FEB NYC TV Pilot Open Casting Call

Popular TV Series Casting – Children for Daughter and Son Roles

Job Description

A popular television series is casting children for paid background roles in New York City or New Jersey. The production is seeking a 4-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy to portray the children of biracial parents. Ideal talent will have a biracial appearance, with dark, curly hair considered a plus. These child background roles will work under SAG waiver and receive standard union background rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter or son of principal actors in a popular television series
• Perform naturally as background talent during assigned scenes
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Work comfortably around cast, crew, and other performers
• Participate with a parent or guardian present as required

Requirements

• Girl approximately 4 years old
• Boy approximately 2 years old
• Must be able to portray the child of biracial parents
• Dark, curly hair is a plus
• Must be able to work locally in New York City or New Jersey
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child as required

Compensation

• Standard union background rates

Feature Film Casting – Young Girl to Portray Younger Lead

Job Description

A feature film casting in New York City is seeking a girl around age 7 to portray the younger version of the movie’s lead character. The production is looking for a young performer with fair skin and medium brown to dark brown hair. This paid child acting opportunity is open to SAG-AFTRA and Taft-Hartley talent, with filming expected to take place in NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of the feature film’s lead character
• Perform naturally on camera in assigned scenes
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the director and production team
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set
• Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Girl around age 7
• Fair skin
• Medium brown to dark brown hair
• Must be able to work in New York City
• SAG-AFTRA or Taft-Hartley eligible
• NYS child actor permit required

Compensation

• SAG scale: $224
• Taft-Hartley talent considered

Netflix Series Casting – Alice

Job Description

An upcoming Netflix series is casting a young performer for the series regular role of Alice. The production is seeking a mixed-race Asian-American and White girl, age 12–13, for this major recurring role filming in New York. Alice is intelligent, observant, independent, and deeply connected to animals, while often struggling to connect with the people around her. She has a sharp sense of humor, a strong moral compass, and an intriguing darker side. No previous acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alice as a series regular in an upcoming Netflix series
• Bring authenticity, intelligence, dry humor, and emotional depth to the character
• Work closely with directors, cast members, and the production team
• Participate in rehearsals, filming, and other production activities as required
• Maintain availability throughout the extended production schedule

Requirements

• Girl, age 12–13
• Mixed-race Asian-American and White
• No prior acting experience required
• Strong ability to portray an observant, smart, sharp, and occasionally blunt character
• Comfortable exploring mysterious, strange, and uncanny material
• Must be available for production filming in New York
• Series regular role with options required

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Female Actors for Knoxville Production

Job Description

A production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is casting female actors for multiple paid roles. The project is seeking performers in their 20s–30s with specific character looks, including roles for Stephanie. Selected talent should be comfortable performing on camera and following creative direction in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned character in the production.
• Perform scenes naturally according to the character description.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain the required character appearance and continuity.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Stephanie: White female with a full/average build and brown or strawberry blonde hair.
• Stephanie character identifies as LGBT; no relationship scenes are depicted.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Must meet the availability requirements for the selected role.

Compensation

• Stephanie: $100 per day.

Male Supernatural Entity Actors for Horror Production

Job Description

A horror production filming in Santa Clarita, California, is casting male performers to portray supernatural, ghost-like entities in intense day and night scenes. Talent must be comfortable with full-frontal nudity and being covered in theatrical fake blood. This role is suited for confident performers comfortable with physically and visually demanding horror content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supernatural, ghost-like entity in a horror production.
• Perform scenes involving full-frontal nudity.
• Work while covered in theatrical fake blood as required by the scene.
• Participate in both daytime and nighttime filming.
• Follow direction from the production, makeup, and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism during sensitive and demanding scenes.

Requirements

• Male performers.
• Must be comfortable with full-frontal nudity.
• Must be comfortable being covered in theatrical fake blood.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Must be able to work in Santa Clarita, California.
• Casting is seeking new faces who have not previously worked on the production.

Compensation

• Selected talent will receive compensation details directly from the production team.

Kentucky Christmas Film Day Player Casting Call

Job Description

A Christmas film production is casting actors for multiple day player roles filming throughout Kentucky. The production is seeking experienced performers with reels or tapes for three speaking roles: a contractor, an antique shop owner, and a parent. Actors of any ethnicity are encouraged to apply, and SAG-AFTRA membership is a plus. Selected performers will receive sides and self-tape instructions if they are a potential fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a day player role in a Christmas film production.
• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally and professionally.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.
• Maintain professional on-set conduct throughout production.

