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Casting Call: Performers for New Dramatic High School Thriller Series

About the Project: We are excited to announce an open casting call for a new dramatic high school thriller series, inspired by Manga books and films, with an essence similar to “Scott Pilgrim vs The World”. Titled “BET”, this series aims to capture the complex and relatable stories of modern teenagers. We are looking for a diverse group of talented performers to bring this vision to life.

Job Details:

  • Roles available for various characters within the high school thriller narrative.
  • Filming will take place at various locations across Canada.
  • Commitment will vary depending on the role, including possible travel for on-location shoots.

Responsibilities:

  • Portray a character in a dramatic series, contributing to the overall narrative and thematic goals.
  • Work closely with directors, producers, and other actors to develop and realize the vision of the series.
  • Participate in rehearsals, readings, and filming as required.
  • Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired performance.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off set.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Residency in Canada is required.
  • Prior acting experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Ability to portray high school-age characters convincingly.
  • Strong dramatic skills and the ability to adapt to various roles.
  • Must be able to take direction well and be open to feedback.
  • A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills.
  • Availability for the duration of the filming schedule.

Compensation:

  • Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and role.
  • Travel expenses covered for location shoots, if applicable.
  • Accommodation provided for out-of-town shoots, if necessary.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Hockey

$11450 Dairy Campaign Casting Call for Female Hockey Players

A dairy advertising campaign is casting experienced female hockey players and a women’s hockey team in Toronto, Canada. The production is seeking skilled athletes ages 19–30 of all ethnicities who can demonstrate authentic hockey abilities, athleticism, toughness, and friendly personalities on camera. Opportunities include principal and secondary player roles, as well as background appearances for a team of up to 12 players. Selected principal performers must be comfortable participating in controlled body-checking sequences under the supervision of a stunt coordinator and drinking milk on camera. This is a non-union commercial production, with filming scheduled for November 5 or 6, 2026, in Toronto.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray experienced female hockey players in a professional dairy advertising campaign.
  • Demonstrate authentic hockey skills, including skating, puck handling, and gameplay.
  • Participate in realistic hockey sequences and team interactions during filming.
  • Perform controlled body-checking actions when required, under the supervision of a stunt coordinator.
  • Drink milk on camera as part of the commercial’s creative concept for applicable roles.
  • Follow direction from the director, production team, and stunt coordinator.
  • Maintain professionalism, athletic performance, and safety awareness throughout filming.
  • Attend callbacks on October 22 or 23 and wardrobe fittings on November 3 if selected.
  • Be available for filming on November 5 or 6, 2026.

Requirements:

  • Female hockey players ages 19–30.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have genuine hockey experience and strong playing abilities.
  • Athletic, confident, and capable of portraying a tough yet approachable hockey player.
  • Principal performers must be comfortable safely giving and receiving controlled body checks under professional supervision.
  • Must be comfortable drinking milk on camera for applicable roles; candidates without milk allergies are preferred.
  • Non-union talent only.
  • Hockey teams of up to 12 experienced female players are eligible for background roles.
  • Must be available to work in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Availability required for potential callbacks, wardrobe fittings, and the scheduled filming date.

Compensation:

  • Principal hockey player: $3,675.
  • Secondary hockey player: $2,175.
  • Stunt adjustment: Additional $1,000 per eligible player (2 players).
  • Hockey team background compensation: $3,600 for the entire team.
  • Commercial buyout compensation is subject to survival of the edit.
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Open Casting Call for Basketball Players

An open casting call in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking male basketball players ages 55 and older for an upcoming production opportunity. The casting team is looking for mature athletes with basketball experience who can demonstrate authentic skills, confidence, and a natural presence on camera. This opportunity is ideal for older basketball enthusiasts and experienced players interested in participating in a professional entertainment production.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a basketball player in an upcoming production.
  • Demonstrate natural basketball movements and playing abilities.
  • Participate in basketball-related scenes or activities as directed by the production team.
  • Follow instructions from the director and casting team.
  • Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude throughout production.

Requirements:

  • Male basketball players ages 55 and older.
  • Must have basketball playing experience and familiarity with the sport.
  • Comfortable performing basketball movements and activities on camera.
  • Must be available to work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • Ability to follow production direction and collaborate with other performers.

Compensation:

  • Compensation details have not been disclosed.

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Hotel Brand Video/Photoshoot Casting Call

A hotel brand is casting actors for an upcoming video and photoshoot in the Metro Vancouver area. The production is seeking adult men and women, children, or a family consisting of a mom, dad, and child or children for a four-hour shoot on October 22, 2026.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a hotel brand video and photoshoot.
  • Perform natural lifestyle actions and poses as directed by the production team.
  • Work approximately four hours on October 22, 2026.

Requirements

  • Female talent ages 25-40.
  • Male talent ages 25-40.
  • Child talent ages 5-10.
  • Families with a mom, dad, and child or children may also be considered.
  • Must be available to work in the Metro Vancouver area.

