An upcoming Amazon project is now casting a ton of roles in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming this August 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Details for the project have not been released.
How to apply:
To audition for a role in the upcoming Amazon Project, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Amazon Casting Call
CASTING HAND DOUBLE!
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT – Filming in Hahnville, LA (near St. Rose and Norco, LA) – Monday, August 24th ***
RATE: $150/12 hours
As a condition of working on set, Background Actors are required to get two PAID COVID-19 tests at the production testing facility (Metairie, LA) prior to any work date(s).
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM and Saturday from 8 AM – 12 PM. *You would need to complete BOTH tests by Thursday, August 20th.*
You will receive $36 each day you test prior to the work date. Production requires that you test both days! The test performed is a mid-nasal swab. Production may also test you on the work day.
Production will also require a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
HAND DOUBLE “D”: Seeking submissions for 20’s -30’s looking female (18+ years old) who feels comfortable chopping vegetables in a scene. You do not have to be a chef to submit! When submitting photos of your hands, please take photos in natural light, with each hand next to a dollar bill or a ruler. Look at the photo and if you are a skin tone match, please submit! You should have bare nails, no acrylic nails!
Please email the following to [email protected]
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself in natural light (include a full-length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight & Clothing sizes)
• TESTING AVAILABILITY!
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
• Use “HAND DOUBLE D”
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
Extras Casting Call
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT – Filming in New Orleans, Louisiana ***
“TOWN KIDS”: Monday 8/17 | RATE: $100/8 hours
Seeking submissions for children who appear to be Hispanic/Latinx or Caucasian (6 – 12 years old) to portray a children playing outside a shop.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.
Please email the following to [email protected]
• SUBJECT LINE: Use your specific category in the subject line
• CURRENT photo(s)
• LEGAL NAME of child and parent!
• PHONE NUMBER
• TESTING AVAILABILITY (8/10 – 8/12)!
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If your child(ren) is chosen, you will need to provide identification to us so we can submit a work permit to the Labor Board on behalf of your child: One document establishing age (ex: Birth Certificate, State ID, Passport) AND 1 document establishing your child’s social security number. This paperwork must be submitted 5 days prior to your child’s work date.
Expired Casting Calls
CASTING PHOTO DOUBLE!
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT – Filming in New Orleans, LA – Friday, August 14th ***
RATE: $150/12 hours
As a condition of working on set, Background Actors are required to get two PAID COVID-19 tests at the production testing facility (Uptown New Orleans) prior to any work date(s).
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Monday 8/3, Tuesday 8/4, Wednesday 8/5 from 2-4 PM.
You will receive $36 each day you test prior to the work date. Production requires that you test both days! The test performed is a mid-nasal swab. Production may also test you on the work day.
Production will also require a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
PD L: Seeking submissions for African American looking man (18+ years old) around 6’0″-6’2″ with a 34-36 waist, 12-13 shoe with a short beard to work as the photo double an actor. This is an exterior, overnight shoot! Look at the photo and if you are a match, please submit! You can submit if you are willing to cut your facial hair to match or can grow it out by the work date.
Please email the following to [email protected]
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself in natural light (include a full-length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight & Clothing sizes)
• TESTING AVAILABILITY!
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
• Use “PD L”
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
Featured Roles Casting Call
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT – Filming in New Orleans, LA – Thursday 8/6 ***
RATE: $100/10 hours
As a condition of working on set, Background Actors are required to get two PAID COVID-19 tests at the production testing facility (Uptown New Orleans) prior to any work date(s).
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Friday 7/31 (from 1-2 PM) *AND* Monday 8/3 (from 2-4 PM).
You will receive $36 each day you test prior to the work date. Production requires that you test both days! The test performed is a mid-nasal swab. Production may also test you on the work day.
Production will also require a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read and submit for the categories you are available for. In your email submission, please let us know if you are available other days from Thursday, August 6th – Friday, August 14th, in case the schedule changes or you are chosen for multiple roles.
“MOURNER 8/6”: Works THURSDAY 8/6 in New Orleans, LA!
Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African American 20s-late 40s (18+) to work as mourners in a small, exterior scene!
You MUST be completely available BOTH testing dates and work date!
“FAMILY 8/6”: Works THURSDAY 8/6 in New Orleans, LA!
Seeking submissions for people who appear to be Hispanic/Latinx (18+) to work as family members for an actor in a small, exterior scene!
You MUST be completely available BOTH testing dates and work date!
Please email the following to [email protected]
• CURRENT photo(s). Please be sure the photos are clear and well-lit. No filters!
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Use the specific category in the subject line!
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
***You MUST BE registered with Central Casting in order to work on this project!***
Extras Casting Call
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT – Filming in Southern Louisiana ***
RATE: $100/10 hours
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production’s requirements.
“SHOPPERS”: Wednesday 8/12 in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Seeking submissions for people (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) to portray shoppers in a religious shop. This is a small scene!
“TOWNSPEOPLE”: Thursday 8/13 in INDEPENDENCE, LA
Seeking submissions for people (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) to portray locals in the town center. This is a small, exterior scene!
“FARMHANDS”: Friday 8/14 in HUSSER, LA
Seeking submissions for people who appear to be Hispanic/Latinx and 18-e30s (18+) to portray farmhands in an exterior scene!
“BBQ”: Monday 8/17 in HAHNVILLE, LA
Seeking submissions for people (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) who appear to be 18-50s to portray guests at a barbecue in an exterior scene!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
You will receive $36 each day you test prior to the work date. Production requires that you test BOTH days! The test performed is a mid-nasal swab. Production may also test you on the work day.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production’s requirements. In your email submission, please let us know your availability for testing beginning the week of August 3rd through August 7th.
*This episode is set in the 1970s so fittings might be required.*
Please email the following to [email protected]
• SUBJECT LINE: Use your specific category!
• CURRENT photo(s)
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• TESTING AVAILABILITY!
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
***You MUST BE registered with Central Casting in order to work on this project!***
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT – Filming in New Orleans, LA ***
RATE: $100/10 hours
As a condition of working on set, Background Actors are required to get two PAID COVID-19 tests at the production testing facility (Uptown New Orleans) prior to any work date(s).
COVID-19 Testing Dates: Monday 7/27 *AND* Tuesday 7/28.
You will receive $36 each day you test prior to the work date. Production requires that you test both days! The test performed is a mid-nasal swab. Production may also test you on the work day.
Production will also require a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read and submit for the categories you are available for. In your email submission, please let us know if you are available other days from Monday, August 4th – Tuesday, August 11th, in case the schedule changes or you are chosen for multiple roles.
“VAMPIRES”: Works TUESDAY 8/4 *AND* WEDNESDAY 8/5 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American (18+) to work as vampires in a small scene! You should be prepared for a late morning call time and to work overnight. You MUST be completely available BOTH dates!
“PEDESTRIANS”: Works WEDNESDAY 8/5 *OR* THURSDAY 8/6 in New Orleans, LA!
Seeking submissions for people (18+) to work as street pedestrians in a small scene! These are exterior scenes that work overnight!
“HOMELESS VAMPIRES”: Works FRIDAY 8/7 in New Orleans (near Fort Macomb) Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American men (18+) to work overnight!
Please email the following to [email protected]
• CURRENT photo(s). Please be sure the photos are clear and well-lit. No filters!
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Use the specific category in the subject line!
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
***You MUST BE registered with Central Casting in order to work on this project!***
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