Log InGet Started for Free
HomeA24's "The Drama" Starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson Open Casting Call

A24’s “The Drama” Starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson Open Casting Call

$$

Casting Call for Background Roles in A24’s The Drama Featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson

Job Description:
A24 and Square Peg are casting background actors for the highly anticipated feature film The Drama, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. This exciting project stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, alongside Mamoudou Athie and Alana Haim. The film is currently in production in Boston, Massachusetts, and offers a unique opportunity to work on set with an acclaimed director and a celebrated cast.

We are looking for Boston locals with distinctive looks to portray background characters in various scenes. No prior acting experience is required, but you must live in the Boston area to self-report to filming locations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray background characters as directed by the production team.
  • Maintain professionalism and adaptability on set.
  • Collaborate effectively with other cast and crew members.
  • Follow specific instructions regarding wardrobe, makeup, and scene setup.
  • Arrive on time and ready for filming on assigned shoot days.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must reside in the Boston area and have reliable transportation to the set.
  • Open to individuals with unique and distinctive looks.
  • No prior acting experience necessary, but a positive attitude and willingness to take direction are essential.

Compensation Details:

  • $216 per 8-hour day (with overtime pay according to industry standards).
  • Depending on the role, you may be required for 1 to 6 shoot days.
  • This is a non-union project.

About the Film:
The Drama is an A24 production, helmed by Kristoffer Borgli, known for Dream Scenario and Sick of Myself. With Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in lead roles, the film promises to deliver compelling storytelling and a visually stunning cinematic experience. The project has already garnered significant industry buzz, making this an incredible opportunity for aspiring talent to gain on-set experience.

Related jobs:

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

SAG-AFTRA Casting Call for Featured Criminal Role – NYC Area

Job Description
The series Out the Kitchen is now casting SAG-AFTRA background talent to portray a featured criminal character in the New York City metro area. Casting directors are specifically seeking individuals missing teeth and/or missing fingers to authentically portray this role.

This is a SAG-AFTRA covered background opportunity with matching work scheduled in NYC. Talent must be comfortable with standard on-set protocols, including potential production scanning requirements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured criminal character in background scenes
  • Participate in matching interior and exterior work
  • Attend a fitting in Queens, NY (if selected)
  • Follow direction from the production team
  • Comply with all SAG-AFTRA rules and on-set guidelines

Requirements

  • Missing teeth and/or missing fingers (authentic physical traits required)
  • Must be SAG-AFTRA eligible
  • Available for work in the NYC metro area
  • Comfortable with production scanning and consent procedures
  • Able to provide valid identification for Federal I-9 verification
  • Height, weight, and clothing sizes required for costuming

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA rate: $234 for 8 hours
  • Fitting rate: ¼ check
  • Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA (subject to Preference of Employment)
  • Paid union background role
$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

‘Tulsa King’ Background Casting Call – Bartenders in Atlanta, GA

Job Description
The hit Paramount+ series Tulsa King is now casting background bartenders for upcoming scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This Atlanta casting call is seeking experienced male and female bartenders to work as local hires.

Producers are looking for energetic, attractive, and physically fit talent who can confidently work behind a bar in a realistic setting. Applicants must have prior bartending experience and full availability for both fitting and filming days. This is a paid background role with guaranteed 12-hour filming pay.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a bartender in background scenes for Tulsa King

  • Work naturally behind a bar in a fast-paced environment

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

  • Attend a scheduled fitting prior to filming

  • Maintain full-day availability for call and wrap times

Requirements

  • Male and female talent

  • Ages 21–35

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must have previous bartending experience

  • Comfortable working behind a bar setup

  • No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (or able to provide a signed release)

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA (no transportation or accommodation provided)

  • Must have full availability for both fitting and filming dates

Compensation

  • $42 for up to 2 hours (fitting; overtime if applicable)

  • $168 for up to 12 hours (filming guarantee)

  • Overtime paid after 12 hours

$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

African American Men and Women Casting Call – Concerned Citizens Roles in Atlanta

Job Description
A new production is now casting African American men and women to portray concerned citizens in scenes filming in Southeast Atlanta. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 18 and older who can bring authenticity and natural reactions to camera.

