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Disney’s “The Lion King” – Kids Open Call

Casting Call: Child Actor for “The Lion King” – Open Call Audition

Position Overview: We are seeking talented children aged 9-12 to audition for the roles of Simba and Nala in the beloved musical “The Lion King.” This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers who can sing, dance, and act to be part of a major theatrical production. No prior performance experience is required.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform the last verse of “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” at the audition.
  • Participate in singing, dancing, and acting activities during the audition process.
  • Engage with directors and casting staff in a professional manner.
  • Prepare for potential callbacks and further audition requirements.

Requirements:

  • Age: Must be between 9 to 12 years old at the time of the audition.
  • Height: Must be between 52” and 57” tall.
  • Skills: Ability to sing, dance, and act. Performers will portray the African cubs Simba and Nala.
  • Location: Must be a local hire from Toronto or surrounding areas.
  • Supervision: Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the audition.

What to Prepare:

  • Candidates are required to prepare the last verse of the song “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King.” An accompanist will be provided at the venue.

Compensation Details:

  • This is a professional theatre production; thus, all roles are paid. Specific compensation details will be provided upon successful casting.

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Sibling for Promo Video

Job Description

A promotional video for a new studio is seeking young talent to portray a sibling in family-oriented scenes. This Atlanta casting opportunity is looking for performers with a fun, relatable, and natural personality who can bring authentic family energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a sibling in a promotional video.
  • Perform naturally in family-oriented scenes.
  • Bring fun and relatable energy to the character.
  • Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
  • Interact naturally with other cast members on camera.

Requirements

  • Talent ages 8–18.
  • Fun, relatable, and natural personality.
  • Comfortable appearing in family-oriented promotional scenes.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate provided upon booking.
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Actor
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Father for Promo Video

Job Description

A promotional video for a new studio is seeking a male performer to portray a warm and supportive father. The production is looking for Atlanta talent who can bring a personable, approachable, and authentic family presence to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a father in family-oriented promotional scenes.
  • Bring a personable, supportive, and warm presence to the role.
  • Interact naturally with other cast members on camera.
  • Follow creative direction throughout filming.
  • Maintain professionalism during the production.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 35–50.
  • Personable, supportive, and warm personality.
  • Comfortable portraying a father on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate provided upon booking.
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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Mother for Promo Video

Job Description

A promotional video for a new studio is seeking a female performer to portray a warm and nurturing mother. This Atlanta casting opportunity is looking for talent who can naturally convey a loving and supportive family presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a mother in a promotional video.
  • Bring warmth, affection, and nurturing energy to family scenes.
  • Interact naturally with other performers on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude during filming.

Requirements

  • Female talent ages 35–50.
  • Warm, loving, and nurturing presence.
  • Comfortable portraying a mother in family-oriented scenes.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate provided upon booking.
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Actor
Skills:
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Adult Main for Promo Video

Job Description

A promotional video for a new studio is seeking male and female talent to portray a featured adult character. The production is looking for charismatic, grounded, and approachable performers who can authentically represent adulthood in a project showcasing characters across different stages of life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the Adult Main character in a promotional video.
  • Bring a charismatic, grounded, and approachable presence to the role.
  • Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow creative and production direction during filming.
  • Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

  • Male or female talent ages 25–35.
  • Charismatic, grounded, and approachable personality.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate provided upon booking.
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Teen Main for Promo Video

Job Description

A promotional video for a new studio is seeking a young male performer to portray a featured teen character. This Atlanta casting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring confidence, authenticity, and relatable teenage energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the Teen Main character in a promotional video.
  • Deliver a confident and authentic on-camera presence.
  • Perform naturally in scenes representing the teenage stage of life.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team.
  • Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

  • Young male talent ages 13–18.
  • Confident, relatable, and authentic personality.
  • Comfortable performing on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate provided upon booking.
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Young Main for Promo Video

Job Description

A promotional video for a new studio is seeking young talent to portray a featured character representing an early stage of life. This Atlanta casting opportunity is looking for boys and girls who are bright, expressive, charismatic, and comfortable appearing on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the Young Main character in a promotional video.
  • Bring bright, expressive, and charismatic energy to the role.
  • Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

  • Boys and girls ages 5–10.
  • Bright, expressive, and charismatic personality.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • $150.
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Jim Brewster – Lead Role for “Slugger” Independent Movie

Job Description

The independent feature film “Slugger” is seeking an actor to play Jim Brewster, a lead role filming in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. Jim is a minor league baseball pitcher who respects the game and competition but becomes nervous before an upcoming matchup against Casey Robinson, known as “Slugger,” a batter he has never defeated. This non-union role is ideal for an athletic actor who can bring both strong dramatic performance and authentic baseball ability to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Jim Brewster, a minor league baseball pitcher and lead character.
  • Perform scripted dramatic scenes throughout the independent feature film.
  • Participate in baseball sequences and realistically portray a pitcher.
  • Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
  • Maintain character and performance continuity across multiple filming phases.
  • Be prepared to work approximately 9–10 production days.

