Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Male Youth Football Players for Major Sneaker Brand Campaign

Job Description
A major sneaker brand is casting skilled male youth football players for an upcoming commercial-style shoot. Production is looking for athletes with real football experience who can perform naturally on camera with strong movement, speed, and confidence. This project is seeking players who can provide clear photos and videos of themselves playing football (not soccer).

Job Responsibilities

• Perform football drills and gameplay-style action on camera

• Take direction from the director and athletic coordinators on set

• Bring high energy and authentic athletic performance to each take

• Participate in a fitting prior to the shoot date

Requirements

• Male youth football players, ages 10–18

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be highly skilled and actively playing football

• Must have photos and videos showing football play (not soccer)

• Must be available for both fitting and shoot days as scheduled

Compensation

• $1,000 session rate

• $250 fitting

• $150 buyout (if included in final edit)

CASTING CALL — The Chi, Season 8
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Chi — Season 8 (Showtime)
ROLES: Neighborhood Kids
SHOOT DATES: 01/14/26 through 01/14/26
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for a full day shoot on Wednesday, 01/14/26
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $175/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS
• Height: Any
• Weight: Any
• Gender: Male
• Age: 12–16
• Ethnicity: Black or Ethnically Ambiguous
• Minors ages 15 and under must have a current work permit

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Blonde Child Siblings for Untitled Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting light-haired child siblings for paid background work. Production is looking for a blonde or light-haired boy (ages 4–5) and a blonde or light-haired girl (ages 3–4) to portray siblings in an interior day shoot. This is a great opportunity for local NYC-area families with kids who are comfortable on set and can take simple direction with parent/guardian support.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray sibling background characters in a feature film scene

• Follow simple, age-appropriate direction from the set team

• Maintain continuity with movement and placement during filming

• Work cooperatively with a parent/guardian and production staff on set

Requirements

• Light-haired/blonde child actors needed:

  • Boy, ages 4–5

  • Girl, ages 3–4

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Staten Island, NY / NYC area

• Parent/guardian must be available for the full shoot day

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union children welcome

• NY Child Performer Permit preferred (or ability to obtain, if required)

• Open to a possible costume fitting prior to the shoot

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours (paid background work)

Male Models for Paris Fashion Week Runway Casting

Job Description
A runway casting is seeking male models for an exciting ready-to-wear fashion brand appearing during Paris Fashion Week. This opportunity is open to talent with strong runway presence and confidence, including new faces—no experience required. Models must be Paris-based or able to be in Paris during the casting window.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend runway casting and fittings as scheduled

• Model ready-to-wear looks with confident walk and posture

• Follow direction from the runway team and styling staff

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a polished appearance

Requirements

• Male models only, ages 18–45

• All ethnicities and backgrounds welcome

• Must be Paris-based or able to be in Paris January 17–20

• Must be available for key dates January 17 and January 20

• No experience required (new faces welcome)

Compensation

• Paid runway opportunity (rate and usage details shared upon selection)

Female Fit Model Needed

Job Description
A fashion opportunity is seeking a female fit model for professional fit sessions in North Carolina. This role is ideal for talent who can provide consistent sizing for garment fittings and work closely with a design team to help perfect fit, comfort, and overall garment construction.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend fit sessions to try on sample garments for evaluation

• Provide feedback on comfort, movement, and overall fit as directed

• Work with the team during pinning, measuring, and fit adjustments

• Maintain consistent measurements and arrive on time for scheduled sessions

Requirements

• Female fit model

• Height: 5’7 3/4”

• Clothing size: 6

• Bust: 35”

• Waist: 27.5–28”

• Hips: 37.5–38”

• Shoe size: 8.5

• Must be able to work in North Carolina as a local hire

Compensation

• Paid fit model role

• Rate and session details provided upon selection

Real Families for Non-Union Adoption-Themed Commercial

Job Description
A meaningful non-union commercial is casting real families to celebrate adoption, community, and everyday family moments. This project is seeking authentic families who feel comfortable sharing natural connection on camera in a warm, real-life storytelling style. Filming will take place in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real family in a lifestyle commercial

• Participate in candid, everyday moments that feel natural and unscripted

• Take light direction while staying genuine and connected as a family unit

• Work professionally on set and collaborate with the production team

Requirements

• Real families based in DC, MD, or VA (local hires)

• Parents:

  • All ethnicities

  • Around 40s age range

  • Straight and same-gender couples welcome

  • Interracial and/or POC couples strongly encouraged

• Adopted child:

  • Early high school age (teens)

  • All ethnicities and genders welcome

• Families of all backgrounds, identities, and structures encouraged to apply

Compensation

• $500/day per person

Hispanic or Black Male Teen Actor to Portray Young Nick (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a Hispanic or Black male teen to portray Young Nick in a reenactment scene. This role is designed for an early-teen actor who can deliver natural, grounded on-camera presence in a documentary-style format. The scene does not involve violence or graphic content and will be filmed in Knoxville, Tennessee with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Young Nick” in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow direction from the director and recreation team on set

• Perform realistic, non-speaking actions that support the storyline

• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout the filming day

Requirements

• Hispanic or Black male actor

• Early teen age range

• Should resemble the look needed for the role

• Comfortable working in a true crime recreation format with no scripted audio

• Must be available to work on location in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $150/day (flat day rate)

Background Actors to Portray Patients for TV Series “Brilliant Minds”

Job Description
A television series is casting new faces to portray patients for multiple upcoming filming days. Production is specifically seeking performers who have not recently worked on camera for this project’s hospital setting, as these scenes take place outside the main hospital and prioritize fresh background talent. Both union and non-union performers are welcome, and availability is flexible—talent may be available for any of the listed dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray patients in scripted background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and set team

• Maintain continuity across takes for movement, behavior, and positioning

• Remain professional and camera-ready during interior and exterior setups

Requirements

• Performers ages 20s–80s

• Seeking new faces (preferred not previously seen on camera for this setting)

• ACTRA and non-union performers welcome

• Must be able to work as a local hire in filming areas as scheduled

• Must be comfortable portraying patient roles in a TV production environment

Compensation

• Union: ACTRA rates (background as per IPA guidelines)

• Non-union: $17.60/hour with an 8-hour minimum

Hispanic Female Actor to Portray Grandmother (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a Hispanic female actor to portray a grandmother in a dramatized recreation scene. This role is filmed in a realistic, documentary-style format with no scripted audio, making natural on-camera presence and strong visual storytelling essential. Filming will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grandmother in a true crime recreation scene

• Follow direction from the director and reenactment team on set

• Perform natural, non-speaking actions that support the story

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor

• Must be able to match the general look needed for the role

• Comfortable working in a true crime reenactment format with no scripted audio

• Must be available to work on location in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $150/day

• Hotel provided

Teen Boys for 1950s TV Series Scene

Job Description
A television series is casting two teen boys for a featured background scene set in 1953. Production is looking for teens who can authentically fit an early 1950s look and feel comfortable appearing on camera in a period setting. This is a fast-moving casting, so prompt submissions are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen boy in a 1950s-era scene for a scripted TV series

• Follow direction from the director and background team on set

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, hair styling, and movement between takes

• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and other background talent

Requirements

• Teen boys, approximately 11–17, must appear 13–14

• Caucasian-appearing talent

• Hair must be suitable for an early 1950s look

• Must be willing to get an early 1950s haircut if requested

• Must have a parent/guardian (chaperone) who can be fully available on the filming day

• Updated, recent photos strongly recommended

Compensation

• Paid roles

• Compensation details provided upon selection