Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting for Featured Background Roles – TV Series

Job Description: Alessi Hartigan Casting is seeking fit males and females, aged 20+, for featured background roles in an upcoming TV series filming in Los Angeles. We are looking for individuals with short natural hair and no tattoos who have open availability throughout the month of November. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray various featured background roles in a professional TV series production.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure authenticity and seamless background participation.
• Follow directions from the director and other production staff to maintain continuity in scenes.

Requirements:

• Male and female actors, aged 20 and over.
• Must be fit, with short natural hair and no visible tattoos.
• Open availability during the month of November is required.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles.
• Provide contact information, recent size measurements, a close-up and full-body photo (no headshots), and your SAG ID#.

Compensation:

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $216/8 hours of work.

Casting for Lawyer, Client, and Stenographer – Deposition Scene

Job Description: Rose Locke Casting is seeking actors for a deposition scene in the upcoming production “See You”. The production is looking for actors to portray a lawyer, a client (selected by the director), and a stenographer (with equipment). This is an opportunity to participate in a professional production, with a focus on authenticity in a legal setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lawyer: Portray a professional attorney in a deposition setting.
• Client: Appear in the deposition scene as a client, with the look selected by the director.
• Stenographer: Act as a court stenographer, using your own equipment (additional $50 bump for equipment provided).
• Follow direction from the production team to maintain authenticity in the deposition scene.
• Be available for the full duration of the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 18 and over.
• Open to all ethnicities, men and women.
• Stenographer must provide their own equipment (will receive an additional bump in pay).
• Must be available to work as a local hire in Downtown Decatur.

Compensation:

• $112 for 8 hours of work.
• Additional $50 bump for stenographers who provide their own equipment.

SAG Stand-In for Major Emmy-Winning HBO Series

Job Description: Alessi Hartigan Casting is seeking an experienced African-American woman to serve as a stand-in for a major Emmy-winning HBO series. The stand-in will need to match the height and appearance of the principal actor and follow specific instructions from the production team during the shoot. This is a great opportunity for those with prior experience as stand-ins to work on a high-profile series.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a stand-in for the principal actor, assisting with lighting, blocking, and camera setups.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure continuity between shots.
• Maintain professionalism and be able to stand for extended periods during setup and rehearsal.

Requirements:

• Must be SAG-AFTRA eligible.
• African-American woman.
• Height requirement: 5’2″ to 5’4″.
• Previous experience as a stand-in is preferred.
• Must be available to work as a local hire in Anaheim, CA.

Compensation:

• SAG-AFTRA stand-in rate, based on union standards.

Casting for Elderly Man Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an actor to portray the Elderly Man, a key character in an upcoming TV series. The Elderly Man is a helpful but cautious individual who, despite his initial reluctance, ultimately decides to assist someone in need. This role requires a nuanced performance that balances the character’s hesitation with his eventual decision to act.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the Elderly Man, a cautious yet helpful character, who provides assistance to another character despite his initial reservations.
• Deliver a performance that conveys emotional depth and subtle changes in attitude throughout the character’s arc.
• Work closely with the director and other cast members to bring the Elderly Man’s character to life in a compelling and believable manner.
• Attend rehearsals, fittings, and filming sessions in multiple international locations.

Requirements:

• Male actor, Black, aged 70+ or in his late 60s.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a cautious but kind-hearted elder.
• Acting experience in dramatic roles or character-driven stories is preferred.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Should be comfortable with scenes that involve a combination of emotional restraint and ultimate decision-making.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation will be provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.

Casting for Swingle Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an actor to portray Swingle, an authoritative figure on the Hope Hill Estate in an upcoming TV series set in 18th-century Jamaica. Swingle is heavily involved in enforcing the laws and regulations on the estate, with a particular focus on issues related to witchcraft and obeah. This role requires a strong presence and the ability to convincingly portray a character responsible for upholding strict laws in a tumultuous environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Swingle, an authoritative and law-enforcing figure, responsible for upholding regulations on the Hope Hill Estate.
• Engage in scenes that involve the enforcement of laws, particularly those concerning witchcraft and obeah, requiring a commanding and forceful performance.
• Collaborate with the director and cast members to deliver a believable portrayal of power and control in a historical context.
• Participate in rehearsals, fittings, and filming sessions in multiple international locations as required.

Requirements:

• Male actor, White, aged 40s.
• Must be able to portray an authoritative, strict, and commanding figure.
• Prior acting experience in roles involving authority or law enforcement is preferred.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Ability to handle scenes with heavy dialogue and intense enforcement of regulations.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay in line with industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation will be provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.

