Gwinett County Welcome Video Speaking Roles Open Casting Call

Newborn Background Talent for TV Series

Job Description
Casting newborn babies ages 15 days to 1 month for a paid background role in a major television series. Production is seeking single babies or twins to portray the newborn child of a principal character. No experience is required—this is an excellent opportunity for families with very young infants who are comfortable being on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a newborn in a hospital setting

• Remain calm and comfortable during filming with support from a parent or guardian

• Follow simple on-set instructions provided to guardians

• Participate in interior hospital scene as required

Requirements

• Single babies or twins ages 15 days to 1 month

• Caucasian appearance to match principal actor

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot date

• Parent or guardian must accompany the baby on set

Compensation

• $300 for single babies

• $350 for twins (each)

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Background Talent

Job Description
Casting background talent for an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Production is seeking a variety of individuals to help bring the world of the story to life. These roles will appear in office scenes, restaurant environments, and general atmosphere moments that support the main cast. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain on-set experience and build their resume.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters naturally within office or public settings

• Follow direction from the AD team to match scene tone and movement

• Maintain continuity throughout takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full shoot day

• Work professionally around principal actors and production crew

Requirements

• All genders, all ethnicities

• Ages 18–60

• Must be local to Atlanta

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a professional production environment

Compensation

• Paid background role

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Mr. Harris Role

Job Description
Casting a commanding actor to portray Mr. Harris in an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Mr. Harris is Marcus’s father—an old-money patriarch who leads with quiet authority, high standards, and an imposing presence. He is polished, intelligent, and calculating, carrying a calm but intimidating energy that influences every room he enters.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring Mr. Harris’s powerful, composed presence to screen

• Portray emotional understatement mixed with authority and control

• Collaborate with the director and cast to shape family dynamics

• Deliver strong on-camera performance suitable for vertical storytelling

• Remain professional and fully available during the production dates

Requirements

• Male, African American

• Ages 50s–60s

• Strong, commanding presence

• Ability to convey authority through subtle performance

• Must be local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid role

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Mrs. Harris Role

Job Description
Casting a powerful actress to portray Mrs. Harris in an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Mrs. Harris is Marcus’s mother—an old-money, sophisticated woman with a razor-sharp tongue. She is opinionated, intense, and always evaluating those around her. As the force behind Marcus’s pressure and expectations, she represents status, legacy, and the relentless demand for perfection.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a commanding, polished performance with sharp dialogue delivery

• Portray Mrs. Harris’s authoritative presence and cutting personality

• Work closely with the director and cast to shape family dynamics

• Bring nuance to her mix of elegance, ambition, and judgment

• Commit to the full production schedule with professionalism

Requirements

• Female, African American

• Ages 50s–60s

• Strong dramatic presence and confident delivery

• Ability to portray intensity, wealth, and social dominance

• Must be local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid role

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Ashlyn Role

Job Description
Casting a compelling actress to portray Ashlyn in an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Ashlyn is a smart, resilient young woman determined to escape her secret escort life and rebuild her future. Although emotionally complex, she maintains a quiet strength beneath her vulnerability, making this a deeply layered and dramatic role.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring Ashlyn’s emotional depth and quiet resilience to screen

• Portray both her vulnerability and her determination to change her life

• Collaborate with the creative team to shape character arcs

• Deliver strong, subtle acting suited for vertical storytelling

• Maintain professionalism and commit fully to the shoot schedule

Requirements

• Female, Caucasian

• Age 25

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Ability to portray vulnerability, strength, and emotional complexity

• Must be local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid role

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Alexander Role

Job Description
Casting a skilled actor to portray Alexander in an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Alexander is a polished, charismatic executive living a double life. Outwardly confident and composed, he hides growing guilt, rising panic, and desires he can no longer control. This role requires a performer capable of delivering layered emotional beats and subtle intensity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alexander’s confident public persona and the turmoil beneath

• Deliver strong, nuanced acting suited for vertical-format storytelling

• Work closely with the director and cast to bring emotional complexity to the role

• Convey tension, charm, and internal conflict with authenticity

• Maintain professionalism and be available for all required shoot dates

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian

• Age 40

• Strong emotional range with the ability to portray guilt, desire, and unraveling tension

• Excellent on-camera presence

• Local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid role

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Marcus Role

Job Description
Casting a talented actor to portray Marcus in an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Marcus is a wealthy heir to a tech empire, moving through life with entitlement, strategic charm, and commanding presence. Beneath his polished exterior and swagger, he hides surprising vulnerability and emotional complexity. This role requires a performer who can balance confidence, sharpness, and layered depth.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring Marcus’s authoritative, charismatic presence to screen

