NOW CASTING KIDS AND TEENS - 8/11/25-8/14/25

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Exterior Family Cookout Scenes | Filming in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is casting minor background actors ages 9-16 to work in exterior Family Cookout 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

  • Hylton Casting is seeking Black / African American kids ages 9-16 for fun, lively family BBQ scenes. These outdoor scenes will include summer play — kids should be comfortable getting wet running through sprinklers and enjoying the energy of a real family cookout. All roles will be photo selected by the Director. 
  • Background Roles:
    • Black / African American, all genders
    • Cookout Kids and Teens ages 9-16
    • All should be prepared to get wet playing in a sprinkler

FILMING DATES

  • Monday, 8/11/25
    Tuesday, 8/12/25
    Wednesday, 8/13/25
    Thursday, 8/14/25
    • Minors may only be booked for 1 of these filming dates.
    • 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 / dates 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.)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • To be considered, you must upload the following recent, unedited photos taken within the last 7 days that show your personal style – what you’d wear to a family BBQ.
    • Selfie – facing camera, in natural lighting, no filters, hats, or sunglasses
    • Headshot – clear, professional or casual, same rules above
    • Full Body Photo – straight-on, full view, no filters, hats, or sunglasses
    Photos must:
    • Reflect your current hair color, length, and style
    • Be taken in good, natural lighting
    • Be unfiltered and not retouched

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 - Cookout Kids 8/11-8/14
I am available for the following work 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 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.
Minor's Legal First and Last Name:
Minor's Legal First and Last Name:
First
Last
This parent / legal guardian must attend ALL filming dates with the working minor.
lbs
Example - M (8)
Example - M (8)
Example - 14
Example - 10

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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