Casting for Doctor Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking a talented actor to portray the Doctor, a knowledgeable and professional figure in an upcoming TV series set in 18th-century Jamaica. The Doctor is straightforward and experienced, providing medical care and counsel in a demanding environment. This role requires a commanding presence and an ability to convey wisdom and professionalism in challenging situations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a Doctor who is professional, knowledgeable, and straightforward in providing care and medical advice to other characters.
• Participate in scenes that require delivering medical counsel and advice in a historical setting.
• Work closely with the director and fellow actors to ensure the portrayal of an authoritative medical professional.
• Attend rehearsals, fittings, and filming in multiple international locations.

Requirements:

• Male actor, Black, aged in his 60s.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a knowledgeable and experienced doctor.
• Prior acting experience in professional or authoritative roles is preferred.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Ability to handle scenes with a focus on dialogue and professional expertise.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.

Casting for George Delal Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an actor to portray George Delal, a Jamaican attorney in his 50s with a magnetic personality. George is a confident, charming figure with a George Clooney-like appeal. He has been hired by a British law firm to represent the son of a recently deceased British peer, working within the Jamaican legal system. This role requires a charismatic actor who can convey both legal prowess and affability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray TV Series Casting Call for George Delal, a confident and affable Jamaican attorney hired by a British law firm for a high-profile legal case.
• Deliver a performance that balances charm, professionalism, and legal expertise, reflecting the character’s pivotal role in the storyline.
• Participate in courtroom scenes and legal discussions, interacting with both British and Jamaican characters.
• Work closely with the production team to capture the essence of the character, including rehearsals and on-set collaborations.

Requirements:

• Male actor, Indian-Jamaican or Chinese-Jamaican, aged in his 50s.
• Must have the ability to portray a confident, charismatic, and charming lawyer.
• Prior acting experience in legal or dramatic roles is highly preferred.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Strong acting skills to handle emotionally intense and dialogue-heavy scenes.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay in line with industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.

Casting for Lees Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an actor to portray Lees, a senior law enforcer in 18th-century Jamaica, in an upcoming TV series. Lees is tasked with carrying out arrest warrants against enslaved individuals as ordered by plantation owners. He is a key figure in the enforcement of colonial law, often seen traveling by carriage, accompanied by subordinate officers, to arrest individuals and attend court hearings, where he plays a crucial role in the delivery of verdicts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Lees, a senior law enforcer responsible for executing arrest warrants against enslaved people in colonial Jamaica.
• Engage in intense scenes that involve the execution of the law, attending court hearings, and overseeing the enforcement of colonial justice.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members to bring the character’s authoritative and stoic personality to life.
• Participate in rehearsals, fittings, and filming sessions in multiple international locations.

Requirements:

• Male actor, White, aged 40s.
• Must be able to convincingly portray an authoritative and experienced law enforcement figure in a historical setting.
• Open to all levels of acting experience, though dramatic and historical roles are a plus.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Should be comfortable with emotionally intense and authoritative roles.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation will be provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.

Casting for Petronella Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an actress for the role of Petronella, a key character in an upcoming TV series set in 18th-century Jamaica. Petronella is an enslaved Akan woman, deeply connected to her cultural heritage. She has been arrested for practicing recently prohibited ritual magic known as ‘Obeah.’ This is a powerful and emotionally charged role that requires a strong, captivating performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Petronella, a resilient and courageous enslaved woman, in a period drama set in colonial Jamaica.
• Convey the deep emotional complexities of a woman facing persecution for practicing her cultural beliefs.
• Work closely with the director and other cast members to deliver an authentic and powerful performance.
• Attend rehearsals, fittings, and filming in multiple international locations as required by the production.

Requirements:

• Female actor, Black African, aged in her 40s.
• Must be able to embody the emotional depth and strength of an enslaved Akan woman.
• Must be comfortable with portraying intense, dramatic scenes, including themes related to ritual magic and persecution.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Prior acting experience in historical or dramatic roles is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based on industry standards.
• Travel and accommodation provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.

Casting for Shopkeeper Role – TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking a talented actor for the role of Shopkeeper, a key character in an upcoming TV series set in Port Royal, Jamaica. The Shopkeeper is a resourceful and discreet individual, operating in the shadows of Port Royal. He provides crucial supplies to those who know how to ask, serving as a hidden but essential figure in the underground network of the town. This character is shrewd, clever, and has an air of mystery about him.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a discreet and resourceful Shopkeeper in 18th-century Port Royal.
• Work closely with the production team to bring the character’s resourcefulness and subtlety to life.
• Engage in scenes that involve interactions with various key figures in the storyline, contributing to the overall atmosphere of secrecy and intrigue.
• Attend rehearsals, fittings, and filming sessions as required, with potential for international travel to filming locations.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 30s to 40s.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a clever and enigmatic individual.
• Open to all ethnicities, but must have a commanding presence that fits the setting of 18th-century Jamaica.
• Must be available for filming in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Prior acting experience in dramatic roles is highly preferred.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay in line with industry standards and union regulations.
• Travel and accommodation will be provided for filming locations in the UK and Jamaica.