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CALLING ALL 18 YEAR OLDS!!!! Do you and your friends want to work together? Are you free to rush out to Metairie TODAY to get COVID tested? We are paying $125/12 hours, per filming day!!!!
You DO NOT have to be registered with Central Casting, in order to work.
*** The Crossover (Disney+ Pilot) - Filming in New Orleans *** Filming Wednesday, June 16th AND Thursday, June 17th *** COVID Test on Monday, June 14th
RATE: $125/12 hrs (per filming day) + $25/2 COVID Test
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING (mid nasal PCR test): Must pass at least 1 COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
Testing is in Metairie from 8 AM - 5 PM. The lab is open 24 hours, so if you can test anytime after 5 PM today, PLEASE tell us the time. You MUST get COVID tested today, Monday 6/14!
TEENS: Mary is seeking: People (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) to portray teenagers at your school's basketball game. Men, you must be clean shaven! In the exciting scenes, you will be at the high intensity, Championship game!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: TEEN
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
• TEST TIME
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola
*** USP Reshoots - Filming in New Orleans ***
FILMING Tuesday, June 15th – COVID Test on Monday, June 15th
RATE: $125/12 hrs + $31.25/2 COVID Test
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING (mid nasal PCR test): Must pass at least 1 COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
MOM (with STROLLER):
Blossom is seeking: Person (18+, who appears to be a Caucasian woman in her 30s) in a small church scene. You will receive a $10 bump to bring the stroller.
SALON LADIES:
Blossom is seeking: People (18+, who appear to be stylish African American or Latina women) in a small beauty salon scene.
DOG OWNER:
Blossom is seeking: Person (18+ who appears to be a Caucasian woman in her 30s) in a small neighbor scene. You will receive a $10 bump to bring the stroller.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: the filming category
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/COLOR of CAR
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola
*** USP Reshoots- Filming in New Orleans *** Filming Tuesday, June 8th *** COVID Test on Monday, June 7th
RATE: $125/12 hrs + $31.25/2 COVID Test
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING (mid nasal PCR test): Must pass at least 1 COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
PARENTS (including MOM with STROLLER):
Mary is seeking: People (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) to portray Parents leaving dinner and a Mom who can bring and push her own stroller in the scene. You will receive $10 to bring the stroller.
TEENS: Mary is seeking: People (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) to portray teenagers leaving a bar. If you have a bicycle and feel comfortable riding it in the scene, please let us know! You will receive $15 to bring your bicycle to set.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: the filming category
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/COLOR of CAR
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola
CASTING REAL AMPUTEES: $350/10 HOURS
*** Untitled Soldier Project (USP) - Filming in New Orleans - Thursday, June 15th ***
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $350/10 hours
COVID Test RATE: $87.50/ 2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test 48 hours prior to filming. Testing will be in either Metairie or New Orleans.
REAL AMPUTEES: Seeking submissions for men and women (18+ years old) who are real amputees to work an interior scene in a physical therapy scene. This film is about Veterans and the director would love to use as many real veterans as possible!
Please email the following to COMMERCIAL@CentralCasting.com:
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing and Shoe sizes)
• Please list your amputation
• Use AMPUTEE in the subject line of your email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
EMANCIPATION - STARRING WILL SMITH!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share the flyer with your friends and family!
Filming in Bush, LA – July 12th - July 23rd (weekdays only)
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID Test RATE: $100
FITTING Rate: $31.25/2 hours
GAS + TOLL Bump $40 (for those traveling from the South Shore)
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming. Testing will be in either Metairie or Covington.
Costume Fitting Required in New Orleans, starting on June 16th.
This film will tell the horrific, yet heroic story of Whipped Peter, who escapes a Louisiana plantation. He was a pivotal figure in exposing the brutality of slavery and served as a soldier in the war.
ENSLAVED WORKERS: Seeking submissions for African American looking MEN (18+ years old) with a slim to average body build. Facial hair and willingness to grow out hair and facial hair is a PLUS! Filming will be exterior. You do not have to work every day but please let us know your availability over the course of those 10 days! Please no strong/modern cuts or or unnatural colored highlights. The makeup department may add facial hair in some cases.
