After three years of waiting, Wonder Woman fans are finally able to see the long-awaited sequel to the Gal Gadot-led film with the release of “Wonder Woman 1984.” People everywhere have been inspired by the character, and if you, too, always dreamed of being a superhero, check out these DC Comics, superhero, and action gigs seeking talent!
“MONOMANIA”
“Monomania” is a short high school drama about a boy who believes his friend might a superhero and sets out to expose his secret identity. Three male and three female actors, aged 8–60, are wanted for lead, supporting, and day player roles. Shooting will take place from Feb. 12–15 in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Pay is $50–$100 per day plus travel, meals, and a copy of the footage on request. Apply here!
“RED HOOD”
A short film centered around the DC Comics character Red Hood is seeking talent for supporting roles. Asian, Indian, or Pacific Islander male talent, aged 18–25, is wanted to play Tim Drake and Asian, White, Latini, or Multiracial male talent, aged 25–33, is wanted to play Dick Grayson. Shooting will take place between Dec. 21 and Jan. 8 in Houston, Texas. This job is unpaid. Apply here!
“LITTLE MISS HIT GIRL”
“Little Miss Hit Girl” follows a 17-year-old hit girl who must prove her grit and dominance to keep her job. When faced with her first solo hit, she questions the morality of her actions. Four actors, aged 5–50, are wanted. Rehearsals will take place over Zoom and shooting will be from Jan. 7–11 in northern New Jersey. Actors will be paid a flat rate plus transportation, meals, and footage. Apply here!
SHOW GEEK YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Crealon Media is casting White male voice actors, aged 17–23, for a YouTube channel based around Marvel, DC, and comic content. Shooting will take place remotely. Pay is roughly $30–$50 per script. Apply here!
PRINCESS, SUPERHERO, AND STAR WARS CHARACTERS
Characters.io is seeking talent to portray various characters for children’s birthday parties, meet-and-greets, and corporate events in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area of California. Female talent, aged 16–23, is wanted to portray princesses, male talent, aged 18–30, is wanted to portray superheroes, and talent, aged 16–23, is wanted for various other characters. All performers should have improvisation skills and enjoy working with children. Female talent should have singing and dancing skills. Events are mainly on weekends. Pay ranges from $15.50–$70 per gig. Apply here!
ONLINE SUPERHERO PARODY SERIES
Ventura is casting the lead character in a superhero parody online series. The character is a down-on-their-luck supervillain who wants to be the greatest but lives in a real-life setting without superheroes. A female actor, aged 25 or older, is wanted for the role. The actor must be able to play over the top, animated, and full of ego while attempting to act sophisticated and flirtatious as part of her alter ego. Shooting will be on dates TBD in mid-2021. The role is unpaid, but expenses are covered. Apply here!
“MY OWN WORST ENEMY”
"My Own Worst Enemy" follows a comic book writer who can’t make up his mind on what his next comic should be. When he makes a Christmas wish to talk to his character, it comes true in the worst way possible. Talent, aged 21–60, is wanted for four roles. Shooting will be from Jan. 22–24 with re-shoots if needed from Jan. 29–31 in Red Bank, New Jersey. This job is unpaid, but food and water will be provided. Apply here!
Looking for remote work? Backstage has got you covered! Click here for auditions you can do from home!