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 Feature Film: “Little Brother”
Join the cast of the Netflix feature film “Little Brother.” The production wants background talent, aged 18–35, to play celebrity after-party types. Filming is July–August in New York. Pay is $253 per 8-hour day.
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Netflix Feature Film: “Untitled Roommates Project”
A Netflix feature film wants background talent, aged 18–30, to portray college students. Shooting is June 24–Aug. 12 in New Jersey. Talent will be paid $216 per 8-hour day, or SAG-AFTRA rates.
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Peacock/A24 Series: “Mama’s Boy”
Join the cast of the new A24 series “Mama’s Boy,” a horror show set in the 70s that will stream on Peacock. The production wants background talent with period hair and looks, aged 18–25, to play high school students, party-goers, and more. Shooting is June 26 and 27 in West Milford, New Jersey, and June 30 in New Jersey. Talent will be paid $181.50–$216 per day, depending on the role and union status, plus $16.50 per hour for fittings.
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Discovery/MAX: “Expedition Files”
The Discovery/MAX series “Expedition Files” is seeking talent for reenactment scenes. The historical docu-series is hosted by Josh Gates. The production wants white male talent, aged 25–45, to play German assassins, white male talent, aged 18–40, to play sailors from 1913, plus more. Filming is through January 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $20 per hour.
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Netflix: “72 Hours”
The Netflix feature film “72 Hours” is seeking background talent. The production wants female talent, aged 18–40, to portray beautiful guests of criminals at a party, male talent, aged 18 and up, to play bouncers at a high-end club, and male talent, aged 18–37, to portray attendees of a high-end club, a role that requires being shirtless and wearing body paint. Shooting is June 18 for party scenes and June 24–26 for club scenes, all in New Jersey. Talent will be paid $181.50–$216 per day, depending on the role.
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Documentary Series: “For The Common Good”
Join the cast of the documentary series “For The Common Good.” The show explores significant female figures from the Philadelphia series. The production wants talent for non-speaking roles in reenactment scenes, including white female talent, aged 45–60, to play Margaret Mattson, white female talent, aged 30–40, to play Elin Kunders, plus more. Shooting is July 1–2 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Talent will be paid $300–$400 per day.
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Reelshort: “King of Montana”
The Reelshort vertical series “King of Montana” wants background talent. The production is seeking male talent, aged 18–50, to play ranch hands, talent aged 18–25, to play high students, plus more. Shooting is in Los Angeles, California. Talent will be paid $17.28 per hour, with a 6-hour minimum.
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Scripted Series: “The Genius and the Bad Boy”
The scripted series “The Genius and the Bad Boy” is looking for talent. The show is about a new student who is bullied by at school, where she makes an unlikely connection with the bad boy. The production wants plus-sized female talent, aged 18–24, to play the highly intelligent Sophie, male talent, aged 18–24, to play a bad boy with a heart of gold, plus more. Filming is 9 days, June 19–July 4, in Atlanta, Georgia. Talent will be paid $200–$600 per day, depending on the role.
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Documentary Television Series
A documentary TV series that chronicles compelling and dramatic stories of portrayal wants talent for unscripted recreation scenes. The production is seeking white female talent with a large build, brown eyes, and short brown hair, aged 40–45 and 5’1’” tall, white male talent with brown hair, aged 35–55 and 5’8”–6’2” tall, plus more. Shooting is through July 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Talent will be paid $200–$400 per day.
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Streaming Feature Film
A streaming feature film is seeking talent to play principal and supporting roles. The story is about a homeless woman with dreams of becoming a famous singer who must overcome adversity to achieve her passion. The production wants female talent with singing and guitar skills, aged 30–40, to play the heroine, Black or white male talent, aged 25–40, to play a street hustler, plus more. Shooting is this fall in New York City. Talent will be paid $1,204 per day, or $4,180 per week, under a SAG Basic Theatrical Agreement.
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TV Series: “Dirty Dollars”
The television series “Dirty Dollars” is looking for talent. The crime-themed drama delves into the gritty underbelly of the modeling industry in Atlanta. The production wants Latina or Black talent with modeling experience, aged 18–25, to play Raven, an ambitious model, Asian, Black, Indigenous Peoples, Latino, white, or multiethnic male talent, aged 25–42, to play a detective, plus more. Shooting is this fall in Atlanta, Georgia. Talent will be paid $125–$200 per day, depending on the role.
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New Media Streaming Series: “2”
The new media streaming series “2” is seeking talent. The supernatural thriller is set in the desert and combines grounded sci-fi with modern-day myth. The production wants female talent, aged 18–31, to play the wise Hope, a good friend and possible love interest, male talent, aged 25–40, to play the unsavory rogue Dowan, plus more. Shooting will take place internationally this year. Talent will be paid $4,000 per week or $1,200 per day, depending on the role.
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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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