Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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

Piano Playing Hand Double for Feature Film

Job Description
A new feature film is now casting a Black/African American male piano player for a SAG hand double role in Los Angeles. The production is seeking a talented pianist to mime piano playing for on-camera keyboard performance scenes. This is a great opportunity for experienced musicians looking to work on a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a hand double for piano-playing scenes
• Mime realistic piano keyboard performance on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in filming for featured musical sequences
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Black/African American male
• Ages 21–45
• Must be able to play the piano
• Comfortable performing hand and keyboard movements on camera
• Must be available to work in the Los Angeles area
• SAG performers encouraged to apply
• Professional and reliable attitude required

Compensation

• SAG rate of $262 for 8 hours
• Opportunity to work on a professional feature film
• On-set film production experience
• Chance to showcase musical performance skills

African American Teen Daughter Role for Commercial

Job Description
A social media and online beauty campaign is now casting African American female teens for a featured daughter role. Production is seeking natural and expressive young performers comfortable on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teenage daughter in commercial scenes
• Follow production direction during filming
• Participate in family-oriented scenes
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• African American female ages 13–17
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Natural personality and expressive demeanor
• Parent or guardian consent required

Compensation

• Paid teen acting opportunity
• Featured role in online commercial campaign
• Professional set experience

African American Child Role “Son” for Commercial

Job Description
A beauty brand commercial is now casting an African American boy ages 2–5 for a featured child role in a social media campaign inspired by “The Best Man.” Casting directors are seeking energetic and natural children comfortable on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in family-oriented commercial scenes
• Follow simple direction during filming
• Participate in scheduled production shoots
• Maintain positive energy on set

Requirements

• African American boy ages 2–5
• Comfortable around cameras and production crews
• Parent or guardian required for participation
• Natural and expressive personality preferred

Compensation

• Paid child acting opportunity
• Featured appearance in social media campaign
• Professional production experience