Compensation

  • Paid work.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

$500/Day Video Shoot Casting Call

Accomplice Content is casting New Brunswick-based talent for two roles in the upcoming “Project Gifting” video spot. The non-union production will film in Moncton, NB, and is seeking performers ages 30-50 of any gender and ethnicity. Selected talent will audition ahead of the shoot with a slate that includes their name, height, city of residence, agent (or self-rep),and the fronts and backs of their hands.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in two featured talent roles for the “Project Gifting” video spot.
  • Submit an audition slate including name, height, city of residence, agent (or self-rep),and a display of the fronts and backs of hands.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

  • Ages 30-50.
  • Open to all genders and ethnicities.
  • Must be based in New Brunswick and available to work in Moncton, NB.
  • Must be non-union.
  • Must submit an audition by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Compensation

  • $350-$500 for the shoot.
  • Usage: 3-month buy with an option to renew for the following year at the rate plus 10%.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Dr. Morgan Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a female actor to portray Dr. Morgan, the doctor caring for a family whose young son is facing a degenerative eye disease. The character is gentle, perceptive, direct, calm, and reassuring. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Dr. Morgan in scripted dramatic scenes
  • Bring a calm, professional, and reassuring presence to the role
  • Deliver dialogue naturally while conveying empathy and confidence
  • Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

  • Female actor
  • Open ethnicity
  • 40s
  • Must be able to portray a gentle, perceptive, and professional doctor
  • Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

  • Food provided
  • Transportation provided

Meta Description
Female actor wanted to portray a doctor in Toronto. Apply now on Project Casting.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Adult Miles Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Adult Miles. Now blind, Miles retains the kindness and sense of wonder he had as a child while becoming more mature, nostalgic, and deeply grateful. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the adult version of Miles in dramatic scripted scenes
  • Bring maturity, kindness, nostalgia, and gratitude to the character
  • Deliver a sensitive and authentic performance portraying a blind character
  • Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

  • Male actor
  • Latino or open ethnicity
  • 20s
  • Must be comfortable portraying a blind character respectfully and authentically
  • Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

  • Food provided
  • Transportation provided
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Wade Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Wade, Caleb’s boss and the owner of a food shipping company. Wade is ambitious, pragmatic, and expects reliability from the people who work for him. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Wade in scripted dramatic scenes
  • Bring an ambitious, pragmatic, and authoritative personality to the character
  • Interact naturally with other principal characters
  • Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

  • Male actor
  • Open ethnicity
  • 50s–60s
  • Must be able to portray a confident and pragmatic business owner
  • Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

  • Food provided
  • Transportation provided
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

June Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a female actor to portray June, the loving and protective mother of a young boy facing a degenerative eye disease. June is sweet, caring, and deeply concerned about her son, requiring an actor capable of delivering an emotionally authentic family performance. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray June in dramatic and emotional family scenes
  • Bring warmth, compassion, and protective energy to the character
  • Deliver a believable performance as a mother concerned for her son
  • Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

  • Female actor
  • Latino or open ethnicity
  • 30s–40s
  • Must be comfortable performing emotional dramatic scenes
  • Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

  • Food provided
  • Transportation provided
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Young Miles Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a young male actor to portray Young Miles, a curious and imaginative boy facing a degenerative eye disease. The character is intelligent, stubborn, deeply sweet, and determined to fulfill his biggest dream of seeing the ocean for the first time. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Young Miles in a heartfelt dramatic production
  • Bring curiosity, imagination, intelligence, and emotional depth to the character
  • Perform dramatic scenes centered on family, hope, and the character’s changing vision
  • Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

  • Male actor
  • Playing age: 10
  • Latino or open ethnicity
  • Must be able to portray a curious, imaginative, intelligent, stubborn, and sweet character
  • Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

  • Food provided
  • Transportation provided
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Caleb Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Caleb, the father of a young boy living with a degenerative eye disease. Caleb is caring but reserved and feels a deep responsibility to provide for his family while giving his son the best life possible. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Caleb in emotionally driven family scenes
  • Capture the character’s caring, reserved, and responsible personality
  • Deliver a natural and believable performance as a devoted father
  • Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

  • Male actor
  • Latino or open ethnicity
  • 30s–40s
  • Must be comfortable performing emotional and dramatic material
  • Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

  • Food provided
  • Transportation provided
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Indigenous Stand-In

Job Description

DJT Casting is working as the background team on a new untitled television series and urgently needs submissions for a female stand-in role. Stand-in experience is preferred but not required. This opportunity is for ACTRA members only. Options are being viewed the morning of October 3rd, so talent should submit as soon as possible. Filming availability is required Monday through Friday from October 13th to November 26th.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as female stand-in on a new television series
  • Be available for weekday filming from October 13th to November 26th

Requirements

  • ACTRA members only
  • Stand-in experience preferred, but not required
  • Fully free Monday through Friday between October 13th and November 26th

Compensation

  • ACTRA SI rate plus overtime

 

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A proposed Canadian reality show centered on aspiring actors is seeking participants for an online focus group. The project is being developed around performers who aspire to work in feature films or episodic television. Participants will join a small-group Zoom discussion to share ideas about the potential format, content, and personalities they would be interested in watching.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a small-group Zoom focus group.
  • Share ideas and feedback about a proposed reality show for aspiring actors.
  • Discuss potential concepts, formats, and personalities that could make the series engaging.
  • Participate professionally and constructively in the group conversation.

Requirements

  • Actors and aspiring actors in Canada are encouraged to participate.
  • Must have an interest in feature film or episodic television acting.
  • Must be comfortable participating in a small-group Zoom discussion.
  • Must be willing to provide constructive feedback and ideas about the proposed series.

Compensation

  • Compensation details have not been provided.

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