With its launch more than 40 years ago, “Saturday Night Live” is not only a weekend-watching staple but also a launch pad for multiple comedic careers. With an illustrious list of alumni, including Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis, and Eddie Murphy, it has set the standard for developing the best performers who can make us laugh. Want to make your comedic mark in film or television? Apply to these comedy gigs today.
“Stormy Feathers”
A union and nonunion rom-com feature film is casting for its September shoot in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Production is filling multiple roles, including a supporting male actor, aged 35–70, to play Oscar, a lead male actor, aged 30–40, to play Paul, and a supporting female actor, aged 25–35, to play Faune. All roles pay $1,082 per day for an unspecified duration.
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“Repping My City”
A short form comedic series is casting for its March shoot in Boston. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead male/gender-nonconforming/non-binary actor, aged 18–24, to play Levi, a supporting female actor, aged 18–24, to play Maria, and a supporting female actor, aged 18–24, to play Angela. The roles of Levi and Maria pay $467 per day for an estimated two days of work. The role of Angela pays $250 per day for an estimated two days of work.
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“Tez and Kiana”
A rom-com TV scripted show is casting for its November shoot in South Carolina. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 18–30, to play Cory and a supporting female actor, aged 18–40, to play Tonya. Both roles pay $150 per day for an estimated three days of work.
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“Todd Harris’s Guide on How to Prepare for the Apocalypse”
A comedy short film is casting for its April shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 20–35, to play Todd and a supporting male actor, aged 35–50, to play Leo. Both roles pay a flat rate of $50 for an estimated three days of work.
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“Female Comedy School”
A fast-paced sketch comedy short film is casting for its March shoot in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Production is looking for a lead female actor, aged 18 and older, to play Comedy Student and a male actor, aged 18 and older, to play Tuba/Trombone Player. Both roles pay a flat rate of $250 for an estimated 10 hours of work. Please note that the role of Tuba/Trombone Player must have those respective skills.
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