NOW CASTING PAID EXTRAS to portray UPSCALE RESTAURANT BG on the new TYLER PERRY series, “ZATIMA” in Atlanta, GA on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021.
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for PAID EXTRAS (AGES 18 and OLDER) to be a part of scenes for the new TYLER PERRY series, “ZATIMA” filming in Atlanta, GA.
We are casting for the following specific PAID extras:
– UPSCALE RESTAURANT BG
If you have a nice car that you would like to POSSIBLY use in the scene please attach pictures as well. We will communicate with you if we would like to book you with your car.
- Ages 18 and up
- All Races
Rate: $90/8 + $25 per Covid Test
(Please have open availability)
WE ASK THAT WHEN BOOKED AS A PAID EXTRA, YOU BE PREPARED TO WORK AT LEAST A 12HR WORK DAY AS WE DON’T KNOW HOW LONG YOU WILL BE SPECIALLY ON SET… SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THE DAY YOU SUBMIT FOR!!!
COVID TESTING:
Must be available for COVID 19 testing at our remote testing location in Atlanta.
If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as follows:
NOT VACCINATED SUBMISSIONS (2 Mandatory Tests)
– SUNDAY 12/5/2021
TIME: Testing windows between 1pm to 3pm
AND
– WEDNESDAY 12/8/2021
TIME: Testing windows between 7am to 9am
VACCINATED SUBMISSIONS (1 Mandatory Test)
– WEDNESDAY 12/8/2021
TIME: Testing windows between 7am to 9am
(You must provide a copy of your vaccination card to us. Last test must have been taken 2 weeks prior to date)
- -Testing is NASAL PCR and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Test from other productions are not valid on this set as each production has their own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.
The rate for extras on this production is $90 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.
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