Be a part of the upcoming feature film By Any Means, starring Mark Wahlberg! A new movie is filming in Atlanta, Georgia this spring.
On Location Casting is seeking featured background actors for a powerful and historically significant story set in the 1960s. Filming will take place in the Atlanta, GA area (possibly Covington) from April 14 – May 24, 2025.
Directed by Elegance Bratton (The Inspection), By Any Means is a gripping true-crime thriller starring Oscar nominees Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter) and Sterling K. Brown (American Fiction). The film is a collaboration between Hammerstone Studios, Thunder Road, Freedom Principle, and North.Five.Six.
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ATLANTA, GA Area – KIDS BACKGROUND CASTING CALL 4/15/25
Project: By Any Means
Shoot Location: Atlanta, GA area (possibly Covington)
Filming Dates: Tentative Filming Date – Tuesday 4/15/25 (subject to change, flexibility required)
Fitting Dates: Monday 4/7/25, Tuesday 4/8/25, or Wednesday 4/9/25 (subject to change, flexibility required)
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay Rates:
- Filming: $100 for up to 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours
- Fitting: $25 for up to 2 hours (1/4 of daily rate)
Roles:
- Mississippi Teenagers: Male and Female, 14-17 years old, ALL ethnicities, conservative appearance. Small to average sizes, no visible tattoos or piercings. Must be willing to get a haircut or shave if necessary to fit the 1960s look. Parents must stay on set at all times.
- Mississippi Kids: Male and Female, 6-10 years old, ALL ethnicities, conservative appearance. Same requirements as teenagers.
To submit: Send an email to BGcastingBAM@gmail.com with the subject line MS TEEN 4/15 or MS KID 4/15.
ATLANTA, GA Area – KID & DAD Featured BACKGROUND CASTING CALL 4/15/25
Project: By Any Means
Shoot Location: Atlanta, GA area (possibly Covington)
Filming Dates: Tentative Filming Date – Tuesday 4/15/25
Fitting Dates: Monday 4/7/25, Tuesday 4/8/25, or Wednesday 4/9/25
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay Rates:
- Filming: $100 for up to 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours
- Fitting: $25 for up to 2 hours
Roles:
- Real Dad & Daughter: Male (Dad) and Female (Daughter, age 3-5 years). White, conservative appearance. Parents must stay on set at all times. Dad must be willing to get a haircut or shave. This is a real parent/child pairing.
To submit: Send an email to BGcastingBAM@gmail.com with the subject line DAD & DAUGHTER.
ATLANTA, GA Area – BACKGROUND CASTING CALL 4/14/25
Project: By Any Means
Shoot Location: Atlanta, GA area (possibly Covington)
Filming Dates: Tentative Filming Date – Monday 4/14/25
Fitting Dates: Monday 3/31/25, Tuesday 4/1/25, or Wednesday 4/2/25
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay Rates:
- Filming: $100 for up to 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours
- Fitting: $25 for up to 2 hours
Roles:
- Bus Passengers & Pedestrians: Male and Female, ages 18-80, all ethnicities. Conservative, average appearance, and small to average size to fit into period costumes. No visible tattoos, piercings, or modern hairstyles.
- FBI & Police Officers: Male, White, ages 20s-50s, conservative, clean-cut. Small to average size, no visible tattoos or piercings, and must be willing to get a haircut or shave if necessary for the 1960s look.
To submit: Use this submission form or email BGcastingBAM@gmail.com with the subject line DAY 1 FILMING (specify role).
ATLANTA, GA Area – FEATURED BACKGROUND CASTING CALL 4/15/25
Project: By Any Means
Shoot Location: Atlanta, GA area (possibly Covington)
Filming Dates: Tentative Filming Date – Tuesday 4/15/25
Fitting Dates: Monday 3/31/25, Tuesday 4/1/25
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay Rates:
- Filming: $100 for up to 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours
- Fitting: $25 for up to 2 hours
Roles:
- Diner Cook: Male, Black, 30s-40s, must have cook experience. No visible tattoos or piercings.
- Diner Waitress: Female, Black, 18-22 years old, must have waitress experience. No visible tattoos or piercings.
- BBQ Pit Workers: Male, Black, 20s-60s, must have experience with BBQ or grilling. No visible tattoos or piercings.
- Housekeeper: Female, Black, 20s-60s, must have a warm, trustworthy appearance.
- Hattiesburg Woman: Female, White, 30s-50s, affluent, polished look.
- Man Carrying Daughter: Male, White, late 20s-40s, must be able to carry a 4-5 year old child.
- Daughter Being Carried: Female, White, 4-5 years old, must be adorable and paired with a real dad.
To submit: Use this submission form or email BGcastingBAM@gmail.com with the subject line DIRECTOR SELECT (specify role).
ATLANTA, GA Area – STAND-IN CASTING CALL 4/14/25 – 5/24/25
Project: By Any Means
Shoot Location: Atlanta, GA area (possibly Covington)
Filming Dates: Monday-Friday from 4/14/25 – 5/24/25
Union Status: Non-Union
Pay Rates:
- Filming: $175 for up to 12 hours
Roles:
- Scarpa Stand-In: Male, White, 20-55 years old, height 5’7”–5’9”, athletic body type.
- Wayne Stand-In: Male, Black, 20-45 years old, height 6’2”–6’4”, athletic body type.
To submit: Use this submission form or email BGcastingBAM@gmail.com with the subject line BAM STAND-IN (specify role).
Featured Background – “Bad Guys” Casting Call
Role: Featured Background
Location: Atlanta, GA (potentially Covington)
Filming Dates: Monday-Friday, April 14 – May 24, 2025
Pay Rates:
- Filming: $100 for up to 8 hours, plus overtime
- Fitting: $25 for up to 4 hours
Roles:
- Bad Guys: Male, White, ages 20-65. Clean-cut appearance with natural hair. No visible tattoos or piercings. Must be willing to be clean-shaven if required.
To submit: Use the submission form or email BGcastingBAM@gmail.com with the subject line DIRECTOR SELECT.
Make sure to submit your information according to the role you’re interested in and keep an eye out for further details.
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