HBO Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Villagers for “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description:

Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 24 villagers (12 adults and 12 teens – males and females) to portray background characters in an upcoming scene for The Righteous Gemstones, filming on the outskirts of Charleston, SC. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a popular television series and add to the authentic setting of the scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a villager in a key scene, interacting with other extras to create a believable environment.
• Follow directions from the production team to contribute to a realistic and immersive scene.
• Attend a fitting prior to filming to ensure proper costume preparation.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during both fitting and filming.

Requirements:

• Male and female actors, ages 12-60.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.
• Comfortable working in a group setting and following directions.
• Minors must have a parent or guardian submit on their behalf, including the parent’s contact information.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $144 for 12 hours or less of filming (guaranteed), with overtime pay for hours worked beyond 12.
• Fitting Bump: Additional $35 for attending the required fitting.

Casting Call: Male Teen Disciples for “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description:

Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 6 male teens to portray disciples in an upcoming scene for The Righteous Gemstones, filming on the outskirts of Charleston, SC. This is a fantastic opportunity for young actors to be part of a well-known television series in a significant background role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray male teen disciples in a key scene for the series.
• Follow on-set directions from the production team to ensure authenticity in the portrayal.
• Attend a fitting prior to filming to ensure proper costume preparation.
• Maintain professionalism on set and be punctual for both fitting and filming.

Requirements:

• Male teens, ages 12-18.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.
• Must provide current photos (close-up and full-length) and full details as listed in the submission instructions.
• Comfortable in a group setting, following direction, and maintaining the role of a disciple.
• Must have a parent or guardian submit on their behalf if under 18, including the parent’s contact information.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $144 for 12 hours or less of filming (guaranteed), with overtime pay for hours worked beyond 12.
• Fitting Bump: Additional $35 for attending the required fitting.

Casting Call: Co-Workers/Friends for “The Righteous Gemstones” in Charleston, SC

Job Title: Co-Workers/Friends – Background Extras

Job Description:
Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 30 background extras to portray co-workers and friends in an upcoming scene for The Righteous Gemstones. We are looking for individuals aged 30-50 who can pass as average sales workers. The scene requires faces that have not been seen this season.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray co-workers and friends in a work environment scene.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure the scene is performed smoothly and professionally.
• Maintain professionalism and stay in character during filming.

Requirements:

• Men and women, aged 30-50, all ethnicities.
• Must look like average sales workers (not hip or too young).
• Must be available for the specified filming date.
• Submit 2 current photos (1 close-up and 1 full length).
• Include name, age, contact info, city/state of residence, height, weight, clothing/shoe sizes, and any visible tattoos or piercings.
• Should be a new face or not seen in this season.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $144/12.

Casting Call: Kids for Corey’s Party Scene in “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description:
Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 7 kids for a party scene in The Righteous Gemstones, filming in Charleston, SC. This is an exciting opportunity for young actors to appear in a fun and lively party setting in an upcoming episode of the show.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray kids attending a party in various background scenes.
• Follow the directions of the production team to ensure smooth scene transitions.
• Be professional, punctual, and able to stay in character during filming.

Requirements:

• 7 kids needed for the party scene.
• Must be available for the specified filming date.
• Submit 2 current photos (1 close-up and 1 full length).
• Include name, age, contact info, city/state of residence, height, weight, clothing/shoe sizes, and any visible tattoos or piercings.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $144/12.

Casting Call: Park Extras for “The Righteous Gemstones” in Charleston, SC

Job Description:

Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 5 kids to play soccer as park extras for an upcoming scene in The Righteous Gemstones, filming in Charleston, SC. This role is perfect for young actors who want to gain experience on a professional TV set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as background extras, portraying kids playing soccer in a park.
• Follow the directions of the production team and ensure authentic and engaging performances.
• Be punctual and maintain professionalism while on set.

Requirements:

• 5 kids needed for a park scene.
• Must be available for the specified filming date.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $144/12.

Casting Call for Extras – “The Righteous Gemstones” (Charleston, SC)

Job Description: We are seeking extras for the Charleston unit of “The Righteous Gemstones.” This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a popular series. We are looking for background actors to portray kids playing soccer. Filming will take place during the day, and selected extras must be available for the entire duration of filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Kids Playing Soccer: Actively participate in staged soccer scenes as part of the production.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure seamless background action.
• Be punctual and professional on set, maintaining readiness for the entire day of filming.

