
The wait is over, “Star Wars” fans. The Disney+ miniseries “Ahsoka” premieres on Aug. 22. Starring Rosario Dawson as the eponymous Ahsoka Tano, as well as Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Ray Stevenson, “The Mandalorian” spin-off spans eight episodes that will conclude on Oct. 3. If the latest “Star Wars” story has inspired you to be part of your own sci-fi project, audition for these gigs in need of talent right now.
“Thomas-19”
A sci-fi dark comedy student film is casting for its October shoot in South Orange, New Jersey. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 28–40, to play Thomas Prime, a lead male actor, aged 28–40, to play Thomas-18, and a lead male actor, aged 28–40, to play Thomas-19. All roles pay a flat rate of $700–$1,250 for an estimated five days of work. Please note that the roles of Thomas Prime and Thomas-18 will interact with another actor doing full implied nudity. The role of Thomas-19 includes full implied nudity, but no actual nudity is required.
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“Behind The Eye”
A nonunion short-scripted show is casting for its upcoming shoot in Fresno, California. Production is looking for a lead female/male actor, aged 18–24, to play Main Character and a supporting female/male actor, aged 18–24, to play Side Character. Both roles pay $18–$30 per hour for an unspecified duration of time.
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“Wormtown”
A nonunion post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror feature film is casting for its Sept. 18–Oct. 13 shoot in Ashland, Ohio. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 27–35, to play Rose, a supporting female actor, aged 40–50, to play Alice, and a supporting female actor, aged 30–50, to play The Dudette. The role of Rose pays $200 per day for an estimated five days of work. The other listed roles pay $125–$200 per day for an estimated five days of work. Please note that the role of Rose requires nudity.
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“Inhale”
A science fiction psychological short film is casting for its September shoot in New York. Production is looking for a lead female actor, aged 25–40, to play Eryka and a supporting female actor, aged 22–30, to play Olivia. The role of Eryka pays a flat rate of $250 for an estimated two days of work. The role of Olivia pays a flat rate of $125 for an estimated single day of work.
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“Personal Space”
A satirical web series is casting for its late August or September shoot in Philadelphia. Production is looking for a lead female actor, aged 35–60, to play Eleanor, a lead male actor, aged 16–25, to play Owen, and a lead male actor, aged 16–24, to play Justin. All roles pay $20–$30 per hour for an estimated six hours of work.
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