SOLDIERS: Seeking submissions for Caucasian looking MEN (18+ years old) with a slim to average body build. Facial hair and willingness to grow out hair and facial hair is a PLUS! Filming will be exterior. You do not have to work every day but please let us know your availability over the course of those 10 days! Please no strong/modern cuts or or unnatural colored highlights. The makeup department may add facial hair in some cases.
If interested, please fill out this short form so we can contact you with filming information: www.centralcasting.com/emancipation
*OR*
You can email the following to MOVIE@CentralCasting.com:
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing and Shoe sizes)
• Tattoos: Do you have any tattoos on your face and hands? Yes or No
• Hair: Do you have shaved hair? If Yes, are you willing to start growing it out and your facial hair out? Facial hair is a plus!
• Are you comfortable with the hair department adjusting your hair?
• Which days are you available to work July 12th – July 23rd?
• Use the filming category in the subject line of your email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.*
CASTING PHOTO DOUBLES!
*** SULPHUR SPRINGS - Filming in St. Bernard and Chalmette, LA – June 6th - August 7th *** We don't have exact work dates but are looking for someone with flexible availability to work on the show!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
RATE: $150/12 hours
COVID Test (mid nasal): $100. You must test every 48 hours prior to a fitting or filming. Testing will be in either Chalmette or Metairie.
Fitting Required in Chalmette, the first week of June. Rate: $37.50
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
PD T: Seeking submissions for African American looking boy (18+ years old) around 4'11-5'5" with about a 36-38 waist to work as the photo double for an actor. Since minors can only be at the filming location for 8 hours, productions commonly hire someone who matches the actor/actress to work when their time on set has expired. You must be able to follow directions! This works on a Monday - Friday schedule. Please view the photo below and submit if you think you think you are a match!
Please email the following to SPRINGS@CentralCasting.com
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Phone number
• Age
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing and Shoe sizes)
• Use PD T in the subject line of the email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
CASTING PHOTO DOUBLES!
*** SULPHUR SPRINGS - Filming in St. Bernard and Chalmette, LA – June 6th - August 7th *** This could potentially work every weekday for the run of the show!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
RATE: $150/12 hours
COVID Test (mid nasal): $100. You must test every 48 hours prior to a fitting or filming. Testing will be in either Chalmette or Metairie.
Fitting Required in Chalmette, the first week of June. Rate: $37.50
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
PD H: Seeking submissions for African American looking girls (18+ years old) around 5’5"-5'8" and about 109 lbs (size 0 clothing) to work as the photo double for the main actress. Since minors can only be at the filming location for 8 hours, productions commonly hire someone who matches the actor/actress to work when their time on set has expired. You must be able to follow directions! This works on a Monday - Friday schedule. Please view the photo below and submit if you think you think you are a match!
Please email the following to SPRINGS@CentralCasting.com
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Phone number
• Age
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing and Shoe sizes)
• Use PD H in the subject line of the email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
SEEKING PRE 2014 CARS!
*** USP Reshoots- Filming in New Orleans *** Filming Tuesday, June 1st and other various dates in June
RATE: $125/12 hrs + $31.25/2 COVID Test + $25 car bump
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING: Must pass COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
You must pass at least 1 COVID test, prior to fitting or filming.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
PRE 2014 CARS:
Mary is seeking: People (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) to work with their cars that are 2014 or older. The scenes are set in 2014 so the cars should look like they are in great condition! Please let us know if you are available any other days with your car: Wed 6/2, Tues 6/8, Wed 6/9, Thurs 6/10, Fri 6/11 and Wed 6/16. You are not guaranteed to be booked for all the dates you are available.
COVID TESTING to work Tuesday, June 1st: You would need to test on Wednesday, May 26 from 1 PM - 3 PM and Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) from 8 AM - 12 PM. These tests are mid-nasal.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: PRE 2014 CARS
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself and your car
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/COLOR of CAR
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola/
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Central Casting is the leading casting company for Louisiana Background Actors. Sign up with us to work as a Background Actor, Stand-In, or double.Just as with updating your profile when your look changes, it’s important to verify and keep your information with payroll current so we can pay you accurately and on time.
