Calling all sci-fi fans: If you’re hoping to find a gig that features post-apocalyptic storylines or other out-of-this-world elements, you’ve come to the right place. Every week, we update this roundup to include the latest sci-fi casting calls in the industry. From a high-paying dance film to a suspenseful student short, these are today’s biggest gigs.
“The Freaks”
New York Film Academy is seeking talent for “The Freaks,” a sci-fi dance film set in 2050 when the whole Earth has been polluted, and lower-class citizens live underground as “freaks.” A male actor, aged 30–60, is wanted to lay the starring role of Daniel, a middle-aged elite on a mission to save a mute girl from the underworld. Additionally, the production is seeking a Sign Language supervisor/teacher, age 18 or older. Filming will take place on March 4–14 in Los Angeles. Pay is 100–$500 per day for six days of work for acting talent and $100–$500 per day for four days of work for the Sign Language teacher.
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Sci-Fi Short Film
Third Rose Enterprises is seeking three female actors, aged 21–45, for a narrator/starring role and two day player roles in a short sci-fi film. Movement training for the starring role is a plus. Filming will take place in March or April in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Pay is $125–$216 for nine hours of work with meals provided.
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“Hippie Reboot”
Join the cast of “Hippie Reboot,” a student short suspense/sci-fi film about a high school student wanting to skip college and just enjoy the open road when, out of desperation, his parents hire a hypnotist to change his mind. A white male actor, aged 15–19, is currently wanted to play the lead role of Dylan. Filming will take place in Longmont, Colorado, with dates TBD. Pay is $50 for two hours of work.
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“Earthworms”
Casting is underway for “Earthworms,” a short film about a Martian girl named Luna who ventures through space to prove that life on Earth exists. Three actors, aged 18–20, are wanted for the starring role of Luna and two supporting roles. Rehearsals will take place in late March, followed by filming on April 8–10 in Hesperia, Lancaster, and L.A. Pay is $275 per day with travel and meals provided.
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“Don’t Hate Me”
Join the cast of “Don’t Hate Me,” a horror/sci-fi short film about public shaming and misinformation on social media. A female actor, age 26–38, is wanted to play the starring role of Eve, who becomes a beloved internet sensation when a deepfake of her becomes the number one trend on social media. Two rehearsals will take place in March and/or April, followed by filming in April/May in New York City. Pay is $150–$400 per day for up to five days of work.
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“Sync”
Join the cast of “Sync,” a feature-length sci-fi thriller set in the near future where humans have been microchipped with a new communications app that allows individuals to sync minds with one another. Female talent of color, aged 21–30, is wanted for two supporting roles. Filming will take place in July in L.A. Pay is $211 per day for up to three days of work with copy and meals provided.
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“Speakeasy”
Casting is underway for “Speakeasy,” a dramatic sci-fi feature set in a near-future society where creative freedom is monitored by a restrictive authority and where renegade musicians navigate an illegal underground music scene. Actor-musicians, aged 18–25, are wanted for four lead and supporting roles. Rehearsals will take place this summer, followed by filming in late 2023 in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. Pay is $200–$300 per day for up to 25 days of work, with meals, vehicle service, and lodging provided.
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Suspense Thriller Series Focused on Time Travel/Sci-Fi
Casting is underway for a thriller time travel and sci-fi streaming series. Actors, aged 18–50, are wanted for various lead roles. Talent will work during the Summer and Fall of 2023 in the Tri-State area. Pay is undisclosed by the production. All expenses will be covered.
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“Desolation”
Join “Desolation,” a sci-fi short film that follows an astronaut who gets stranded alone on Mars and his struggle to remain sane as he stubbornly attempts to finish his mission alone. Four actors, aged 25–60, are wanted for various roles, including the lead role of Cullen. Rehearsals will take place in early March in Montclair, New Jersey. Filming is scheduled for March 31–Apr. 3 in Hackensack. Pay is $150 per day for up to four days of work for lead and supporting roles. Day player roles are unpaid. Meals and travel will be provided.
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“Neurostatic”
Casting is underway for “Neurostatic,” a sci-fi-themed music video. A female actor, aged 18–29, is wanted to play the lead role. The role requires little to no dialogue, so the actor will need to have excellent non-verbal acting skills. Filming will take place in Portland, Oregon, with the date TBD. Pay is $100–$150 for four hours of work with a meal provided.
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“The Chip”
Casting is underway for “The Chip,” a sci-fi/organized crime drama podcast series happening mostly in 2050 with flashbacks from the 20th century. Voice talent, aged 20 and older, is wanted for various roles, including the narrator. The recording will take place remotely or in London. Pay is $50–$300 for four hours of work.
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“2”
Join the cast of “2,” an independently produced new media series that’s a mix of psychological thriller, classic tragedy, urban fantasy, and modern-day myth. Actors, aged 8–75, are wanted for various on-camera and voiceover roles, including the starring roles of Hope and Dowan. The project is also hiring several crew positions, including first and second assistant directors, costume supervisors, and more. Rehearsals will take place in California and/or Nevada, with the first season filming in early 2023 in Nevada. Pay is undisclosed by the production; travel, meals, and lodging are provided.
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