Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Netflix Series Casting – Alice

Job Description

An upcoming Netflix series is casting a young performer for the series regular role of Alice. The production is seeking a mixed-race Asian-American and White girl, age 12–13, for this major recurring role filming in New York. Alice is intelligent, observant, independent, and deeply connected to animals, while often struggling to connect with the people around her. She has a sharp sense of humor, a strong moral compass, and an intriguing darker side. No previous acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alice as a series regular in an upcoming Netflix series
• Bring authenticity, intelligence, dry humor, and emotional depth to the character
• Work closely with directors, cast members, and the production team
• Participate in rehearsals, filming, and other production activities as required
• Maintain availability throughout the extended production schedule

Requirements

• Girl, age 12–13
• Mixed-race Asian-American and White
• No prior acting experience required
• Strong ability to portray an observant, smart, sharp, and occasionally blunt character
• Comfortable exploring mysterious, strange, and uncanny material
• Must be available for production filming in New York
• Series regular role with options required

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

KALSH Commercial – Division 1 / Ex-Pro American Football Players

Job Description
A New York commercial casting call is seeking Division 1 and former professional American football players for a non-union production. This paid commercial opportunity is open to performers ages 21–30 of all genders and ethnicities. Selected talent will participate in a fitting/rehearsal in New York followed by a two-day commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an experienced American football player in a commercial production
• Participate in the scheduled fitting and rehearsal in New York
• Attend both required shoot days in New York
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Bring authentic Division 1 or professional-level football experience to the role

Requirements

• Ages 21–30
• All genders and ethnicities welcome
• Division 1 or former professional American football playing experience
• Must be available for the fitting/rehearsal and two-day shoot in New York
• Comfortable performing on camera in a commercial production

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Non-union commercial

Beauty Campaign Principal Model Casting Call – New York City

Job Description

A beauty campaign is casting a woman ages 18–25 for a principal non-union role filming in New York City. The production is seeking talent of any ethnic appearance with flawless skin and full, shaped lips for recognizable still and video advertising. This paid beauty modeling opportunity includes worldwide usage across digital, social, television, print, retail, e-commerce, packaging, and additional advertising platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as principal talent in a professional beauty advertising campaign.
• Participate in still photography and video production.
• Showcase beauty products naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow posing, performance, and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a polished and professional presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 18–25.
• Open to any ethnic appearance.
• Flawless skin.
• Full, shaped lips.
• Comfortable appearing recognizably in worldwide advertising.
• Must be available to work in New York City during the production window.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $2,500 buyout for two years from first public use.
• Optional third-year usage: $2,000.
• Worldwide recognizable still and video usage across advertising, television, digital, social media, e-commerce, print, retail, packaging, and related media.

Real Families for Holiday Commercial Shoot

Job Description

A holiday commercial production is casting real families who celebrate together for an upcoming shoot in New York City. The production is seeking Hispanic families nationwide and Caucasian families based in the NYC area. Families may include parents, children, extended family members, and grandparents, creating an opportunity for multiple generations to appear together in a festive holiday campaign. Hispanic families selected from outside New York will receive paid travel to NYC, while Caucasian families must be local or able to self-report.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a holiday commercial shoot.
• Participate in natural, festive family scenes on camera.
• Showcase authentic family interactions and holiday celebrations.
• Follow creative and production direction during filming.
• Participate in a required fitting if selected.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Must apply as a real family; individual talent will not be matched into families.
• Hispanic families may apply nationwide.
• Caucasian families must be local to the NYC area or able to self-report.
• Parents are generally sought in the 35–50 age range.
• Families should include at least one child age 18 or older; younger children are also welcome.
• Extended family members are welcome.
• Grandparents ages 60 and older are encouraged to participate.
• Grandparents may be eligible for travel to NYC even if they live separately from the rest of the family.
• Family members must meet the production’s required availability.

Compensation

• Main talent: $800 session fee.
• Main talent fitting: $150.
• Main talent travel day, if required: $400.
• Main talent one-year usage fee: $5,000 if included in the final cut.
• Featured talent: $600 session fee.
• Featured talent fitting: $150.
• Featured talent travel day, if required: $300.
• Featured talent one-year usage fee: $3,000 if included in the final cut.
• Extra roles from the same family: $500 session fee/buyout.
• Paid travel to NYC for selected Hispanic families.