Requirements:

• Kids Playing Soccer: Must be children who can actively engage in soccer scenes.
• Must be available for filming during school hours.
• Must be located in or willing to travel to Charleston, SC.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $144 for 12 hours of work (or less).
• Meals provided during filming.

Casting Call for Kids Playing Soccer in “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description: Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 5 kids to portray children playing soccer in an upcoming episode of “The Righteous Gemstones” filming in Charleston, SC. This is an exciting opportunity for children to be featured in a fun and active scene, adding to the authenticity of a park setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray kids playing soccer in a park scene.
• Follow directions from the production team and actively participate in the soccer-playing action during the shoot.
• Maintain focus and energy throughout the filming process to ensure the scene is realistic and engaging.

Requirements:

• Children of all ethnicities, aged 6-12.
• Must be available to film during daytime (school) hours.
• Comfortable playing soccer on camera in a natural, playful manner.
• Parent or guardian must accompany minors on set.

Compensation:

• Rate: $144 for 12 hours of filming (guaranteed payment even if less time is required).

Casting Call for Non-Descript Park Goers in “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description: Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is seeking 20 non-descript (ND) park goers for an upcoming episode of “The Righteous Gemstones” filming in Charleston, SC. This is a background role for individuals who will be portrayed as everyday park visitors during a scene shot in a public park setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a park-goer in a casual, natural setting for a scene.
• Follow directions from the production team and ensure authenticity as a background extra.
• Be punctual and maintain a professional demeanor throughout the filming day.

Requirements:

• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must be available to film during daytime (school) hours.
• Comfortable appearing in non-descript, casual attire appropriate for a park setting.
• Must provide accurate sizes for wardrobe considerations.

Compensation:

• Rate: $144 for 12 hours of filming (guaranteed payment even if less time is required).

Casting Call: Little People / Short Person / Kid for “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description:

We are casting male and female little people, short adults, or short teens/kids to work on scenes for the hit series “The Righteous Gemstones” in Columbia, SC. This role will involve doubling for a small child and requires talent who are comfortable on boats and around water. Whether you are an actual little person, a short adult, or a child/teen, we encourage you to apply if you meet the height and comfort criteria.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a child double for scenes involving boats and water.
• Follow the production team’s direction to ensure safety and realism during water-related scenes.
• Work as part of a professional film crew to create a seamless experience in the scenes.
• Be comfortable working around boats and in water environments.

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable on a boat and around water.
• Open to little people, very short adults, or short kids/teens who are confident in water settings.
• Must be local to or able to work as a local hire in Columbia, SC.
• No prior acting experience is necessary, but reliability and the ability to follow direction are essential.
• Ability to swim or experience working in water settings is a plus.

Compensation:

• Rate: Details will be provided upon selection.
• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.
• An exciting opportunity to work on a major TV series and gain experience in the entertainment industry.

Casting Call for 1880s Background Extras – “The Gilded Age” in Newport, Rhode Island

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking local Newport, Rhode Island residents to appear as background extras for the upcoming season of HBO’s The Gilded Age. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a historical production set in the 1880s. As a background extra, you will be dressed in period costumes and play townsfolk, socialites, and other members of society from the Gilded Age era.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray various background roles set in the 1880s, including townspeople, social elites, and workers.
• Attend a mandatory costume fitting prior to filming.
• Be prepared to be on set for long filming days, taking direction and adhering to the historical setting of the production.
• Maintain authenticity with costumes, hairstyles, and behaviors reflective of the 1880s.

Requirements:

• Must be a local to Newport, Rhode Island, or the surrounding areas.
• Comfortable working around smoke and have no allergies to wool (as wool costumes may be used).
• No visible tattoos and no buzz cuts or modern hairstyles (natural hair colors only; no highlights).
• Men must be okay with period-accurate haircuts, and women will be fitted with corsets and bustles.
• Must be available for a costume fitting prior to the shoot.

Compensation Details:

• SAG-AFTRA Members:
  • Fitting Pay: $52 for 2 hours
  • Shoot Day Pay: $216 for 8 hours
• Non-SAG Members:
  • Fitting Pay: $40 for 2.5 hours
  • Shoot Day Pay: $176 for 10 hours