Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Times Square Gorilla Costume Actor for “Dexter: Resurrection”

Job Description

“Dexter: Resurrection” is seeking a Times Square character performer for paid background work in Manhattan, New York. Casting is looking for talent who owns a gorilla costume and is comfortable wearing it while filming summer exterior scenes in Times Square. This background acting opportunity is ideal for an experienced character performer who can work comfortably in costume and follow production direction in a busy outdoor environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a Times Square gorilla character in background scenes for “Dexter: Resurrection.”
• Wear a personal gorilla costume during filming.
• Perform in outdoor summer exterior scenes in Manhattan.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and professionalism while working in a busy Times Square environment.

Requirements

• Must have access to or own a gorilla costume.
• Comfortable performing in the costume during outdoor filming.
• Able to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable working as a paid background actor.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background work; specific rate not provided

Italian or Greek Families and Friends for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial is casting New York-based Italian or Greek families and groups of friends who enjoy gathering for potluck dinners. The production is seeking authentic families and friend groups who can naturally showcase the warmth, food, conversation, and community of a shared meal. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent who can bring genuine chemistry and personality to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with family members or friends in a commercial campaign.
• Participate in a potluck dinner-style commercial shoot.
• Interact naturally with other participants on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team.
• Bring authentic energy, chemistry, and personality to filming.

Requirements

• Italian or Greek families and groups of friends.
• Must be local to New York.
• Comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Genuine connection and natural chemistry within the group.
• Comfortable participating in a food and potluck-themed commercial.

Compensation

• $800 per person.
• Additional $5,000 usage fee.

Singers for Car Campaign

Job Description

A car campaign is casting Sydney-based performers for an upcoming commercial production. The team is seeking characterful people in their mid-20s to 60s who are confident singing on camera. Professional singing ability is not required, making this opportunity ideal for both experienced singers and enthusiastic personalities who are happy to try something new.

Job Responsibilities

• Sing on camera for a professional car advertising campaign.
• Bring personality, confidence, and energy to the performance.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in one to two scheduled shoot days.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Adults in their mid-20s to 60s.
• Must be Sydney-based.
• Confident and willing to sing on camera.
• Professional singing experience is not required.
• Comfortable taking direction and trying something new.

Compensation

• AUD $10,000–$11,000 talent fee.
• Fee varies depending on the number of shoot days.
• Fees are plus super, less tax.

Female Surfers for Soap Bar Campaign

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking UK-based women with a passion for surfing for an upcoming soap bar campaign. Selected talent will take part in a well-paid production filming in London or elsewhere in Europe. This casting opportunity is ideal for confident female surfers who are comfortable appearing on camera and bringing authentic surfing experience to a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial soap bar campaign.
• Participate in professional filming in London or Europe.
• Bring authentic surfing experience and confidence to the production.
• Follow creative and production direction while on set.
• Work professionally with the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Women ages 20–49.
• Must be based in the UK.
• Must have a passion for surfing and relevant surfing experience.
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial campaign.
• No professional modeling or acting experience required.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; specific rate not provided.

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a gender-fluid Gen Z performer to portray a cashier in an upcoming paid commercial filming in the Los Angeles area. The production is scheduled for September 10 in Burbank, with a potential fitting taking place September 3 or 4.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Gen Z cashier in the commercial.
• Deliver an authentic and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Attend a fitting if requested.

Requirements

• Gender-fluid Gen Z performer.
• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles/Burbank area.
• Additional experience requirements not specified.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

APE Castings is casting a male actor age 35 or older to portray the “BBQ King” in an upcoming paid commercial filming in Burbank. Talent should be available for the September 10 production date and a potential fitting earlier in the month.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the BBQ King character in a commercial.
• Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow instructions from the director and production team.
• Attend a fitting if required.
• Be available for the scheduled commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Age 35 or older.
• Must be available for filming on September 10.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a male actor in his late 20s to early 30s to portray a new father in an upcoming paid commercial. The commercial is scheduled to film in Burbank, California, on September 10, with a potential fitting scheduled for September 3 or 4.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a new father in the commercial.
• Deliver a believable and natural on-camera performance.
• Follow creative and production direction.
• Attend a fitting if requested.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Late 20s to early 30s.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles/Burbank.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

APE Castings is seeking a female actress in her late 20s to early 30s to portray a heartbroken girl in an upcoming paid commercial filming in the Los Angeles area. The production is scheduled to shoot in Burbank on September 10.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the heartbroken girl character in a commercial.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Attend the scheduled fitting if required.

Requirements

• Female actress.
• Late 20s to early 30s.
• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles/Burbank area.

Compensation

Paid.

Fashion Models for Clothing Brand Photoshoots

Job Description

A fashion clothing brand is seeking new faces for upcoming modeling opportunities and photoshoots. Casting is open to confident, camera-friendly models who are comfortable showcasing fashion in front of the camera. The team welcomes small-size and mid-size models and values confidence, personality, and individuality over traditional height requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Model clothing and fashion pieces for brand photoshoots.
• Pose confidently and naturally in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction during fashion shoots.
• Represent the brand with personality, confidence, and professionalism.
• Collaborate effectively with photographers and the creative team.

Requirements

• Camera-friendly and confident.
• Comfortable participating in clothing photoshoots.
• Small-size and mid-size models encouraged to apply.
• No specific height requirement.
• Comfortable being photographed and working in front of the camera.
• Easy to work with, positive, reliable, and committed.
• Creative, friendly, and expressive personality.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.