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We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the speed at which everything is changing, we are all continuing to adapt as best we can. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, our offices remain closed until further notice. Additionally, most of the shows we cast have gone down until we all feel confident it is safe to get back to work. We understand these are difficult times for everyone and will continue to communicate to you as things progress.
On behalf of myself and all of us at Central Casting, we wish you safety and good health. Please care for yourself and those around you. Hoping we all get back to work soon!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bender
Casting Background for 'Avengers: Endgame' - Central Casting
Casting Background for 'Avengers: Endgame' - Central Casting
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Casting Director Alyssa J. from Central Casting Georgia discusses casting Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and doubles for Avengers: Endgame.How to Be Prepared When Production Resumes - Central Casting
How to Be Prepared When Production Resumes - Central Casting
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You may be wondering how to remain engaged with the industry and stay prepared for when production resumes. Here's a refresher for working on set.Dear Central Casting community,
We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the speed at which everything is changing, we are all continuing to adapt as best we can. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, our offices remain closed until further notice. Additionally, most of the shows we cast have gone down until we all feel confident it is safe to get back to work.
We understand these are difficult times for everyone and will continue to communicate to you as things progress.
On behalf of myself and all of us at Central Casting, we wish you safety and good health. Please care for yourself and those around you. Hoping we all get back to work soon!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bender
***All Background Actors registered with Central Casting***
Out of an abundance of caution and because your health and safety is very important to us, do not accept a booking, or go to set If you:
• are currently feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms such as fever, a temperature of 100 or greater, a cough or breathing difficulties
• have been in close proximity with a person(s) known or suspected to have the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or under quarantine/isolation
• have traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, including New York (unless you are a NY Background Actor already residing or working in NY), Northern California, Washington State, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Iran, and South Korea
We are temporarily suspending all New Registration, Re-Registration & Updates, Minors Registration, and all other Central Casting events in an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are ill, experiencing any symptoms, or feel you have been exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please do not visit Central Casting, accept a booking, or go to set. All Central Casting offices are closed to visitors at this time.
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NETFLIX SERIES - "THE CREW" - SEEKING UNION TO PORTRAY BLACK TIE EVENT GOERS - AVAIL 3.12 READ - FILMS IN BETHPAGE NY AREA - PLEASE SEND PHOTOS OF YOU IN YOUR TUXEDO OR DRESS THAT YOU PLAN ON BRINGING TO YANCYESUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM - PLEASE LIST YOUR NAME / BLACK TIE EVENT GOER IN SUBJECT LINE - FOR GUYS WE NEED PHOTOS OF YOU IN YOUR TUXEDO - FOR LADIES PLEASE SEND PHOTOS OF YOURSELF IN COCKTAIL DRESSES - NOT GOWNS - READ NOTES -PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR NAME, PHONE, UNION STATUS AND ALL SIZES IN BODY OF EMAIL - IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DRESSES PLEASE HAVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF YOU IN THEM ***PLEASE NOTE THIS FILMS IN BETHPAGE* LIRR WILL BE REIMBURSED FROM PENN STATION TO HICKSVILLE
Wardrobe: Black tie tuxedos, white tuxedo shirts, black bow ties, cummerbund or dress belt, black dress socks and black dress shoes. * must be contemporary 2019* Suits, dress shirts, dress belts, ties, dark socks and dress shoes- once I get a color palate I will circle back but I would err on a suit that works with a tuxedo, dark colors. Cocktail dresses to the knee- NOT GOWNS. appropriate hosiery and undergarments. Subtle Jewel tone colors for the dresses. Metallics and beading is ok. Please bring jewelry and possibly clutch purses NO RED OR WHITE OR BRIGHT COLORS
NON-UNION TO PORTRAY PERSON IN WHEELCHAIR - CURRENT SEASON EXTERIORS - FILMING IN MANHATTAN_AVAIL TUES 3/10 ** PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO ALEXCSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
1. NAME
2. CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
3. RECENT PHOTO OF YOURSELF
4. THE TYPE OF WHEELCHAIR YOU USE (MANUAL, ELECTRIC, ETC.)
**WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS ROLE**
*New Amsterdam*
UNION
Rate: $174/8
Monday 3/9 - EXTERIOR
Must have all day availability.
Must be registered w/ Central Casting.
Not worked this show in the last 4 weeks.
Role: Jogger
Men & Women, over age 18, must be comfortable jogging in scene. Please note if you have winter jogging attire (running tights, jacket, headband, etc)
Please send an email to dmorrisonsubmissions@centralcasting.com, put "JOGGER" in the subject line.
Thanks!
Union/Non-Union to portray male motorcycle gang members with a motorcycle. Flex availability 3/13-3/24. Filming will take on/between these dates. If you have a motorcycle and are interested please email the following to svusubmissions@centralcasting.com. Use the subject line "Motorcycle Gang"
