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.
Disney+: “Out the Kitchen”
The Disney+ series “Out the Kitchen” is seeking talent for photo double work. The production wants white male talent with dark hair, aged 20–35 and 6’1”–6’3” tall, plus more. Shooting is in New York City. Pay is $270 for an 8-hour shoot.
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Popular Television Series
A popular television series is looking for male and female talent with strong movements skills, aged 20–60, for background roles. In particular, the production is seeking talent with lanky bodies. The production also wants very tall talent, aged 30–70, to portray mountain types with weathered faces. Shooting is in Queens, New York. Pay is $224–$450 per day, depending on the role.
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Vertical Series: “My Psycho Vampire”
The vertical series “My Psycho Vampire” is looking for talent. The story is about a biologist who discovers her vampire fiancé plans to kill her on their wedding night, only to be imprisoned by her fiancé’s ruthless brother. The production wants male talent, aged 21–35, to play the charming and sadistic Emile, female talent, aged 21–35, to play the ambitious yet insecure Claire, a role that requires kissing and physical intimacy, plus more. Shooting is for 6–7 days, July 15–24, in Los Angeles, California. Pay is $250–$500 per day, depending on the role.
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Streaming Series: “Modish elVes”
The streaming series “Modish elVes” is looking for talent. The fantasy show is set in a hidden world, and explores family, identity, and survival through the eyes of both humans and elves. The production wants talent, aged 30–82, to play a rideshare driver, plus more. Shooting is this summer in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Pay is $150 for a 4-hour shoot.
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Apple TV: “Ghost”
Join the cast of the Apple TV feature film “Ghost.” The production wants featured background talent, aged 21–38, to play a young couple. Real couples are encouraged to apply. Shooting is July 1 in White Plains, New York. Pay is $224 for an 8-hour shoot.
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HBO Max: “The Gilded Age”
Join the cast of the HBO Max series “The Gilded Age.” The production wants Black female and male talent, aged 18–70 and have hairstyles that would fit in the 1880s, to play attendees of a speech. Fittings are through June 26 in Brooklyn, New York. Shooting is July 9 in the NYC area. Pay is $187 for a 10-hour shoot and $46.75 for a fitting.
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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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Vertical Drama Series
A confidential vertical drama series is looking for talent. The show blends workplace drama with personal relationships and a touch of humor. The production wants Black or Afro-Latino talent, aged 23–30, to play the outspoken Zuri, Black or West Indian talent, aged 30–35, to play the talented and loyal Ray, plus more. Shooting is the last week of July in Atlanta, Georgia. Roles are paid.
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Web Series: “Chaos Queens”
The web series “Chaos Queens” is looking for talent. The dramedy focuses on two queer women who are close friends but can’t stop destroying each other’s lives. The production wants female or gender-nonconforming talent, aged 35–45, to play a butch or masc lesbian who is a chaotic genius, and male talent, aged 55–75, to play a smarmy and problematic middle manager. Shooting is September in Dallas, Texas. Pay is $300 for a 3-day shoot.
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SoapyReels Vertical Series: “Harbor Lights”
The SoapyReels vertical series “Harbor Lights” is seeking Black or multiethnic female talent with singing skills, aged 20–30, for a supporting role. Talent will play a soulful woman who is embracing stardom and her father’s free spirit while trying to outrun her family’s drama. Shooting is this summer in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Pay is $100–$200 per day.
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Scripted Series: “Hue Done It”
Join the cast of the scripted series “Hue Done It.” The show is a stylish whodunit set in a nightclub. The production wants Haitian or Haitian American female talent, aged 22–30, to play the ambitious perfectionist Jane Jean, and Black Trinidadian female talent, aged 40–55, to play the world-class chef Josephine. Shooting is July–August in Boston, Massachusetts. Pay is $2,000–$3,000 for a 22- to 25-day shoot.
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Web Series Pilot: “The Ladybugz”
Join the cast of a pilot for a web series. “The Ladybugz,” based on the story of the Beatles but with a twist, is a music-filled dramedy about an all-girl group from Liverpool in the ‘60s. The production wants dark haired white male talent capable of a British accent, aged 20–35, to play the mysterious older brother of the band’s bassist. Shooting is this October in Richmond, Virginia and parts of Maryland. Pay is $250 for a 1-day shoot, plus travel and lodging.
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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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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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