Requirements

• Contractor: Ages 30s–60s, any ethnicity; friendly, practical, and honest presence.
• Shop Owner: 60s, any ethnicity; kind, helpful, friendly, with a strong presence.
• Parent: Ages 30s–40s, any ethnicity; warm, community-minded, with strong conversational skills.
• Acting reel or tape required.
• SAG-AFTRA membership is a plus.
• Must be available to work in Kentucky during the production period.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.

True Crime Series Casting – Ashlea, Victim

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a female actor to portray Ashlea, the victim, for an upcoming production in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for a white woman in her 20s–30s who can deliver a believable dramatic performance. The role includes scripted violence with a stunt coordinator and does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ashlea, the victim, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Participate in scenes involving scripted violence under the supervision of a stunt coordinator.
• Deliver natural and believable reactions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and stunt teams.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Remain professional and attentive while on set.

Requirements

• White female talent in their 20s–30s.
• Comfortable performing dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Comfortable participating in scripted violence with a stunt coordinator.
• Able to follow production and safety direction.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

True Crime Series Casting – Alexis, Victim’s Friend

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a female actor to portray Alexis, a victim’s friend, for an upcoming production in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for a woman in her 20s–30s with dark hair and dark eyes. Talent should be comfortable working around a Golden Retriever and able to deliver a natural, believable performance in true crime reenactment scenes. This role does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alexis, the victim’s friend, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Deliver natural and believable reactions on camera.
• Work comfortably around a Golden Retriever.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Remain professional and prepared while on set.

Requirements

• Female talent in their 20s–30s.
• Dark hair and dark eyes.
• Comfortable working around dogs, including a Golden Retriever.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

True Crime Series Casting – Detective Cedillo

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray Detective Cedillo for an upcoming production in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for a Hispanic male in his 40s–50s who can bring a believable law enforcement presence to dramatic reenactment scenes. Talent should be comfortable working around a Golden Retriever and capable of performing various physical movements for extended periods. This role does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Cedillo in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Deliver a believable and professional detective presence on camera.
• Perform physical actions including standing for extended periods, sitting, kneeling, running, and squatting.
• Work comfortably around a Golden Retriever.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Hispanic male talent in their 40s–50s.
• Able to portray a detective convincingly.
• Comfortable working around dogs, including a Golden Retriever.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform movements including sitting, kneeling, running, and squatting.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $135 per day.

True Crime Series Casting – Detective Pate

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray Detective Pate for an upcoming production in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for a white male in his 40s–50s who can deliver a believable law enforcement presence in dramatic reenactment scenes. Talent should be comfortable working around a Golden Retriever and performing physical movements for extended periods. This role has no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Pate in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Deliver a realistic and professional law enforcement presence on camera.
• Perform physical actions including standing for extended periods, sitting, kneeling, running, and squatting.
• Work comfortably around a Golden Retriever.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 40s–50s.
• Able to portray a detective convincingly.
• Comfortable working around dogs, including a Golden Retriever.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform movements including sitting, kneeling, running, and squatting.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $135 per day.

True Crime Series Casting – Carter

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a female actor to portray Carter for an upcoming production in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for a white woman in her late teens to 20s with brown hair and a petite build. Talent should be comfortable working around a Golden Retriever and performing physical movements for extended periods. The role also includes a staged armed robbery scene with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Carter in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform physical actions including standing for extended periods, sitting, kneeling, running, and squatting.
• Participate in a staged armed robbery scene.
• Work comfortably around a Golden Retriever.
• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity between takes.
• Deliver believable reactions and physical performances without scripted dialogue.

Requirements

• White female talent, late teens to 20s.
• Brown hair.
• Petite build.
• Comfortable working around dogs, including a Golden Retriever.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform movements including sitting, kneeling, running, and squatting.
• Comfortable participating in a staged armed robbery scene.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Job Description

Waldron Casting is seeking non-union men and women ages 30–50 for paid background roles on the TV series Gordie. Talent will portray chic, upscale, wealthy elite parents in scenes filming in Brooklyn, New York. The production is looking for sophisticated, polished talent who can convincingly portray an “old money” aesthetic. Applicants with elevated, upscale wardrobes suitable for wealthy elite characters are strongly encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale, wealthy parent as background talent
• Maintain a polished and sophisticated appearance on camera
• Provide appropriate upscale wardrobe as requested by production
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Remain professional throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–50
• Non-union talent
• Must have chic, upscale attire appropriate for portraying wealthy elite characters
• Submit current candid face and full-body photos without sunglasses or anything covering the face
• Must provide acceptable physical I-9 documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility if cast

Compensation

$187/10 hours — non-union rate.