NOW CASTING KIDS AND ADULTS - THURSDAY, 8/7/25

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Exterior Middle School Scenes | Filming in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is seeking background talent for exterior middle school scenes in Season 2 of the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit.
All roles are for background/atmosphere purposes only and will be photo selected by the 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

BACKGROUND ROLES

  • Middle School Students: All genders, all ethnicities, ages 10-14.
  • Parents with Cars: All genders, all ethnicities, ages 30s-40s. Must have a vehicle that can be used on camera in these scenes. No white or red cars.
  • Teachers: All genders, all ethnicities, ages 30s-60s.

FILMING DATE

  • Thursday, 8/7/25
  • Adults – Must be available for up to a 12 hour day or longer on set.
  • Minors ages 9-15 – May be at the filming location up to a 10 hour day.
  • 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.

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.)
  • Car Bump: Additional $25 if booked with your vehicle (no white or red cars)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (ALL ROLES)

  • All talent must submit 2 current photos styled for the middle school scene you are submitting for. These photos will be used for director selection:
    • Selfie – taken within the last 7 days
    • Full-body photo – head-to-toe, straight-on, wearing your scene-appropriate look.
  • Photo Guidelines:
    • Use natural lighting
    • No filters or image editing
    • Show current hair color, length, and style
    • Kids should appear as students (e.g. t-shirts, sneakers, backpacks, school casual)
    • Adults should look like teachers or school parents (e.g. business casual, relaxed professional)

MINOR BACKGROUND ACTORS - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION​

  • If you are submitting a minor, please complete the submission form below with your minor’s information. A separate submission form must be completed for each working minor.
  • All minors must be registered with the GA Dept. of Labor and have a valid Certification Certificate Number before submitting.
  • If your minor is not already registered with the GA Dept. of Labor, please visit: https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login
  • Registration may take several days. Minors without certification cannot be booked.
  • One parent/legal guardian must accompany the minor on set at all times (no switching during the day).
  • Guardians may not appear on camera and no additional guests are allowed on set.
  • School materials are required on weekdays for set schooling with a studio teacher.

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 - Middle School 8/7/25
I am available for the following work date:
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 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.
Age Range:
Legal First and Last Name:
Legal First and Last Name:
First
Last
This parent / legal guardian must attend ALL filming dates with the working minor.
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
Example - M (8)
Example - M (8)
Example - 14
Example - 14
Example - 10
Would you be open to altering your facial hair?
Do you have a car that can be used in these scenes as a picture car if requested?
Are you comfortable driving your car on camera in these scenes, taking basic driving directions from the AD team?

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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