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Now Casting: Earn $4,000 for a Crime Drama Series + 3 More Gigs

3 days ago | backstage.com | Ashley Steves

Start your week off right with today’s top gigs! “Honeymoon,” a romance crime drama series, is seeking talent for several roles over its two-and-a-half-week shoot. Plus, a GoodShort vertical series, explainer videos for a power utility company, and a house party-themed music video are casting talent now! Casting is underway for “Honeymoon,” a romance crime drama series that explores the complex aftermath of an arranged marriage between two seemingly wealthy families.
Student Film: Until Dust Settles | Backstage

3 days ago | backstage.com | Su to Jie |Emily Tan

EXPIRES:Seeking talent from Los Angeles, CACOMPANY DETAILSUCLAShiyun (Charlotte) Liu, 1st year UCLA MFA Film Directing studentPROJECT DESCRIPTIONA 5-minute narrative short produced as a final project by a 1st year UCLA directing MFA student. Logline: A Taiwanese girl prepares to fly to California to donate her eggs -- not just for money, but to find her missing friend who encountered a shady agent working in an egg bank.
Here Are the Best Times to Post YouTube Shorts

1 week ago | backstage.com | Rex Provost

If you’ve been on YouTube lately (who hasn’t?), you’ve probably noticed that Shorts are taking up more and more space on the site. YouTube Shorts have become enormously popular and are now a great way to reach wider audiences and encourage engagement with your own channel. But in order to maximize your view count, you need to know when to post. When is the best time to post YouTube Shorts?
Social Media Grift: How to Spot (and Avoid!) an Influencer Scam

1 week ago | backstage.com | Rex Provost

As the calamitous inferno that was Fyre Festival demonstrates, influencers can fall victim to fraud just like anybody else (and sometimes even unwillingly help the scammers!). Influencer scams come in many shapes and sizes, with some that are easy to spot and others that are much more elaborate. The reality is that to become a successful influencer, you’ll need to be able to decipher which offers in your inbox are legit and which aren’t—here’s how.
How to Get Cast on ‘Peacemaker’

1 week ago | backstage.com | Cynthia Vinney

Peacemaker is back, and he’s still willing to cross every line to keep the peace. On Season 2 of “Peacemaker,” John Cena will return as the titular hero, diving headfirst into a world of explosive action, moral gray areas, and chaos only he can survive. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn created the series, which streams on Max. According to Variety, Gunn penned all eight episodes of the upcoming season. For those hoping to land a role on “Peacemaker” (or a show like it), we’ve got you covered.
How to Get Cast on the ‘Untitled Rachel Sennott Project’

1 week ago | backstage.com | Cynthia Vinney

Anyone who has seen “Bottoms” or “Shiva Baby” knows Rachel Sennott is irreverent, witty, and laugh-out-loud funny. And thanks to HBO, she’ll soon be front and center on her own series. The “Untitled Rachel Sennott Project,” starring, written, and executive produced by Sennott, received a series order in September 2024 after a pilot order in March. It features a breakout ensemble including Odessa A’zion, Jordan Firstman, Miles Robbins, and True Whitaker.
Now Casting: Star in a Drama Feature + 3 More Gigs

1 week ago | backstage.com | Ashley Steves

Don’t miss any of the great gigs seeking talent today! “Henry,” a heartwarming drama, is casting talent for various roles, including one of its leads. Plus, a shoot for an international hotel chain and a pair of high-paying vertical series are casting now! Casting has begun for “Henry,” a feature drama about a teenage boy who rescues a dairy calf and, in a tragic sequence of events, ends up killing another teen in the process.
Everything We Know About Sam Mendes’ Four Beatles Films

1 week ago | backstage.com | Cynthia Vinney

The Beatles are coming to the big screen as you’ve never seen them before. While the Fab Four have had a lot of screen time in the past, Sam Mendes (“American Beauty,” “1917,” “Skyfall”) is putting a new spin on their story. In what the director is calling the “first bingeable theatrical experience,” he will make not one but four movies about the iconic rock group, with each focused on one band member. For those wanting to learn more, we’ve got you covered.
Now Casting: Earn $10,000 for a Coming-of-Age Film + 3 More Gigs

1 week ago | backstage.com | Ashley Steves

Don’t miss any of today’s top gigs! “Lifer,” a romantic coming-of-age feature film exploring themes of queerness, mental health, self-harm, healing, and self-discovery is seeking talent for high-paying supporting roles.
8 Actors Who Played Batman—and How Each Made Their Dark Knight Unique

1 week ago | backstage.com | Mike Bedard

There’s a good reason why it feels like we get a new Batman every couple of years. In a world where superheroes reign supreme, the Dark Knight still stands head and shoulders above the rest. With a killer rogues gallery and immense psychological depth, the world’s greatest masked detective offers endless adaptation possibilities for the big (and small) screen. As such, it’s fascinating to look at the various actors who have worn the cape and cowl, putting their own signature spin on Bruce Wayne.