If you’re looking to gain on-set experience, expand your acting credits, or work as a background actor in Atlanta, this casting call offers a great opportunity to be part of a professional film or television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a concerned citizen in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • React naturally and maintain continuity during multiple takes

  • Arrive on set prepared with wardrobe and required information

  • Remain professional throughout the filming day

Requirements

  • African American men and women

  • Age 18 and older

  • Available to work in Southeast Atlanta

  • Able to provide at least three recent photos (including a dated photo and full-body image)

  • Submit height, weight, and full contact information

  • Comfortable working as background talent on set

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours of work

  • Paid background acting role

  • Opportunity to gain professional on-set experience

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Upscale Party Goers – African American Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production titled Smoky (working title) is now casting African American men and women to portray high-end party guests at an upscale birthday celebration filming in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking polished “high society,” country executive, and music industry–type personalities who can bring confident, stylish energy to a vibrant event scene. This is a paid background acting opportunity for talent ready to embody luxury, charisma, and presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray upscale party guests in a birthday celebration scene

  • Arrive camera-ready with stylish, high-end wardrobe options

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain full-day availability for filming

  • Bring confident, social energy to background performance

Requirements

  • African American men and women

  • Age 18 and over

  • Must be local to Sugar Hill, GA or surrounding Atlanta area

  • Submit at least 3 photos (including dated photo and full body)

  • Include age, height, weight, and contact information

  • Professional, reliable, and comfortable in upscale event scenes

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours

$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Wealthy Auction Guests – Background Actors for Streaming Series

Job Description
A vertical shorts streaming series titled Divorce is now casting background actors to portray wealthy auction guests in an upscale event scene filming in the Atlanta area near Marietta. Production is seeking men and women who can convincingly embody affluent attendees in a sophisticated auction setting. This is a rush casting for a small, featured background group, and talent must be comfortable with direct deposit payment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray upscale auction guests in a formal event setting

  • Arrive in appropriate wardrobe such as gowns, cocktail attire, or suits

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain full availability for the filming day

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 20–60

  • Must be local to the Atlanta/Marietta area

  • Must have upscale attire (gowns, cocktail wear, suits)

  • Must submit current photos reflecting your present look

  • Provide age, height, weight, clothing sizes, location, and contact number

  • Comfortable with payment by direct deposit

Compensation

  • $100 for the day (unless otherwise stated)

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Football Player Photo Double – African American Male

Job Description
A production is urgently casting an experienced football player to work as a football photo double in Atlanta, seeking an African American male over 18 who is as close as possible to 5’4” and can authentically move like a trained athlete on camera, making this a great opportunity for skilled players looking to bring real football experience to a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a football photo double in scripted scenes

  • Perform realistic football movements as directed

  • Follow on-set direction from production team

  • Maintain full availability for the scheduled shoot day

Requirements

  • African American male

  • Age 18+

  • Height as close as possible to 5’4”

  • Experienced football player

  • Must provide recent photo

  • Must submit height and all clothing sizes

  • Must include full contact information

  • Must be local to Atlanta

Compensation

  • Paid photo double opportunity

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Real Medics & EMTs – Special Ability Background for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Chicago is now casting real-life medics and EMTs for a special ability background role. Casting directors are seeking trained emergency medical professionals to appear in authentic medical response scenes.

This paid television opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you are a working medic or EMT and want to bring real-world experience to a scripted production, this is a great chance to earn premium background rates while gaining on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a medic or EMT in emergency response scenes

  • Perform realistic medical movements consistent with your training

  • Follow direction from the production and assistant director team

  • Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full filming day

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Must be a real, trained medic or EMT

  • Males and females welcome

  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states

  • Must provide a recent color photo

  • Must submit full clothing sizes for wardrobe purposes

  • Reliable and available for filming

Compensation

  • $200 for 8 hours

  • Time and a half after 8 hours

  • Additional $25 special ability bump

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Child Extra – African American Boy for TV Series

Job Description
A new television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is now casting a featured male child extra for an upcoming scene. Casting directors are seeking an African American boy to appear in a featured background role. This is a paid opportunity for young talent looking to gain professional on-set experience in a scripted series.

The selected child will work on a weekday shoot and must have flexible availability, as filming schedules can vary.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured child extra in a scripted television scene

  • Follow direction from the director and production team

  • Remain focused and professional on set

  • Be prepared for several hours of filming

Requirements

  • African American male child

  • Ages 4–6

  • Height between 3’4” and 3’8”

  • Must be local to Atlanta, GA

  • Must have weekday availability within the production window

  • Parent or guardian must be available throughout filming

  • Must be prepared for a 4–6 hour workday

Compensation

  • $200 for up to 10 hours

  • Paid featured background television role

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Caucasian Male Photo Double – “Smoky” (Working Title)

Job Description
A production titled Smoky (working title) is now casting a Caucasian male photo double to work throughout the run of the show. This paid television opportunity is ideal for experienced background actors who closely match specific physical measurements and can commit to multiple shoot dates.

