Based on Scott Westerfeld’s novel series of the same name, “Uglies” is Netflix’s latest book to screen adaptation. Set in a dystopian future where compulsory surgery eliminates physical unattractiveness, “Uglies” stars Joey King, Chase Stokes, and Laverne Cox. If you’re looking for your own sci-fi or teen-centric flick, the following gigs are all looking for talent now.
“Skyward”
A sci-fi short film about siblings searching for their missing father is casting for its October shoot in the Los Angeles area. Production seeks a lead female actor, aged 20–35, to play Ellie and a supporting male actor, aged 40–60, to play Father. Both roles pay $100 per day for an estimated three days of work.
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“The Magic Number”
A student film about a teen struggling to stop his obsessive thoughts is casting for its late September–early October shoot in Denver. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead male actor, aged 18–21, to play Alec, a lead male actor, aged 18–21, to play Theo, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–21, to play Emma. All listed roles pay a flat rate of $50–$75 for an estimated four days of work.
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“A Film for Her”
A sci-fi student film set in a dystopian future is casting for its Oct. 21–23 shoot in New York. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 20–35, to play Eve, a lead male actor, aged 30–45, to play Nissin, and a supporting female actor, aged 18 and older, to play Carol. The role of Eve pays a flat rate of $150–$200 for an estimated five days of work. The roles of Nissin and Carol pay a flat rate of $50–$150 for an estimated 10 hours of work. Please note that the roles of Eve and Nissin require nudity. The role of Eve also requires ballet skills.
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“Chaka’s Circuit”
A sci-fi student film about an underground cyber cult is casting for its upcoming shoot in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 18–25, to play Chaka, a supporting male actor, aged 20–50, to play High Priest, and a supporting female actor, aged 20–50, to play High Priestess. The role of Chaka pays $700 per week for an estimated two weeks of work. The roles of High Priest and High Priestess pay a flat rate of $300 for an estimated seven days of work.
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“Wake Up”
A sci-fi short film is casting for its October shoot in Los Angeles. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 25–30, to play Alana, a lead male actor, aged 25–30, to play Jeremy, and a supporting female actor, aged 25–40, to play Samantha. All roles pay $300–$1,000 per day for an estimated three days of work.
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