1. Name & phone number
2. Photo of yourself
3. Photo of your motorcycle. Note it's make, model, year.
4. Are your SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union?
5. Do you have a valid motorcycle license?
6. Note any dates within this range that you are not available.
**DO NOT SEND EMAILS UNRELATED TO THIS POST**
STILL SEEKING - "NBC PILOT" SEEKING - UNION AND NON UNION MALE TO PORTRAY JAPANESE DEAD BODY 35-65yrs- FLEX AVAIL 3.9 -4.2 *$500 RATE* READ CAREFULLY - PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE A BEARD - WORKS AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS BETWEEN 3.9-4.2 - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO AADAMOSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM - PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE SHIRTLESS AND PANTLESS WEARING MODESTY WEAR TO APPEAR NUDE - THIS WONT BE NUDE ONLY TO APPEAR NUDE - PLEASE INCLUDE 1 SELFIE AND 1 FULL BODY SHOT IN SHORTS OR SWIMSUIT -SHIRTLESS - IN EMAIL -NO NUDE PHOTOS - PLEASE INCLUDE FULL NAME, UNION STATUS, SIZES AND PHONE - MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH FAKE MAKE UP / BLOOD AND ALSO LAYING STILL FOR A LONG TIME ON SET. BEARDS ARE GREAT!!!! PLEASE LIST IF YOU HAVE A BEARD AS WELL - PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LIST IF YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS ON YOUR BODY AS WELL- PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT BE INTERESTED - FILMS IN NYC/NJ AREA
"NBC PILOT" SEEKING - UNION AND NON UNION MALE TO PORTRAY JAPANESE DEAD BODY 35-65yrs- FLEX AVAIL 3.9 -4.2 *$500 RATE* READ CAREFULLY - PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE A BEARD - WORKS AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS BETWEEN 3.9-4.2 - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO AADAMOSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM - PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE SHIRTLESS AND PANTLESS WEARING MODESTY WEAR TO APPEAR NUDE - THIS WONT BE NUDE ONLY TO APPEAR NUDE - PLEASE INCLUDE 1 SELFIE AND 1 FULL BODY SHOT IN SHORTS OR SWIMSUIT -SHIRTLESS - IN EMAIL -NO NUDE PHOTOS - PLEASE INCLUDE FULL NAME, UNION STATUS, SIZES AND PHONE - MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH FAKE MAKE UP / BLOOD AND ALSO LAYING STILL FOR A LONG TIME ON SET. BEARDS ARE GREAT!!!! PLEASE LIST IF YOU HAVE A BEARD AS WELL - PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LIST IF YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS ON YOUR BODY AS WELL- PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT BE INTERESTED - FILMS IN NYC/NJ AREA
**RUSH CALL** JOSH IS LOOKING FOR A NON UNION MALE TO PORTRAY AFRICAN AMERICAN SECURITY GUARD_FILMING IN THE BRONX_MUST HAVE ALL BLACK ATTIRE_LEATHER JACKET IF YOU HAVE_MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING_PLEASE NOTE ETA TO BRONX
Central Casting is looking for talent to work on a new Netflix series (in mid-March) able to portray the following:
1) 1970’s gay male bar patrons involving kissing other males
2) 1970’s gay male bar patrons involving rear nudity simulating sex in various degrees
3) 1970’s gay male bar patrons involving various dominatrix scenes
Please indicate the numbers above you would be interested in and what type of dominatrix (chaps, whips, etc) wardrobe you may have. Please provide current photos (NO NAKED PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED) in various degrees if you wish to submit to LindsayDSubmissions@Centralcasting.com note name, contact number and all sizes!
UNION/NONUNION – CAUCASIAN FEMALE SWIMMERS. 20’S-30’S, SWIMMER BUILD, IN SHAPE.
AVAILABLE FOR 2 WEEKS OF POSSIBLE WORK BEGINNING MARCH 13TH -MARCH 27TH.
IF YOU FIT THE ROLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE SWIMMING PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO BGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.
SUBJECT: SWIMMER
FULL LEGAL NAME
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
CURRENT PHOTOS: ONE HEAD SHOT, ONE IN BATHING SUIT.
NOTE YOUR SWIMMING EXPERIENCE
NOTE ANY TATTOOS
NOTE UNION STATUS.
ONLY SUBMIT TO THIS EMAIL IF YOU FIT THE ROLE.
THANK YOU!
New NETFLIX mini-series is currently seeking a Caucasian boy 6, 7, or 8 years old to portray a child photo-double. The work date is Monday March 2nd, 2020. The rate is SAG - $174/8Hrs. If your child is available and interested please email a current photo (showing hair length) and ALL his sizes (including height, weight, shirt, pants, shoe sizes) to LindsayDSubmissions@centralcasting.com
UNTITLED FASHION SERIES CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR UNION/NON-UNION TO PORTRAY LOOK-A-LIKE OF 1960s SUPER MODEL SHIRLEY FERRO_FITTING MONDAY 2/24 IN LONG ISLAND CITY_WORKS TUESDAY 2/25 IN BROOKLYN_HIGHER RATE_TO PORTRAY CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY_HEIGHT 5'9-5'11_PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND SIZES TO JULIAGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
UNTITLED FASHION SERIES CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR UNION/NON-UNION TO PORTRAY LOOK-A-LIKE OF 1960s SUPER MODEL ALVA CHIN_FITTING MONDAY 2/24 IN LONG ISLAND CITY_WORKS TUESDAY 2/25 IN BROOKLYN_HIGHER RATE_TO PORTRAY MIXED ETHNICITY_HEIGHT 5'9-5'11_PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND SIZES TO JULIAGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
UNION/NONUNION – FEMALE SWIMMERS. 20’S-30’S, SWIMMER BUILD, IN SHAPE.
AVAILABLE FOR 2 WEEKS OF POSSIBLE WORK BEGINNING MARCH 12TH -MARCH 31ST.
IF YOU FIT THE ROLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE SWIMMING PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO BGSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.
SUBJECT: SWIMMER
FULL LEGAL NAME
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
CURRENT PHOTOS: ONE HEAD SHOT, ONE IN BATHING SUIT.
NOTE YOUR SWIMMING EXPERIENCE
NOTE ANY TATTOOS
NOTE UNION STATUS.
ONLY SUBMIT TO THIS EMAIL IF YOU FIT THE ROLE.
THANK YOU!
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I’m registered at another Central Casting location but would like to work in New York. What do I do?
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