Filming will take place primarily in Northeast Atlanta, outside the perimeter. Casting directors are seeking a reliable performer who can match the lead actor’s look, including hand doubles when needed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double for a principal actor

  • Match physical appearance, build, and measurements accurately

  • Provide close-up hand shots when required

  • Maintain consistent hairstyle and appearance throughout production

  • Follow detailed direction from production and camera teams

  • Be available for multiple filming days

Requirements

  • Caucasian male

  • Ages 20–40

  • Brown hair

  • Height: 6’2”

  • Pant size: 33×34

  • Chest: 44

  • Must submit recent, dated photos (including full body)

  • Must send photos of hands

  • Include age, height, weight, and full contact information

  • Must be local to Northeast Atlanta (outside the perimeter preferred)

Compensation

  • $196 for 12 hours

  • Paid recurring photo double opportunity

  • Work throughout the run of the show

  • Valuable on-set television experience

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Molly’s Patrons – Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Chicago is now casting male and female background actors in their 20s and 30s to portray patrons at Molly’s. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces to bring authenticity and energy to a lively bar setting.

This paid background acting opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you’re looking to gain on-set experience and build your television credits, this bar scene role is a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray bar patrons in interior pub scenes

  • React naturally in social, dialogue-driven background moments

  • Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

  • Maintain wardrobe continuity throughout filming

  • Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full production day

Requirements

  • Males and females, ages 20s–30s

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states

  • Must submit a recent color photograph

  • Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

  • Professional, reliable, and available for filming

Compensation

  • Paid background acting role

  • Opportunity to appear in a popular television series

  • Gain valuable on-set production experience

  • Network with cast and crew in the Chicago film industry

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Male Suitor – Background Actor for Television Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta is now casting a paid background actor to portray a featured male suitor in a stylized dream sequence. Producers are seeking a handsome African American male with a strong on-camera presence to dance with a cast member in a romantic scene.

This is a picture-picked role, meaning producers will select talent directly from submitted photos. The scene requires confidence, professionalism, and comfort performing in a romantic, choreographed setting. This is a great opportunity for experienced background actors looking for featured television exposure.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a romantic suitor in a dream sequence scene

  • Perform light dancing with a principal cast member

  • Arrive in business professional wardrobe (suit preferred)

  • Follow on-set direction from producers and assistant directors

  • Maintain full-day availability for filming

Requirements

  • African American male

  • Age 40+

  • 6 feet tall or taller preferred

  • Must own business professional wardrobe (suit or tuxedo encouraged)

  • Comfortable dancing on camera

  • Strong, clear, current photos required for picture selection

  • Must be local to Atlanta and available for filming

Compensation

  • $186 for 9 hours

  • Paid featured background role

  • Payment issued by check within 2–3 weeks after filming

  • Valuable opportunity for producer-selected television credit

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Cocktail Bar Scene – Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is now casting stylish, good-looking men and women in their 20s and 30s to appear in a trendy cocktail bar scene filming in downtown Chicago. Casting directors are searching for confident, camera-ready talent who can portray upscale bar patrons in a high-energy nightlife setting.

This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers looking to build television credits while working in a fun, social environment. The production is seeking approximately 40 background actors to help bring this hip cocktail lounge scene to life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray fashionable cocktail bar patrons in an upscale nightlife setting

  • React naturally in social, party-style scenes

  • Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and crew

  • Maintain continuity in wardrobe and performance throughout filming

  • Arrive camera-ready in appropriate cocktail bar attire

Requirements

  • Males and females, ages 20s–30s

  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must submit a recent color photo in cocktail bar attire

  • Women should present full hair and makeup suitable for a hip bar setting

  • Men should wear stylish clothing appropriate for an upscale cocktail lounge

  • Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe purposes

Compensation

  • Paid background acting role

  • Opportunity to appear in a featured cocktail bar scene

  • Work in a dynamic downtown Chicago filming location

  • Gain valuable on-set television production experience

Share this job:

Job overview

Location:
Production type:
Job type:
Ethnicity:
Body type:
Expiration date:
12-13-2024

Job skills

Are you ready to get discovered?

Gain access to thousands of jobs and appear higher in the search results now!

Stay Safe in the Industry

Simple steps to protect your career and avoid scams.