If you’ve been captivated by Showtime’s survival drama “Yellowjackets,” you’re not alone. In its debut season, the series earned seven Emmy nominations, including one for Melanie Lynskey’s role. The psychological drama also is getting a second season, which means there’s a chance you could join the hit series. While the show isn’t currently casting (keep an eye on our casting guide for opportunities), we decided to round up some similar gigs to hold you over. The following thriller, horror, and female-led projects are looking for talent now.
“His Last Wife”
This thriller is casting numerous roles, including a female actor, aged 25–40, for its series lead. The project is also looking for a male performer, aged 25–35, a female performer, aged 18–35, and a female performer, aged 40–60, to play supporting roles. Shooting is TBD in Memphis. Pay is $400–$1,200 for 4 weeks, depending on the role.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“I Still Know”
Casting is underway for this new-age horror story. The project wants white male talent, aged 18–30, to play a lead character, as well as talent, aged 18–30, to play a second lead, and talent, aged 18 and older, to play a serial killer. Films TBD in Los Angeles. Professional pay provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Manic Beauty”
“Manic Beauty” is now casting. Produced by an award-winning team, this psychological horror short is about a Black teen who struggles to feel beautiful at her all-white high school. The project wants Black female talent, aged 16–22, to play Simone, and white female talent, aged 16–22, to play Emma. Rehearsals begin in Aug. Filming TBD in the fall in New York City. Professional pay provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Undead”
Family drama meets horror in this upcoming feature film that needs talent. The project wants white female talent, aged 18–25, to play the lead role of Rachel, white male talent, aged 8–12, to play the lead role of “Undead Boy,” and white female talent, aged 8–12, to play the role of “Undead Girl.” Filming is Aug. 5–18 in Orangeburg, New York. Pay is $1,400–$3,500 for 14 days of work, commensurate with the role.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Ghost Dance”
Based on the teachings of a Lakota Medicine Man, this production is casting talent for multiple roles. The project is looking for Indigenous female talent, aged 15–17, who sings to play the multiracial or white female talent, aged 40–45, and white male talent, aged 60–70. Shoots in September in Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Pay is $100 per day plus meals and lodging.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Ladies of Fortune: The Queer and Curious Tales of Anne Bonnie and Mary Read”
Production is casting for two scenes of the pilot episode of this female-led series. The project is looking for a male, trans male, gender-nonconforming or non-binary actor, aged 21–50, to play supporting role Jasper, a male, trans male, gender-nonconforming or non-binary actor, aged 21–40, to play the supporting role of Jack and a female, trans female, gender-nonconforming or non-binary actor, aged 21–40, to play the lead role of Mary. Films September in Burbank, California. Pay is $100–$250 for 1 day of work plus meals.
Want this gig? Apply here.
