CASTING FEATURED BACKGROUND ROLE
FOR MUSIC VIDEO FOR A MAJOR RECORDING ARTIST

Filming Saturday, 6/6/26
Atlanta, GA
Hylton Casting is currently casting an African American Male, ages 50s-60s f0r a featured background role on a music video for a major recording artist, directed by Brett Arndt of Mainstay Films.
 
This cinematic project will feature a classic old-world Italian-American aesthetic inspired by family, loyalty, tradition, celebration, power, and influence. The visual storytelling draws inspiration from iconic late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s family crime dramas. 
 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

FEATURED BACKGROUND ROLE

MALE MOURNER

  • African American Male
  • Ages 50s-60s
  • Height: 6’2 – 6’4
  • This role will work in funeral scenes.

FILMING DATE

  • Saturday, 6/6/26
  • Must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set.

FILMING LOCATION

  • Atlanta, GA

RATE (IF HIRED)

  • Background Rate: $100/8 hrs (Overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half.)

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered, please submit the following photos.
 

Photo Guidelines:

• All photos must be taken today (or at the time of submission).
• Use a camera phone in good natural lighting against a solid wall (white or neutral background preferred).
• Photos should look professional, clear, and well-framed.
• No filters, hats, sunglasses, or heavy makeup.
 

Photos required:

  • Recent Selfie Headshot (clearly showing your face)
  • Recent Full-Body Selfie (facing camera, head to toe)
  • CLICK HERE for photo examples.

SELECTION PROCESS

  • If you are selected after submitting your photos, Hylton Casting will contact you with all additional filming details for your role.
  • We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Music Video - Featured Male Mourner
I would like to be considered for the following role:
I am available for the following filming 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 own a black suit?
Do you own dark colored suit options or 3-piece suit options?
Do you have a car, truck, or SUV 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

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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