NOW CASTING FEATURED BACKGROUND ACTORS - FRIDAY, 8/15/25

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Still Photo Shoot in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is seeking men ages 20–70 for a staged still photo shoot portraying members of the Masons. These photos will be part of the series’ storyline and all talent will be photo-selected by the series director.
 

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

FEATURED BACKGROUND ROLE

  • MEMBERS OF THE MASONS
    • Gender & Age: Men, all ethnicities, ages 20s-70s
    • Wardrobe Required: Must own a black tuxedo or black suit, white dress shirt, black bow tie or black tie, and black dress shoes.
    • Role Description: Masonic members are part of a fraternal organization with a long history of community service and ceremonial traditions. For this scene, talent will pose as members of the Masons in a staged still photo that becomes part of the storyline. This is a featured role and all talent will be photo-selected by the series director.
    • Hair & Facial Hair Notice: All background performers should be prepared for potential hair or facial hair changes (e.g., trimming, shaving, coloring, or styling) as required for the role.

PHOTO SHOOT DATE

  • Friday, 8/15/25
  • Must be available for up to a 12 hour day or longer on set.
  • 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 listed above.

PHOTO SHOOT 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 Bump: $20 for bringing your own tuxedo / black suit.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • To be considered, please submit photos wearing the tuxedo or black suit you would bring to set:
    • Selfie: Taken within the last 7 days
    • Headshot: Clear, no filters, hats, or sunglasses
    • Full-Body Photo: Straight-on, head-to-toe, showing your scene look (tuxedo or black suit)
    • Photo Guidelines: Use natural lighting, show current hair color/length/style, and avoid filters or editing

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 bookings2@hyltoncasting.com.
DFDS2 - Masonic Members Photo Shoot 8/15/25
I am available for the following photo shoot date:
Do you own the wardrobe required for this role? (Must own a black tuxedo or black suit, white dress shirt, black bow tie or black tie, and black dress shoes)
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?
Are you willing to cut and/or dye your hair?

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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