ALLIGATOR
NOW CASTING: EXPERIENCED TAE-BO INSTRUCTOR
SPECIALTY BACKGROUND ROLE
Alligator
Television Series for a Major Streaming Service
- Hylton Casting is seeking a real, experienced Tae-Bo instructor for a featured, non-speaking specialty background role in ALLIGATOR, a new scripted crime series for a major streaming service.
- Production will make final selections from submitted photos, slate, and Tae-Bo demonstration video.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Project: Alligator
- Television series for a major streaming service
- Thriller based on a true-crime story
- Inspired by a true story and set across the 1990s and early 2000s, the series explores a gripping story of secrets, relationships, and crime.
SPECIALTY BACKGROUND ROLE
TAE-BO CLASS INSTRUCTOR
- All genders, all ethnicities, ages 20s – 40s
- Must have real experience teaching Tae-Bo and leading fitness classes. You must be comfortable demonstrating Tae-Bo movements and leading a class on camera.
- Featured, non-speaking background role.
TENTATIVE WORK DATE
- This role will work 1 date during October 2026.
- You must be prepared to work up to 12 hours (or longer)
- Call times will typically be provided the evening before each workday.
FILMING LOCATION
Lithonia, GA
HAIR, MAKEUP & PERIOD LOOK REQUIREMENTS
- ALLIGATOR is set in the 1990s and early 2000s. All background actors must be able to achieve a period-appropriate look for their assigned scene.
- WOMEN: Hair must be able to be styled in a period-appropriate 1990s–early 2000s look. Makeup should be natural and minimal. Nails must also be period appropriate — no modern nail art, extra-long nails or other contemporary styles. Appropriate nail colors include brown, mauve, maroon, mahogany, plum, nude, dark rose, nutmeg and cinnamon.
- MEN: Hair and facial hair must be appropriate for the 1990s–early 2000s period. Men should be willing to arrive clean-shaven if requested. Beards and goatees must be neatly and tightly groomed and are subject to approval by the Makeup Department.
- TATTOOS: All visible tattoos must be fully covered for filming. Please be prepared to cover tattoos with clothing or appropriate tattoo-covering makeup.
- If selected, you will receive additional Hair & Makeup instructions with your booking details.
RATE (IF HIRED)
- Background Rate: $226/10 hrs (Flat Rate)
- $226 is guaranteed for up to 10 hours of work. Overtime is paid after 10 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:
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Submit recent, clear, unedited materials that accurately represent your current appearance.
Photos Required:
- Headshot clearly showing your face
- Full-body photo facing the camera and showing you from head to toe
- Wear athletic clothing that allows production to clearly see your physique and movement. Photos should be taken with a camera phone in good natural lighting. Hair and makeup should be camera-ready. Do not use filters, hats, or sunglasses.
Video Slate Attachment Required:
- Attach a 30–60 second slate video. Clearly state your first and last name, height, weight, city and state of residence, and how long you have been teaching Tae-Bo.
Tae-Bo Demonstration Video Required:
- Attach a separate video, up to 60 seconds long, of you acting as if you are teaching a Tae-Bo class. Demonstrate Tae-Bo movements and your class-leading style.
- Wear athletic clothing that allows production to see your physique and movements. Make sure your full body is visible during the demonstration.
CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE to view examples of the required photos, wardrobe look, slate, and Tae-Bo demonstration video.
SELECTION PROCESS
- This is a picture-pick role. Production will make final selections from submitted photos, slate, and Tae-Bo demonstration video.
- Selected talent will be contacted directly by Hylton Casting with booking details.
- We look forward to receiving your submission!