This roundup is a must-read if you’ve been searching for child actor roles and new opportunities. We update this list each week to include the best gigs for young talent. From the Netflix series "Pagans" to a stroller commercial, these are the top casting calls and auditions for kids this week.
Netflix: “Pagans”
The Netflix series “Pagans” is seeking Asian, white, or multiethnic female talent, aged 10–14, who is 5’4” or shorter. The show is about a single parent’s strained relationship with their unusual daughter, which evolves into something sinister. Talent will play Alice, the black sheep of the family who has trouble connecting with others. Alice is smart, blunt, and sometimes funny; she loves animals and is a practicing vegan. She also has dark inclinations. Shooting is Nov.–May in New York. Pay is SAG-AFTRA scale or greater.
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Stroller Commercial
A commercial for a stroller brand wants Latino and white talent, aged 2–4, for lifestyle scenes. Shooting is for two days, Aug. 27–28, in Burbank, California. Pay is $350 per 6-hour day, or up to $700 for a 2-day shoot.
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Feature Film: “Ella’s World”
The feature film “Ella’s World” is looking for white or multiethnic female talent with improv skills, aged 5–9. The story is about an uncle who has been raising his niece on his own, until her biological father returns and family dynamics start to shift. Talent will play Ella, a budding young artist who is wise beyond her years. Shooting is Jan.–March in Long Island, New York. Pay is SAG-AFTRA scale.
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Comedy Feature Film
A romantic comedy feature film wants Black male talent, aged 9–13 and 4’10”–5’ tall, for photo double work. The production is seeking talent who wears a youth size 10–14. Shooting is for multiple dates, primarily in September, in New York City. Pay is $270 per 8-hour day.
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Identical Twins for HBO Max Series
An HBO Max scripted series is seeking several pairs of identical twins. Each set of twins will portray a single character on the show. The production wants Indian, South Asian, or white twins of any gender, aged 4–8 months, as well as white female twins, aged 2–3, plus more. Shooting is Sept.–Dec. in the New York Tri-state area. Pay is SAG scale.
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Ollie’s Grand Opening Commercial
A television and digital commercial for the grand opening of an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet wants young talent. The production is looking for white male talent with comedic timing, aged 4–8, to play a boy who is super excited about snacks. Shooting is Sept. 11 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Pay is $1,500 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Bullfrog Spas Commercial Shot
A photo and video shoot for Bullfrog Spas is seeking female and male talent, aged 9–12. Talent will play a son and daughter who are enjoying a luxury hot tub their family. Talent must be comfortable sitting in water for an extended period of time while wearing a swimsuit. Shooting is Sept. 2 in South Bend, Indiana. Pay is $900 for a 10-hour shoot, plus travel and lodging.
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Camping Commercial
A camping commercial for a major fitness brand wants male talent, aged 11–15. Talent will play a teen on a trip with his grandpa, who learns to put away his phone and live in the moment. The role requires hiking in the woods and setting up camp by a lake. Shooting is either Sept. 23 or 24 in the Portland, Oregon area. Pay is $1,800 total for a 1-day shoot and usage.
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Corporate Video: “Do You Have Good Data?”
A corporate video for ZoomInfo is seeking pre-teen talent with comedy skills, aged 11–15. Talent will portray a business-minded kid who answers questions from a host and plays a few basic games, such as telephone. The role does not require any line memorization. Shooting is this August in Boston, Massachusetts. Pay is $500 for a 1-day shoot.
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Short Film: “Alternator”
The short film “Alternator,” a proof-of-concept for a potential feature, wants Middle Eastern male talent, aged 5–9, with basic Arabic skills. Talent will play Ayman, an expressive boy looking for his father’s attention. Shooting is for 3 days, Aug. 20–30, in Paterson, Livingston, and Hackettstown, New Jersey. Pay is $200 per 8-hour day. Transportation fees and lodging may be covered for talent located in the Northeast.
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Short Film: “Little Lessons From the Little You”
The short film “Little Lessons From the Little You” is seeking Asian, white, or multiethnic female talent fluent in Mandarin, aged 8–12. The production wants talent who can swim to play Tian-Tian, the principal’s inner child, who is sweet when she is happy but impossible when she is not. Shooting is Oct. 16–26 in Orange County, California. Pay is $625 for a 5-day shoot.
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Short Film: “Finding Sophia”
The short film “Finding Sophia” is looking for young talent. The story is about a trio of friends on an adventure to find a missing girl. The production wants white talent of any gender, aged 10–16, to play an oddball younger sibling, plus white male talent, aged 13–18, to play a pair of friends. Shooting is in South Florida. Pay is $2,000 for a 4-day shoot.
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Short Film: “Be Good For Goodness Sake”
The short film “Be Good For Goodness Sake” wants male talent, aged 9–15, for a principal role. The Christmas comedy is about a struggling mall Santa who encounters a ghost. Talent will play Henry, an 11-year-old ghost who has been waiting for Santa Claus since the 1970s and believes he has finally met the real deal. Shooting is January 2027 in New York City. Pay is $750 for a 3-day shoot.
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Feature Film: “Exemplum”
The feature film “Exemplum” is looking for female talent, aged 6–10. The psychological thriller follows a cat sitter who realizes she is trapped in a dark ritual. Talent will play the daughter of a nurse, who is both innocent and deeply curious. Shooting is for two weeks in January 2027 in New Jersey near New York. Pay is $750 for a 3-day shoot.
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