“Youngblood” Feature Film Open Casting Call

Actors for 1930s Appalachian Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film from an Oscar-winning director is seeking actors for roles in a story set in rural Appalachia during the 1930s. This paid casting opportunity is looking for UK- and Europe-based performers with distinctive, memorable faces who can authentically portray members of a rural Appalachian community. Previous acting experience is not required, and performers with natural American accents, particularly Southern or Appalachian accents, are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character from a rural Appalachian community in a 1930s-set feature film.
• Deliver a natural and authentic performance suited to the film’s historical setting.
• Follow creative and performance direction from the filmmaking team.
• Participate in auditions and production activities as required.
• Maintain character authenticity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and production crew.

Requirements

• Talent ages 30–65.
• Open to all genders.
• Must be based in the UK or Europe.
• Must remain based in the UK or Europe through 2027.
• Seeking performers with characterful and memorable faces.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• No specific accent is required.
• A natural American, Southern, or Appalachian accent is a plus.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed.

JSC Personnel Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background talent to portray Johnson Space Center personnel in scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid non-union background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can convincingly portray professional space program personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Johnson Space Center personnel in the limited series “Challenger.”
• Perform realistic workplace actions and background interactions.
• Follow instructions and blocking from the production team.
• Maintain an authentic and professional space program staff presence.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming and multiple camera setups.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable portraying Johnson Space Center personnel.
• Non-union production.
• Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours.

KSC Personnel Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background actors to portray Kennedy Space Center personnel. This paid non-union television casting opportunity is filming in Atlanta, Georgia, and is open to performers of all ethnicities who can deliver a professional and authentic space program staff presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kennedy Space Center personnel in the limited series “Challenger.”
• Perform natural workplace actions and interactions during filming.
• Follow blocking and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional and believable personnel presence on camera.
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes and production setups.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable portraying Kennedy Space Center personnel.
• Non-union production.
• Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours.

Airport Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background talent to appear in an airport scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid non-union background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural and believable presence to a period-inspired television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray airport background talent in the limited series “Challenger.”
• Perform natural background actions and interactions during airport scenes.
• Follow blocking and on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes and camera setups.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable appearing as background talent.
• Non-union production.
• Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours.

Caucasian Boy for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

A new Lifetime movie is seeking a young Caucasian boy for a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray a sibling in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing the character’s mother. This paid child acting opportunity is filming in the East Point, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young boy in a flashback scene set in 1978.
• Perform as a sibling in a car dealership scene.
• Interact naturally with other performers during filming.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and a believable period-appropriate appearance on camera.

Requirements

• Caucasian boy ages 12–15.
• Brown hair.
• Brown eyes.
• Must have natural-looking hair appropriate for a 1978 period scene.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140.

Caucasian Girl for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

A new Lifetime movie is seeking a young Caucasian girl for a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray a sibling in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing the character’s mother. This paid child acting opportunity is filming in the East Point, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young girl in a flashback scene set in 1978.
• Perform as a sibling in a car dealership scene.
• Interact naturally with other performers as directed.
• Follow age-appropriate instructions from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and believable presence on camera.

Requirements

• Caucasian girl ages 8–10.
• Brown or brunette hair.
• Grey or greyish-blue eyes are preferred, but other eye colors may be considered.
• Must have natural-looking hair appropriate for a 1978 period scene.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140.

Gen Z Couple for Yorktown Tourism Project

Job Description

A tourism project in Yorktown, Virginia, is seeking a Gen Z couple for a paid lifestyle shoot highlighting local attractions and experiences. Selected talent will appear in non-speaking photo and video content featuring activities such as visiting the Yorktown Welcome Center, exploring Riverwalk Pub, enjoying patio dining, and participating in other tourism-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a Gen Z couple in tourism-focused photo and video content.
• Participate naturally in lifestyle activities around Yorktown.
• Portray visitors enjoying dining, sightseeing, and local attractions.
• Perform non-speaking actions and interactions for photos and B-roll footage.
• Follow creative direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
• Maintain a natural, engaging, and camera-friendly presence.

Requirements

• Couple ages 18–29.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Yorktown, Virginia.
• Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking photo and video content.
• Must be available for a half-day morning shoot.
• Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

• $200 per person.
• Usage includes an in-perpetuity license for photo and video content across print and digital media.

Female Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and production setups. This paid television stand-in opportunity is looking for talent who closely matches the required physical characteristics of a cast member and can work professionally during long production days in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a cast member during television production.
• Assist the lighting and camera departments with scene setups.
• Follow blocking and positioning instructions from the production team.
• Maintain consistent marks and positioning between setups.
• Remain attentive and available throughout potentially long filming days.
• Work professionally with the production crew and other stand-ins.

Requirements

• Caucasian female talent.
• Dark hair or reddish dark hair.
• Approximately 5’6″–5’8″.
• Approximately 145–170 lbs.
• Must closely match the height, build, complexion, and hair color of the actor.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous stand-in or on-set background experience is preferred.
• Must be comfortable with early call times and approximately 12-hour production days.

Compensation

• $192 for up to 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.

Golf Resort Guests

Job Description

A golf trip production is seeking men and women to portray upscale golf resort guests. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults of all ethnicities, including couples, friend groups, and families. Selected talent will appear in resort scenes and should be comfortable creating a polished, upscale atmosphere on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale guest at a golf resort.
• Perform natural background interactions in resort and golf-related scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Interact naturally with other background performers as needed.
• Maintain a polished and professional presence on camera.
• Remain available for the full production schedule.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Couples are encouraged to apply.
• Friend groups are encouraged to apply.
• Families with children ages 18 and older are welcome to apply.
• Must be comfortable portraying an upscale resort guest.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the production area.

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours.
• Additional $20 if selected to bring golf clubs.

Luke Victim Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Luke, a victim in a dramatic reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and comfortably perform serious scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Luke, a victim, in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow all blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 40s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

Young Luke Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Young Luke in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and perform serious dramatic material involving scripted violence and murder-related content. The role does not include scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Luke in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 20s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Detective for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Detective 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role involves scripted violence and a murder-related scene but does not include scripted dialogue. Selected talent should be comfortable performing serious dramatic material in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment television series.
• Perform in scripted violence and murder-related reenactment scenes.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow blocking, safety, and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout multiple takes and scenes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male talent in their late 50s to 60s.
• Bald with a clean-shaven face.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $150 per day.