A paid background acting opportunity is available on 'Challenger,' an upcoming period drama limited series filming bar scenes in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is set during the late 1970s and 1980s and explores the story surrounding NASA and the 1986 Challenger disaster. Casting directors are looking for local talent to portray bar patrons, restaurant staff, neighbors, office workers, and other everyday characters in authentic period settings.
You'll portray background characters in bar, restaurant, and social gathering scenes set during the late 1970s and 1980s. Responsibilities include participating in realistic bar activities such as socializing, celebrating, and interacting with other background performers, helping recreate a New Year's Eve 1985 celebration, and portraying characters such as bar patrons, servers, bartenders, office staff, neighbors, or other background roles as assigned. You'll follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and production team, maintain appropriate period-specific appearance and behavior throughout the production, work professionally alongside fellow background actors and the production crew, and participate in costume fittings when required.
Requirements: You must be based in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This is a local hire; no travel or lodging is provided. You must be comfortable portraying characters in a late 1970s or 1980s setting and able to follow production instructions and work professionally on set. You must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking background roles and available for costume fittings if required. You must be able to maintain a consistent period-appropriate appearance throughout filming. Previous background acting experience is not required.
Real couples are encouraged to apply for the New Year's Eve 1985 party scene. Individuals comfortable portraying couples and participating in a midnight kiss scene are also encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $182 for 12 hours of filming. $28 for a 2-hour costume fitting. Additional compensation may apply for eligible Outpost filming days.
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