NOW CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS - 9/9/25-9/10/25

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Interior / Exterior Church Scenes | Filming in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is casting background talent for interior and exterior church scenes on the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit Season 2

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

  • CHURCH GOERS – Black / African American, all genders, ages 18+
  • CHURCH ELDERS – Black / African American, all genders, ages 60+ (distinctive looks encouraged – elderly, unique character faces, etc.)
  • SPECIALTY OLDER CHURCH GOERS – Black / African American, all genders, ages 60+. Individuals with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or oxygen masks (please note mobility devices in submission)
  • CHURCH USHERS – Black / African American, all genders, ages 18+
  • CHURCH SECURITY – Black / African American, male, ages 18+

WARDROBE

  • CHURCH GOERS / ELDERS: “Sunday Best” – colorful, lively church attire encouraged
  • CHURCH USHERS: Non-black suits (white gloves will be provided)
  • CHURCH SECURITY: Dark suits or professional security attire

FILMING DATES

Tuesday, 9/9/25
Wednesday, 9/10/25

  • You do not need to be available for both filming dates.
  • Must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set.
  • Call time will be provided the day before filming. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability.
  • Approx. 50 BG will be booked on Tuesday, 9/9/25, and 200 BG on Wednesday, 9/10/25.

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.)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All talent must submit the following recent photos.
    • A clear, recent selfie (within the last 7 days) in church attire
    • 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 bookings2@hyltoncasting.com.
DFDS2 - Church BG 9/9-9/10
I am available for the following filming date / dates:
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?
Do you have a bible that you can bring with you on the filming date?

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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