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Casting Notice: PAW PATROL (Animated Special)

Role: Lucita Mala

Job Details

The PAW PATROL adventure continues in an exciting new 44-minute animated special. Join the team as we introduce Lucita Mala, a feisty teenage explorer with a complex personality, adding depth and intrigue to this jungle-based tale.
This role requires in-person recording at a Toronto studio, with sessions starting in December 2024 through January 2025. Performers will be compensated according to ACTRA D103 minimum fees for animation performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Voice the character Lucita Mala, a Mexican teenage explorer with a dramatic personality.
• Convey Lucita’s emotional range, from confident and assertive to moments of frustration and exhaustion.
• Bring to life Lucita’s fluctuating energy, shifting from alertness to sudden drowsiness as part of her character arc.
• Capture the tone of a likable villain inspired by Selena Gomez’s portrayal of Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place (note: originality and a personal twist are key).

Requirements

• Residence: Talent must reside in Ontario.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Union Status: Open to both ACTRA members and non-union performers.
• Age Range: Seeking performers aged 15-30 who can portray a mid-to-late teenager.
• Cultural Authenticity: Must accurately reflect Mexican heritage in vocal tone and style.
• Recording Availability: Must be available for in-person recording in Toronto.

Compensation

This role offers ACTRA D103 minimum fees for animation performers, ensuring competitive pay based on industry standards.

Witness – Role in SPD 3507 (Oxygen Network Production)

Job Details:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a Black male actor, aged 30s, for the role of Witness in the Oxygen network production, SPD 3507. This role involves discovering the victim’s body in a scripted scene related to violence and murder content. Filming will take place in Knoxville.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a witness in a pivotal scene, discovering the victim’s body.
• Perform in a scripted environment involving themes of violence and murder.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring authenticity to the role.

Requirements:

• Male, Black, aged 30s.
• Comfortable working with scripted violence and murder content.
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation:

• $75 per day (flat rate).
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided.

Maurice – Role in SPD 3507 (Oxygen Network Production)

Job Details:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a Black male actor, aged 40-50s, for the role of Maurice in the Oxygen network production, SPD 3507. This role involves scripted scenes related to violence and murder content, requiring the actor to be comfortable with such material. Filming will take place in Knoxville.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Maurice, a character with significant involvement in scenes related to the storyline.
• Perform in a scripted environment with themes of violence and murder.
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired portrayal.

Requirements:

• Male, Black, aged 40-50s.
• Comfortable working with scripted violence and murder content.
• Professional, punctual, and able to follow direction on set.

Compensation:

• $75 per day (flat rate).
• No additional provisions for hotel, travel, or stipend.

Background Extra – Audience Member for HBO Comedy Series

Job Details:
Alessi Hartigan Casting is seeking nonunion background extras, aged 18 and older, to portray audience members in a major Emmy-winning HBO comedy series. Filming will take place in Los Angeles, CA, during the specified dates. Extras may work one or more days.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an audience member in a comedy series, following the energy and direction provided by the production team.
• React appropriately to the scene to contribute to an authentic and engaging environment.
• Collaborate with the production team and follow all on-set instructions.

Requirements:

• Must be nonunion and 18 years or older.
• Available for one or more days of filming during the specified period.
• Reliable and professional demeanor.
• Provide current photos and detailed availability during the application process.

Compensation:

• $140 for 8 hours of work, with additional pay for overtime if applicable.

Art Gallery Visitor – Feature Film “Instinct of Fear”

Job Details:
Wayward Casting is seeking trendy and well-dressed individuals to portray art gallery visitors in the feature film “Instinct of Fear.” Filming will take place in Chicago, IL. This is a non-speaking background role, open to all ages.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an art gallery visitor in a sophisticated and natural manner.
• Dress in trendy and stylish attire suitable for an upscale art gallery setting.
• Follow on-set instructions to ensure seamless scene execution.

Requirements:

• Open to individuals of all ages.
• Must be able to portray a trendy, upscale look.
• Available for a single day of filming.
• Provide two recent photos with your application (full body and closeup).

