NOW CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS - WEDDING SCENES

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Filming in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is seeking background talent for interior / exterior wedding scenes on the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2.
These background roles will work in vibrant and high-energy wedding reception scenes. This is a party atmosphere where the guests are dressed to impress, dancing, twerking, some doing the hustle. This is a lively, wild celebration full of joy, rhythm, and movement. Looking for individuals with great energy, charisma, and confidence
 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

  • Show Title: Diarra from Detroit – Season 2
  • Network: BET+
  • Synopsis: A divorcing, overworked teacher finds herself drawn into a cold case after a dating app matches her with a man she suspects is the adult version of a boy abducted in the 90s.
  • Link: https://www.bet.plus/shows/diarra-from-detroit

BACKGROUND ROLES

BRIDESMAIDS
  • Work Dates: Tuesday, 10/7/25, Wednesday, 10/8/25, AND Tuesday, 10/14/25. Must be available for ALL dates.
  • Wardrobe Fitting: Must be available for a mandatory fitting on Friday, 10/3/25.
  • Women, all ethnicities, ages 20s – 40s
GROOMSMEN
  • Work Dates: Tuesday, 10/7/25 AND Wednesday, 10/8/25. Must be available for BOTH dates.
  • Wardrobe Fitting: Must be available for a mandatory fitting on Friday, 10/3/25.
  • Men, all ethnicities, ages 20s – 40s
CARTIER’S WIFE
  • Work Date: Tuesday, 10/7/25
  • Wardrobe Fitting: Must be available for a mandatory fitting on Friday, 10/3/25.
  • Female, ages 30s-40s, voluptuous figure
  • Must be a dress size 6-8.
WEDDING GUESTS
  • Work Dates: Tuesday, 10/7/25 and Wednesday, 10/8/25. Must be available for BOTH dates. You may be booked for one or both dates.
  • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 20s – 70s
  • Must have formal attire (cocktail, semi-formal, or formal wear)
GANG MEMBER WEDDING GUESTS
  • Work Date: Tuesday, 10/7/25
  • Black / African American men, ages 20s – 40s
  • Must have formal attire (cocktail, semi-formal, or formal wear)
WAITSTAFF AND CATERING STAFF
  • Work Dates: Tuesday, 10/7/25 AND Wednesday, 10/8/25. Must be available for BOTH dates.
  • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 20s – 50s

FILMING DATE

  • Must be available for the dates listed above per role.
  • Must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set each date.
  • Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the filming date / dates listed above.

FILMING LOCATION

  • Atlanta, GA

RATE (IF HIRED)

  • Background Rate: $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours. Overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half.)
  • Wardrobe Fitting Bump: If you are cast for a role that requires a wardrobe fitting, you will receive an additional $21 Wardrobe Fitting Bump for attending the mandatory fitting.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (ALL ROLES)

  • All talent must submit the following current photos.
    • A clear, recent selfie taken within the last 7 days, dressed in attire that you would wear as a wedding guest.
    • A recent, clear headshot (no filters, hats, or sunglasses)
    • A full body photo (straight-on, full view)
    • Photos must be recent, in natural lighting, no filters/editing, showing your current look (hair color/length/style)

BOOKING POLICY

  • Hylton Casting, LLC and Breakdown Productions, Inc. reserve the right to cancel any part of your booking at any time, including last-minute changes. If your booking is canceled, no compensation, reimbursement, or other consideration will be provided. Please check your email before arriving to set for updates. Hylton Casting may overbook background actors to ensure production needs are met in the event of last-minute cancellations. A confirmation does not guarantee placement; if production is at full count, you may not be signed in or compensated. Extras signed in on set are not employed by Hylton Casting and are paid directly by the production company. Hylton Casting and the production are not responsible for any lost or stolen personal items. For questions, please email bo*******@***********ng.com.
DFDS2 - Wedding BG
I would like to be considered for the following role / roles (Please review the work dates and fitting dates listed above and only submit for the roles that you are available):
I am available for the filming dates listed above.
All individuals must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of the production. Please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification information.
I have a valid Government issued ID and Social Security number
I confirm that I am age 18 or older.
I have read all of the details listed above and understand that at this time you are only checking my availability. Submitting on this page does not guarantee that you will be booked to work, it only places you under consideration.
lbs
Example - 40
Example - 34B
Example - 16.5 / 34
Example - M
Example - L
Men (waist x inseam) - Ex. 36x32, Women (actual pants size) - Ex. 8
Example - 34
Example - 32
Example - 4, 10-12
Example - 4, 10-12
Example - 42R
Example - 8
Would you be open to altering your facial hair?
We will be casting 1 Bridesmaid who will be featured twerking in these scenes. Do you know how to twerk and would you like to be considered for this role? If yes, you must attach a video of yourself twerking below.
Do you have a car that can be used in these scenes as a picture car if requested?
Are you comfortable driving your car on camera in these scenes, taking basic driving directions from the AD team?

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

If booked to work on this production, all the materials and information about this production are CONFIDENTIAL. Your work and ANYTHING regarding this production is CONFIDENTIAL and cannot be shared via social media or otherwise. Individuals can and will be asked to leave set for taking pictures or putting information on social media. Phones may be used in holding for personal purposes only. Pictures cannot be taken at ANY time. If a photo is taken in holding or on set this is also grounds for immediate removal. You cannot talk to the press, blog, Facebook, tweet, or Instagram etc. about your experience or take any photos on set.
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