common, 2810 Fairway St S.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An upcoming art course in Windsor is seeking life models based in Berkshire or Surrey. The opportunity is open to a diverse range of models who are comfortable posing for artists in a course setting. Male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose as a life model for an upcoming art course.
• Hold poses as directed during drawing or art sessions.
• Work professionally with the artist and course participants.
• Follow posing and session direction throughout the course.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the Berkshire, Surrey, or Windsor area.
• Open to male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models.
• Must be comfortable working as a life model.
• Reliable and able to follow direction during art sessions.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.