Apple TV+ hit “Ted Lasso” returned this month for its third and likely final season. No definitive decision has been announced for a Season 4, but series stars Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein have both stated that the show was imagined as a three-season series. If you love this Primetime Emmy-winning comedy and want to join a similar project, we’ve got you covered. These gigs are hiring talent now.
“Another Day”
A union and nonunion buddy comedy feature film is casting for its August shoot in Dayton, Ohio. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead male actor, aged 21–30, to play Derrick, a lead female actor, aged 21–30, to play Amber, and a supporting male actor, aged 21–30, to play B.D. All roles pay $100–$150 per day for an estimated 21 days of work. Please note that the roles of Derrick and B.D. require brief backside nudity.
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“Happy Hour”
A comedy short film is casting for its May shoot in Fairfield, Connecticut. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 26–40, to play Frank, a lead male actor, aged 26–40, to play John, and a lead female actor, aged 18–40, to play Waitress. The roles of Frank and John pay a flat rate of $150 for an estimated 10 hours of work. The role of Waitress pays a flat rate of $50–$100 for an estimated 10 hours of work.
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“The Shadow of the Sacred”
A dark rom-com short film is casting for its April shoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking for a supporting male actor, aged 50–70, to play Guru, a lead male actor, aged 35–45, to play Kaleo, and two day player female actors, aged 18–25, to each play Young Blonde Woman. The roles of Guru and Kaleo pay $200–$350 per day for an estimated two days of work. The roles of Young Blonde Woman pay $200 per day for an estimated two days of work.
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“Let It Brie”
A short film about the heist of a cheddar delivery truck is casting for its April shoot in London. Production is looking for a supporting male/non-binary actor, aged 35–65, to play Kingsley and a supporting female actor, aged 50 and older, to play Bernadette. Both roles pay a flat rate of £200 for an estimated three days of work. Please note that applicants for the role of Bernadette must have French language skills.
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“The Park”
A dark comedy student film is casting for its early summer shoot in northeast Pennsylvania. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 18–21, to play Jordan. The role pays a flat rate of $300–$600 for an estimated three days of work. Please note that applicants for the role of Jordan must have football, basketball, track and field, and general athletic skills.
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