Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for TV Pilot – Lady Luck Inc.

Job Description
A new TV pilot is seeking actors for a heartfelt, character-driven story exploring the lives of a landlady, May, and her tenants. The series dives into relationships, cultural surroundings, and personal challenges, highlighting community and connection within a shared home. The script allows space for improvisation, encouraging actors to bring their unique perspectives to the characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters with authenticity and emotional depth

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring character arcs to life

• Engage in improvisation to enhance storytelling

• Participate in rehearsals and filming according to the production schedule

Requirements

• Open to actors of various ethnicities and backgrounds

• Strong acting skills with the ability to embody complex, layered characters

• Comfortable with collaborative and improvisational performance style

Roles Available

• May: Early 60s, open ethnicity. Eccentric, warm, and wise matriarch of the house, holding the community together with humor and care.

• Fay: Mid-20s, May’s free-spirited art student daughter who often unintentionally stirs up chaos.

• Brandon: Mid-20s, May’s serious and level-headed law student son, the voice of reason in the household.

• Fan: Early 60s, May’s quirky sister, fluent in Mandarin. Adds humor and cultural depth to the family dynamic.

• Lavpreet (Cast): Early 30s, Indian IT specialist balancing ambition, love, and career.

• Vanessa: Mid-20s, political science student adjusting to a new culture, forming a bond with Yan through music and art.

Compensation

• Paid role with meal and credit provided

Cool and Edgy Talent for Eye Drop Campaign

Job Description
A major campaign is searching for unique, charismatic, and stylish individuals to appear in an upcoming eye drop commercial. The campaign is focused on showcasing expressive, bright eyes and a healthy, vibrant lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot featuring expressive close-ups

• Follow creative direction for natural, engaging on-camera moments

• Perform light physical activity where required (jogging or stationary biking for specific roles)

Requirements

• All talent must be cool, edgy, attractive, and have an interesting look

• Open to all ethnicities

• Bright, open, and expressive eyes required

• Individuals with piercings, tattoos, unique fashion style, or hair are encouraged to apply

• Roles:

  • Emma: Female, ages 35–42

  • Samantha: Female, ages 43–50

  • Nia: Female, ages 38–50 (light jogging required)

  • Jack: Male, ages 40–50 (light stationary biking required)

  • Jordan: Male, ages 38–55

Compensation

• $10,000+ per person selected

Extras to Play Patrons at Upscale Trattoria

Job Description
A production is seeking fresh faces to portray patrons at an upscale trattoria for an upcoming project. This is a great opportunity for performers who have not worked on this production before and want to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant patrons in a natural and realistic way

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure continuity

• Be punctual and prepared for the shoot day

Requirements

• Performers ages 28+

• Must be a new face (not previously cast in this production)

• Must be comfortable working in a restaurant environment

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

Tell Me Lies Casting Call

Job Description
The television production Tell Me Lies is now casting performers to portray college students in upcoming scenes. This project is seeking youthful, energetic talent who can authentically capture the look and feel of university life. This is a great opportunity for ACTRA members to be part of a professional set while gaining valuable on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Play background roles as college students in campus scenes

• Take direction from the production team and perform naturally on camera

• Help bring an authentic college environment to life on screen

Requirements

• Performers ages 18–24

• Must be ACTRA members (full, apprentice, or AABP)

• Non-union submissions will not be considered

• Must be able to work locally in Toronto

Compensation

• Paid roles under ACTRA agreement

Amazon Series Casting Call – Upper Limb Amputee Role

Job Description
An Amazon series is casting male talent with upper limb amputations for an upcoming production in Toronto. This is a unique opportunity to bring authentic representation to screen. No acting experience is required, and submissions are open to new and experienced talent alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured role in an Amazon series

• Collaborate with the production team and follow direction on set

• Deliver authentic on-screen presence in line with the project’s creative vision

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50

• Must be an upper limb amputee

• No acting experience necessary

• Must be available for the full filming schedule

Compensation

• Paid role with competitive rates under professional production standards

Job Description

A film/TV production team is seeking talented non-union actors for a recorded table read of the horror feature film It’s In The Blood. The project follows a family of vampires who reconnect over the holidays while under threat from malicious home invaders. This table read will serve as a plot and dialogue showcase for the concept piece and will be digitally recorded, allowing participation from any location.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned character roles during a recorded script table read.