African American Men Casting Call for “213” Snoop Dogg Biopic

Job Description

The feature film “213,” a Snoop Dogg biopic filming in the Los Angeles area, is seeking African American men ages 17–30 to portray 1990s Los Angeles and Long Beach residents. Casting is looking for performers with an authentic 1990s aesthetic who can naturally represent the era and community on camera. Both union and non-union talent are welcome, and multiple workdays may be available.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1990s Los Angeles or Long Beach resident in the feature film “213.”
• Bring an authentic 1990s appearance and presence to background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain character, wardrobe, and appearance continuity during filming.
• Work professionally with the cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• African American men.
• Ages 17–30.
• Authentic 1990s aesthetic and appearance.
• Visible tattoos are permitted.
• Open to union and non-union talent.
• Must be able to work locally in the Los Angeles area.
• Potential availability for multiple workdays.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

1950s Period Production Casting – Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is casting men and women in their 50s–80s to portray psychiatric patients. The production is seeking thin or frail-looking performers with distinctive character faces who can authentically fit a mid-century setting. Talent must meet specific period-appropriate appearance and wardrobe requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Maintain an authentic period-appropriate appearance on camera
• Follow direction from the production and wardrobe teams
• Perform naturally in assigned background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 50s–80s
• Caucasian talent
• Thin or frail appearance with distinctive character features
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women must have natural hair with approximately shoulder-length hair preferred
• No visible tattoos when wearing shorts and short sleeves
• No fake nails, dyed hair, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Men must fit approximately a 28–34 waist and 36–42 jacket
• Women must wear dress size 10 or smaller

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Chicago Fire Casting – Bicycle Riders, Drivers, and Pedestrians

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in their 20s–60s for non-speaking exterior scenes in the Chicago area. The production is seeking talent of all ethnicities to portray bicycle riders, drivers, and pedestrians. Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle, while performers applying as drivers must be comfortable using their own vehicle during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on Chicago Fire
• Portray a bicycle rider, driver, or pedestrian in exterior scenes
• Provide your own bicycle or vehicle when cast for the applicable role
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle
• Drivers must be comfortable working with their own vehicle
• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

Compensation

• Bicycle riders: $144
• Drivers with car: $144
• Pedestrians: $144

Popular TV Series Casting – Children for Daughter and Son Roles

Job Description

A popular television series is casting children for paid background roles in New York City or New Jersey. The production is seeking a 4-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy to portray the children of biracial parents. Ideal talent will have a biracial appearance, with dark, curly hair considered a plus. These child background roles will work under SAG waiver and receive standard union background rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter or son of principal actors in a popular television series
• Perform naturally as background talent during assigned scenes
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Work comfortably around cast, crew, and other performers
• Participate with a parent or guardian present as required

Requirements

• Girl approximately 4 years old
• Boy approximately 2 years old
• Must be able to portray the child of biracial parents
• Dark, curly hair is a plus
• Must be able to work locally in New York City or New Jersey
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child as required

Compensation

• Standard union background rates

Streaming Series Casting – Male Exotic Dancers

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series is casting featured background male exotic dancers in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is seeking men ages 18–40 of all ethnicities, with Black male talent especially encouraged. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, attractive, confident on camera, and experienced as male exotic dancers. This role requires performers who are comfortable appearing either shirtless in a dance thong or fully nude on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a male exotic dancer in featured background scenes
• Use authentic dance experience and movement during filming
• Follow choreography and production direction as required
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Perform at the agreed level of nudity for the role

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–40
• All ethnicities welcome, with Black male talent especially encouraged
• Must have male exotic dancer experience
• Must be physically fit and in good shape
• Must be comfortable appearing either shirtless in a dance thong or fully nude on camera
• Must be able to self-travel and work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must have flexible full-day availability

Compensation

• Topless/dance thong: $500 for up to 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours
• Fully nude: $1,000 for up to 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours

Basketball Players Casting – Young Men Ages 18–25

Job Description

An Atlanta-area production is casting young men with real basketball experience to portray high school basketball players. The production is especially interested in athletes who currently play or have played on competitive high school, college, or recreational basketball teams. This casting opportunity is ideal for experienced basketball players who can bring authentic skills, movement, and on-court energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school basketball player on camera
• Perform authentic basketball movements, drills, and gameplay as directed
• Use real basketball experience to create realistic sports scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Work professionally with other basketball players and performers on set

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–25
• Must be able to convincingly portray a high school student
• Real basketball playing experience required
• High school, college, or recreational team experience preferred
• Strong basketball skills and familiarity with competitive gameplay
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed