Who doesn’t admire a villain every once in a while, especially when that villain is as fabulous as the classic Cruella de Vil? With the arrival this week of the long-awaited Disney film following the iconic villain’s rise to infamy, bring out your inner baddie and fashionista with these gigs seeking talent! From Disney-inspired to villains and fashion, apply to these projects in honor of the release of the new Disney film “Cruella”!
“VADER-IDENTITY CRISIS”
“Vader-Identity Crisis,” a short “Star Wars” fan film, is seeking actors and makeup/costume designers! Three actors, aged 37–60, are wanted to portray marauders, and one actor, aged 18 and older, is wanted to play the iconic villain Darth Vader. A makeup/costume designer, aged 18 or older, is also wanted. Shooting will take place in late May-early June in Los Angeles, CA. Pay is $100 per day with travel and meals provided. Apply here!
CO-WRITER FOR ONLINE SUPERVILLAIN PARODY SERIES
This supervillain parody online series follows “a down-on-their-luck supervillain with a chip on her shoulder who wants to be the greatest, but unfortunately lives in a real-life setting where superheroes aren’t a thing.” The series wants a female, LGBTQ+, or BIPOC co-writer, aged 18 or older, who wants to work with comedic material and won’t be afraid to go over the top. Shooting will take place in late 2021-2022. Pay is TBD. Apply here!
SIX FLAGS AMERICA
Six Flags America is looking for stunt performers, aged 18 and older, with skills in stage combat, gymnastics, and more to engage and entertain park guests. White female talent, aged 18–38, is also wanted to play DC Comics villain Harley Quinn. Rehearsals are in the spring with a summer opening in Upper Marlboro, MD. Compensation is based on experience. Apply here!
“THE NEWLYWED SHOW: PRINCESS EDITION”
“The Newlywed Show: Princess Edition” is a short comedic sketch based on Disney princesses who play the “Newlywed Show.” Male and female actors, aged 18–30, are wanted to portray Princess Ariel, Prince Florian, and Princess Belle. Rehearsals will take place over Zoom with shooting in early June in L.A. This is an unpaid gig, but lunch is provided. Apply here!
“WHAM” (‘WARDROBE, HAIR & MAKEUP’)
“WHAM” is a scripted pilot for a modern-day “Sex in the City,” but follows four men in the glam world that are called the WHAM squad because they are a wardrobe, hair, make-up, and nail technician that live in L.A. A white male actor, aged 18–40, an Asian actor, aged 18–40, a male or trans female actor, aged 18 or older, and a Black or Multiracial female actor, aged 18–40, are wanted for lead roles. Talent should have improv skills. Rehearsals and table reads will take place on dates TBD in L.A. Deferred pay is TBD. Apply here!
“KILLING EVE” INSPIRED FASHION SHOOT
A “Killing Eve” inspired fashion shoot wants a female model, aged 18–45, is wanted to portray a female assassin. Shoot dates are TBD in central London. This project is unpaid, but promotional video and stills from the shoot will be provided. Apply here!