Love ‘The Acolyte’? Check Out These Gigs

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The latest “Star WarsDisney+ series, “The Acolyte,” debuted June 4 and features more Jedi action for those who are obsessed with the force. The new series stars Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, and Jodie Turner-Smith and takes place a century before “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.” While “The Acolyte” isn’t currently casting, you can still join your own action, adventure, or fantasy project. Check out these gigs that remind us of the “Star Wars” universe. 

“Virtual Client”

A nonunion action feature film is casting for its September shoot in Manhattan. Production seeks a supporting female actor, aged 21–35, to play Karen. The role pays a flat rate of $1,000 for an estimated five days of work. 

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“Lanez”

An action short film is casting for its June 22–29 shoot in New York. Production seeks a lead male actor, aged 18–24, to play Victor. The role pays a flat rate of $200–$400 for an estimated 10 hours of work. 

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“Carp Light”

A sci-fi short film about a young man who discovers newfound powers and responsibilities is casting for its June 24, 25, and 29 shoot in London. Production seeks a supporting female actor, aged 25–35, to play Queen Xena. The role pays £138 per day for an estimated three days of work. 

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“Hunter”

A sci-fi Western short film is casting for its August–September shoot in Los Angeles. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 21–39, to play Hunter and a lead female actor, aged 25–39, to play Sarah. Both roles pay $200 per day for an estimated four days of work. Please note that both roles require stunt skills, and the role of Hunter additionally requires sword fighting skills.  

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“Tollers”

A nonunion scripted show about two sisters trying to escape a group called the Tollers is casting for its April–June 2025 shoot in northern Colorado. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 21–25, to play Athena Kolovos, a lead female actor, aged 14–18, to play Jess Kolovos, and a supporting male actor, aged 25–30, to play Andrew Mathewson. All roles pay $116–$160 per day for an estimated 21 days of work. 

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