After 12 years, Starz’s Emmy-nominated historical drama series “Outlander” is finally coming to an end. The hit series, which stars Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan, has returned for its final ride, with its last episode due on May 16. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t similar projects in the works. For those who hope to star in a show like “Outlander,” we’ve got you covered. From historical dramas to romance projects, apply to these great gigs today!
“The Days Between”
Casting is underway for “The Days Between,” a short romance film about two young Black men who meet at a park and form an inseparable bond, until one kiss changes everything. Two Alabama-based Black male actors, aged 18–24, are sought to star as Jayden and Marcus. Filming will take place at Rushton Park and Railroad Park in Birmingham, with dates TBD. Pay is $300–$600 for two days of work with food provided.
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“Waning”
Join the cast of “Waning,” a queer arthouse short film set in 1990s New York City and following a painter whose dreamscape muse takes the form of a real person. Talent, aged 18–48, is wanted for several roles in the project, including the starring roles of Silas and Matto. Production is also hiring a VFX supervisor/on-set coordinator and a key hair/makeup artist. Filming will take place in NYC in late July/early August. Pay is $100–$300 per day for up to four days of work.
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“The Gilded Age,” Season 4
Casting continues for the fourth season of the HBO period drama “The Gilded Age.” Production is now seeking NYC and New Jersey-based male talent, aged 18–49, to portray 1880s National Guardsmen in background roles. Production is also still seeking talent in the Troy, New York, area, aged 18 and older, to portray event guests. National Guardsmen will have a fitting in May, with filming tentatively scheduled for May 16–17 in NYC. Event guests will work on June 9–10 in Troy. Pay is $187–$224 plus a fitting fee.
Want this gig? Apply here for National Guardsmen, and apply here for Troy-based event guests.
“Royal Blood”
“Royal Blood,” a short period drama film created under the American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women+ (DWW+), is casting a pair of Southeast Asian or Filipino female actors, aged 18–30, for supporting roles. Both roles will require Tagalog and Spanish dialogue. Some dancing will be required; professional experience is not necessary. Filming is scheduled for July 23–26 in Los Angeles. Pay is $100–$249 per day, depending on union status.
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“Viking Son”
Join the cast of “Viking Son,” a short film about a biracial boy embracing his Black and Norwegian roots as he discovers his family are the keepers of ancient Viking knowledge and magical powers. Canadian actors, aged 25–70, are sought for several roles, including the protagonist's grandfather, a co-lead role. Filming will take place during the first week of June in the Toronto and Port Perry areas. Pay is CA$151–$205 per day for up to three days of work.
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“Summary Justice”
Casting has begun for “Summary Justice,” a historical drama centered on a lynching in Columbia, Missouri, in 1923. Male actors in or near Columbus, Ohio, aged 30–50, are sought for a trio of lead roles. Filming will take place in April and May in Ohio and possibly Michigan. Pay is $500 per day for between seven and 17 days of work.
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“Whitechapel”
Worldwide casting is underway for “Whitechapel,” a feature film set in 1888 in Whitechapel about Jack the Ripper. Talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for several lead and supporting roles based on real people in history, including multiple detectives on the Ripper case. Production is also hiring multiple crew positions, including a cinematographer and a script editor. Talent will work in London in Spring/Summer 2027. Pay is $250–$500 per day for up to 22 days of work.
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“The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”
Flash Fiction Entertainment is casting voice actors, aged 30 and older, for a pair of main characters in “The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” a new historical mystery audio series supported by the Danish Arts Foundation. Rehearsals and recordings will take place in Los Angeles or remotely in spring and summer. Pay is $500–$1,000 for 10 hours of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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