Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Native American Family for 1980s State Fair Scene in Feature Film

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking individuals to portray a Native American family attending a state fair in a feature film. The project, set in the 1980s, requires actors who can authentically portray fairgoers in this time period. This film, starring Jeremy Allen White, is a biopic about Bruce Springsteen and will be shot primarily in New Jersey.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a Native American family at a state fair in a background scene.
• Follow the directions of the production team to accurately recreate the atmosphere of a 1980s state fair.
• Be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
• Attend a costume fitting in New Jersey before the shoot, as required.
• Maintain professionalism and availability for the entire filming day.

Requirements:

• Must be Native American and able to work locally in New Jersey.
• Comfortable working around atmospheric smoke.
• Must not have allergies to wool, as some costumes may be made of wool.
• Must be available for full day and night shooting as needed.
• Must be able to provide current height, weight, and clothing sizes for costuming purposes.
• Must be able to present valid identification to complete a Federal I9 form for payment.
• This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA agreement.

Compensation:

• SAG Rate: $216 for 8 hours of work, with overtime if applicable.

Casting Call: Spin Class Participants for “People We Meet on Vacation”

Job Description: We are currently seeking women and men with extensive spin experience to work as background actors in an upcoming Netflix romantic comedy, “People We Meet on Vacation”, based on the 2021 novel by Emily Henry. Actors must be comfortable and capable of riding stationary bikes for extended periods as part of a spin class scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a spin class attendee in background scenes.
• Ride stationary bikes for extended periods while following the direction of the production team.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism on set, ensuring a smooth filming process.
• Be punctual and prepared for the full day of filming.

Requirements:

• Women and men, aged 20s-40s.
• Must have extensive experience with spin classes or riding stationary bikes.
• Physically capable of riding for extended periods of time during the filming.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $300 for 12 hours.

Casting Call: 1980s County Fairgoers & Families for Feature Film

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background actors to portray 1980s county fairgoers and families for an upcoming feature film. The film, set in the 1980s, revolves around a county fair, and we are looking for people to bring this atmosphere to life with an authentic 80s look. The project is a Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White and will be filming in various New Jersey locations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray county fairgoers and families in background scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic recreation of a 1980s county fair.
• Be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Be available for costume fittings in New Jersey prior to the filming date.
• Remain professional and punctual throughout the shoot, adhering to the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work as a local in New Jersey.
• Men: Should have longer/shag haircuts or long rocker styles (no fades, buzz cuts, or super short hair).
• Women: Any hair length is acceptable, chin/shoulder length is ideal (no long extensions, but curly hair and perms are welcome).
• Must be comfortable working around atmospheric smoke.
• Must not have allergies to wool, as wool costumes may be required.
• Full day/night availability required for the shoot day.
• Height, weight, and clothing sizes are required for costume fitting purposes only.

Compensation:

• Non-SAG Rate: $176 for 10 hours.
• Production will provide a courtesy van for New Jersey locations not near public transportation.

Casting Call: Non-Speaking Blonde Female for Role of a Mom

Job Description: We are seeking a blonde female actor in her 30s to portray a mom in a non-speaking role for an upcoming production. The character will be shown cleaning up a large mess made by her kids. This is a great opportunity for actors with strong physical presence and expressive abilities who can convey emotions without dialogue.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a mother cleaning up a huge mess created by her kids in a non-speaking background role.
• Use physical actions and facial expressions to communicate the scene’s emotions and storyline.
• Follow the directions of the production team to ensure an authentic and engaging portrayal.
• Arrive on set punctually and be prepared for a full day of filming.

Requirements:

• Blonde female, age 30s.
• Must be able to work as an Atlanta local.
• Caucasian ethnicity.
• Prior acting or background experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow direction and perform in a non-speaking, expressive role.

Compensation:

• Rate: $400 for 6 hours.
• Terms: Buyout.

Casting Call: Moms & Dads for “All Her Fault”

Job Description: We are seeking male and female background actors to portray Moms and Dads for the upcoming project “All Her Fault.” The roles require actors aged 35-55 of Caucasian ethnicity. This is an excellent opportunity for actors looking to gain experience in a professional film or TV set environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray moms and dads in various background scenes.
• Follow the directions of the production team to ensure realistic and natural portrayals of parental figures.
• Be punctual and prepared for a full day of filming.
• Maintain professionalism and responsiveness to any necessary adjustments or scene requirements from the crew.

