Casting Call: Lead Roles for National Ad Campaign
Job Description:
We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for two unique individuals to play lead roles in a high-profile ad campaign. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to showcase your talent on a national stage, perfect for both seasoned actors and fresh faces looking to break into the industry. We’re casting for two positions – one male and one female, both aged 20-30, to represent the dynamic and diverse spirit of our brand. This campaign is designed to make a significant impact across New Zealand, and we’re searching for stars that can bring our vision to life.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform in various scenes within the ad campaign, demonstrating a range of emotions and actions as directed.
- Work closely with the director and production team to understand and fulfill the creative vision of the campaign.
- Attend all scheduled rehearsals, fittings, and shooting days.
- Be willing to travel if required, as the shooting locations may vary across New Zealand.
- Collaborate with other cast members and crew to ensure a harmonious and productive working environment.
- Participate in promotional activities related to the campaign as needed.
Requirements:
- Male or female aged 20-30. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
- No prior acting experience required, but must have a natural screen presence and the ability to convey emotions convincingly.
- Must be based in New Zealand. Please state your area of residence when applying.
- Available for the entire shooting schedule, as well as for rehearsals and any necessary travel within New Zealand.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction well.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure.
Compensation Details:
- Competitive pay based on industry standards, to be discussed upon shortlisting.
- Travel expenses and accommodations (if required) will be covered.
- A unique opportunity to gain significant exposure and add an impressive credit to your portfolio.
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$20/Hour Friendly Video Chat Host Casting Call – Work From Home
Job Description
Aloe Studios is seeking friendly, outgoing, and conversational talent for a remote video chat host opportunity. This paid work-from-home position involves participating in relaxed, one-on-one video calls with new people, similar to having a casual FaceTime conversation with a friend. No scripts or prompts are required, allowing participants to express their natural personalities while keeping conversations engaging and comfortable. This opportunity is ideal for fluent English speakers who enjoy meeting new people, have a warm and approachable personality, and are comfortable appearing on camera. Previous experience in conversational video content or Sit & Talk productions is welcome, but beginners are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in 90-minute one-on-one video call sessions from home.
- Engage in friendly, natural, and unscripted conversations with other participants.
- Maintain a warm, approachable, and engaging personality throughout each session.
- Keep conversations flowing naturally without relying on scripts or prepared prompts.
- Remain comfortably seated on a sofa or bed while holding a phone with both hands.
- Wear headphones throughout the entire video call session.
- Maintain a professional and relaxed on-camera presence during each conversation.
Requirements
- Must be fluent in English.
- Friendly, warm, and approachable personality.
- Strong conversational skills and the ability to engage naturally with new people.
- Comfortable participating in unscripted one-on-one video conversations.
- Must be able to complete 90-minute video call sessions remotely.
- Must wear headphones throughout the entire session; speakerphone use is not permitted.
- Comfortable sitting on a sofa or bed while holding a phone with both hands.
- Previous experience in Sit & Talk productions or similar conversational content is preferred but not required.
- New talent and beginners are welcome to apply.
- Must have a suitable home environment for participating in video calls.
Compensation
- $20 per hour.
- $30 per 90-minute session.
Netflix’s ‘Myron Bolitar’ Casting Call for Kid Bikers
The series Myron Bolitar is seeking minors ages 9 to 12 who love riding bikes to portray neighborhood kids. The work date is Thursday, October 22 in Douglaston, New York, with a morning call time. Children must have their own bike and helmet for the role, as the scenes feature neighborhood kids riding. This is a fun opportunity for young performers to appear in a series production close to home in the Douglaston area. Parents of bike-loving kids in the right age range are encouraged to submit.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a neighborhood kid on Myron Bolitar
- Ride your own bike on camera as part of the scenes
- Work on Thursday, October 22 in Douglaston, New York
- Be ready for a morning call time
- Follow direction from the production team throughout the day
Requirements:
- Minors, ages 9 to 12
- Must love riding bikes
- Must have your own bike and helmet
- Must be able to work in Douglaston, New York on October 22
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided.
