Coming this June 28 is “A Quiet Place: Day One,” the next installment in the horror film franchise. Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, and Djimon Hounsou, the prequel spinoff follows Sam, played by Nyong’o, who attempts to survive the alien invasion in New York City. If you’re looking for your own horror project, these gigs are all casting for talent now.
“Paralysis”
A nonunion horror feature film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Branson, Missouri, and Kansas City. Production seeks a lead female actor, aged 21–27, to play Cynthia, a lead male actor, aged 22–30, to play Eddy, a lead female actor, aged 21–30, to play Donna, and a supporting male actor, aged 25–30, to play Paul. The roles pay $100–$175 per day for an estimated two–six days of work.
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“The Promise”
A horror short film is casting for its fall shoot in New York. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 37–45, to play Charlene, a lead male actor, aged 37–46, to play Andrew, and a supporting female actor, aged 41–49, to play Anne Osborne. All listed roles pay $100–$150 per day for an estimated five days of work.
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“The Reprisal”
A horror short film is casting for its July shoot in Frederick, Maryland. Production seeks a lead male actor, aged 18–29, to play Luke. The role pays a flat rate of $175 for an estimated five hours of work.
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“Dead Format”
A nonunion horror feature film is casting for its winter 2024 or early spring 2025 shoot in a yet-to-be-determined location. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead male actor, aged 18–35, to play Kevin, a lead male actor, aged 18–35, to play Ben, and a supporting male actor, aged 50–80, to play Mr. Rizzo. The role of Kevin pays $150–$200 per day for an estimated 14 days of work. The role of Ben pays $150–$200 per day for an estimated seven days of work, and the role of Mr. Rizzo pays $150–$200 for an estimated two days of work.
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Untitled Horror Film
A found footage horror short film is casting for its summer shoot in Las Vegas. Production seeks a lead female actor, aged 18 and older, to play Vengeful Spirit and a lead female actor, aged 16–30, to play Lead Teen Hero. Both roles pay a flat rate of $500 for an estimated three days of work.
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“Illuminated”
A cosmic horror short film is casting for its July 14 shoot in Los Angeles. Production seeks a lead female actor, aged 27–35, to play Solana and a supporting female actor, aged 55–75, to play Ruthie. The role of Solana pays a flat rate of $450 for an estimated single day of work, and the role of Ruthie pays a flat rate of $300 for an estimated single day of work. Please note that the role of Ruthie requires Irish accent skills.
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