Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A new short drama is casting a UK-based female actor for an upcoming production. The opportunity is open to performers at all experience levels, making it suitable for both emerging talent and experienced actors looking to add a new dramatic project to their credits. The production is specifically seeking a White British, blonde female performer with a playing age of 28–34.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured female role in a new short drama.
• Deliver a natural and believable dramatic performance.
• Learn and perform scripted material as directed.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
• Follow creative direction throughout the production.

Requirements

• Female actor with a playing age of 28–34.
• White British.
• Blonde hair.
• Must be based in the UK.
• All acting experience levels are welcome.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

An independent actress and comedian is casting female supporting roles for an upcoming comedy special filming in New York City. The production is seeking women with a strong personality and engaging on-camera presence to join the supporting cast. This is a paid opportunity for performers interested in gaining experience on an independent comedy production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a supporting role in the comedy special.
• Bring personality and natural energy to the performance.
• Work collaboratively with the lead performer and production team.
• Follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Women ages 20–30.
• Mixed Asian/White ethnicity.
• Strong, engaging personality.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A New York City production is casting a white male actor for an upcoming paid on-camera project. The production is specifically seeking a conventionally attractive performer who can bring a polished, confident presence to the role. This is a short paid booking for NYC-based or local talent who can work professionally on set and take direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in assigned scenes for the production.
• Maintain a confident and natural on-camera presence.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout the booking.

Requirements

• White male actor.
• Conventionally attractive look requested.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 4 hours.
• Payment provided at wrap.

Job Description

A music video production is seeking extras for an outdoor shoot in London near Chelsea Station. The casting is open to adults who can portray a professional business or corporate look and provide their own suitable wardrobe, such as suits, shirts, coats, or other business attire. Selected extras will participate in approximately five hours of briefing and filming and should be comfortable following direction during an outdoor production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an extra in music video scenes.
• Portray a professional business or corporate look.
• Provide suitable business-style wardrobe.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Remain available for the full required production period.

Requirements

• All genders.
• White/Caucasian talent.
• Approximately ages 25–50.
• Professional, business, or corporate appearance.
• Must provide own suitable wardrobe, including suits, shirts, coats, or similar business attire.

Compensation

• £65 for approximately 5 hours, including briefing and filming.

Chicago Fire – Newborn Twin Background Casting Call

Job Description

Chicago Fire is seeking newborn twins for upcoming scenes in the television series. The production is specifically looking for Latina/Latino or Caucasian newborn twins who can work locally in the Chicago area. Newborns will have limited time on set and will be supported by a baby nurse during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as newborn twins in scenes for Chicago Fire
• Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian
• Work with the production team and on-set baby nurse
• Be available for the required filming schedule

Requirements

• Newborn twins only
• Latina/Latino or Caucasian
• Girls or boys
• Must weigh 10 pounds or less
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany newborns during production

Compensation

• $200 for up to 2 hours of work

“Homicide for the Holidays” – Pastor / School Teacher Reenactment Role

Job Description

A true crime reenactment episode of Oxygen’s “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray a pastor or school teacher in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-speaking role calls for talent who can naturally portray a trustworthy, professional community figure on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pastor or school teacher in true crime reenactment scenes
• Perform natural actions and reactions without scripted dialogue
• Bring a professional and believable presence to the character
• Follow direction and blocking from the production team
• Maintain character consistency throughout the scene

Requirements

• White male talent
• Must be able to convincingly portray a pastor or school teacher
• Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $75 per day

“Homicide for the Holidays” – Security Guard Reenactment Role

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is casting a male actor to portray a security guard for an upcoming true crime reenactment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role requires a performer who can naturally convey the professional presence and demeanor of a security guard without scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard in true crime reenactment scenes
• Perform realistic security-related actions as directed
• Maintain an alert and professional presence on camera
• Follow production blocking and scene direction
• React naturally to events taking place within the scene

Requirements

• White male talent
• Must be able to realistically portray a security guard
• Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $75 per day

“Homicide for the Holidays” – Tim Reenactment Role

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray Tim in an upcoming reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union production features no scripted audio, so talent should be comfortable communicating character and story through natural expressions, movement, and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tim in true crime reenactment scenes
• Perform story-driven actions without scripted dialogue
• Deliver believable facial expressions and physical reactions
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain character consistency throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• White male talent
• Ages 30s
• Dark hair
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking reenactment role
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $135 per day

Mel Cooper – Lead Role for “The Silence That Follows”

Job Description

The feature film proof of concept “The Silence That Follows” is seeking a female actor for the lead role of Mel Cooper. Set against the aftermath of a devastating rage virus pandemic, Mel is a determined survivor responsible for protecting her two younger brothers. Hardened by years of survival, she is practical, level-headed, and skilled with a sniper rifle, yet beneath her guarded exterior she struggles with grief and the fear of losing the only family she has left.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mel Cooper as the lead character in the feature film proof of concept
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance
• Capture the character’s strength, determination, grief, and protective instincts
• Perform survival and action-oriented scenes as directed
• Build believable relationships with performers portraying Mel’s younger brothers
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team

Requirements

• White female talent
• Ages 20–30
• Strong dramatic acting ability and emotional range
• Able to portray a hardened yet vulnerable survivor
• Comfortable performing action and survival-themed material
• Must be able to work in Olar, South Carolina

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

“Homicide for the Holidays” – Charlie Shooter Role

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray Charlie, a shooter, for an upcoming reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union, non-speaking role involves recreating dramatic crime-related scenes, including handling non-firing prop weapons and portraying an implied romantic affair with the victim’s wife.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Charlie in true crime reenactment scenes
• Handle non-firing prop weapons safely as directed
• Perform dramatic, story-driven actions without scripted dialogue
• Portray an implied romantic relationship as required by the storyline
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain character continuity throughout multiple filming days

Requirements

• White male talent
• Playing age 40s–50s
• Thin to average build
• Must be comfortable handling non-firing prop weapons
• Must be comfortable portraying an implied romantic affair
• Able to work multiple filming days in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $150 per day