London Casting Call for Fit Older Actors
An open casting call in London is seeking men aged 70 and over with strong bodies and signs of struggle. The shoot will take place on either October 28, 29, or 30, or November 2, 3, or 4 in London. This is a distinctive casting looking for older men whose physiques and life experience show in their presence, and it offers a solid day rate for selected talent. Men who fit the description and are London-based are encouraged to reach out for consideration.Responsibilities:
- Appear on camera for the shoot in London
- Work one of the scheduled shoot dates: October 28, 29, or 30, or November 2, 3, or 4
- Bring a powerful, lived-in presence to the project
- Follow direction from the director and production team
- Remain professional and camera-ready throughout the shoot day
Requirements:
- Men aged 70 and over
- Strong bodies with signs of struggle
- Must be able to work in London
- Must be available for one of the listed shoot dates
Compensation:
- €250 per day
House of Highlights Casting Call for Basketball Players
House of Highlights is casting current basketball players for an episode of Read The Room, filming in Brooklyn, New York on October 29. The show brings together players from different levels of the game, and a panel of judges has to figure out who plays where. The fun of the format is the bluff: can you convince the panel you play at a different level, and can your personality, confidence, and game knowledge throw them off? The casting is looking for players who are charismatic, competitive, and ready to have some fun on camera. This is a paid opportunity open to players across several competitive levels.
Responsibilities:
- Appear as a player-contestant on Read The Room for House of Highlights
- Try to fool the panel of judges about the level at which you play
- Use your personality, confidence, and game knowledge to mislead the panel
- Film the episode in Brooklyn, New York on October 29
- Bring charismatic, competitive energy to the show
Requirements:
- Must be a current basketball player
- Players are being cast from NCAA JUCO, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, the NBA G League, and international basketball
- Charismatic and competitive personality
- Must be available on October 29 in Brooklyn, New York
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided; this is a paid opportunity.
“The Rescue” Atlanta Extras Casting Call for Rodeo Scenes
The Rescue, set for release on January 29, 2027, is holding three days of additional photography and is casting talent with authentic western looks. Selected performers will work only one of the three days, with the final schedule still being confirmed, and availability checks will be sent to those who fit the look of the scene. The production is specifically asking talent to show their cowboy, buckle bunny, and rodeo outfits, so performers with genuine western wardrobes and rodeo style are a strong fit for this casting. A trailer for the film is available for talent who want to see the world of the production before submitting.
Responsibilities:
- Appear on camera during additional photography for The Rescue
- Work one of the three scheduled photography days
- Bring your cowboy, buckle bunny, or rodeo look to the scene
- Wear your own western and rodeo outfits as featured in your submission
- Respond to availability checks once the final schedule is confirmed
Requirements:
- Talent with cowboy, buckle bunny, or rodeo looks and outfits
- Must fit the western look of the scene
- Must be available for one of the three additional photography days
- Final schedule is still being confirmed, so flexible availability helps
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided.
$10,750+ Commercial Nationwide Open Casting Call for Plus-Sized Actors
A paid commercial filming in Los Angeles is casting nationwide for a plus-sized female actor, ages 32 to 40, of any ethnicity. The production is looking for a strong, experienced actor with a natural, authentic presence who is comfortable with nuanced, subtle, emotionally grounded performances rather than broad commercial acting. The commercial shoots the week of November 4, 2026, and the selected actor must be available for three to four shoot days. Talent from anywhere in the United States is encouraged to submit, making this a genuinely nationwide search for the right performer.
Responsibilities:
- Star as the actor in a commercial filming in Los Angeles
- Deliver a subtle, naturalistic, emotionally grounded performance
- Work three to four shoot days during the week of November 4, 2026
- Bring a natural and authentic presence to the role
- Follow direction from the director and production team on set
Requirements:
- Female, ages 32 to 40
- Plus-sized, BMI 30 to 35
- Any ethnicity
- Strong acting ability, particularly with subtle, naturalistic performances
- Non-union role
- Must be available for 3 to 4 shoot days the week of November 4, 2026
- Talent from anywhere in the United States may submit
Compensation:
- $750 per shoot day
- $10,000 usage fee, payable when the final commercial is released
Netflix Series Casting Call for Young African American Male Actor (Ages 7 – 9)
A Netflix shoot filming in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a young African American male, ages 7 to 9, who has a similar look to the reference photo provided in the casting, for a Michael Jackson lookalike role. The shoot takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026, and the production is asking parents to submit on behalf of their child. This is a paid child role on a Netflix project, and the casting team is encouraging parents to tag and share the opportunity to help find their young star. If your child resembles a young Michael Jackson, this is a standout chance to be seen for a major streaming production.
