NOW CASTING BACKGROUND ACTORS - WEDNESDAY, 8/6/25

Casting Call – BET+ Series Diarra From Detroit Season 2
Still Photo Shoot in Atlanta, GA
 
Hylton Casting is looking for Black / African American children and adults for a staged still photo shoot representing family portraits in the show (1930s, 1950s, and 1970s). These photos become part of the storyline in the series. All talent will be photo selected by the director of the series.
 

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

ROLES

FLASHBACK MEN AND WOMEN
  • Black / African American, all genders. Ages 18-40s
  • This role will work in a staged still photo shoot representing family portraits in the show (1930s, 1950s, and 1970s).
  • We’re looking for a clean, timeless appearance that aligns with the historical periods listed.
  • Please avoid heavy makeup, wigs, fake lashes, or long acrylic nails.
  • Men should be clean shaven or have period appropriate facial hair.
GRANDPARENTS
  • Black / African American, all genders. Ages 70s-100
  • This role will work in a staged still photo shoot representing family portraits in the show (1930s, 1950s, and 1970s).
  • We’re looking for a clean, timeless appearance that aligns with the historical periods listed.
  • Please avoid heavy makeup, wigs, fake lashes, or long acrylic nails.
  • Men should be clean shaven or have period appropriate facial hair.
CHILDREN
  • Black / African American children, all genders. Ages 6-16.
  • This role will work in a staged still photo shoot representing family portraits in the show (1930s, 1950s, and 1970s).
  • We’re looking for a clean, timeless appearance that aligns with the historical periods listed.

FILMING DATE

  • Wednesday, 8/6/25
  • Adults – Must be available for up to a 12 hour day or longer on set.
  • Minors ages 6-9 – May be at the filming location up to an 8 hour day.
  • Minors ages 9-12 – 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 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 with your submission:
    • A natural headshot-style selfie (no filters, clean/minimal look)
    • A full-body photo against a plain wall or background
    • Optional: A short video slate (instructions provided on the submission form)
    • Please avoid:
      • Heavy makeup, wigs, fake lashes, or long acrylic nails
      • Glamorous styling or trendy fashion
      • Digital editing or filters
  • Optional: In your video, please:
    • Clearly say your first and last name
    • State your height and weight
    • Share the city and state where you currently reside
    • Show your full body from head to toe
  • We’re looking for a clean, timeless appearance that aligns with the historical periods listed.
  • We look forward to reviewing your submissions and creating beautiful on-screen family portraits!

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 - Still Photos 8/6/25
I am available for the following work 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 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.
Age Range:
Legal First and Last Name:
Legal First and Last Name:
First
Last
This parent / legal guardian must attend ALL filming dates with the working minor.
lbs
Example - 34B
Example - 16.5
Example - 34
Example - L
Example - 42R
Men (waist x inseam) - Ex. 36x32, Women (actual pants size) - Ex. 8
Example - 34
Example - 32
Example - 8
Would you be open to altering your facial hair?
Are you willing to cut and/or dye your hair?

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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