• Accurately capture the tone, emotions, and motivations of the assigned character.

• Collaborate with the production team to bring authenticity to the concept showcase.

• Participate in a digital recording session (remote work possible).

Requirements

• Non-union actors only.

• Ability to perform in a recorded table read format.

• Comfortable portraying complex characters within a horror/drama setting.

• Availability to participate in October 2025 recording sessions.

Roles Available

• Leora (Female, mid-to-late 50’s, Black): A vampire who has lived for centuries. Neurotic, self-destructive, and estranged from her adoptive family of young vampires. She imposes a paranoid worldview on those around her.

• Julien (Male, early 20’s, Middle-Eastern or South-Asian): A kind and well-intentioned vampire, Leora’s adoptive son. Often mediates family drama with charm and sarcasm.

• Connor (Male, mid-to-late 20’s, any non-white ethnicity): A nervous vampire visiting his girlfriend’s family. An artist with a love for antiques, he struggles to control himself under pressure.

• Sam (Male, mid-to-late 30’s, white): A vampire hunter and antagonist. Obsessed with eliminating vampires, he has spun into a religious psychosis and is dangerously unstable.

Compensation

• Rate: Unpaid.

• Format: Concept piece showcase; digital recording.

Casting Call for Non-Union Talent – Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial project is now seeking non-union talent to appear in an upcoming shoot. This opportunity is open to all genders and ethnicities, offering participants the chance to gain valuable on-set experience while being featured in a digital advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a half-day commercial shoot

• Work collaboratively with the production team to capture authentic performances

• Bring energy and professionalism to represent the campaign’s message

• Be comfortable on camera in both photo and video formats

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–25

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot dates

• Professional, reliable, and able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• Session fee: $300 (half-day)

• Usage: $1,200 for 6 months of web and social media use

• 15% agency fee applies

Male Actors for Period Drama “Dreamland”

Job Description
Casting upscale, model-type male performers for the period drama Dreamland, set in the 1950s. Selected talent will portray high-end partygoers. Please note: there may be atmospheric smoke and herbal cigarettes used on set. Performers must be available for fittings and continuity shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale, stylish partygoers in a 1950s setting

• Maintain clean-shaven appearance for filming

• Be available for scheduled fittings and continuity work dates

• Follow direction from the production team for styling and haircuts if required

Requirements

• One ACTRA union male and one non-union/AABP male

• Good-looking, model-type appearance with high-end looks

• No deep suntan; must fit the 1950s aesthetic

• Height no larger than 6’2, jacket size 48, waist 38

• Clean-shaven with tidy, shorter hair (willing to cut if needed)

• Must confirm you have not previously worked on Dreamland or been booked for a future fitting or shoot

Compensation

• Paid role (union and non-union rates apply)

Background Actors to Portray Students for “Tell Me Lies”

Job Description
The production Tell Me Lies is seeking background actors to play students in interior classroom scenes. This role is designed for young performers who want to gain valuable on-set experience while contributing to a professional television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as students in classroom and school-related settings

• Take direction from the production team to ensure authentic performances

• Maintain punctuality and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Performers ages 20–22

• Open to ACTRA members, including full, apprentice, and AABP

• Must be available for interior shoot in Toronto

• Background actor role; no prior experience required

Compensation

• Standard ACTRA background actor rates

• Opportunity to work on a scripted television production and gain set experience

Background Actors to Portray Students for “Tell Me Lies”

Job Description
The production Tell Me Lies is seeking background actors to portray students in upcoming interior scenes. This role is ideal for young performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background actors in classroom and student-related scenes

• Take direction from the production team to ensure authentic performances

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Performers ages 20–22

• ACTRA members (full, apprentice, or AABP) may apply

• Must be available for interior filming in Toronto

• Open to background actors with or without prior set experience

Compensation

• Standard background actor rates under ACTRA guidelines

• Great opportunity to gain experience on a scripted television production