International Casting Opportunities: Netflix’s The Roman, TV Roles, UK Commercials & a Major Music Biopic
New casting opportunities are currently open across the United States and the United Kingdom, ranging from a major Netflix drama starring Oscar Isaac to television, commercial, vertical-series and background acting work.
For actors and emerging talent looking to build professional credits, these opportunities show how casting continues to expand across traditional television, streaming, short-form productions and major feature projects.
1. Netflix’s The Roman Seeks Background Talent in New York
Netflix’s upcoming eight-episode drama series The Roman is currently seeking background actors through Roman Candle Casting.
The series stars Oscar Isaac and is produced by Martin Scorsese. Set around the high-stakes world of the modern Las Vegas casino industry, the production is looking for New York City-based talent aged 21–75 to portray high-end casino gamblers. Selected actors may work on multiple filming dates between July and December, with listed pay ranging from $187 to $231 per day.
Why it matters: This gives background performers an opportunity to gain professional set experience on a major Netflix production involving internationally recognized talent.
Source: Backstage — A Netflix Series Starring Oscar Isaac Needs Talent + Other Background Casting Calls.
2. Casting Networks Opens New TV, Vertical-Series and Commercial Roles
Casting Networks has published several active casting opportunities covering different areas of screen production.
The second season of network comedy The Play is seeking non-union female dancers for lead and background roles in Los Angeles. The lead dancer rate is listed at $1,246, while background dancers are listed at $112. Applications are open until August 20.
Casting is also underway for a Goodshort vertical micro-series, which is looking for male and female performers to play principal antagonist and villain roles. The opportunity demonstrates the increasing presence of short-form vertical productions within professional casting platforms.
Meanwhile, an Eggland’s Best commercial is casting roles in the New York area, including performers for a soccer-themed shoot, with listed rates of $1,000 for 12 hours.
Why it matters: Actors are no longer seeing opportunities only in conventional film and television. Vertical content, digital advertising and short-form productions are becoming another part of the professional casting market.
Source: Casting Networks — Casting Alert: “The Play,” “Eggland’s Best” Commercial, and More Seek Talent!
3. UK Tech Commercial Seeks Young Scottish Actor
A current UK casting call is seeking a Scottish male actor aged 18–23 for a technology-company advertisement.
The project is a 30-second online advertisement expected to run across digital, social media and connected TV in the UK for seven months. Applicants must have a Scottish accent and submit a showreel or voice reel. Shortlisted performers will be invited to record a demo read.
The listed fee is €3,500.
Why it matters: This is a direct paid commercial opportunity for young UK talent and highlights why actors should maintain updated voice reels and showreels alongside their headshots.
Source: Casting Callback — UK Acting Jobs.
4. Major Music Biopic Casting Paid Extras in London
Casting Collective is seeking London-based people aged 18–30 to work as film extras on a new major music biopic.
The roles are paid, and previous acting experience is not required, making the casting particularly accessible to people looking for their first experience on a major film production. The project is filming in London, and applicants who register with Casting Collective may also be considered for additional productions.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK and meet the specific requirements of the casting brief.
Why it matters: Background work can provide emerging performers with practical experience of professional film sets, production procedures and large-scale shooting environments.
Source: Casting Collective — 18–30 Year Olds | London Based.
What Do These Casting Calls Tell Actors?
These opportunities show the range of routes now available to performers: major streaming productions, network television, commercials, vertical micro-series and feature-film background work are all actively seeking talent.
For Kurdish actors and emerging talent following international opportunities from Kurdistan, keeping professional materials such as headshots, acting CVs, showreels and voice reels ready can make it easier to respond quickly when suitable international calls appear.
