NOW CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS - FRIDAY, 8/8/25

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
1960’s Flashback Scenes | Filming in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is seeking background talent for 1960’s flashback 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

ROLE 1 – YOUNG VONDA
  • Black / African American, Female
  • Age: 20s (will be portraying a younger version of the character Vonda, played by Phylicia Rashad)
  • This character appears in flashback scenes set in the 1960s.
  • Talent should have a natural, timeless appearance that fits the 1960s setting.
ROLE 2 – YOUNG VONDA’S OLDER SISTER
  • Black / African American, Female
  • Age: 20s (should appear to be a close-in-age sibling to Young Vonda)
  • Will appear alongside Young Vonda in 1960s family flashback scenes.
  • Talent should have a natural, timeless appearance that fits the 1960s setting.
ROLE 3 – YOUNG VONDA’S YOUNGER SISTER
  • Black / African American, Female
  • Age: 18 – 30
  • This character represents the youngest sister in the family during flashback scenes.
  • Talent should have a natural, timeless appearance that fits the 1960s setting.
ROLE 4 – YOUNG HARLEY
  • Black / African American, Male
  • Age: 18 – 30
  • Will be portraying the younger version of the character Harley played by Harry Lennix
  • Must be clean-shaven or have period-appropriate facial hair
  • Should reflect a natural, authentic 1960s teenage appearance

FILMING DATE

  • Friday, 8/8/25
  • Must be available for up to a 12 hour day or longer on set.
  • 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.)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Please upload the following with your submission:
    • A recent, natural headshot-style selfie (no filters or heavy styling)
    • A full-body photo against a plain background
    • Optional: A short video slate including:
      • First and last name
      • Height and weight
      • City and state of residence
      • Full-body view (head to toe)
  • Please ensure all photos and videos reflect a clean, timeless look that fits the 1960s. Avoid digital filters, trendy clothing, and modern styling.

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 - 8/8 BG Flashback
I am available for the following filming 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 confirm that I am age 18 or older.
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.
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
Would you be open to altering your facial hair?
Are you willing to cut and/or dye your 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

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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