Requirements:

• Male and female actors, aged 35-55.
• Caucasian ethnicity.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $126.40 for an 8-hour day.

Casting Call: Maintenance Man for “Fatal Attraction” – TVOne Network

Job Description: We are seeking a Hispanic, Black, or Mixed Race male actor, aged 40s, to portray a Maintenance Man in the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction” for the TVOne Network. The role involves fixing a window and noticing unusual behavior in the scene. The Maintenance Man is an observant character, crucial to the storyline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a maintenance man fixing a window while noticing suspicious behavior in the scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to accurately depict the scene.
• Be comfortable working in a physical role that involves light handyman tasks on set.
• Maintain professionalism on set and adhere to the filming schedule.

Requirements:

• Hispanic, Black, or Mixed Race male, aged 40s.
• Must be comfortable portraying a handyman/maintenance worker.
• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 per day.

Casting Call: Customer for “Fatal Attraction” – TVOne Network

Job Description: We are seeking a Black male actor, aged 20-30, to portray a Customer in the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction” for the TVOne Network. This role involves playing a customer described as having dreadlocks and going to a door looking for a character named Sam. The scene will require late evening filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a customer searching for Sam in a background scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to accurately portray the scene.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set, arriving punctually and prepared for filming.
• Be comfortable with evening filming.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 20-30.
• Preferred look: dreadlocks or the ability to wear dreadlocks.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 per day.

Casting Call: CSI for “Fatal Attraction” – TVOne Network

Job Description: We are seeking a physically fit actor, aged 30-40, to portray a CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) in the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction” for the TVOne Network. This role requires someone with a clean-cut appearance who is comfortable performing physical tasks such as bending and squatting for extended periods. The CSI will be featured in key investigative scenes, assisting with crime scene analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a CSI, conducting crime scene investigations in background scenes.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and standing for long periods as required by the scene.
• Follow the directions of the production team and maintain a professional, clean-cut appearance.
• Be punctual and available for all required shoot days.

Requirements:

• Any gender, physically fit, aged 30-40.
• Clean-cut appearance.
• Comfortable with bending, squatting, and physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Prior experience in background acting or portraying law enforcement is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 per day.

Casting Call: Medical Examiner for “Fatal Attraction” – TVOne Network

Job Description: We are seeking a male actor, aged 40-50, to portray a Medical Examiner in the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction” for the TVOne Network. This role involves playing a medical professional performing examinations on set, and requires an actor who can maintain a clean-cut appearance and handle scenes that may require squatting or physical flexibility for extended periods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a medical examiner in scenes involving crime scene investigations.
• Be comfortable performing tasks that may require bending, squatting, or standing for extended periods.
• Follow the directions of the production team and maintain a professional appearance.
• Be punctual and available for all required shoot days.

Requirements:

• Male, age 40-50.
• Clean-cut appearance.
• Comfortable with squatting or bending for extended periods of time as required by the scene.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Prior experience in background acting or portraying professionals is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 per day.

Casting Call: Friend Extras for “Fatal Attraction” – TVOne Network

Job Description: We are seeking two background actors for non-speaking roles in the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction” for the TVOne Network. The roles involve portraying friends hanging out at a bar. These are ideal opportunities for actors who can bring a natural and relaxed presence to social settings on camera.

• Friend Extra 1: Black male, 20s, featured in a bar scene.
• Friend Extra 2: Black female, 20s, featured in the same bar scene with friends.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray friends socializing at a bar in a background scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a realistic portrayal of casual interactions.
• Be punctual and prepared for the entire duration of the filming day.
• Maintain professionalism on set and respond to any necessary adjustments from the crew.

Requirements:

• Friend Extra 1: Black male, 20s.
• Friend Extra 2: Black female, 20s.
• Comfortable performing in a social, bar scene.
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain professionalism on set.
• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $75 per day for each role (1 scene).