Major streamers, such as HBO and Netflix, are producing must-watch television series on a regular basis. From “House of the Dragon” 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.
Netflix: “The Roman”
The Netflix series “The Roman” is seeking background talent, aged 21–75, to play gamblers at a casino. The drama explores a ruthless casino business in Las Vegas, and the production stars Oscar Isaac (“Frankenstein”) and is produced by Martin Scorsese (“Killers of the Flower Moon”). Shooting is through December in New York City. Pay is $187–$231 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Fox Nation: “Stories of the American Mafia”
The Fox Nation documentary series “Stories of the American Mafia” wants talent for recreation scenes. The show explores the true stories behind infamous organized crime figures. The production seeks male talent, aged 25–56, to portray Joe Pistone, male talent over 18 to portray Frank Lino, and more. Shooting is Aug. 12 in Brooklyn, New York, and Aug. 13 in New Jersey. Pay is $100 for a 6-hour shoot.
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HBO Max: Music Performance Segment for A24 Series
A music performance segment for an A24 and HBO Max co-production needs talent. The show focuses on music, internet culture, and the modern artist ecosystem. The production wants male talent with dance, improv, and crowd skills, aged 21–40, to perform onstage at a club as a masked musical artist. Shooting is in NYC. Pay is $300 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Discovery+: “Expedition Unknown”
The Discovery series “Expedition Unknown,” which streams on HBO Max, wants talent for recreation scenes. The production is looking for white male talent with longer dark hair, aged 25–37, to portray a young Benedict Arnold. The role requires rowing in a canoe in a river. Shooting is this August in Maine. Pay is $350 for a 1-day shoot.
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Scripted Series: “The Summers”
The scripted series “The Summers” is looking for background talent. The production wants talent, aged 25 and up, to play patrons of a biker bar, talent with line dancing experience, aged 21–45, to play social dancers, plus more. Shooting is Aug. 25–27 in the New Jersey area. Pay is $187–$241 per day, depending on the role.
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TV Series: “The New New York”
The upcoming premium television series “The New New York,” a crime drama, needs talent. The production wants Indian or South Asian male talent, aged 22–35, to play the Pakistani American Raza Shah, who is both a killer and a businessman, as well as white male talent capable of a Russian accent, aged 21–45, to play a gritty and desperate man who values loyalty, plus more. Shooting is Sept. 14–27 in the Tri-state area of NYC. Pay is $300–$1,000 per 12-hour shoot.
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Vertical Series: “Gonna Take A Miracle”
The vertical series “Gonna Take A Miracle” is seeking talent for principal and supporting roles. The drama is about a recently divorced real estate agent whose new therapist turns out to be someone from her past. The production wants Black male talent with basketball skills, aged 50–60, to play the love interest Sulay, who is a therapist and widower, plus more. Shooting is the week of Sept. 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pay is $165–$300 per day, depending on the role.
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True Crime Series: “DJD”
A true crime documentary series wants Latino, white, or multiethnic background talent, aged 25–50, for reenactments scenes. The production also wants male talent, aged 40–55, to portray bad blind dates who lied on their dating profile. Shooting is this August in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $260 for a 10-hour shoot.
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TV Show: “Waffle Smash”
A new television show based on the video game “Waffle Smash” wants voiceover talent, aged 18 and up. Roles include Waffleton the Waffle, a happy-go-lucky diner owner, Bon Bon, a cinnamon roll with a Southern twang, plus more. Shooting is in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona. Pay is $100–$300 for a 3-hour session.
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Animated Series: “Best Friends Mystery Club: High School High”
The animated series “Best Friends Mystery Club: High School High” is looking for talent. The show is about a pair of estranged child detectives who must reunite when the author who fictionalized their adventures is murdered. The production will transform live-action performances into stylized animation without the use of AI. The production wants Indian, Pacific Islander, South Asian, or white male talent, aged 18–24, to play the bookish Leslie, and white male talent, aged 18–24, to play the athletic Wade. Shooting is in mid-September in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $900 for a 3-day shoot.
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Pilot: “The Wa”
A proof-of-concept shoot for the comedy series “The Wa” wants athletic female talent with softball skills, aged 25–33. The show is about a hyper-competitive Brooklyn softball league, and talent will play a witty and gritty athlete with blue-collar roots and a complicated past. Shooting is Oct. 3–5 in Brooklyn, New York. Pay is $256 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Television Series: “The Woods”
The television series “The Woods” wants background talent, aged 18 and up, to play camp counselors and pedestrians in the 1970s. The production is also looking for men with real mustaches, kids aged 6–15 with a 1970s summer camp vibe, and twin boys with brown hair, aged 9 and up. Shooting is through September in the Newburgh, New York area. Pay is $187–$224 per day.
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Streaming Feature Film: “Boyfriends”
Join the cast of a feature film for a major streaming service. “Boyfriends” is a funny and raw story about two high school boys who fall in love before they know what to do with it. The production wants attractive male talent, aged 17–25, to play a clueless jock who is also laid-back and brilliant, attractive male talent, aged 17–25, to play a sharp and clever young man who is a nervous wreck under the surface, plus more. Shooting is May–June, 2026 in Kentucky. Roles are paid.
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