Mike White’s anthology series, “The White Lotus,” is set to return to HBO for Season 3 in 2025. The dark, quirky comedy will start production in Thailand this February with first season’s Natasha Rothwell already confirmed for the next installment of the show. If you’re looking for your own comedic project, these gigs are in need of talent right now.
“American Comedian”
A dark comedy short film is casting for its upcoming shoot in Surrey, England. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 25–50, to play Artie Lange, a supporting male actor, aged 30–60, to play Howard Stern, and a supporting female actor, aged 25–50, to play Robin Quivers. All roles pay £156 per day for an estimated single day of work.
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“Cash or Credit”
A dark comedy short film is casting for its January shoot in Philadelphia. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 10–15, to play Anthony (lead boy). The role pays a flat rate of $250 for an estimated six hours of work.
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“Diplomacy”
A nonunion feature film is casting for its summer 2024 shoot outside Dallas-Fort Worth. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 18–30, to play The Norwegian, a supporting male actor, aged 18–30, to play The German, a supporting male actor, aged 26–40, to play The Frenchman, and a supporting male actor, aged 18–30, to play The Spaniard. Please note that the role of The Norwegian requires Norwegian, German, French, and Spanish language skills, as well as Scandinavian accent skills. The role of The German requires both German language and German accent skills. The role of the Frenchman requires French language skills, and the role of The Spaniard requires Spanish language skills. All roles pay a flat rate of $350–$750 for an estimated seven days of work.
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“Out With A Flash”
A dark comedy short film is casting for its Jan. 26–28 and Feb. 9–11 shoot in Burbank, California. Production is looking for a lead female/gender-nonconforming/non-binary actor, aged 18–40, to play Blue. The role pays a flat rate of $300 for an estimated three days of work.
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Petty Crimes Division
An untitled dark comedy short film is casting for its Dec. 15 shoot in the Boston area. Production is looking for a lead male actor, aged 22–55, to play Officer Michaels and a supporting female actor, aged 22–40, to play Whitney. Both roles pay a flat rate of $500 for an estimated single day of work.
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