NOW CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS - MONDAY, 8/18/25

 BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Exterior Neighborhood Scenes | Filming in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is seeking background talent to bring Detroit street life to the screen for exterior neighborhood scenes in Diarra From Detroit Season 2. These scenes will depict the street buzzing with movement, energy, and attitude – windows open and neighbors watching the action unfold. We’re casting very specific looks to make these moments feel authentic.
 

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: F-MOB BIKER GANG MEMBERS – CORE GROUP
    • Black / African American Men
    • Ages 20s–50s
    • Vibe: Real Detroit street energy — bold, dangerous, stylish.
    • This is a core group of background actors who will appear throughout this episode in multiple scenes, with additional filming dates beyond 8/18/25.
    • Authentic, tough, lived-in looks to make the FMOB biker gang a believable neighborhood presence.
    • CLICK HERE for reference photos.
  • ROLE: NEIGHBORS
    • All ethnicities, all genders
    • Ages 18+
    • Portraying everyday residents in exterior Detroit neighborhood scenes – watching, reacting, and adding to the atmosphere.
  • ROLE: WOMAN WITH GROCERIES
    • All ethnicities, Female
    • Ages 18+
    • A neighborhood resident carrying groceries, caught in the path of the biker gang.

FILMING DATE

  • Monday, 8/18/25
  • 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 (ALL ROLES)

  • All talent must submit 2 current photos. 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

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 - Neighborhood 8/18/25
I would like to be considered for the following role / roles:
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?
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?
Do you have a motorcycle, dirt bike, or other similar vehicle that can be used in these scenes?

Maximum file size: 52.43MB

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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