Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Stand-In for NBA Basketball Player – The Ms. Pat Show Season 5 (BET+)

Job Description
A stand-in is needed for an NBA player role on Season 5 of The Ms. Pat Show, airing on BET+. This role requires previous stand-in or acting experience, as it involves working closely with the production team to assist in lighting, camera positioning, and technical setups before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a stand-in for an NBA player to assist in pre-filming setups.
• Work under the direction of the cinematography and production team to ensure proper lighting and framing.
• Remain patient and professional while on set for extended periods.
• Be available for all scheduled filming dates with open availability.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Black / African American
• Height: 6’5” – 6’8”
• Age: 20s-50s
• Experience: Must have previous stand-in or acting experience

Compensation

• Rate: $120 for 8 hours (overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours)
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Opportunity to work on a major TV production

Casting Call: Background Talent for Peacock’s The Good Daughter 

Job Description
A Peacock limited series based on the Karin Slaughter novel, The Good Daughter is seeking Caucasian men and women to portray small-town Southern characters. The production is looking for talent with an authentic country bumpkin look, embodying rural Georgia life and blue-collar workers. Filming will take place in and around Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray small-town residents in a high-profile crime drama series.
• Follow direction to accurately represent rural, working-class character types.
• Be available for wardrobe fittings prior to filming.

Requirements

• Gender: Male and Female
• Age: 18+
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Physical Appearance: Should fit the country folk, small-town look
• Availability: Must be available for the filming and fitting dates.

Compensation

• Rate: $182 for 12 hours.
• Fitting Rate: $50.
• Filming Location: In and around Atlanta, GA.
• Fitting Location: Doraville – Assembly Studio.

Casting Call: Bodyguard Types for SXSW Activation Event

Job Description
A high-profile SXSW activation event in Austin, TX is looking for men with an athletic or muscular build to portray bodyguard types. Talent should exude strength, confidence, and professionalism while wearing a suit and earpiece. This role involves working in a live event setting and requires individuals who are comfortable maintaining a strong presence throughout the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional bodyguard at a live promotional event.
• Wear a suit and earpiece to maintain an authentic look.
• Maintain a strong, authoritative presence throughout the event.
• Follow on-site direction and interact professionally with event guests.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Height: 6 feet or taller
• Build: Athletic or muscular physique
• Grooming: Clean-cut or trimmed facial hair preferred
• Attire: Must be comfortable wearing a suit and earpiece
• Availability: Must be available for the full event time

Compensation

• Rate: $350 for 5 hours
• Location: Austin, TX
• Work at a high-energy SXSW event with industry professionals

Casting Call: Specialty Male Extras for TV Pilot – Morgue Scene ($300/12hrs)

Job Description
A new TV pilot is seeking three specialty male extras to portray bodies in a morgue. Talent must be 18 or older but will be playing teenage boys, so a smaller frame and shorter height are preferred. This role requires lying still as a deceased body and may involve partial nudity while appearing on a flatbed morgue table. Filming will take place in Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeless body in a morgue scene.
• Remain completely still for extended periods during filming.
• Follow direction to maintain a realistic performance.
• Be comfortable with partial nudity for authenticity in the scene.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Age: 18+ (must look like a teenager)
• Ethnicity: Open to all races
• Availability:
  • Must have open availability on the filming date.
  • Be prepared to work a full 12-hour day as an extra.

Compensation

• Rate: $300 for 12 hours.
• Payment: Check mailed 2-3 weeks after filming.
• Work on a professionally produced TV pilot.

Casting Call: Female Athlete for Stop-Motion Commercial – Cleveland, OH ($2,000 Buyout)

Job Description
A stop-motion commercial is looking for a strong, athletic young female to portray a determined athlete in a sports-focused campaign. The shoot will involve still photography arranged in a timeline sequence to create a dynamic stop-motion effect. Filming will take place in Cleveland, OH, and talent must be fully available.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform strength training exercises using two water jugs on camera.
• Show effort and determination through facial expressions and movement.
• Follow direction to ensure high-energy, authentic workout imagery.
• Participate in a professional stop-motion photoshoot with a dedicated creative team.

Requirements

• Age: 15-18
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Performance Requirement:
  • Act as if you are lifting two water jugs during a tough strength drill.
  • Show strain and intensity through facial expressions, making it clear the workout is challenging.
  • Do not forget to slate at the beginning of the audition tape.

