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Disney+ “Genius” 2-Day Casting Call

*ATTENTION ALL MACON, GA LOCALS – NOW CASTING FOR 2-DAY CALL ON GENIUS SEASON 4 ON DISNEY PLUS!*
 
This season of Genius tells the dual stories of Civil Rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X.
 
What we are looking for:
  • Talent of all races, genders, and ages (18+) with period-appropriate looks.
  • Natural hair, clean-shaven.
  • Women should wear up to dress size 8, and men up to chest measurement 44″
Roles: PROTESTORS, ONLOOKERS, MEDIA/PRESS, and CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS for historic Selma and New York protest scenes.
 
Dates: Required Covid test Sun 1/29 + filming Mon 1/30 and Tue 1/31 (2-day call!)
 
Location: Macon, GA
 
Rate: $140 for 12 hours (plus overtime) + $35 for Covid test
 
Other Info: Covid testing is required before filming. Production covers the cost of Covid testing, and you will be paid $35 for the Covid test (which we schedule for you during a large flexible time window). The rate for the work date is $140 for twelve hours of work plus time-and-a-half for any overtime accrued.
 
Please be aware that GENIUS: MLK/X does depict difficult subject matter related to racial injustice and/or violence. This can include but is not limited to: segregation, police brutality, references to slavery, etc. Production will do its best to advise talent prior to being booked in these scenes, but we ask that anyone hired to work be aware that there may be scenes that contain actions that are triggering. Production will have a sensitivity coordinator onsite to support talent through these difficult scenes. If you are in any way uncomfortable with performing in such scenes, please decline the job offer with our full support and understanding. Scenes being filmed in Macon may be particularly upsetting as they depict Selma’s historic voting rights protest and the violence which ensued. Performers in these scenes may be exposed to simulated violence, up-close contact with other performers, and racially insensitive language including slurs. (Please note that the “n-word” will NOT be used in these scenes per studio requirements, but other slurs may be used.)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Photo Doubles, Stand-Ins, Car Drivers, and Background Actors Needed for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking photo doubles, stand-ins, car drivers, and background actors for scenes filming in the Savannah, Georgia area. This casting call is a great fit for talent with strong on-set professionalism, reliable availability, and the ability to take direction quickly. Roles will vary by scene needs, including continuity-focused stand-in work, driving work (when applicable), and general background performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray background characters naturally and consistently across takes

  • Serve as a stand-in or photo double to support lighting, framing, and continuity

  • Follow direction from the on-set team and maintain continuity

  • For driver roles, safely operate a vehicle on camera as directed (when applicable)

Requirements

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Savannah, Georgia area

  • Professional, punctual, and comfortable working long production days

  • Must be able to follow direction and adjust quickly on set

  • For driving roles, must be a confident, safe driver (additional requirements may apply)

Compensation

  • Pay rates and role-specific details will be provided to selected talent

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Supporting Role: Shaka (Independent Feature Film)

Job Description
An independent feature film is casting a supporting role for Shaka, an African/African American male character (ages 18–22). This role calls for a talkative, confident presence with big personality—someone who can lean into comedic, slightly annoying energy in a believable way. The project will be filmed with an experimental style, with many moments built around improvisation, making it a strong fit for actors (or real people) who can think fast and stay natural on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Shaka in a supporting role with strong personality and confident energy

  • Perform improvised dialogue and react naturally in the moment

  • Take direction while staying flexible in an experimental filming style

  • Maintain continuity in performance across takes and setups

Requirements

  • African/African American male, ages 18–22

  • Comfortable improvising lines and working with loose scripting

  • Strong on-camera presence; comedic timing is a plus

  • Open to actors and non-actors with authentic personality and confidence

Compensation

  • $249 for an 8-hour day

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect. 

 

Breakdown: 

Dylan (Male)-8-16 (Support): 

Intelligent, charismatic and honest, but also defensive and ill tempered, Dylan is someone who you want on your side and definitely someone you do not want to start an argument with. He talks a lot, reacts quickly and speaks fast. 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Tyler (Mark and Sarah’s First Cousin) (Male)- 18-30’s (Support): 

Upbeat and energetic, Tyler is a fun spirited individual who gets along well with others but is a bit of a troublemaker who sometimes bends the rules. He speaks fast and smiles and laughs frequently. 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Courtney (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead): 

Intelligent and caring, but stoic, Courtney is a great listener who has plenty of compassion, even if she sometimes has trouble conveying this fact.  She has stiff body posture, speaks calmly and slowly. 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Sarah Eaton (Female)-4-13 (Lead): 

Shy, kind and easygoing, but also a bit overly sensitive, Sarah is the adorable little sister that everyone would hope for.  She speaks softly and slowly.   

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Kristen Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead): 

Kind and warm on the inside, but loud, angry, impatient and intense on the surface, Kristen can be quite intimidating, particularly while being pushed into a corner by her husband Clyde.  She has strong body posture, a loud voice and one of the most intense screams imaginable.  

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Matt Eaton (Mark and Sarah’s Dad) (Male)-20’s-60’s (Lead): 

Calm, quiet and quite agreeable, but also blunt and ill-tempered at times, Matt is a very easygoing guy who prioritizes keeping others around him happy but will put his foot down when needed and is the last person who you want to start a fight with.  He has strong body posture, eye contact, and he speaks slowly and calmly. 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Katie Briggs (Female)-8-18 (Lead): 

Cool, calm and very passionate about sports, Katie often hangs out with the boys and can more than handle her own on the sports field.  She laughs and smiles often but rarely conveys much emotion beyond that. 

 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Clyde Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Male)- 20’s-60’s (Lead): 

Sharp, intelligent and full of personality, Clyde is fierce and charismatic, but his negative outlook on life, impatient attitude and horrible temper often alienate himself from others.  He speaks very fast and loudly. 

 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Mark Eaton (Male)-8-16 (Lead): 

Kind and loyal, but stubborn and defensive, Mark is a great ally to those he cares about but can be hostile when bullied into a corner.  He speaks calmly and slowly, unless he feels that he is being attacked, in which the volume and speed of his voice increase drastically. 

 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

“Incautious” Plot Summary: 

A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children. 

Goals for the Project: 

I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.

Breakdown: 

Jen Eaton (Mark and Sarah’s Mom) (Female)-20’s-60’s (Lead): 

Warm, upbeat and friendly, but also a bit neurotic and emotional (which becomes heightened when she is under the influence of alcohol or other substances), Jennifer gets along with most of her peers and always does her best to make sure that everyone around her is taken care of.  She has strong body posture, speaks at a normal pace and smiles often. 

 

Auditions: 

Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st 

Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th 

Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL 

Shoot Dates: 

Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days) 

More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 

Status for Auditions: Non-Union 

Compensation: 

Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 

Director’s Bio: 

Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc.  He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet.  Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.   

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