Live from New York, and now, live from London! With a 50-year head start, “Saturday Night Live” is now bicontinental, having recently premiered its U.K. iteration on March 21, hosted by Tina Fey. To celebrate the premiere across the pond, we’ve rounded up some of the best comedy gigs casting today to tickle your funny bone!
“Schiller Park”
Casting continues for “Schiller Park,” an A24 comedy film marking the directorial debut of comedian Conner O’Malley. Illinois-based actors, aged 6–60, are wanted for several day player and background roles. Filming will take place on April 8 or 9, depending on the role, in the greater Chicago area. Pay is $150 for background roles and $1,246 for day player roles.
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Absurd Delivery App Commercial
Casting is underway for an absurd commercial for a delivery app. California-based actors, aged 18–75, are wanted for several lead and supporting roles, including stroller moms, creepy neighbors, and more. Talent will work on April 8 in Los Angeles. Pay is $2,500–$5,000.
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“The Hollywood Method” YouTube Comedy Sketch
Join the cast of “The Hollywood Method,” a comedy vlog or sketch project following a popular YouTuber who hires a Hollywood actor for a 24-hour intensive training session to help him break into the industry. A female actor, aged 18–26, is wanted to play the starring acting coach. Talent will work in Los Angeles, date flexible. Pay is $500 for six hours of work.
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Rap Comedy Feature Film
Casting has begun for a rap comedy feature film following a mild-mannered accountant who, after discovering his wife’s affair, reignites his long-abandoned dream of becoming a rapper, reconnecting with his teenage daughter and finding his confidence along the way. London-based actors, aged 18–80, are wanted for several roles, including the starring role of Harold. Production is also hiring multiple crew roles, including a director of photography. Filming will take place in London in August over 10 days. Pay is £130 per day for up to 10 days of work for actors and £130–£350 per day for crew.
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“Gum” Feature Film
California-based actors, aged 11–28, are wanted for a trio of supporting and day player roles in “Gum,” a horror comedy about two Mormon girls who become haunted by their guilt in the form of shame monsters. Filming will take place in April and May in Southern California. Pay is $250 per day for up to five days of work.
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“CRWN” TV Pilot
Join the cast of the pilot for “CRWN,” a new episodic TV comedy series based in Austin, Texas, that follows two best friends trying to make it big in the podcast world. Texas-based female talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for six featured background roles with speaking lines on a yacht-style boat. Talent will work on June 3 on Possum Kingdom Lake near Fort Worth. Pay is $200–$300.
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