Compensation

• Buyout: $2,000
• Day Rate: $500 + 20%
• Fitting Included in Rate
• Up to 10-hour workday + 1-hour meal break

Casting Call: Child Extras for Pilot Series – Atlanta, GA (Paid Role)

Job Description
A new pilot series is seeking young child extras to portray daycare kids in an upcoming production. The shoot will take place in Atlanta, GA, and is open to all ethnicities. This is a paid background role, offering a great opportunity for young talent to be on set and gain experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a daycare child extra in various background scenes.
• Follow simple on-set directions from the production team.
• Engage naturally in activities that reflect a daycare setting.

Requirements

• Gender: Male and Female
• Age: 3-6 years old
• Height: Between 2’10” and 3’6”
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Location: Must be local to Atlanta, GA, or willing to work as a local hire
• Availability: Must be available for the full shoot day

Compensation

• Rate: $100 for 8 hours.
• Payment will be provided via check within 2-3 weeks after filming.
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new TV pilot.

Casting Call: Extras for Navy Docudrama – Male & Female (1970s Military Look)

Job Description
A Navy docudrama is casting extras to portray sailors in the 1970s military setting. This is a non-paid opportunity, but selected extras will receive food and screen credit. The film aims to authentically capture the era and the daily life of Navy personnel. Filming will take place in Norfolk, and extras must be available for a full day of shooting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background Navy personnel in a historically inspired production.
• Follow on-set directions to maintain continuity and authenticity.
• Wear appropriate wardrobe and maintain period-accurate grooming standards.

Requirements

• Gender: Male and Female
• Age: 18-45
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Physical Appearance: Trim or fit build, no visible tattoos in short sleeves.
• Hair:
  • Men: Military-style or close-cut hair.
  • Women: Short hair or willing to pin up to meet 1970s Navy regulations.

Compensation

• Non-paid role

Casting Call: Young Male Actors with Archery Experience – West London

Job Description
A thrilling film project is looking for boys aged 9-10 with archery experience to take part in an exciting shoot in West London. This is a fantastic opportunity for young talent to showcase their skills on camera. The production is seeking natural performers who can confidently handle a bow and arrow in a filmed setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional film shoot requiring archery skills.
• Follow on-set direction and demonstrate confidence in performing with archery equipment.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure authenticity and accuracy in archery-related scenes.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Age: 9-10 years old
• Skills: Must have prior experience with archery.
• Representation: Must not be represented by an acting agency.
• Availability: Must be fully available for the scheduled shoot.

Compensation

• Exciting opportunity to showcase archery skills in a film setting.
• Work with a professional production team in West London.
• Gain on-camera experience in a dynamic role.

Casting Call: Master Chief Jimmy Bishop – Navy Docudrama (Paid Role)

Job Description
A powerful Navy docudrama is casting for the supporting role of Master Chief Jimmy Bishop, a seasoned career sailor who has experienced the challenges of military life firsthand. This paid, non-union role is part of a proof-of-concept film shooting in Norfolk. The project aims to deliver an authentic and compelling look at leadership, perseverance, and the evolving culture within the Navy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a respected and experienced Navy Master Chief in a historically inspired story.
• Participate in table reads and rehearsals before filming.
• Deliver a performance that captures the depth and resilience of a longtime service member.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Age: Early 40s – early 50s
• Ethnicity: African American
• Physical Appearance: Medium to “dad bod” build, no visible tattoos in short sleeves.
• Hair: Must have a military-style haircut or be willing to get one (own expense).
• Character Traits: Sharp, respectful, and authoritative; a career sailor who has faced racism but remains hopeful for progress in Navy policies.

Compensation

• Paid role

Casting Call: Airman Jacob Spivey – Navy Docudrama (Paid Role)

Job Description
A compelling Navy docudrama is casting for the supporting role of Airman Jacob Spivey, a young and levelheaded sailor who steps in to de-escalate a conflict. This paid, non-union role is part of a proof-of-concept film shooting in Norfolk. The production seeks to authentically portray military life, camaraderie, and the challenges faced by sailors in the 1970s.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a disciplined and composed Navy airman in a historically inspired film.
• Engage in table reads and rehearsals before filming.
• Participate in a simulated fight scene, acting as the peacemaker.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Age: 18-25
• Ethnicity: African American
• Physical Appearance: Slightly taller build, no visible tattoos in short sleeves.
• Hair: Must have a military-style haircut or be willing to get one (own expense).
• Character Traits: Calm, supportive, and quick-thinking; a young sailor who helps break up a fight while staying professional.
• Comfortable with: Performing in a simulated fight scene.

Compensation

• Paid role