Requirements

  • Male talent who can portray someone in his early 20s.
  • Caucasian.
  • Athletic appearance.
  • Strong acting ability suitable for a lead film role.
  • Baseball experience preferred, particularly pitching experience.
  • Must be comfortable performing baseball-related scenes on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas.
  • Non-union talent.

Compensation

  • $50 per day.
  • Rate may increase if additional production funding is secured.
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Local Kentucky Actors for Major Streaming Network Vertical Films

Job Description

A series of paid vertical films for a major streaming network is seeking local Kentucky actors for co-starring roles. Production will take place in Lexington, Kentucky, and performers with strong acting skills who are interested in professional streaming projects are encouraged to apply. Both represented and non-represented talent may be considered.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a co-starring role in a professionally produced vertical film.
  • Prepare and perform scripted material as directed.
  • Collaborate with directors, cast members, and the production team.
  • Attend auditions, interviews, or general reads if selected for further consideration.
  • Maintain a professional and prepared presence throughout production.

Requirements

  • Actors local to Kentucky.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.
  • Strong acting and on-camera performance skills.
  • Non-represented talent are encouraged to apply.
  • Must be available for auditions, interviews, or general reads if selected.

Compensation

  • Paid co-starring roles.
  • No housing, travel, or per diem provided.
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Job Description

A high-end documentary-style branded commercial is casting three additional background performers in the NYC metro area. These are non-speaking, voice-over-driven roles where performance will rely on natural movement, screen presence, and subtle reactions. The production is looking for talent who can comfortably take direction and contribute to the realistic, documentary-style atmosphere of the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform naturally in background commercial scenes.
  • Follow movement and positioning direction from production.
  • Convey realistic reactions without dialogue.
  • Maintain natural screen presence throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Three background performers are being cast.
  • No dialogue required.
  • Comfortable with movement-based performance and subtle reactions.
  • Must be available to work in the NYC metro area.

Compensation

  • $500 each
  • Full buyout, including social media usage.
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Job Description

A high-end documentary-style branded commercial is casting a male principal to portray “The Arriving Traveler” in the NYC metro area. Casting is looking for someone sharp, clean-cut, grounded, and confident with a natural on-camera presence. The character should read more as an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial professional than someone working in finance or technology. This is a non-speaking role driven by purposeful movement, physical action, and subtle reactions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a confident professional arriving and traveling for work.
  • Perform tracking shots and purposeful walking sequences.
  • Repeat physical actions consistently across multiple takes.
  • Communicate naturally through movement and subtle reactions.

Requirements

  • Male talent in their 40s.
  • Open ethnicity.
  • Sharp, clean-cut, and grounded appearance.
  • Strong, purposeful walk and natural screen presence.
  • Should convincingly portray an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial professional.
  • Comfortable performing repeated physical actions.

Compensation

  • $3,000
  • Full buyout, including social media usage.
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Job Description

A high-end documentary-style branded commercial is casting a female principal to portray “The Business Traveler” in the NYC metro area. The production is seeking an authentic, polished yet natural professional with strong screen presence and confident physicality. The character should feel like an experienced business traveler who is energetic, self-possessed, and completely comfortable navigating hotels, airports, and cities. This is a non-speaking role focused on natural movement, expressions, and subtle reactions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an experienced business traveler in a branded commercial.
  • Perform natural walking and tracking shots.
  • Handle phone choreography and subtle reaction beats.
  • Follow direction and repeat physical actions across multiple takes.

Requirements

  • Female talent, late 30s to early 40s.
  • Mixed race.
  • Polished yet natural professional appearance.
  • Strong screen presence and confident physicality.
  • Real and relatable rather than traditional commercial/model energy.
  • Must be comfortable with movement-driven, non-speaking performance.

Compensation

  • $3,000
  • Full buyout, including social media usage.
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Job Description

Nathan Lloyd Casting is seeking Sudanese and South Sudanese boys based anywhere in Australia for a lead supporting role in an upcoming television series. The project is an adaptation of the popular children’s book series Sam Kerr: Kicking Goals. This Australia-wide casting call is open to young talent with or without previous acting experience. Selected talent will appear in a significant supporting role in the television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a lead supporting role in the upcoming TV series.
  • Participate in filming and production as directed.
  • Work with the cast, director, and production team throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Boys ages 10–13.
  • Sudanese or South Sudanese.
  • Must be based in Australia.
  • No previous acting experience required.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity.

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06-07-2024

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