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Job Title: Young Basketball Looking Players

CASTING CALL — Chicago Nobodies

CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting

PROJECT: Chicago Nobodies Feature Film

ROLES: Young Basketball Looking Player

SHOOT DATES: July 30

AVAILABILITY: Must be available for the scheduled filming day. Call time is to be determined.

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

RATE: $136.40/8 hours

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

Young Basketball Looking Player

• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Male
• Ages 18+ who can convincingly look younger (16–17-year-olds may also be considered)
• Any ethnicity
• Must have the appearance of someone who recently played basketball
• No actual basketball playing is required for the role

Stand-in experience required, if applicable: Not required.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.

It is completely FREE to apply

Elite Male Basketball Players for Commercial

Job Description

A major commercial project is casting elite-level male basketball players for a paid production filming in Los Angeles. Producers are seeking experienced athletes with strong on-court skills who match specific height and weight profiles. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your basketball talent in a high-profile commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced basketball skills on camera.
• Participate in commercial filming over multiple production days.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Demonstrate athletic ability in a professional filming environment.

Requirements

• Male elite-level basketball player.
• Must match one of the following height and weight combinations:
  • 6’9″ – 205 lbs
  • 6’8″ – 210 lbs
  • 6’6″ – 220 lbs
  • 6’2″ – 190 lbs (left-handed)
  • 6’7″ – 180 lbs
  • 6’2″ – 200 lbs
  • 6’10” – 250 lbs
• Strong basketball experience and advanced playing ability.
• Must be available to work in the Los Angeles area during the middle of August.
• Ability to provide a self-tape demonstrating basketball skills.

Compensation

• $1,000 for a 10-hour day.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Youth Basketball Players for Sporting Goods Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is seeking skilled youth basketball players for an upcoming sporting goods print and video campaign. Casting directors are looking for boys, girls, and young women ages 10–22 with real basketball experience and the ability to perform natural on-court movements, including dribbling, shooting, passing, layups, and stretching. This is an excellent opportunity for athletes to showcase their basketball skills in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic basketball skills on camera.
• Participate in print and video commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Demonstrate natural athletic movement and teamwork.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 10–12.
• Men, ages 16–22.
• Women, ages 16–22.
• Must have real basketball experience.
• Comfortable dribbling, shooting, passing, performing layups, stretching, and other basketball movements.
• Must be available for fittings, travel (if required), and filming.

Compensation

• Minors: $500 session fee + $1,000 usage.
• Adults: $500 session fee + $1,500 usage.
• $500 travel/workday rate, if applicable.
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is casting female basketball players ages 16–22 for a paid Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The production is looking for athletes with genuine basketball experience who can perform naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and athletic movements.
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 16–22.
• Shoe Size 9.
• Real basketball experience required.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,500 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is seeking male basketball players ages 16–22 for a paid Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Candidates should have real basketball experience and be comfortable demonstrating athletic skills on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Perform authentic basketball movements and drills.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting.
• Follow production direction during filming.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 16–22.
• Shoe Size 10–11.
• Real basketball experience required.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,500 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is casting boys and girls ages 10–12 with real basketball experience for an upcoming Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Selected talent will showcase authentic basketball skills in a commercial production and may be required to travel and attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Perform basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, layups, stretching, and natural movements.
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements:

• Boys and girls ages 10–12.
• Shoe Size 5Y.
• Real basketball experience required.
• Comfortable performing basketball drills on camera.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,000 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.

Male Basketball Players with NBA Look Casting Call

Job Description

A paid basketball casting call is seeking male basketball players with an NBA-style look for an upcoming production in Los Angeles. This opportunity is open to athletic talent ages 18–45 who can showcase strong basketball skills and confidence on camera. Selected talent will participate in a professional shoot highlighting authentic gameplay and personality.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball drills and gameplay on camera.
• Showcase athletic ability, ball handling, and shooting skills.
• Follow creative direction throughout the production.
• Present a confident and engaging on-camera personality.
• Participate in a self-tape audition demonstrating basketball skills.

Requirements

• Male basketball players ages 18–45.
• Must have an NBA-style look.
• Strong basketball skills, including ball handling and shooting.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Available to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Sporting Goods Commercial Casting Call for Athletes and Basketball Players

Job Description

A paid sporting goods commercial is casting talented athletes for principal roles in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This commercial is seeking fitness enthusiasts, basketball players, and young athletes with real athletic experience to appear in an exciting commercial campaign. Performers should be comfortable on camera and available for fitting, filming, and travel dates if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent in a sporting goods commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic fitness or basketball skills on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Attend fittings, filming, and travel as scheduled if selected.

Requirements

• Must have fitness or athletic experience.
• Fitness men and women, ages 25–32.
• Basketball men and women, ages 16–22.
• Basketball boys and girls, ages 10–12.
• Must be able to work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Must be available for fittings, filming, and travel if required.

Compensation

• Paid principal talent opportunity.

Tall Athletic Women to Portray WNBA Players

Job Description

A Netflix series is casting tall, athletic women to portray professional WNBA players in upcoming scenes filming in Manhattan, New York. Union and non-union performers are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for current athletes, former players, or individuals with a strong athletic presence to appear in a major streaming production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray WNBA players in scripted television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform realistic athletic movements on camera.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Tall, athletic women.
• Union and non-union talent welcome.
• Basketball experience or a strong athletic background is preferred.
• Must be available to film in Manhattan, New York.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description:

Boys with Ties is seeking a real basketball referee to appear in an independent time travel movie filming in Belmar, New Jersey. This is an opportunity for an authentic referee to bring realism to an on-screen basketball scene. The production is unpaid, and applicants must provide their own referee uniform.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a basketball referee during filming.
• Wear your own referee uniform.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Be available for the scheduled filming time.

Requirements:

• Must be a real basketball referee.
• Any age.
• Must provide your own referee outfit.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.