Casting Call for Santa

Community Heroes for Holiday Commercial

Job Description

A holiday commercial is seeking inspiring community heroes who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The production wants to surprise and celebrate someone whose generosity, dedication, or heroic contributions have strengthened their community. Potential honorees may include teachers, coaches, volunteer firefighters, soup kitchen directors, community organizers, or other local heroes who genuinely love Christmas. Family, friends, and community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a surprise holiday commercial honoring community service and positive impact.
• Share an authentic story of giving back, helping others, or strengthening the local community.
• Participate in a holiday-themed celebration alongside family, friends, and community members.
• Engage naturally with the production while the honoree’s contributions are recognized.
• Help create an uplifting and meaningful holiday commercial.

Requirements

• Must be someone who has made a meaningful positive impact on their community.
• Teachers, coaches, volunteer firefighters, nonprofit volunteers, community organizers, and other local heroes may be considered.
• Must have a genuine love of Christmas and the holiday season.
• Nominees should have a compelling story of service, generosity, leadership, or community involvement.
• The nomination must remain a surprise for the person being considered.

Compensation

• Selected participants will be paid for their time.

Peggy Sue for “Killer Moms” True Crime Series

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime recreation series “Killer Moms,” a “Snapped” spinoff, is seeking a female actor to portray Peggy Sue for an upcoming episode filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union recreation role has no scripted dialogue and requires talent who can closely resemble the real person being portrayed. The role includes scenes involving non-firing prop weapons under the supervision of a stunt coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Peggy Sue in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Deliver realistic actions, expressions, and reactions without scripted dialogue.
• Participate in scenes involving non-firing prop weapons.
• Work safely with the stunt coordinator and production team.
• Follow creative direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White female.
• In her 50s.
• Approximately 5’7″ with a fuller build.
• Blonde hair preferred, though different haircuts may be considered.
• Must closely resemble the real person being portrayed.
• Comfortable working around non-firing prop weapons under professional supervision.
• Comfortable performing in true crime recreation scenes.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Randall for “Killer Moms” True Crime Series

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime recreation series “Killer Moms,” a “Snapped” spinoff, is seeking a male actor to portray Randall, a victim, for an upcoming episode filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union recreation role has no scripted dialogue and requires a performer who can closely resemble the real person being portrayed. The role includes scenes involving non-firing prop weapons under the supervision of a stunt coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Randall, a victim, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Deliver believable actions and reactions without scripted dialogue.
• Participate in scenes involving non-firing prop weapons.
• Work with a stunt coordinator during applicable scenes.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male.
• In his 50s.
• Tall with a full build.
• Must closely resemble the real person being portrayed.
• Comfortable working with non-firing prop weapons under professional supervision.
• Comfortable performing in true crime recreation scenes.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Coty for “Killer Moms” True Crime Series

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime recreation series “Killer Moms,” a “Snapped” spinoff, is seeking a male actor to portray Coty, a perpetrator, for an upcoming episode filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union recreation role has no scripted dialogue and includes scenes involving simulated cigarette smoking and non-firing prop weapon use. Talent should closely resemble the real person being portrayed and be comfortable performing mature true crime material.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Coty, a perpetrator, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform believable actions and reactions without scripted dialogue.
• Participate in scenes involving simulated cigarette smoking.
• Handle a non-firing prop weapon as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male.
• Ages 20s–30s.
• Must closely resemble the real person being portrayed.
• Comfortable with simulated cigarette smoking.
• Comfortable handling a non-firing prop weapon under production supervision.
• Comfortable appearing in true crime recreation scenes.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Victim’s Wife for “Killer Moms” True Crime Series

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime recreation series “Killer Moms,” a “Snapped” spinoff, is seeking a female actor to portray Dawn, the victim’s wife, for an upcoming episode filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union recreation role has no scripted dialogue and requires talent who can visually match the real person while delivering believable reactions and actions for dramatized scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dawn, the victim’s wife, in a true crime recreation scene.
• Perform natural and believable actions without scripted dialogue.
• Recreate moments based on the production’s true crime storyline.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character appearance and continuity between takes.

