​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Major streamers, such as HBO and Netflix, are producing must-watch television series on a regular basis. From “Succession” and “Euphoria” to “Stranger Things” and “Wednesday,” there’s no shortage of critically acclaimed shows being watched—and being talked about. Do you hope to one day star in a hit series? Now is your chance to join a major project by auditioning for one of these gigs. From award winners to new series, here’s our roundup of HBO, Netflix, and more great gigs looking for talent.
ABC Documentary: “Truth and Lies”
An ABC documentary “Truth and Lies” is seeking white talent, aged 12 and up, for recreation scenes. The 2-hour network special is about the history of a community. Shooting is this December in the Saint George, Utah area. Talent must self-report to set and will be paid $136–$836 for a 2-day shoot.
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AMC’s ALLBLK: “Makeup x Breakup”
The scripted series “Makeup x Breakup,” on AMC’s streaming service ALLBLK, wants talent. The production is looking for male talent, aged 32–45, to play a therapist and Black female or Latina talent, aged 43–53, to play a well-to-do socialite. Shooting is this December in New York City. Talent will be paid $250 per day.
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HBO: “BOSS!”
The HBO series “BOSS!” is seeking talent, aged 18 and up, for background roles. Talent will portray hip and eccentric clubgoers. Shooting is Dec. 6 in New York City, with a possible fitting date prior to the shoot. Talent will be paid $165–$208 per day, depending on their union status.
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Series Pilot: “The Missing Soda”
A proof-of-concept shoot for a new series is looking for talent. “The Missing Soda” is similar in tone to “Arrested Development” and is about an eccentric family living in 1980s Arizona. The production wants white female talent, aged 35–55, to play a fierce mother, white male talent, aged 35–55, to play a mansplaining lay-about, plus more. Shooting is Jan.–Feb. in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $135 per day.
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Streaming Feature: “Gatham 2”
The feature film “Gatham 2,” a sequel to a film streaming on Netflix, wants talent. The production is seeking Indian or South Asian female talent, aged 18–32, to play a deaf woman with an expired Visa trying to start a family, and Indian or South Asian female talent, aged 18–29, to play a woman waiting for her child’s birth. Shooting is Dec. 20–30 in the Bay Area of California. Talent will be paid $500 for a 3-day shoot, plus travel and lodging.
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A&E: “Undercover: Caught on Tape”
The A&E series “Undercover: Caught on Tape” needs look-alike talent for dramatic recreation scenes. The production wants white male talent with a muscular build and bald, aged 27–36, and Black female talent with a slim build, aged 26–35 and 4’11”–5’4” tall, plus more. Shooting is in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and New York City. Talent will be paid $100–$250 per day, depending on the role.
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Web Mini-Series: “Alpha’s Contract”
The mini-series “Alpha’s Contract” is looking for talent. The magical story is a werewolf murder mystery and will stream on the GoodShort platform. The production wants white female talent, aged 18–28, to play a young and beautiful werewolf and the ex-lover of the protagonist, male talent, aged 23–40, to play a handsome werewolf killer, plus more. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid up to $1,500 for a 6-day shoot.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Webisodes: “I Accidentally Married A Billionaire”
The web series “I Accidentally Married A Billionaire” is seeking talent. The show will be shot in a mobile, vertical-screen format and streamed on the app Reelshorts. The production wants white female talent, aged 18–25, to play a beautiful Australian immigrant who strikes a deal with a charismatic billionaire, plus more. Shooting is Nov. 29–Dec. 8 in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $125–$360 per day, depending on the role and time spent on set.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Discovery Channel: Gambling Series
A series on the Discovery Channel wants talent for recreation scenes of true-life gambling stories. The production is looking for Latino, white, or multiethnic male talent, with short dark hair, aged 30–50, to play a roulette dealer, white female talent with blonde hair and mid-sized or larger figure, aged 35–50, to play a mom, plus more. Shooting is set for Dec. 5–15 in the Los Angeles, California area. Talent will be paid up to $240 for a 1-day shoot.
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Prime Video: “The Finishing Tutor”
The feature film “The Finishing Tutor” wants female talent with improv skills, aged 27–41. Talent will play an English and etiquette tutor who develops a crush on her student. The role requires wearing a thong bikini for one scene. Shooting is Jan. 13–14 in San Jose, California. Talent will be paid $1,000, plus lodging, for the weekend.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Streaming Series Pilot: “Bluff”
A pilot for the indie sci-fi series “Bluff” is looking for talent. The show is about an avid gambler who gets recruited by the CIA. The production is looking for male talent, aged 45–55, to play an agent looking for vengeance, female talent, aged 40–50, to play a doctor, plus more. Shooting is March 11–17 in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Pay is $200–$250 per day, plus travel.
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New Media Streaming Series: “2”
The streaming series “2” is looking for talent. The show is set in the desert, and the story combines psychological thriller elements with Western noir, sci-fi, and more. The production wants female talent, aged 18–31, to play Hope, a wise friend who has a complex relationship with the protagonist, male talent, aged 25–40, to play Dowan, a self-absorbed rogue, plus more. Rehearsals are this autumn, with shooting taking place internationally in 2023–24. Talent will be paid, estimated at $2,000 per week, pending a final resolution with current SAG-AFTRA negotiations.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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