Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Driver for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is casting a driver role for an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking talent to portray a witness who reports a crime scene during dramatic reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a driver witnessing a crime-related situation
• Participate in reenactment scenes for network television
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain realism and continuity on set

Requirements

• Black, Hispanic, or any ethnicity welcome
• Male talent, ages 40+
• Must be able to portray concern and urgency on camera
• Comfortable participating in dramatic reenactment scenes
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• Rate: $125 per day
• Paid television reenactment opportunity
• Non-union production

Kids for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is casting Black boys and girls for child roles filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Production is seeking young performers for reenactment scenes in a non-union network television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in reenactment scenes for a television production
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism on set with guardians present

Requirements

• Black boys or girls, ages 7–12
• Comfortable working on a television set
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• Rate: $75 per day
• Paid television reenactment opportunity
• Non-union production

Black & Biracial Babies for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A SAG commercial for a major insurance campaign is seeking Black and biracial babies for a featured role filming in Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are looking for infants who can comfortably interact on camera in a close-up family-focused scene. This is a paid commercial opportunity with the potential for additional residual earnings.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a featured commercial scene with adult actors
• Participate in close-up hand and family interaction shots
• Work alongside a parent or guardian on set
• Follow production scheduling and on-set direction

Requirements

• Black or biracial babies, ages 3–7 months
• Male or female infants welcome
• Must be able to grip an adult’s finger for featured shots
• Must be located in the Chicagoland area
• Parent or guardian must accompany child to set
• Must be available for filming in Chicago, Illinois

Compensation

• Minimum pay: $1,200 for the shoot day
• Potential residual compensation if recognizable in the final commercial
• SAG commercial opportunity
• Professional commercial production experience

Young Actress to Portray Josephine Baker at Age 12

Job Description
A production is casting a young actress to portray Josephine Baker at 12 years old for an upcoming project filming in the UK or Europe. Casting directors are seeking talented young performers with dance experience, strong comedic timing, and the ability to perform with an American accent. This is a great opportunity for rising young actors interested in portraying an iconic historical figure.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young Josephine Baker in scripted scenes
• Perform with confidence and emotional authenticity on camera
• Utilize dance skills during rehearsals or filming if required
• Follow direction from the production and creative team

Requirements

• Talent ages 12–16
• Black or mixed ethnicity preferred
• Must be able to perform an American accent
• Dance experience required
• Strong comedic timing and charisma preferred
• Height must not exceed 155 cm
• Must be based in the UK or Europe

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Chance to portray an iconic historical figure
• Work with a professional film production team

African American Male Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking African American male background actors to portray “Bunny Soldiers” in an important featured crew role for upcoming scenes. Casting directors are looking for strong on-camera presence and reliable performers who can commit to full-day filming availability. This is a paid background acting opportunity for talent who have not yet worked on the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured crew members in television scenes
• Follow direction from the production and continuity teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming
• Be available for a full day of shooting as scheduled

Requirements

• African American/Black male talent
• Ages 20s–50s
• Must not have previously worked on the production
• Full-day availability required
• Reliable and punctual for filming call times
• Must have current photos for submission

Compensation

• Rate: $250 for 12 hours
• Paid television background acting opportunity
• Featured continuity role within the production

Hispanic and African American Toddler Boys for Medical Center Print Ad

Job Description
A medical center print advertising campaign is now casting Hispanic and African American toddler boys for an upcoming photo shoot in Fort Worth, Texas. Production is seeking young talent ages 2–3 for billboard, poster, and web advertising materials. This is a paid commercial print opportunity for local families with toddlers who fit the requested look.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional print advertising photo shoot
• Follow simple direction with parent or guardian assistance
• Work with photographers and production staff during the session
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude on set
• Be available for one scheduled shoot day in Fort Worth

Requirements

• Hispanic or African American toddler boys
• Ages 2–3 years old
• Must be available for one potential shoot date
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Comfortable participating in a professional photo shoot environment
• Must be local to Fort Worth, Texas or surrounding areas

Compensation

• $1,665 rate plus 20% agency fee if applicable
• Usage includes billboards, posters, ads, and web materials
• Three-year usage term
• Paid commercial print campaign opportunity

NBA Player Double for Cell Phone Commercial

Job Description
A nationwide casting search is now underway for an African American male to portray an NBA player double in an upcoming cell phone commercial filming in Houston, Texas. Production is seeking a tall, athletic talent with a physique similar to Shaquille O’Neal for this high-paying commercial opportunity. Prior sports experience is not required, and travel accommodations will be provided for selected non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NBA player double in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the commercial production team
• Participate in scheduled fitting and shoot dates in Houston
• Maintain professional behavior throughout filming
• Perform on-camera movements and actions as directed

Requirements

• African American male, ages 25–45
• Height between 6’6” and 7’2”
• Athletic or large build preferred
• Comfortable portraying a basketball player double on camera
• No sports experience required
• Must be available for fitting and filming in Houston, Texas

Compensation

• $600 session rate
• $1,500 usage fee
• 20% agency fee applies
• Travel and lodging provided for non-local talent
• Paid commercial opportunity

Black Male Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is now casting a Black male actor for the role of Dontaye, Teresa’s boyfriend. Filming will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the production is seeking talent who can deliver emotionally grounded performances in scripted dramatic scenes involving crime-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Dontaye in scripted reenactment scenes
• Perform scenes involving dramatic and crime-related subject matter
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in scheduled production days in Knoxville

Requirements

• Black male, early 20s
• Dark hair preferred
• Must closely resemble the production reference photo
• Comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content
• Strong on-camera acting ability preferred
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $150 per filming day
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Opportunity to appear in a network television true crime series

Football Players for Commercial Production

Job Description
A commercial production filming in Columbus, Ohio is now casting football players and athletic stand-ins for featured on-camera and body double opportunities. The production is seeking skilled athletes to portray football positions including cornerback, running back, and wide receiver. This is a paid opportunity for local talent with real football experience and athletic ability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray football players during commercial filming
• Perform football-related movements and athletic actions on camera
• Attend mandatory wardrobe fittings before filming
• Follow direction from the production and stunt teams
• Participate in body double or featured athletic scenes

Requirements

• Must be local to Columbus, Ohio
• African American cornerback, ages 18–30, around 5’11” and 190 lbs
• African American running back, ages 18–30, around 6’0” and 215 lbs
• Caucasian wide receiver, ages 18–30, around 6’5” and 210 lbs
• Real football skills required for all roles
• Braids, plats, or locks welcome for some roles
• Must attend in-person fitting appointments
• Athletic build and on-camera confidence preferred

Compensation

• $750 filming rate
• $200 fitting rate for up to 3 hours
• Rate may increase up to $2,500 including buyout if used as an on-camera body double
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to showcase athletic skills on camera

Black Male Background Actors for TV Production

Job Description
A television production filming in Toronto is now casting Black male background actors for featured morgue scene roles. The production is seeking talent for apprentice or full union opportunities. Selected talent will portray deceased bodies in a professional film and television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background morgue scene characters during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Remain comfortable performing still-body roles on set
• Wear production-provided wardrobe for filming scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout production hours

Requirements

• Black men only
• No tattoos visible anywhere on the body
• Apprentice or full union status required
• Must not have previously worked on “Good Sheppard”
• Comfortable portraying deceased body roles in morgue scenes
• Must be available to work in Toronto
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Union production experience
• Opportunity to work on a professional television set
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry