Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Real People for Commercial Celebrating McDonald’s Workplace Stories

Job Description
A commercial campaign is seeking authentic individuals and groups to share real-life stories of friendship, love, and growth that began while working at McDonald’s. This project highlights genuine relationships that started on the job and continue to thrive today. Whether you’re lifelong friends, a couple, or colleagues who became franchise owners, this is your chance to be featured in a meaningful, story-driven campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera and share your real experience working at McDonald’s

• Provide heartfelt, inspiring stories about friendship, love, or career growth

• Engage in a filmed interview-style setup with natural conversation

• Represent authentic memories and connections in a commercial setting

Requirements

• Groups of friends, age 20–30, who met working at McDonald’s around 5 years ago and are still close

• Groups of friends, age 50–65, with similar history and lasting connection

• Couples, age 25–35, who started as coworkers and turned into a romantic partnership

• Former colleagues, age 35–65, who still work for McDonald’s in various roles or own franchises

• Must be based in Québec and comfortable speaking on camera in French

• Must have real-life connection to McDonald’s as former or current employees

Compensation

• $1,150 per selected story/group

• Filming scheduled for October

• Professional production experience with copy and credit

Mikayla – Child Role in “The Bank Teller” (Mini-Series)

Job Description:
We are casting for the role of Mikayla, a significant child role in the mini-series, The Bank Teller. Mikayla is a young girl, aged between 8 to 10 years old, of African descent. This character is key to the storyline, and we are looking for a talented young actress who can bring authenticity, innocence, and emotional depth to the role. All applicants must be able to speak with a general American accent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Character Portrayal: Play Mikayla with charm and sincerity, reflecting the emotions and experiences of a young child in the story.
• Collaboration: Work well with the director, co-stars, and production team to create engaging and authentic scenes.
• Dialogue Delivery: Ensure lines are delivered naturally and with the required emotion, appropriate to the character’s age and situation.
• Adaptability: Be open to direction and capable of adjusting performance based on the director’s feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience: Open to ACTRA and ACTRA Apprentice members. Prior acting experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Accent: Must perform with a general American accent.
• Appearance: Female, Black, aged 8-10 years.
• Location: Quebec locals only (applicants must reside in or near Quebec as the shoot will take place in this area).
• Parental Consent: Since this is a child role, parental consent and presence on set are required for all shoot days.

Compensation:

• Rate: $150 per episode (ACTRA MIP).
• Episodes: 4-episode series.