Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Hair Dye Commercial Casting: Hero Male Role

Job Description
A non-union hair dye commercial is casting a Hero Male for a shoot in Los Angeles. Production is seeking a confident, athletic, camera-ready performer who can clearly showcase hair results on camera. This role will involve a hair transformation moment, and the hero talent must be comfortable having grey highlights added for the shoot. Talent must work as a Los Angeles local hire (no travel covered). Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as the on-camera hero talent in a hair dye commercial and perform natural, approachable actions.

• Demonstrate visible hair results, including before/after styling and on-camera hair moments.

• Take direction quickly and maintain performance consistency across takes.

• Be comfortable with hair styling/adjustments, including temporary grey highlights for the role.

Requirements

• Hispanic male, ages 35–45.

• Dark brown or black hair.

• Athletic build.

• Hair should be slightly longer to help demonstrate product results.

• Naturally occurring greys are a bonus but not required.

• Must be willing to have grey highlights added (client may cover cost to return hair to natural color upon request).

• Must be non-union and able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• Hero session fee: $500.

• Hero usage fee: $5,500 (guaranteed at booking).

• Note: A 20% agency fee applies to all rates (as provided).

Voice Over Talent Needed for Podcast Recording (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A production in Los Angeles is casting male and female voice over talent for an upcoming podcast voiceover session recording in a professional LA studio. This opportunity is seeking confident VO performers who can deliver distinct tones for different podcast themes, from mysterious and serious to bright and motivational. Talent must be local to Los Angeles for the in-studio recording. Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Record voiceover in a Los Angeles studio for multiple podcast-style segments.

• Deliver strong, distinct reads that match each theme’s tone and mood.

• Take direction quickly and adjust pacing, energy, and emotion as needed.

• Maintain clear, professional audio performance throughout the session.

Requirements

• Male and female VO talent, all ethnicities, ages 25–40 (approximate range).

• Must be able to work as a Los Angeles local for an in-studio session.

• Non-union voice talent only.

• Ability to perform different VO tones, including:

  • Storytelling/True Crime: mysterious, serious

  • Wellness/Self-Growth: bright, motivational

  • Tech & Business/Hustle Culture: knowledgeable, teaching, passionate

Compensation

• $600 (noted as less a 20% agency fee).

LA Tour Promo Casting: Featured Background Talent

Job Description
A tour promo for an undisclosed music artist is casting featured background actors in the Los Angeles, CA area. This opportunity is for talent who can bring strong character energy and authentic, camera-ready presence. You must be able to work as a local hire (no travel, transportation, or accommodation provided). Location: Los Angeles area (Lancaster, CA).

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured background talent in a tour promo shoot.

• Follow on-set direction, maintain continuity, and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

• Bring believable character energy that matches the scene (rural realism or party atmosphere).

Requirements

• Must be local to the Los Angeles area and able to self-report to set in Lancaster, CA.

• Open to all ethnicities (role-specific age ranges apply).

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction quickly in a fast-moving production environment.

Compensation

• Country Woman (Featured Background): Female, age 50–70, lived-in rural vibe with an interesting character look. $200/6.

• Bachelorette Party Girls (Featured Background): Female, age 20s–early 30s, confident, fun, energetic with strong party vibes. $200/6.

Real Firefighters for Paid Commercial Project (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A paid commercial project in Los Angeles is casting real firefighters (all genders, all ethnicities) for an on-camera shoot. This opportunity is specifically for individuals with real firefighter experience—currently active or previously active—who can bring authenticity, confidence, and a natural presence to a professional set. Talent must be LA local or able to work as a local, with fittings and shoot days scheduled in mid-January.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a real firefighter in a commercial production

• Take direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming

• Work professionally on set and remain available for the full scheduled shoot day

• Attend fittings as scheduled and arrive camera-ready and prepared

Requirements

• Real firefighters with actual experience (current or former)

• All genders, all ethnicities, ages 22–55 (approx.)

• Must be Los Angeles local or able to work as a local (no travel)

• No visible face or hand tattoos

• Other tattoos allowed if they can be covered or you can provide an artwork release / are willing to have them covered

• Available for January fittings and shoot dates in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Session rate: $500 (includes any fittings + per 10-hour shoot day)

• Usage/buyout: $2,000

• Rates are -20% agency fee

Real EMTs/Paramedics/First Responders for Paid Commercial Project (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A paid commercial project in Los Angeles is casting real emergency professionals for an on-camera shoot. This production is seeking authentic EMTs, paramedics, first responders, 911 dispatchers, disaster recovery team members, and search-and-rescue personnel (active or former) who can bring genuine credibility to camera. Talent must be LA local or able to work as a local, with fittings and shoot days scheduled in mid-January.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a real emergency professional in a commercial production

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming

• Work professionally on set and remain available for the full scheduled shoot day

• Attend fittings as scheduled and arrive camera-ready and prepared

Requirements

• Real emergency professionals with actual experience (current or former), including:

  • EMTs / Paramedics / First Responders

  • 911 Dispatchers

  • Disaster Recovery Teams

  • Search & Rescue Teams

• All genders, all ethnicities, ages 22–55 (approx.)