• Portray both his bold exterior and the subtler emotional layers beneath

• Follow direction from the creative team and collaborate with cast

• Deliver strong on-camera work suited for vertical-format storytelling

• Be available for the full shoot schedule

Requirements

• Male, African American

• Late 20s to mid-30s

• Confident, composed, and expressive performer

• Ability to portray charisma, entitlement, and emotional depth

• Must be local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid role

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Jada Role

Job Description
Casting a strong actress to portray Jada in an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Jada is a digital reputation specialist who knows how to elevate brands—yet struggles to manage her own love life. She carries a cool, controlled exterior and a sharp, dry wit that masks her exhaustion and buried emotions. This role requires depth, subtlety, and the ability to balance confidence with vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jada with emotional nuance and grounded authenticity

• Deliver a performance that captures her cool exterior and internal conflict

• Take direction from the creative team and collaborate with cast

• Convey strong on-camera presence suitable for vertical-format storytelling

• Be available for the full shooting schedule

Requirements

• Female, African American

• Mid-20s to early 30s

• Ability to deliver dry humor and controlled emotional beats

• Strong dramatic and subtle acting skills

• Local to Atlanta

Compensation

• Paid role

Holiday Film – Extras (Families, Adults, Couples)

Job Description
Casting extras for a holiday film shooting in Orlando, Florida. Production is seeking real families with kids, individual adults, and real couples to participate in festive, theme-park style scenes. Talent will bring joyful, natural reactions while riding attractions and participating in holiday-themed moments. This opportunity is ideal for performers who enjoy lively environments and family-focused filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in background scenes with authentic, upbeat reactions

• Engage naturally in ride and park-style environments

• Follow direction from the production team

• Work as a local hire in Orlando

• Maintain professionalism during long shooting days, including possible overnight work

Requirements

• Real families with kids ages 7–15

• Individual adults

• Real couples

• Must be legal to work in the U.S.

• Must provide documentation for payment

• Must work as a local (no travel provided)

Compensation

• $150 per 10-hour day

Featured Family Photo Shoot – Caucasian Son

Job Description
Casting talent for a featured still photo shoot in the Chicago area. Production is looking for individuals to portray the family of a male actor, specifically seeking a Caucasian son in his mid-20s to 30s. This is a paid opportunity for talent who can bring natural warmth, relatability, and family-friendly energy to a professional photoshoot. Talent must work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a featured still photo session

• Take direction from the photographer and creative team

• Bring natural expressions and believable family energy to the shoot

• Attend a scheduled fitting prior to the shoot date

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared with wardrobe details if requested

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages mid-20s to mid-30s

• Blonde, red, or brown hair

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding IL border states

• Must be available for the fitting and shoot date

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Wardrobe fitting: $40

Jail Scene Background Talent

Job Description
Casting background actors for a jail visitor scene filming in Wilmington, NC. Production is seeking a variety of individuals to portray deputies, prisoners, attorneys, and prison visitors. This is a great opportunity for talent who can bring realism, subtle emotion, and strong character presence to a dramatic setting. Pay is guaranteed for 8 hours, with overtime provided after the 8th hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles with believable, grounded behavior

• Follow direction from the on-set team to match the tone of the scene

• Provide your own wardrobe based on guidelines if selected

• Maintain professionalism and be prepared for a full-day shoot

• Work well within a group, including families and paired submissions when applicable

Requirements
Sheriff Deputies

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Ages 25+

• Real-world law enforcement experience preferred but not required

Male Prisoners

• Male, any ethnicity

• Ages 18+

• Character faces encouraged

Prison Visitors (Singles & Families)

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Kids ages 8–13, adults ages 18+

• Family groups of 2–3 welcome

Attorneys

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Ages 25+

• Must provide your own professional attire

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours

Luxe to Life – Casting Female Talent (20s)

Job Description
Casting is underway for an upcoming independent dramedy following two women forced to confront their past and rebuild their identities. Production is seeking two strong female performers in their 20s who can bring depth, emotional range, and grounded storytelling to the screen. Filming will take place in San Antonio, Texas, from January 17–18, 2026. This is a non-union, unpaid project; however, food will be provided along with a copy for reels.

Job Responsibilities
• Portray emotionally complex characters with authenticity
• Take direction and collaborate closely with the director and cast
• Participate in character-driven scenes requiring comedic and dramatic timing
• Bring strong on-screen presence and commitment to the story

Requirements
• Female talent, 20s

Role: Kate
• Stylish, charismatic, and used to getting her way
• Must portray a once-privileged woman suddenly forced to face reality
• Reference inspirations: Cher Horowitz, Elle Woods, Caroline Channing

Role: Emma
• Practical, witty, hardworking writer
• Must portray a woman on the verge of a breakthrough while battling burnout
• Plays well as a relatable, grounded contrast to Kate
• Reference inspirations: Jess Day, Andy Sachs, Max Black

Compensation
• Unpaid
• Food provided
• Copy for reels

Meta Description:
Casting women in their 20s for an indie dramedy filming in Texas. Great reel opportunity. Apply now on Project Casting.