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Kentucky Vertical Production Casting for Background Actors

Job Description

A vertical production filming in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking paid background actors for an upcoming project. This casting opportunity is open to talent interested in supporting a professional production as background performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background actors for a vertical production.
• Participate in filming scenes as directed by the production team.
• Support the overall production environment.

Requirements

• Background actors interested in production opportunities.
• Available for filming in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Available during the production period from October 1 to 9.

Compensation

• Paid; rate not stated.

Equipment Dealers and Sales Professionals for National Commercial

Job Description

A major national commercial is seeking equipment dealers and sales professionals to portray knowledgeable dealership staff and lawn equipment experts. The production is looking for personable talent with authentic customer-facing experience.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who can bring confidence, expertise, and natural energy to a commercial role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray equipment dealership staff on camera.
• Showcase authentic sales and customer service skills.
• Represent lawn equipment expertise in a natural way.
• Collaborate with the commercial production team.

Requirements

• Men and women in their 30s-50s.
• Experience as equipment dealers, sales professionals, or industry experts.
• Personable and authentic on-camera presence.
• Must be available in the Louisville or Lexington, Kentucky area.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

Mower Operators for National TV Commercial

Job Description

A major national television commercial is seeking experienced mower operators to portray relatable everyday homeowners. The production is looking for men and women in their late 30s-40s who have real-world experience using riding or zero-turn lawn equipment.

This opportunity is ideal for people with authentic lawn care experience who can bring a natural presence to a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate riding or zero-turn lawn equipment on camera.
• Represent realistic homeowner and outdoor lifestyle experiences.
• Work professionally with the commercial production team.
• Provide authentic knowledge and confidence around lawn equipment.

Requirements

• Men and women in their late 30s-40s.
• Must have real experience operating riding or zero-turn mowers.
• Must be available to work in the Louisville or Lexington, Kentucky area.
• Must provide recent photos and relevant equipment experience.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been provided.

A Sweet House Christmas – Frank & Mabel

Job Description

A paid vertical micro-drama titled “A Sweet House Christmas” is casting male and female actors to portray Frank and Mabel in Lexington, Kentucky. These supporting characters are longtime regulars at Sweet Traditions who help represent and anchor the close-knit local community.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray longtime bakery regulars Frank or Mabel.
• Bring warmth and small-town authenticity to the production.
• Perform scripted dialogue and supporting scenes.
• Interact naturally with principal cast members.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 65–75, portraying characters in their 70s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

A Sweet House Christmas – Chef Pierre Montepierre

Job Description

“A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a male actor to portray Chef Pierre Montepierre in a paid vertical micro-drama filming in Lexington, Kentucky. This cameo character is an extravagantly theatrical, world-famous pastry chef hired to compete against a local bakery in a holiday bake-off.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a theatrical world-famous pastry chef.
• Deliver an energetic and memorable cameo performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and comedy-driven scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring personality and showmanship to the character.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 55–65, portraying someone in their 40s to 50s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Comfortable delivering an extravagant, theatrical performance.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

A Sweet House Christmas – Victor Mercer

Job Description

A holiday vertical micro-drama is casting a male actor to portray Victor Mercer in Lexington, Kentucky. Victor is the co-antagonist and founder of a foundry, portrayed as a demanding and ruthless corporate leader who approaches both business and marriage as zero-sum games.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Victor Mercer in a co-antagonist role.
• Deliver an authoritative and demanding on-camera performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and dramatic scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the director and cast.
• Maintain consistent characterization throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 50–60, portraying someone in their 50s to 60s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Strong presence suited to an authoritative corporate character.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Drew

Job Description

“A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Drew in a paid vertical micro-drama filming in Lexington, Kentucky. Drew is charming but manipulative, deeply flawed, and financially desperate, offering performers an opportunity to portray a layered dramatic character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Drew in a supporting role.
• Deliver a charming yet manipulative character performance.
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes and dialogue.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members.
• Follow direction and maintain character continuity.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 29–37, portraying someone in their early 30s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Becca

Job Description

A paid vertical micro-drama titled “A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a female actor to portray Becca in Lexington, Kentucky. Becca is a gloriously deadpan and loyal employee at Sweet Traditions who also serves as Claire’s trusted confidante.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Becca in a supporting role.
• Deliver natural deadpan humor and engaging dialogue.
• Create believable chemistry with the lead characters.
• Follow creative direction during production.
• Maintain a consistent performance across scenes.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 20–29, portraying someone in their 20s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Strong deadpan comedic delivery is preferred.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Bonnie Mills

Job Description

“A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a female actor to play Bonnie Mills in a paid vertical micro-drama filming in Lexington, Kentucky. Bonnie is Claire’s fiercely proud mother who dislikes unnecessary fuss while privately hiding a heart condition to keep the bakery running.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bonnie Mills in a supporting role.
• Bring warmth, strength, and emotional depth to the character.
• Perform scripted dialogue and dramatic family scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization throughout production.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 50–59, portraying someone in her 50s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.

A Sweet House Christmas – Diana Mercer

Job Description

A vertical micro-drama titled “A Sweet House Christmas” is casting a female actor for the role of Diana Mercer in Lexington, Kentucky. Diana is the main antagonist, a corporate strategist who is ruthless, cunning, and fiercely opportunistic. This paid non-union role is part of a romantic holiday story centered on a small-town bakery competing against a corporate coffee giant.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Diana Mercer, the main antagonist.
• Deliver a confident, calculating, and ambitious performance.
• Perform scripted dialogue and dramatic scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
• Maintain character continuity across multiple filming days.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 24–39, portraying late 20s to 30s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Lexington, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Multiple filming days.