News Summary
The entertainment industry in Orlando is booming, with numerous casting calls announced for aspiring and experienced actors. Backstage reveals diverse opportunities across scripted shows, short films, and feature films, inviting local talent to apply for various roles. Many projects do not require prior experience, expanding access for hopefuls. With options ranging from lead roles to supporting positions, the Orlando area is becoming a vibrant hub for film and television opportunities.
Orlando, Florida – The entertainment industry’s appeal continues to grow, with a new wave of casting calls opening up for aspiring actors and experienced professionals alike. Backstage has announced numerous opportunities for participants in film and television projects, particularly in Orlando and surrounding areas. Enthusiasts looking to get involved have a variety of roles available, ranging from lead parts in feature films to day player positions in short films.
The current casting opportunities in Orlando include various types of productions, such as scripted shows, short films, and major feature films, each offering different roles and pay rates.
The Scripted Show currently seeking talent is looking for:
- Reporters/Announcers (voiceover, ages 18-100)
- Patience Moran (day player, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, ages 20-100)
- Bob Ferguson (supporting, male, ages 40-60)
The average hourly rate for these roles is $12.
Additionally, a Short Film is casting for the following roles:
- Clarence “Clay” Clermont (lead, male, ages 25-40)
- Gabrielle “Gabi” Wright (lead, female, ages 25-39)
- Lisa Clermont (day player, female, ages 25-40)
These positions offer a higher average hourly wage of $37.
Another Short Film casting is currently seeking:
- Earl (lead, male, ages 25-35)
- Mr. Belzer (lead, ages 50-75)
While the average hourly rate for these roles is unspecified, the casting location remains in Orlando, bringing more opportunities to the local actor community.
Several Feature Films are also enlisting talents, including:
- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, ages 25-50), Lyra-5 (lead, female, ages 25-40), and Sasha-X (lead, female, ages 18-25), offering an average hourly rate of $30.
- Another project is looking for Abigail (day player, ages 18-30), William (day player, male, ages 60-100), and Brittany (day player, ages 18-30), though their pay rates are not available.
- Yet another feature film seeks Ann (supporting, female, ages 20-35) and Mary Ann (lead, ages 18-30) with an average hourly rate of $75.
- In Naples, one feature film is casting Ariel: Age-19 (supporting, female, ages 18-23), Asherah: Age-18 (lead, female, ages 18-23), and Miguel: Age-20 (lead, male, ages 18-24) with an impressive average pay of $125.
A short film in Lakeland aims to cast Friend #1 of The Wife (lead, ages 25-45), Husband (lead, male, ages 30-45), and Friend #1 (supporting, male, ages 25-35), with an average hourly rate of $25.
Beyond these projects, Universal Orlando Resort is looking for families, individuals, and couples for a commercial advertising Epic Universe. This casting is open until March 17, 2025, and requires applicants to reside in the Orlando area.
Furthermore, the series HBO’s “It’s Florida, Man” is returning for its second season, inviting Floridians to submit unique stories and ideas for casting consideration. Director Jeff Tomsic is actively seeking “unlikely heroes,” aiming to highlight Florida’s mythical characters, making this an exciting opportunity for local storytellers.
People interested in these casting opportunities should note that previous acting experience is not a requirement for many roles, welcoming a wider pool of applicants. As the entertainment industry expands in Florida, aspiring actors have an urgent chance to pursue their dreams and showcase their talents through these various projects.
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Additional Resources
- Backstage: How to Become an Actor in Orlando
- WOKV: Movies and TV Shows Casting in Orlando
- WDWNT: Universal Orlando Resort Casting for Epic Universe Commercial
- MSN: Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Casting Calls
- WFTV: HBO’s Florida Man Season 2 Open Casting Call
- Wikipedia: Acting
- Google Search: casting calls Orlando
- Google Scholar: acting roles in Florida
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Acting
- Google News: Orlando casting calls
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