ALLIGATOR
CASTING FEATURED BACKGROUND ACTORS - COSMETICS PARTY WOMEN
Alligator
Television Series for a Major Streaming Service
- Hylton Casting is now casting 12 female background actors, all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s, to portray women attending a 1990s-style at-home cosmetics party in ALLIGATOR, a new scripted crime television series for a major streaming service.
- This is a picture-pick role. Only 12 women will be selected, and submissions will be presented to Production for final selection.
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.
FEATURED BACKGROUND ROLE
12 COSMETICS PARTY WOMEN
- Women, all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s
- Will portray women attending a 1990s direct-sales cosmetics party and makeup demonstration
- Seeking women who can naturally portray the social, upbeat atmosphere of an at-home beauty and cosmetics gathering
- Picture-pick role — only 12 women will be selected
- Final selections will be made by Production
TENTATIVE WORK DATE
Friday, 10/2/26 OR Tuesday, 10/6/26
- This role will work 1 date – tentatively either Friday, 10/2/26 OR Tuesday, 10/6/26.
- 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
Tucker, 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: $120/8 hrs (Flat Rate)
- $120 is guaranteed for up to 8 hours of work. Overtime is 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
Photos Required:
- Please submit recent, clear, unedited photos taken with a camera phone in good natural lighting.
- Headshot — clearly showing your face and current appearance
- Full Body Photo — facing the camera, head-to-toe
- Please dress in character for your photos. We are seeking a 1990s cosmetics sales party / at-home beauty consultant look. Think polished, feminine attire such as a dress, skirt and blouse, or coordinated suit.
- Hair and makeup should be styled and camera-ready, as if you were attending or hosting a cosmetics sales event. Your photos should still accurately represent your current appearance.
- No filters, hats, or sunglasses.
Video Slate Required:
- Please submit a brief 30–60 second video slate. Look directly at the camera and clearly state your full name, height, weight, and city/state of residence.
- After your introduction, position the camera to show your full body, head-to-toe, facing straight toward the camera.
- Please wear the same character-appropriate look, hair, and makeup used in your submission photos.
- CLICK HERE to view examples of the required photos, wardrobe look, and video slate.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Selected talent will be contacted directly by Hylton Casting with booking details.
- We look forward to receiving your submissions!