“Newtown Boys” Short Film Casting Call

Male Look-Alike for True Crime Series

Job Description

A new true crime series is seeking a male look-alike for an upcoming non-union production filming in the Toronto, Ontario area. Casting is looking for talent with a similar overall appearance to the reference character, with the strongest emphasis on matching the hairstyle, hair texture, facial hair, and beard shape. An exact resemblance is not required, but candidates should have a convincing general likeness.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real-life subject in true crime recreation scenes.
• Match the general appearance and visual characteristics of the reference character.
• Maintain the required hairstyle and facial hair throughout filming.
• Follow performance, blocking, and continuity direction from the production team.
• Work professionally with cast and crew during production.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must have a similar overall appearance to the reference character.
• Similar hairstyle and hair texture are strongly preferred.
• Must have comparable facial hair and beard shape.
• Exact facial resemblance is not required.
• Must be able to work in the Toronto, Ontario area.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $450 per day.

Job Description

An upcoming film, The Rise and Rise of the Coolest Front, is searching for new talent to join its main cast. The production is especially interested in people in their 20s based in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) or elsewhere in Germany. No previous acting experience or formal training is required, making this an opportunity for emerging talent and first-time performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a member of the film’s main cast.
• Work closely with the director and production team.
• Participate in filming and required production activities.
• Follow creative direction and contribute naturally to scenes.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Talent in their 20s is especially encouraged to apply.
• Must live in NRW or elsewhere in Germany.
• Native speakers of English, Italian, Korean, or Chinese are especially sought.
• Applicants should also speak German.
• Comfortable performing on camera and working collaboratively with a film crew.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A Chicago-area production is casting clean-shaven men with short hair to work as background talent portraying firefighters and firefighter white-shirt personnel. The opportunity is open to men across a broad age range and all ethnicities who can realistically fit the appearance of professional fire department personnel. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and should be prepared for filming that may continue into the evening.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter or firefighter white-shirt personnel in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team.
• Maintain the required clean-shaven, short-haired appearance.
• Remain available for the full filming period.
• Arrive prepared with accurate sizing information provided during submission.

Requirements

• Men appearing in their 20s through 60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Required measurements include suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe size.
• Talent already booked for a future production date should not apply.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Women for Political Advertisement

Job Description

A non-union political advertisement is seeking Caucasian women for a paid production filming in Central Wisconsin. Casting is looking for women in their 20s–30s to appear in a right-leaning political campaign ad. This opportunity includes mileage reimbursement and hotel accommodations for selected talent who require travel by car.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a professionally produced political advertisement.
• Perform assigned actions and scenes as directed by the production team.
• Maintain a natural and professional presence on camera.
• Follow creative and production direction throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional during the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian women.
• Ages 20s–30s.
• Comfortable appearing in a right-leaning political advertisement.
• Must be able to work in Central Wisconsin.
• Reliable and comfortable working on camera.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Mileage reimbursement for car travel.
• Hotel accommodations provided when applicable.

Kissing Couple for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a real couple for an intimate wrap-party scene. Casting is looking for adults who are comfortable performing together on camera while dressed in period-inspired “Anne of Green Gables” costumes. The scene involves kissing, making out, and simulated intimate movement under the guidance of an intimacy coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a couple in a television series scene.
• Portray guests attending an on-screen wrap party.
• Perform kissing and making-out scenes with your real-life partner.
• Perform simulated intimate movement as directed by the intimacy coordinator.
• Wear production-provided period-inspired costumes.
• Follow direction from the production and intimacy teams throughout filming.

Requirements

• Real couples only.
• Ages 20–38.
• Must apply and work together as a couple.
• Both performers must be comfortable kissing and making out on camera.
• Must be comfortable with simulated intimate movement, including grinding against each other.
• Must be comfortable working with an intimacy coordinator.
• Talent with smaller to average builds is preferred.
• Must be available for the required fitting and production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Nasaire Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking an actor to portray Nasaire for upcoming filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting is looking for talent who can resemble the real-life subject and comfortably portray a gay male in dramatic recreation scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. This is a non-speaking role with no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Nasaire in true crime recreation scenes.
• Recreate dramatic moments based on the production’s storyline.
• Perform scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Follow blocking and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Early 20s.
• Must resemble the real-life subject.
• Comfortable portraying a gay male character.
• Comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related scenes.
• Must be available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $250 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Superhero Performers for Children’s Parties and Events

Job Description

A children’s entertainment company is seeking energetic superhero performers for parties and special events in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York. This flexible weekend opportunity is ideal for performers who enjoy working with children, creating memorable experiences, and bringing popular superhero-inspired characters to life. Costumes are provided, and performers should bring a friendly, enthusiastic, and engaging personality to every event.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as superhero characters at children’s parties and special events.
• Interact with children and families in an energetic and engaging manner.
• Create fun, memorable, and age-appropriate entertainment experiences.
• Stay in character while participating in event activities.
• Follow event schedules and performance guidelines.
• Represent the entertainment team professionally at each event.