Responsibilities:
- Appear on camera as a Michael Jackson lookalike for a Netflix shoot
- Work the shoot day on Friday, October 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
- Follow simple, age-appropriate direction from the production team
- Remain patient and camera-ready throughout the shoot
- Parents or guardians are responsible for submitting their child for the role
Requirements:
- Young African American male, ages 7 to 9
- Must have a similar look to the reference photo, resembling a young Michael Jackson
- Must be available on Friday, October 23, 2026
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
- Submissions must come from a parent or guardian
Compensation:
- $500 for 6 hours
Snoop Dogg Biopic ‘213’ Casting Call for Teen Actors
A house party production filming in Los Angeles is casting young African American background actors. The casting is looking for performers who are 18 or older but can look like teenagers on camera, to fill out the party scenes with youthful energy. The production works Thursday and Friday, and the casting is open to talent local to Los Angeles who are available for those days. If you can play younger and want background work on a lively house party set, this is a good opportunity to get on camera.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a background actor in the house party scenes
- Portray a teenager on camera
- Work the Thursday and Friday filming days
- Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity between takes
- Bring natural, youthful energy to the party scenes
Requirements:
- Young African American background actors
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to look like a teenager on camera
- Must be local to Los Angeles
- Must be available to work Thursday and Friday
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided.
$1,000 Casting Call for Retirees
A nationwide casting is seeking real retirees with no modeling or acting background for an upcoming opportunity. This casting is strictly for real people only: no models and no actors. Selected participants create a profile, upload their photos and video, and follow the self-tape casting instructions to be considered. It is a chance for retirees across the country to be featured exactly as they are, bringing a lifetime of genuine experience and presence to the project.
Responsibilities:
- Appear on camera as a real retiree
- Bring your genuine life experience and presence to the project
- Create a profile and upload your photos and video for consideration
- Record and submit a self-tape following the casting instructions
- Follow direction from the production team if selected
Requirements:
- Must be a real retiree
- Real people only; no models or actors
- Open nationwide
- Must be able to complete the profile, uploads, and self-tape process
Compensation:
- $1,000
$1,000 Casting Call for Business Professionals
A nationwide casting is seeking real business professionals with no modeling or acting background for an upcoming opportunity. This casting is strictly for real people only: no models and no actors. Selected participants create a profile, upload their photos and video, and follow the self-tape casting instructions to be considered. It is a chance for everyday professionals to be featured exactly as they are, bringing genuine workplace experience and presence to the project.
Responsibilities:
- Appear on camera as a real business professional
- Bring your genuine professional experience and presence to the project
- Create a profile and upload your photos and video for consideration
- Record and submit a self-tape following the casting instructions
- Follow direction from the production team if selected
Requirements:
- Must be a real business professional
- Real people only; no models or actors
- Open nationwide
- Must be able to complete the profile, uploads, and self-tape process
Compensation:
- $1,000
Catherine Zeta Jones’ ‘Cupid’ Casting Call for Sharon’s Family & Friends
Cupid, a psychological thriller directed by Mississippi native Tate Taylor (Ma, The Girl on the Train, The Help),is casting featured extras to portray the family members and friends of Sharon, one of the main characters. Filming takes place on Tuesday, October 27 in Natchez, Mississippi, and the scene will be photo-selected by the director. The production is especially interested in women who can portray characters in their 40s and older, to create a believable family and friend group around the principal actress. Because these are featured roles close to a main character, this is a strong opportunity for Mississippi talent to be seen on screen in a Tate Taylor feature.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a family member or friend of Sharon, a main character in Cupid
- Work as a featured extra in the scene filming on Tuesday, October 27
- Film in Natchez, Mississippi
- Create a believable family and friend group around the principal actress
- Follow direction from the production team throughout the filming day
Requirements:
- Women, 18 years of age or older
- Especially seeking women who can portray characters in their 40s and older
- The scene is photo-selected by the director
- Must be able to work in Natchez, Mississippi on October 27
- Talent who previously submitted a general submission may simply reply to be considered for this scene
Compensation:
- $150 for 12 hours
New Mexico Extras Casting Call for Hispanic Talent
A television production filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico is currently casting Latin and Hispanic women aged 30 and older for background roles. Filming will take place across four dates: November 12, 13, 16, and 17. The production is building out its Santa Fe background community and is looking for women who fit the casting to join the shoot days. Whether you are an experienced background performer or newer to set work, this is an opportunity to work on a series filming in New Mexico. Talent should make sure their profile in the casting database is up to date before submitting.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a background actor on the production in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Film on November 12, 13, 16, and 17 as scheduled
- Help create realistic scenes by performing background action as directed
- Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity between takes
- Remain professional and camera-ready throughout each filming day
Requirements:
- Latin or Hispanic women, aged 30 and older
- Must be able to work in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Must be available for the November filming dates
- Background performers of all experience levels are welcome
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided.