Compensation:

• $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work (same-day pay).

Featured Background – Upscale Restaurant Staff for Amazon Streaming Series “Scarpetta”

Job Details:
Jenny Alison Casting is seeking experienced individuals to portray upscale waitstaff, chefs, or bartenders in the Amazon streaming series “Scarpetta,” produced by Blumhouse TV. This is a featured background role with a higher rate, and applicants must have prior experience working in high-end restaurants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray upscale restaurant staff, including waitstaff, chefs, or bartenders, in background scenes.
• Maintain professionalism and authenticity, reflecting the high-end restaurant environment.
• Follow on-set instructions and collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired scene.

Requirements:

• Open to all genders aged 27-55.
• Prior experience working in high-end restaurants is required.
• Must not have previously worked on this project.
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville area.
• Ability to commit to a full day of filming, potentially exceeding 12 hours.

Compensation:

• $175 for 8 hours (8-hour guarantee + time and a half after 8 hours).

Background Extra – 1970s Detective for Amazon Streaming Series “Scarpetta”

Job Details:
Jenny Alison Casting is seeking tall men (40-60 years old) to portray 1970s-era detectives for the Amazon streaming series “Scarpetta,” produced by Blumhouse TV. This is a nonunion background role, and applicants must be local to the Nashville area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a 1970s detective in background scenes, wearing appropriate wardrobe provided by the production.
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired on-screen look.
• Follow on-set directions and maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 40-60.
• Tall stature.
• Ability to commit to a full day of filming, potentially lasting over 12 hours.
• Must not have previously worked on this project.
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville area.

Compensation:

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour) with an 8-hour guarantee.
• Overtime pay (time and a half) after 8 hours.

Female Extra – Film “Roofman”

Job Details:
Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking a female extra, aged 18-20s, for the film “Roofman.” Applicants must be willing to have their hair styled in cornrows before filming. The role will be photo-selected by the director. The production is seeking a “down on your luck” look, so minimal or no makeup is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a seedy motel patron with a raw and authentic appearance.
• Follow the styling requirements, including getting your hair styled in cornrows before filming.
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired on-screen look.
• Follow on-set directions during filming.

Requirements:

• Female, 18-20s, any ethnicity.
• Willing to have hair styled in cornrows.
• Must be able to embody a “down on your luck” type of character.
• No glamour or heavily retouched photos; submit raw and natural photos.

Compensation:

• $144 for the filming day.
• $144 for the day you get your hair styled.
• Hair styling costs will be covered by production.

Basketball Players – Feature Film “CRAZIE”

Job Details:
CL Casting is seeking male extras, ages 18-26, of any ethnicity, to portray basketball players in a pickup game scene for the feature film “CRAZIE.” Filming will take place in McDonough, GA. Applicants with basketball experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a basketball player in a realistic and natural manner during the pickup game scene.
• Follow on-set directions and collaborate with the production team to create an authentic atmosphere.
• Work cohesively with other extras to maintain a dynamic and engaging environment.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 18-26.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Basketball experience is preferred (please include details in your submission).
• Must be available for up to 6 hours of filming.
• Must provide accurate and current photos (closeup and full body).

Compensation:

• $78 cash paid at wrap for up to 6 hours of work.

Participant – Beauty Brand Campaign

Job Details:
Stark Casting is seeking Black women from South America currently living in the UK for an exciting opportunity to feature in a beauty brand campaign. This is a non-acting role aimed at real individuals, not professional models or actors. The casting will take place in London in December, with the photoshoot scheduled for early January.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photoshoot representing a major beauty brand.
• Collaborate with the creative team to capture natural and authentic moments.
• Follow guidance from the photographer and production team during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Black women, aged 20-35.
• Must be from South America and currently living in the UK.
• No prior modeling or acting experience required.
• Comfortable being photographed and working with a creative team.

Compensation:

• This is a well-paid opportunity. Specific details will be provided upon selection.