Love ‘Star Trek’? Audition for These Sci-Fi Gigs

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Between its feature films and television series, the “Star Trek” franchise includes more than two-dozen properties, and its popularity has yet to wane. Do you consider yourself part of the Trekdom that’s been going strong for more than 50 years? Then don’t wait to apply for one (or all!) of these great sci-fi gigs casting now. 

Desolation

A sci-fi short is casting for its March 31–April 3 shoot in Hackensack, New Jersey. Production is 

looking for a lead male actor, aged 35–60, to play Cullen, a supporting female actor, aged 35–60, to play Willow, and two day players, aged 28–50, to play Astronaut One and Astronaut Two. The role of Cullen pays a flat rate of $600 for an estimated four days of work. The role of Willow pays $150 per day for an estimated two days of work. The roles of Astronaut One and Astronaut Two are not paid. 

Want this gig? Apply here.

“Tartarus”

A sci-fi horror audio drama podcast is casting for its March–June remote recordings. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 20–45, to play Kullervo, a supporting female actor, aged 25–35, to play Alphia, and a supporting trans female actor, aged 25–40, to play Lilli. The role of Kullervo pays a flat rate of £70–£120. The role of Alphia pays a flat rate of £70–£90. The role of Lilli pays a flat rate of £70. Please note that the talent playing Kullervo must be fluent in both Finnish and English.

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“Strippers vs. Killer Clowns”

A nonunion feature film is casting for its June shoot in Charlotte, North Carolina. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 18–25, to play Kitty, a lead female actor, aged 20–26, to play Honey, and a lead female actor, aged 25–30, to play Missy. Pay is TBD.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Sci-Fi Web Series

Casting is underway for this new sci-fi web series. The series follows a group of humans leaving earth to attempt to begin life on planets outside our planet. Production is searching for male and female talent, aged 18 and older, for a variety of supporting and day player roles. Season 2 wraps in September 2022, but Season 3 picks up in January 2023. Pay ranges from a $25 flat rate to $12.80 per hour, depending on the role and length of filming time needed. 

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“Revolt: Exodus - Parable 1”

Join the cast of a coming-of-age science fiction series. Production wants Black/African American female talent, aged 18–21, to play the leading role, as well as Black/African American female talent, aged 25–40 and 18–20, Middle Eastern female talent, aged 26–46, and more for a variety of key supporting players. Filming on TBD dates and locations is still being worked on, but pay ranges from $1,500–$3,500 per day, depending on the role. 

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