What Background Actors Need to Know About Getting Paid - Central Casting
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Just as with updating your profile when your look changes, it’s important to verify and keep your information with payroll current so we can pay you accurately and on time.
SEEKING REAL FAMILIES!
*** USP Reshoots- Filming in New Orleans*** Filming Tuesday, June 1st
RATE: $125/8 hrs + $31.25/2 COVID Test
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING: Must pass COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
You must pass at least 1 COVID test, prior to fitting or filming.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
REAL FAMILIES:
Mary is seeking: 2 Parents (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) and 2 children who appear to be 12-14 years old to portray real families out for sno-balls. If you have a friend or would like us to book someone to portray one of the parents, please let us know in the email!
COVID TESTING: You would need to test on Wednesday, May 26 from 1 PM - 3 PM and Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day) from 8 AM - 12 PM. These tests are mid-nasal.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: SNO-BALL FAMILY
• CURRENT photo(s) of the family members
• NAMES
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• AGES FOR EACH CHILD
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola/
Looking for EXPERIENCED basketball players for an exciting game scene on a new project! Share with anyone who may fit this!
*** THE CROSSOVER - Filming in the greater New Orleans area***
*** Filming Friday June 18th
RATE: $TBD + $50/2 COVID Test
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING: COVID TESTING: Must pass COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
You must pass at least 1 COVID test, prior to fitting or filming.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
BASKETBALL PLAYERS:
Blossom is seeking: People (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) who appear to be 18 - mid 30s to portray professional men's league basketball players. Please submit a current photo, sizes and basketball experience and position(s).
If chosen, you should have flexible availability to rehearse sometime prior to filming. You will have to test at least 48 hours prior to tryouts/rehearsal/fitting/filming. This production will likely require you to test twice before. These tests are mid-nasal.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: MOVIE@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER
• CURRENT photo(s)
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE and POSITION(s)
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola/
Having access to your online profile and the ability to upload photos is exciting, but keep in mind it’s a tool Casting Directors use when considering you for work. When thinking about which photos to add, quality over quantity is always a good place to start.
For more on what we look for in profile photos, check out our guide here:
www.centralcasting.com/dos-donts-optimizing-your.../
When it comes to adding pictures to your online profile, quality is key. In addition to adding photos of your current look, photos of you in unique looks, specialty wardrobe, and costumes are a great opportunity to show off the different types of roles you can portray.
For more on what we look for in profile photos, check out our guide here:
www.centralcasting.com/dos-donts-optimizing-your.../
Accuracy in your photos and information is extremely important to Central Casting. Remember, you're booked based off the details in your online profile, so the more accurate information you add, the more likely you are to show up in searches for roles you fit.
Learn more about optimizing your online profile in our article here:
www.centralcasting.com/dos-donts-optimizing-your.../
The main photo in your Central Casting profile will always be the headshot you took at your Central Casting office. While Updates remain suspended, we know it’s likely these photos no longer represent your current look. That’s why we recommend adding photos that represent what you look like now. Updating your profile with all your current look details and sizes will also help you show up in searches for roles you fit.
For more tips on how to optimize your online profile, check out our article here:
www.centralcasting.com/dos-donts-optimizing-your.../
Now that you’ve had time to familiarize yourself with your online profile, we want you to know what we look for in the type of information you add and how to use your profile photos to your advantage.
Do’s and Don’ts for Optimizing Your Online Profile - Central Casting
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Central Casting wants you to know what we look for in online profile information and how to use your profile photos to your advantage.
Looking for Middle School and High School aged Basketball players for an exciting new project! Share with anyone who may fit this!
