Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

African American Background Actors Casting Call for Snoop Dogg Biopic “213” in Los Angeles

Job Description

An upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic titled “213” is seeking African American background actors for scenes set in the 1980s and 1990s. This SAG-AFTRA casting opportunity is open to union performers based in Los Angeles, California, who can authentically portray individuals from these iconic decades. The production is looking for fresh faces to help recreate the atmosphere, culture, and everyday life surrounding the legendary rapper’s early years. Selected talent will participate in professional film production scenes celebrating the history of hip-hop and West Coast culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic “213.”

• Participate in scenes representing the 1980s and 1990s.

• Help recreate authentic environments inspired by Los Angeles hip-hop culture.

• Follow direction from the film’s casting and production teams.

• Collaborate professionally with fellow background actors and crew members.

• Maintain natural and believable on-camera performances.

• Remain professional and prepared throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American male and female background actors.

• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member.

• Must reside in the Los Angeles, California, area.

• Comfortable portraying characters in scenes set during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Ability to follow creative direction and work professionally on a film set.

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working with a production team.

• Previous background acting experience is not specified as a requirement.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA union rate: $231 for 8 hours

Black Couples Casting Call for “Black Love Matters” Documentary Series

Job Description

Black Love Matters is seeking Black couples of all ages for an upcoming short documentary film series celebrating love, relationships, and meaningful connections. This documentary casting opportunity invites real couples to share their authentic love stories, including the joys, challenges, sacrifices, forgiveness, and personal growth that shape their relationships. Selected couples will be featured in “Black Love Matters: A Valentine’s Day Exhibit,” a creative project dedicated to documenting and preserving stories of Black love, intimacy, and partnership.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real couple in the “Black Love Matters” short documentary film series.
• Share authentic experiences and personal stories about love, relationships, and partnership.
• Engage in honest conversations about relationship milestones, challenges, growth, and meaningful moments.
• Discuss personal experiences involving communication, forgiveness, intimacy, and commitment.
• Participate in documentary filming and interviews with the creative production team.
• Help showcase the beauty, complexity, and authenticity of Black relationships.
• Contribute to a documentary project celebrating Black love and connection.

Requirements

• Black couples of all ages are encouraged to apply.
• Must be in a real romantic relationship.
• Comfortable sharing personal relationship experiences and love stories on camera.
• Willing to participate in honest and meaningful conversations about relationships.
• Open to couples with different relationship backgrounds and experiences.
• Previous documentary or on-camera experience is not required.
• Must be available for the documentary production schedule.
• Returning participants and new couples are welcome.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been specified.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for African American Teens

Chicago Fire Season 15 is casting African American kids and teens for paid, non-speaking extra roles in an interior scene. The scene films on Monday, October 12, and talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in an interior scene on Chicago Fire.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Be available to film on Monday, October 12.

Requirements

• African American males and females, ages 7 to 17.
• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states.
• Ages 6-15 must have an Illinois child work permit.

Compensation

• Paid extra role; rate not specified in the listing.

Black Jesus Actor Casting Call in Los Angeles

Job Description

A production in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a Black male performer to portray Jesus in an upcoming shoot. This paid casting opportunity is looking for talent who can recreate a specific character appearance based on provided visual references. Performers who already own a suitable Jesus-inspired costume may qualify for additional compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Black Jesus character during the production.
• Recreate the character’s appearance based on the provided reference images.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Wear a Jesus-inspired costume appropriate for the character.
• Remain available for filming from 2 PM to 8 PM.

Requirements

• Black male performer.
• Must be able to portray a Jesus-inspired character similar to the reference images.
• Comfortable wearing a costume and performing on camera.
• Having a suitable Jesus-inspired costume is preferred but not required.
• Must be available to work in Los Angeles, California.

