Netflix’s upcoming thriller series Myron Bolitar is currently filming in the New York area, and casting directors are now looking for athletic talent to appear in paid background roles.
This opportunity is for extras roles, meaning selected talent will appear on camera but will not have spoken lines. The production is seeking performers with interesting looks and athletic ability to portray professional athletes in the new series.
Myron Bolitar is based on the bestselling novel series by Harlan Coben. The story follows Myron Bolitar, a former basketball star whose professional athletic career ends after an injury. After reinventing himself as a sports agent, Myron becomes involved in mysteries, crimes, and dangerous investigations while trying to protect his clients.
The Netflix adaptation is being developed by acclaimed television producer and writer David E. Kelley alongside Kyle Long, with Harlan Coben also serving as an executive producer. Emmy-winning director Greg Yaitanes is directing multiple episodes. The cast includes Colin Woodell as Myron Bolitar, KJ Apa as Win Lockwood, and Diane Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz, along with Chloe Fineman, Jabari Banks, Ben McKenzie, and Jamie McShane.
Production is expected to film in New York and New Jersey, with this specific casting notice filming in Manhattan.
Talent Application
Casting Details
🎬 Project: Myron Bolitar
📺 Network/Platform: Netflix
📍 Filming Location: Manhattan, NY
🎭 Role Type: Paid background / extras
🏃 Role: Athletic talent to portray pro athletes
📅 Tentative Work Date: Monday, August 3
🗣️ Lines: No spoken lines
Casting is looking for talent who are athletic and have a strong or interesting on-camera look. Applicants should be comfortable portraying professional athletes and should be available for the full work date.
Who Should Submit?
This casting call is ideal for people in the NYC area who have athletic experience or a believable athlete appearance. Talent may be asked to submit which sport they are applying for and whether they have experience in that sport.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older and must be able to provide proper I-9 documentation if cast.
Submission Instructions
To submit, email:
Use the subject line:
Athlete 8.3
Include responses to all requested questions in your email.
📸 Photos: Submit candid photos with no sunglasses, hats, or anything covering your face. Include one face photo and one full-body photo.
📝 Personal Info: Full name, phone number, and union status.
📏 Sizes: Include all clothing sizes, height, weight, and shoe size.
🏃 Sport Info: Mention which sport you are submitting for and whether you have experience in that sport.
✅ Availability: Confirm that you are fully available on Monday, August 3.
🔞 Age: Confirm that you are 18 years of age or older.
✍️ Tattoos: Mention whether you have any tattoos, including face or neck tattoos.
If non-union, applicants should also include how many SAG-AFTRA waivers they have.
Men should include height, weight, coat, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe size. Women should include height, weight, dress, pant, bust, waist, hips, and shoe size.
Important Work Eligibility Note
If cast, talent must provide I-9 documentation that proves identity and employment eligibility. Anyone unable to provide the required documentation will not be allowed to work.
This is a great paid opportunity for athletic NYC-area talent who want to gain on-set experience on a Netflix thriller series.
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