Requirements

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Kind, energetic, dependable, and outgoing personality.
• Comfortable performing in superhero costumes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have weekend availability.
• Able to work events throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• Previous performance or entertainment experience is a plus.

Compensation

• This is a paid performance opportunity.

Sporty Female Actor for Tourism Commercial

Job Description

A tourism commercial is seeking a sporty, outdoorsy female actor for an upcoming campaign. Casting is looking for a natural and expressive performer who enjoys an active lifestyle and feels comfortable participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, trail running, trampoline activities, and swimming. The ideal candidate can bring authentic energy and a genuine love of the outdoors to the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professionally produced tourism commercial.
• Participate in outdoor and recreational activities on camera.
• Perform activities such as hiking, paddleboarding, trail running, swimming, and other active lifestyle scenes.
• Bring a natural, energetic, and expressive presence to filming.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Playing age approximately 30–45.
• Sporty, active, and comfortable outdoors.
• Comfortable participating in a variety of recreational and athletic activities.
• Natural and expressive in front of the camera.
• Talent from the Graubünden region or surrounding areas is preferred.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Boy Actor for Major Streaming Psychological Horror Series

Job Description

A major streaming platform psychological horror series is seeking a young male actor to play Connor, an American or English character. The role calls for a boy who can portray a sensitive and emotionally layered character within a story featuring mature themes and paranormal elements. No previous acting experience is necessary, making this an exciting opportunity for emerging young talent. Filming will take place in the United Kingdom and Spain.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Connor, a sensitive young boy who often feels responsible for holding everything together.
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes involving psychological horror and paranormal themes.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Bring emotional authenticity and natural reactions to the character.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout the production period.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 10–12.
• Must convincingly portray an American or English character.
• Must be based in England.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Must have full availability throughout the required production period.
• No previous acting experience necessary.
• Parent or legal guardian involvement is required for minors.

Compensation

• This is a paid professional acting opportunity.

Job Description

A streaming series filming in Cedartown, Georgia is casting background talent to portray rodeo attendees. The production is looking for energetic and expressive people who can naturally and realistically appear as rodeo fans in crowd scenes. Men and women ages 18 and older are encouraged to apply. The production is primarily seeking African American talent, while performers of all ethnicities, shapes, sizes, and types are welcome. Real people are strongly encouraged to submit, and no previous acting or background experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a rodeo attendee in background scenes for the streaming series.
• Portray an energetic and believable rodeo fan.
• React naturally and follow direction during crowd scenes.
• Remain available for the full filming window when booked.
• Work professionally with the production and background casting teams.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and older.
• Primarily seeking African American talent, with all ethnicities encouraged to apply.
• All shapes, sizes, and types are welcome.
• No previous acting or background experience required.
• Must be available for the entire filming window on the selected workday.

Compensation

• $110 guaranteed for 10 hours.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours when applicable.
• Additional $15 gas bump for driving to Cedartown.
• Non-union production.

Lead Actors for Upcoming Digital Productions

Job Description

Upcoming entertainment projects are seeking male and female actors for lead roles across a variety of digital productions. Opportunities may include TV serials, web series, vertical microdramas, commercials, music videos, and digital content. Casting teams are looking for confident performers who can take on prominent characters and deliver engaging, natural performances on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform lead roles in upcoming scripted and digital productions.

• Bring assigned characters to life with authentic emotions and strong screen presence.

• Learn scripts, dialogue, and character direction as required.

• Collaborate professionally with directors, cast members, and production teams.

• Participate in auditions and callbacks for suitable lead roles.

Requirements

• Female actors, ages 18–22.

• Male actors, ages 22–26.

• Strong acting ability and confidence performing on camera.

• Able to take direction and adapt performances based on creative feedback.

• Interested in lead acting opportunities across television, web, commercial, and digital productions.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected talent.

Male Actors for Political Commercial

Job Description

A non-union political commercial is seeking two male actors for an upcoming Virginia congressional campaign advertisement. Talent will portray finance or banker types having a conversation across a table. The production is looking for performers with strong, natural comedic timing and authentic dialogue delivery rather than an overly theatrical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional finance or banker character in a political TV commercial.

• Perform a conversational scene opposite another actor.

• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally and confidently on camera.

• Bring subtle comedic timing and authentic reactions to the scene.

• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Male actors, approximately ages 40–60.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Strong conversational acting and dialogue delivery skills.

• Natural comedic ability and comfortable performing on camera.

• Must be available to work in the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads area or Washington, DC, depending on the final filming location.

Compensation

• Minimum $800 per adult, less applicable fees.