Compensation

• $150 base rate.
• $200 total rate for performers who provide a suitable costume.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Featured Gymgoer

A featured, non-speaking role is casting for a fit African American male performer to appear as a gymgoer on Chicago Fire. Filming is scheduled for October 16, and the selected performer should be prepared for an approximately 12-hour production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gymgoer in a featured, non-speaking role.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain a professional attitude and remain available throughout the production day.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Age 18 to 22.
• Fit or athletic appearance.
• Must be available to film on October 16.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Major TV Series Atlanta Casting Call for Newborn Infants

A hit television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting a paid newborn infant role. The production is seeking an African American male or female infant who is 6–9 weeks old at the time of filming or can realistically portray that age. Twins are a plus, though individual infants are also being considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a newborn infant in a major television series.
• Participate in filming under production supervision and applicable infant safety guidelines.
• Work with the production team during scheduled scenes in the Atlanta area.

Requirements

• African American male or female infant.
• Approximately 6–9 weeks old at the time of filming or able to realistically portray that age.
• Approximately 6–9 lbs.
• Twins are a plus, but single infants are also eligible.
• Must be available to film in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• A parent or legal guardian must accompany the infant.

Compensation

• $500 flat rate.

AMC “Thunder Road” Casting Call for African American Female Stand-In

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is casting a 5’6″ African American female stand-in for an actress. The production will film in Senoia, GA on October 7 and in Fayetteville, GA on October 27.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for an actress during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team and maintain assigned positions and movements on set.

Requirements

• African American female, ages 18-40.
• Height 5’5″-5’7″.
• Must be available to work in Senoia, GA on October 7 and Fayetteville, GA on October 27.

Compensation

• $196 for 12 hours.

$750/Day Massanutten Resort Shoot Open Casting Call

Massanutten Resort is casting new talent for an upcoming lifestyle shoot featuring authentic, natural interactions in a model home setting. The production is seeking adults ages 30 to 40 who fit an active, health-conscious, earthy aesthetic and can bring realistic, grounded energy to on-camera scenes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle scenes for paid social, web, digital, and TV content.
• Perform natural, authentic scene activity on camera.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Provide wardrobe, hair, and makeup that reflect an authentic personal style.

Requirements

• Must be between ages 30 and 40.
• Seeking a Caucasian male with casual style and preferably scruff facial hair.
• Seeking an ethnically ambiguous, Hispanic, or African American female.
• Must present an active, health-conscious, earthy, and grounded look.
• Previous experience with scene-based on-camera activity is preferred.
• Must not have previously participated in a Massanutten Resort project.
• Real couples who meet the specifications may also be considered.
• Available October 9 from 1 PM to 8 PM.

Compensation

• $750/day, less fees.

NBC “Chicago Fire” Season 15 Casting Call for Teen Actors

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” Season 15 is casting African American children and teens, male and female, ages 7–17, for paid non-speaking extra roles in an interior scene filming in the Chicago area. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois. Filming is scheduled for October 20, with a possible wardrobe fitting a few days before production.

Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in an interior scene.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Participate in a wardrobe fitting if required.
• Maintain continuity in appearance and wardrobe throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American male or female talent, ages 7–17.
• Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Children ages 7–15 must obtain a Joan Philo work permit.
• Must provide current appearance and accurate sizing information for casting and wardrobe purposes.
• Must be available for filming on October 20.

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role.

STARZ “Untitled Rodeo Project” Casting Call for Rodeo Attendee – Female Kids

A STARZ streaming series, “Untitled Rodeo Project,” is casting Black/African American girls ages 9–13 to portray children attending a rodeo with their family in Cedartown, Georgia. Filming is scheduled for October 6, with additional availability required for October 7 and October 8 if needed. This is a non-union background role for local hires who can self-report to Cedartown.

Responsibilities

• Portray a young rodeo attendee in family and crowd scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Remain available for filming on October 6 and, if needed, October 7 and October 8.
• Have a parent or guardian remain on set with the minor at all times.

Requirements

• Black/African American female child, ages 9–13.
• Must have a valid GDOL number.
• Must be a local hire or within reasonable self-driving distance of Cedartown, Georgia.
• New faces are preferred.
• Parent or guardian must remain on set throughout filming.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours, with additional pay after 10 hours if applicable.