*** THE CROSSOVER - Filming in the greater New Orleans area*** Tryouts May 16th *** Filming June 8th - 18th
RATE: $200/8hours + $100/2 COVID Test
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING: COVID TESTING: Must pass COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
You must pass at least 1 COVID test, prior to fitting or filming.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
BASKETBALL PLAYERS:
Mary is seeking: Boys (any ethnicity, 13-18 years old) who are REAL basketball players. We are looking to cast the Basketball team for the Main Actors and their opposing team for the Championship game! Please submit a current photo, sizes and basketball experience and position(s). If chosen, you should have flexible availability to rehearse from May to June. You will have to test at least 48 hours prior to tryouts/rehearsal/fitting/filming. This production will likely require you to test twice before. The adult taking you to set, will also have to test. These tests are mid-nasal.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: MOVIE@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: BASKETBALL
• CURRENT photo(s)
• LEGAL NAME of minor and parent/legal guardian
• AGE of minor
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE and POSITION(s)
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola/
In order to pay you, Central Casting needs your correct mailing address and contact info. Casting and payroll store information separately, so you must update these details with both departments. To verify your address is correct or to update it with payroll, you can sign up or log in to my.EP.com. If you have claimed your online profile, you can use the same email and password to log in to myEP.
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To verify or update your address and contact info with casting, claim or log in to your online profile by selecting the “log in” button at centralcasting.com.
Must be registered with Central Casting! LAST EPISODE OF LEVERAGE!
*** LEVERAGE 2.0 - Filming in New Orleans *** filming Friday 3/26 *** Exterior scene that films into the evening.
RATE: $100/10 hours + $25/2 COVID Test + $25/2 Fitting
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING: COVID TESTING: Must pass COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
You must pass at least 1 COVID test, prior to fitting or filming. COVID Testing is in Metairie, LA ($25/2) on Wednesday 3/24 from 8 AM - 4 PM. You must test 48 hours max, prior to fitting or filming.
FITTING: Fitting will be in Gretna, LA ($25/2) on Thursday 3/25 from 9 AM - 4 PM. Please note: If you take your COVID Test by 10 AM, you can fit anytime on Wednesday. If you take your COVID Test after 10 AM, you should fit 11 AM or later.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
UPTOWN PED:
Mary is seeking: Men and Women (any ethnicity, 18+ years old) who appear to be aged 20s-60s to work to work as Uptown Pedestrians and Tourists. Please let us know if you feel comfortable running, driving your car, or walking your dog in the scene. Please be sure that if you submit using your car or dog, that send us a photo and details. If booked with your car or dog, you will receive a $25 bump.
LIGHT UP BIKE:
Mary is seeking: Men and Women (any ethnicity, 18+ years old) who appear to be aged 20s-60s to work to work as Uptown Bike Rider with Light Up Bike. You will receive a $25 bicycle bump for using your bicycle! Please send us a photo of your bicycle.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: UPTOWN
• CURRENT photo(s) of you and your vehicle (if applicable).
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• TEST AVAIL: Date and time frame available for testing
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
Be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola/
Must be registered with Central Casting! LAST EPISODE OF LEVERAGE!
*** LEVERAGE 2.0 - Filming in New Orleans *** filming Thursday 3/25 ***
RATE: $100/10 hours + $25/2 COVID Test + $25/2 Fitting
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING: COVID TESTING: Must pass COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
You must pass at least 1 COVID test, prior to fitting or filming. COVID Testing is in Metairie, LA ($25/2) on Tuesday 3/23 from 8 AM - 4 PM. You must test 48 hours max, prior to fitting or filming.
FITTING: Fitting will be in Gretna, LA ($25/2) on Wednesday 3/24 from 9 AM - 4 PM. Please note: If you take your COVID Test by 10 AM, you can fit anytime on Wednesday. If you take your COVID Test after 10 AM, you should fit 11 AM or later.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
COURTHOUSE:
Mary is seeking: Men and Women (any ethnicity, 18+ years old) who appear to be aged 20s-60s to work to work as Courthouse: Lawyers, Baliffs, Security Guards, Clients, Stenographer, etc.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: COMMERCIAL@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: COURTHOUSE
• CURRENT photo(s) of you and your vehicle (if applicable).
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• CURRENT SIZES
• TEST AVAIL: Date and time frame available for testing
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
Be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola/
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