NOW CASTING
FEATURED MOB BOSSES, MOB HENCHMEN & MOB GUARDS
Music Video for a Major Recording Artist
Filming Saturday, 6/6/26 – Monday, 6/8/26
Atlanta, GA
Hylton Casting is currently casting featured background actors for a music video for a major recording artist, directed by Brett Arndt of Mainstay Films.
We are specifically seeking men to portray Mob Henchmen, Mob Bosses, and Mob Guards within a powerful Italian-American crime family. These highly featured characters will be prominently featured throughout the music video and should possess strong character faces, authentic looks, confidence, authority, sophistication, and commanding on-camera presence.
Seeking Caucasian, Eastern European, Mediterranean, or Hispanic Men, Ages 20+.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Music Video for a Major Recording Artist
- Director: Brett Arndt
- Director’s Previous Work: https://www.brettanthonycinema.com/
- Production Company: Mainstay Media LLC
BACKGROUND ROLES
MOB HENCHMEN, MOB BOSSES, AND MOB GUARDS
- Caucasian, Eastern European, Mediterranean, or Hispanic
- Men, Ages 20+
- Seeking individuals to portray influential mob bosses, trusted advisors, loyal henchmen, and personal security guards within a powerful Italian-American family organization.
- These roles will be featured throughout funeral, business, and family gathering scenes. Looking for individuals who can portray authority, confidence, power, loyalty, and presence on camera. Think old-school organized crime figures, respected family leaders, trusted associates, and longtime members of an influential inner circle.
- The overall aesthetic is inspired by classic late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s Italian-American crime dramas and family sagas. Sophisticated, traditional, and distinguished looks are encouraged.
- Must own dark suit wardrobe options. 3-piece suits are preferred. Pocket watches, pinky rings, and traditional wider dress shirt collars are highly encouraged. No modern slim-fit business looks.
WARDROBE MOOD BOARD
- Please CLICK HERE to view inspiration images of the wardrobe expected for background actors booked to work in these scenes.
FILMING DATES
- Saturday, 6/6/26
- Sunday, 6/7/26
- Monday, 6/8/26
- You do not need to be available for all filming dates.
- Must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set each date.
- Filming on Monday, 6/8/26 is expected to have an afternoon call time. Please be prepared to film through the night into early the next morning for this date.
FILMING LOCATION
- Atlanta, GA
RATE (IF HIRED)
- Background Rate: $100/8 hrs (Overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half.)
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- If booked, you must provide valid, unexpired I-9 acceptable documents in order to work on this production.
- View the official list here:
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered, please submit the following photos.
Photo Guidelines:
• All photos must be taken today (or at the time of submission).
• Use a camera phone in good natural lighting against a solid wall (white or neutral background preferred).
• Photos should look professional, clear, and well-framed.
• No filters, hats, sunglasses, or heavy makeup.
Photos required:
- Recent Selfie Headshot (clearly showing your face)
- Recent Full-Body Selfie (facing camera, head to toe)
- CLICK HERE for photo examples.
SELECTION PROCESS
- If you are selected after submitting your photos, Hylton Casting will contact you with all additional filming details for your role.
- We look forward to receiving your submissions!