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 Series: “The Roman”
The Netflix series “The Roman” is looking for background talent. The production wants talent, aged 21–75, to play gamblers at a casino, and hip talent in their 20s and 30s to portray club goers. Shooting is through December in NYC, with the club scene shooting on Sept. 30. Pay is $187–$231 per day.
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ID Network: Texas Ranger Documentary Series
A documentary series on the Investigation Discovery Network wants talent. The show feature true crime stories from a Texas Ranger’s case files. The production wants white male talent with dark hair, aged 18–24 and 6’ tall, to play a man who retains his confidence and sense of ease even after being accused of murder, slim white female talent with brown hair and eyes, aged 20–30, to play an impulsive woman who commits murder, plus more. Shooting is through October in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Pay is $150 for an 8- to 10-hour shoot.
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Paramount Series: “912”
The Paramount series “912” wants male background talent, aged 25–65 and 5’9”–6’1” tall, who wear a clothing size XL or smaller and a size 9–13 shoe. Talent will play DSNY workers, a role that requires wearing a tyvek suit and exposure to artificial ash and dust made of cellulose, PVA, and vegetable starch. Shooting is Oct. 7 and 8 in Staten Island, New York. Pay is $187 for a 10-hour shoot.
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True Crime Documentary Series
A true crime documentary series from Bunim/Murray Productions (“Vanderpump Villa”) wants Latino, white, and multiethnic background talent, aged 25–50, for nonspeaking roles in recreation scenes. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $260 for a 10-hour shoot.
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Scripted Series: “The Summers”
The scripted series “The Summers” is looking for talent. The production wants fair-skinned white female talent, aged 18–35 and 5’8” tall, who wears a size 4-6 dress for body double work, including appearing on camera in underwear for an intimacy scene. Shooting is Oct. 13 in NYC. Pay is $1,283 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Vertical Series Pilot: “Leila”
A pilot for the vertical series “Leila” is looking for talent. The comedy is about an ambitious Iranian film student who wants become a Hollywood director but must also find a way to extend her visa. The production wants Iranian female talent, aged 20–30, to play the principal role of Leila, who is smart, ambitious, and witty. Auditions are Sept. 30, with shooting is for five days this November, all in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $125–$256 per day, plus a travel stipend.
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Documentary Streaming Series
A documentary series for a streaming service is seeking look-alike talent for recreation scenes. The production wants female talent, aged 18–45, and male talent, aged 40–48, for various nonspeaking roles. Talent must match the description for individual roles. Shooting is Sept. 26–30 in the New York City area. Pay is $500 for an 11-hour shoot.
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HBO Max/Discovery: “Expedition Unknown”
The Discovery series “Expedition Unknown,” which streams on HBO Max, wants white male talent, aged 18–40, for dramatic recreation scenes. Talent will portray American pilots and ground crew who were present during the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Most roles are based on real life people. Shooting is Oct. 12 in Palm Springs, California. Pay is $300 for a 10-hour shoot.
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YouTube: “School Project”
A YouTube project for a family-friendly kids channel is seeking talent. The production is looking for talent, aged 30 and up, to portray a strict teacher, as well as talent, aged 40–60, to portray a school principal, plus more. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $125–$200 per day, depending on the role and the amount of time on set.
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Feature Film: “Dean”
The feature film “Dean” is casting. The story follows the life and career of the legendary 1950s actor James Dean. The production wants white male talent who looks like James Dean, aged 18–30, to play the titular role, white female talent, aged 18–30, to play Marilyn Monroe, plus more. Shooting is early next year in Los Angeles, California. Pay is up to $145,000 for the principal role, plus flights and accommodations.
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YouTube Series: “Pastor’s Kid”
The YouTube series “Pastor’s Kid” is seeking talent. The drama focuses on relationships, family dynamics, faith, and personal conflicts. The production wants Black, Pacific Islander, South Asian, or multiethnic female talent, aged 20–30, for the principal role of Max, plus more. Shooting is Sept. 28–30 in Brooklyn, California. Pay is $200 per day.
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For more acting opportunities, check out these pages:
- Paid acting auditions
- Television auditions
- Netflix auditions
- HBO auditions
- Hulu auditions
- Disney+ auditions
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