• Must be Los Angeles local or able to work as a local (no travel)

• No visible face or hand tattoos

• Other tattoos allowed if they can be covered or you can provide an artwork release / are willing to have them covered

• Available for January fittings and shoot dates in Los Angeles

Compensation

• Session rate: $500 (includes any fittings + per 10-hour shoot day)

• Usage/buyout: $2,000

• Rates are -20% agency fee

Union Background Talent for Theme Park Commercial (LA Self-Report)

Job Description
A union commercial shoot at a major theme park in the Los Angeles area is casting background talent. This is a great opportunity for union performers who can self-report locally and work in a fast-paced commercial set environment. Talent should be reliable, camera-ready, and comfortable taking direction for crowd and lifestyle action scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in a commercial shoot

• Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity throughout filming

• Maintain a professional, upbeat presence on set

• Arrive prepared and remain available for the full shoot day

Requirements

• Union background talent

• Must be able to self-report in Los Angeles, CA

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

• Reliable availability for the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• Paid union commercial role (rate provided upon selection)

On-Camera Talent for Fancy Grocery Campaign (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A paid fancy grocery campaign is casting modern, expressive on-camera talent in Los Angeles. This project is looking for unique individuals ages 25–50 who love food and bring a warm, natural presence—think curious eaters, health-forward thinkers, and joyful home cooks. Ideal for performers and real people who can feel authentic and engaging in a lifestyle commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a lifestyle grocery campaign with natural, modern energy
• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming
• Perform simple food-related actions (tasting, cooking, shopping-style moments)
• Maintain a polished, camera-ready look and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• All genders, ages 25–50
• Must be based in Los Angeles (local hire)
• Unique, expressive, modern look and personality
• Genuine interest in food, cooking, and health-forward lifestyle content
• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Latinx Talent Needed for Beauty Brand Campaign (Los Angeles)

Job Description
A beauty brand campaign in Los Angeles is casting unrepresented Latinx talent for authentic, relationship-driven scenes. This project is focused on real people and real connections, including families and relatives, as well as individual women. Talent should feel natural on camera and comfortable sharing warm, genuine moments that fit a modern beauty/lifestyle campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a beauty brand campaign in natural, lifestyle-based scenes
• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during filming
• Bring authentic connection and comfortable on-camera chemistry (for real pairs/families)
• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Must be based in Los Angeles (local hire)
• Unrepresented talent only
• Seeking:
  • Real Latinx families with a Gen X mom, Gen Z daughter, and teen son
  • Real sisters, and real aunt + niece duos
  • Pregnant women
  • Gen X women

Compensation

• Paid campaign (rate provided upon selection)

LA-Based Black Talent for Major Retailer Campaign (Principals + Background)

Job Description
A major chain retailer campaign is casting LA-based Black talent for both on-camera principal roles and background extra roles. Casting is open to adults, youth, families, and couples, with a wide age range needed. This opportunity is ideal for performers and real families looking for commercial campaign work, lifestyle storytelling, and professional set experience in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera as principal talent or appear as background in lifestyle scenes

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during production

• Maintain a natural, authentic presence that fits a real-family campaign tone

• Arrive prepared, camera-ready, and work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• Must be Los Angeles-based (local hire)

• Black adults, youth, families, and couples encouraged to apply

• Ages 4–70s

• Comfortable on camera in a commercial campaign environment

• Able to provide current photos and basic submission details upon request

Compensation

• Paid campaign roles (rate provided upon selection; varies by principal vs background)

Real Starbucks Baristas for Commercial (Los Angeles Locals)

Job Description
A commercial project in Los Angeles is casting real, current Starbucks baristas to appear on camera. This paid opportunity is for relatable, everyday people who can make Starbucks drinks naturally and comfortably on camera, with a friendly, approachable vibe. All ethnicities and body types are welcome, and talent must be able to work as a Los Angeles local (no travel provided).

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare Starbucks drinks on camera in a natural, confident way
• Follow direction for timing,动作, and continuity during filming
• Maintain a friendly, professional on-camera presence
• Participate in fitting and shoot days as scheduled

Requirements

• Must be a current, real Starbucks barista
• Men and women, ages 18–42 (approx.)
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, CA as a local hire (no travel)
• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction
• All ethnicities and body types encouraged
• Relatable, joyful, approachable personality

Compensation

• $500 session + fitting fee
• $1,000 usage fee
• Rates are -20% agency