ALLIGATOR

CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS
FIRST RESPONDERS

Alligator
Television Series for a Major Streaming Service
Filming Dates: Monday, 11/16/26 – Wednesday, 11/18/26
  • Hylton Casting is now casting background actors with law enforcement, military, paramedic, EMT, or other first responder experience to work on ALLIGATOR, a scripted crime television series for a major streaming service.
  • Background actors will work in scenes depicting an active search operation around a lake.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

  • Project: ALLIGATOR
  • Production Type: Scripted Television Series
  • Platform: Major Streaming Service
  • Genre: Crime Thriller / Drama
  • Setting: 1990s–Early 2000s
  • Inspired by a true story, ALLIGATOR is a new scripted crime series exploring a gripping story of secrets, relationships, and crime.

BACKGROUND ROLES

6 SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

    • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 18+
    • Seeking background actors to portray uniformed Sheriff’s Deputies participating in an active search operation around a lake.
    • Talent must be comfortable working around bodies of water and filming on or near the water for extended periods. 
    • Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred
    • Facial hair notes for men: Men must be clean shaven. Only mustaches are allowed. NO other facial hair.
    • Size Notes: No larger than a 38 waist.
    • Work Dates: 
      Monday, 11/16/26 – Conyers, GA
      Tuesday, 11/17/26 – Lake Lanier / Cumming, GA
      Wednesday, 11/18/26 – Lake Lanier / Cumming, GA

2 PARAMEDICS

    • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 18+
    • Seeking background actors to portray Paramedics at an active search operation around a lake.
    • Talent must be comfortable working around bodies of water and filming on or near the water for extended periods. 
    • Previous paramedic, EMT, or first responder experience is preferred.
    • Facial hair notes for men: Men must be clean shaven. Only mustaches are allowed. NO other facial hair.
    • Available Paramedic Shirt Sizes: M, L, or XL
      Available Paramedic Pant Sizes: 32, 34, or 36
    • Work Dates: 
      Tuesday, 11/17/26 – Lake Lanier / Cumming, GA
      Wednesday, 11/18/26 – Lake Lanier / Cumming, GA

6 FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICERS

    • All genders, all ethnicities, ages 18+
    • Seeking background actors to portray Fish and Wildlife Officers at an active search operation around a lake.
    • Talent must be comfortable working around bodies of water and filming on or near the water for extended periods. 
    • Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred
    • Facial hair notes for men: Men must be clean shaven. Only mustaches are allowed. NO other facial hair.
    • Size Notes: No larger than a 40 waist.
    • Work Dates: 
      Tuesday, 11/17/26 – Lake Lanier / Cumming, GA
      Wednesday, 11/18/26 – Lake Lanier / Cumming, GA

WARDROBE FITTINGS

  • Wardrobe fittings for these roles will take place on Thursday, 11/12/26 OR Friday, 11/13/26 in Stone Mountain, GA.
  • Please expect up to 2 hours for the fitting.
  • If you are unavailable to attend a wardrobe fitting, there is the possibility that you may be fit on the day of filming.

WORK DATES

  • Must be available for the date / dates listed above per role.
  • You must be prepared to work up to 12 hours (or longer)
  • Call times will typically be provided the evening before each workday.

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: $175/8 hrs (Flat Rate)
    • $175 is guaranteed for up to 8 hours of work. Overtime is paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half.
  • Wardrobe Fitting Rate: $21.87/hour – 2-hour minimum guarantee ($43.75 minimum).

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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
    • No filters, hats, or sunglasses.
    • CLICK HERE to view examples of the required photos

SELECTION PROCESS

  • Selected talent will be contacted directly by Hylton Casting with booking details.
  • We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Alligator - Law Enforcement BG
I would like to be considered for the following role / roles:
I would be available for a wardrobe fitting for this role on the following date / dates:
All individuals hired must complete Form I-9 and provide valid, unexpired I-9 acceptable documents in order to work on this production. Please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents for Employment Eligibility Verification information.
By providing your phone number, you agree to receive mobile messages from Hylton Casting (as needed). Message and data rates may apply.
Please make sure that your email address is typed correctly. If it is incorrect, your submission will not come through.
Example - 5'4
Example - 100
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 - 12
Would you be open to altering your facial hair?
Do you have any visible tattoos?
Do you have any visible piercings?
Do you have a car or truck from the 1990s - early 2000s that can be used in these scenes as a picture car if requested?
Are you comfortable driving your vehicle on camera in these scenes, taking basic driving directions from the AD team?

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Clear, unedited selfie in natural light against a plain wall. No filters, hats, sunglasses, or heavy makeup.

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Facing camera, simple background.

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

Submitting this form places me under consideration only and does not guarantee booking. If booked, I agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of this production, including refraining from posting on social media, sharing details, or taking photos/videos on set or in holding. Violations may result in removal from set. I understand that Hylton Casting, LLC and the production reserve the right to modify or cancel bookings at any time, including last-minute changes, without compensation if I am not signed in on set. I acknowledge that confirmations are subject to production needs and overbooking may occur. I understand that performers signed in on set are paid directly by the production company and not employed by Hylton Casting. Hylton Casting and the production are not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
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