Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

African American Female Stand-In for Streaming Series

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series, currently titled “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is seeking an experienced African American female stand-in for production in Cedartown, Georgia. This paid stand-in opportunity requires previous professional stand-in experience and full availability for the required production schedule. Talent should be comfortable working closely with the camera and lighting departments and maintaining consistency throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a professional stand-in for an actor during production.
• Assist camera and lighting teams with blocking, framing, and technical setups.
• Accurately maintain assigned positions and movements between setups.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and production crew.
• Remain attentive, reliable, and professional throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American female.
• Height: 5’4″–5’6″.
• Previous professional stand-in experience required.
• Must have full availability for all required workdays.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Cedartown/Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $175 for 12 hours guaranteed.
• $15 Cedartown car bump.

Job Description

A non-union photo campaign for an investing platform is casting six distinctive characters for a commercial shoot in Montreal. The production is looking for confident, expressive personalities who can lean into exaggeration and bring playful, memorable character energy to the campaign. Casting is seeking a diverse mix of adults across different ages, backgrounds, relationships, and life stages. Some selected middle-aged talent will be paired with a child and senior performer to portray family dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional photo campaign for an investing platform.
• Portray a distinctive and expressive character on camera.
• Bring confident, playful personality to the campaign’s creative concept.
• Participate in a required fitting and studio photo shoot.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.

Requirements

• Seeking one Black woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White man, ages 30–40.
• Seeking one Brown man, including Indian, Asian, Hispanic, or similar backgrounds, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White or mixed-race child, ages 6–10.
• Seeking one White man, age 60.
• Confident, self-assured presence and expressive smile preferred.
• Bold or memorable hairstyles, including vibrant colors, are encouraged.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• $5,150 total per selected talent.
• $150 fitting fee.
• $1,500 per 12-hour shoot day, for two shoot days.
• $2,000 usage fee.
• Usage includes website, app, App Store, digital marketing channels, paid and organic social, display, app, CRM, and fixed imagery on CTTV.
• Usage term: 2 years.

Job Description

A new vertical comedy series is casting a Black American actor for the series regular role of Marcus Bell. Designed for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, the one-minute serialized political sitcom follows four Los Angeles friends navigating race, identity, relationships, and modern American culture. Marcus is a high school history teacher who has spent years making Black history more “palatable.” Much of the character’s comedy comes through his expressions and reactions, making this a strong role for an actor with expressive, understated comedic instincts.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marcus Bell as a series regular.
• Perform scripted comedy scenes for vertical short-form episodes.
• Use expressive reactions and comedic timing to bring the character to life.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble cast and production team.
• Maintain character consistency throughout the series.

Requirements

• Black American man.
• Ages 28–36.
• Must be able to film in Los Angeles.
• Strong comedic timing and expressive performance skills.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Two filming days total.

Grandfather for “911 Nashville” Wedding Scene

Job Description

The 20th Century Television series “911 Nashville” is seeking a male background actor to portray the grandfather of the groom in an upcoming wedding scene filming in Franklin, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring a natural and authentic family presence to the on-camera celebration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the groom’s grandfather in a wedding scene.
• Participate naturally in family and wedding-related background activity.
• Interact authentically with other performers as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Ages 55–70.
• Comfortable portraying the grandfather of the groom.
• Must be prepared for a filming day of 12 hours or longer.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Job Description

A Los Angeles production is casting a young Black male talent for an upcoming on-camera project. The production is specifically seeking someone who already has a fade or bald hairstyle, or who is comfortable shaving their head for the role. Talent should be comfortable with the requested appearance change and available for the production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for the production.
• Follow creative and appearance direction from the production team.
• Maintain the required hairstyle or agree to shave your head if selected.
• Perform naturally and professionally while on set.

Requirements

• Black male talent ages 18–25.
• Must already have a fade or bald hairstyle, or be willing to shave their head.
• Must meet the production’s required availability.
• Comfortable following appearance and grooming requirements for the role.

Compensation

• $250.

African American Male Healthcare Worker for Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial is casting an African American male actor to portray a healthcare worker in a non-speaking principal role. This Pittsburgh-based opportunity calls for talent who can authentically represent a medical professional through natural actions, expressions, and interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a healthcare professional in a commercial.
• Perform realistic workplace actions without dialogue.
• Interact naturally with other performers during healthcare scenes.
• Take direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional on-camera presence.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Late 30s.
• Non-union talent.
• Comfortable portraying a healthcare professional.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

African American Female Patient for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description

A healthcare commercial filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking a non-union female actor for a non-speaking principal patient role. The production is looking for talent who can deliver authentic emotions and natural reactions without dialogue. Performers must be able to work as local hires in the Pittsburgh area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a professional healthcare commercial.
• Deliver believable emotions and reactions without spoken dialogue.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Perform naturally in a healthcare setting.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• African American female.
• Late 40s to early 50s.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to work as a local hire.

Compensation

• $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
• Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.

Job Description

A supernatural student short film titled “Bloodline” is casting a male actor for the role of Lackey #2. The story follows two estranged vampire brothers returning to their dying desert hometown for their father’s funeral, where a reunion with their youngest sibling forces them to confront a powerful family legacy. The production is seeking a performer with a henchman-like presence who can fit naturally into the film’s dark supernatural world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lackey #2 in the supernatural short film.
• Follow scripted direction and blocking during filming.
• Maintain the character’s intimidating henchman presence.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Black or Hispanic.
• Henchman-type look or presence.
• Acting experience encouraged but not required.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meal provided.
• IMDb credit.

Male Stand-In for The Chosen Season 7

Job Description

The Chosen Season 7 is seeking a male stand-in for an upcoming night shoot in Midlothian, Texas. This paid stand-in opportunity is looking for a Black male performer who closely matches the required height range and can work effectively with the camera, lighting, and production teams during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a principal performer on The Chosen Season 7.
• Assist camera and lighting teams during scene setup.
• Accurately follow blocking, positioning, and production direction.
• Maintain consistency between setups and takes.
• Remain focused and professional throughout the night shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Black.
• Height between 5’10” and 6’0″.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Must be able to work in Midlothian, Texas.
• Comfortable working a night shoot.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 10 hours.

Bar Patrons for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is seeking African American men and women to portray everyday bar patrons in scenes filming in the Douglasville, Georgia area. Casting is looking for a variety of authentic, natural character types who can create a believable bar environment during an action-packed robbery sequence. Performers must be comfortable working around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a customer or patron in a bar setting.
• Create natural background interactions with other performers.
• React authentically during an action-packed robbery scene.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Perform physical reactions and movements as directed.

Requirements

• African American men and women.
• Ages 35–65.
• Seeking a variety of everyday character types.
• Must be comfortable around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.
• Must be mobile enough to perform required movements during the robbery scene.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours.
• Overtime applies after 10 hours, if applicable.