Requirements

• White female.
• In her 50s.
• Blonde hair.
• Must closely resemble the real person being portrayed.
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation series.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Baseball Kid for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin is seeking a teenage boy with genuine baseball experience. The role requires a young athlete who can confidently throw and catch a baseball on camera while participating in authentic family and sports-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a young baseball player in a commercial.
• Throw and catch a baseball naturally on camera.
• Demonstrate authentic baseball skills during filming.
• Participate in family and sports-related scenes.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Boy ages 13–16.
• Must have previous baseball experience.
• Must be comfortable throwing and catching a baseball back and forth.
• Confident demonstrating baseball skills on camera.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Backyard Kids for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A national sports and outdoor retailer commercial is seeking children for backyard lifestyle scenes filming in Austin, Texas. The production is looking for kids who can bring natural energy and playful personalities to the campaign. Experience operating age-appropriate ride-on outdoor toys is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in backyard scenes for a commercial campaign.
• Participate in age-appropriate outdoor activities.
• Operate ride-on outdoor toys if comfortable and directed.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Bring natural energy and personality to the camera.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 4–16.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor commercial scenes.
• Experience driving ride-on outdoor toys is a plus.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Job Description

A feature film is casting a strong male actor for a lead role in an upcoming production. The casting is specifically seeking Miami-based talent who can bring a confident, physically strong presence to the character. This is a multi-day paid acting opportunity requiring a fit, muscular performer who can commit to the full production schedule. Selected candidates will receive additional project information and self-tape instructions during the casting process.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a feature film.
• Portray the character with a strong and confident on-screen presence.
• Perform scripted scenes as directed by the production team.
• Participate in the full required filming schedule.
• Follow creative direction and maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Male actors ages 21–28.
• White/Caucasian talent.
• Fit, muscular physique required.
• Strong acting ability and on-camera presence.
• Must be available for the full 10-day shoot.

Compensation

• $3,500 total pay.

Job Description

A new 30-minute scripted dramedy in Philadelphia is casting actors for multiple principal roles. The series follows five close friends navigating love, careers, family, friendship, ambition, and the complicated reality of approaching 30 while still trying to figure life out. The production is seeking charismatic performers with strong comedic timing, emotional range, and natural on-screen chemistry. Current featured roles include Tamera “Tami” Halloway, Christopher “Chris” Rho, and Candacia “Candy” Williams.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted dramedy series.
• Perform both comedic and emotionally grounded material.
• Develop believable chemistry with the ensemble cast.
• Bring authenticity and personality to character-driven scenes.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Actors ages 26–35 are encouraged to apply.
• Strong comedic timing and emotional range.
• Natural and charismatic on-screen presence.
• Tamera “Tami” Halloway: Able to portray a 27-year-old woman who is smart, stylish, grounded, dependable, and beginning to question whether always being responsible has kept her from taking risks.
• Christopher “Chris” Rho: Able to portray a 27-year-old man who is talented, ambitious, charming, confident, and wrestling with the constant pursuit of his next achievement.
• Candacia “Candy” Williams: Able to portray an aspiring actress who is beautiful, loud, hilarious, dramatic, opinionated, and unapologetically herself while dealing with repeated rejection.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

BBQ Friends for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retailer commercial filming in Austin is seeking adults to portray friends enjoying a backyard BBQ. This paid non-union opportunity is looking for performers who can create relaxed, authentic social interactions and bring natural energy to a lifestyle advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray friends socializing at a backyard BBQ.
• Perform natural conversations and reactions on camera.
• Participate in lifestyle and group scenes as directed.
• Interact authentically with other cast members.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 25–45.
• Comfortable performing in social and backyard lifestyle scenes.
• Natural and engaging on-camera presence.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Red Light Therapy Mom for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A popular sports and outdoor retailer is casting a female performer for a non-union commercial filming in Austin. The selected talent will portray a mom using a red light therapy mask as part of a lifestyle-focused advertising scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mom in a lifestyle commercial.
• Use a red light therapy mask naturally on camera.
• Participate in family or home-based commercial scenes as directed.
• Deliver authentic reactions and interactions.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Comfortable using a red light therapy mask.
• Comfortable appearing in lifestyle-focused advertising content.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.

Baseball Dad for Sports and Outdoor Retail Commercial

Job Description

A sports and outdoor retail commercial is seeking a male performer to portray a baseball dad in Austin, Texas. Casting is looking for talent with genuine baseball experience who can confidently throw and catch a baseball during natural family-focused commercial scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a baseball dad in a commercial campaign.
• Throw and catch a baseball naturally on camera.
• Perform authentic family and sports-related interactions.
• Follow direction during filming.
• Demonstrate real baseball skills throughout the scene.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 35–45.
• Must have previous baseball experience.
• Comfortable throwing and catching a baseball back and forth.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $700 for 12 hours, including session and usage.
• Additional 15% agency fee, if applicable.
• $50 fitting rate.