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Casting calls for actors in Georgia for major movies, TV series


Georgia plays a huge part in the film and TV industry, with several notable movies and shows using the state for production. According to the state’s Department of Economic Development, there are more than 20 major series currently being filmed in Georgia plus multiple feature films. Marvel fans will often see a Georgia peach logo appear before or after the post-credits scenes of their favorite flicks.

But these projects can’t happen without sufficient casting. To fill the many empty slots, studios put out casting calls for a variety of roles — and they are being snapped up fast.

Take a look at some opportunities — open as of Jan. 28 — in Georgia to appear in a major motion picture or hit TV show, according to Project Casting:

FILE - Starring in the upcoming "Superman: Legacy" movie is "Pearl" actor David Corenswet, left, as Superman and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" lead Rachel Brosnahan, right, as Lois Lane. A casting call is out for the movie in Georgia.

“Superman: Legacy”

Central Casting is looking for male, white children that can work in Atlanta around May and June are needed for “Superman: Legacy.” Previous acting experience is helpful but not mandatory. Competitive pay will be available plus a film credit, and travel and accommodation expenses will be covered if applicable. There is also an open casting call for background actors/actresses.

DC Comics is getting a reboot on the big screen with a brand new slate of movies and shows. This is one of the first productions and will be written and directed by James Gunn, the mind behind the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy and “The Suicide Squad.” Little is known about the movie’s exact plot, except that Superman will be reconciling his alien heritage with his human upbringing and the movie will focus on the character’s role as a symbol of hope and light. “Superman: Legacy” scheduled for release on July 11, 2025.

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FILE - William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, left, and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in season four of "Cobra Kai." Casting calls are out for the show's 6th and final season in Georgia.

“Cobra Kai”

CAB Castings is filling a variety of roles for season six of “Cobra Kai.” A photo-double (someone who stands in for a cast member) is needed, one who is a Black male between 18 and 25-years-old. He will shoot in Atlanta between Monday and Feb. 8 for $200 per 12-hour-day. There is also an open call for extras to play high school students at a rate of $90 per eight-hour-day.

“Cobra Kai” reignited and invited new fans to a franchise that kicked off with the “The Karate Kid” movies released 40 years ago. The show gave more depth to the original characters while developing new, younger leads for fans to fall in love with as everyone explores new sides of karate and new sides of themselves. The show’s sixth and final season is expected to release this year, but there is not an exact date yet.

FILE - Lead actress Emayatzy Corinealdi attends the premiere of her show "Reasonable Doubt" at NeueHouse Hollywood in Hollywood on Sept. 22, 2022. A casting call is out for the show's second season.

“Reasonable Doubt”

Central Casting has an open casting call for the second season of “Reasonable Doubt.” Various performers are needed to play members of a courtroom audience, staff and clients at a law office, and general Los Angeles residents. The call is for ages 18 and older who can play Asian, Latin American, or Muslim and can work in Atlanta. They will be paid $130 for 10 hours.

The legal drama released on Hulu in 2022. It follows an LA defense attorney’s personal and professional struggles. The show was created by Raamla Mohamed, who was a writer and executive story editor for ABC’s “Scandal.” A release date for season two has not been released yet.

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FILE - Jackson White, left, and Grace Van Patten, right, star in Hulu's "Tell Me Lies." A casting call is out for the show's second season.

“Tell Me Lies”

Central Casting is casting for baristas on the second season of “Telling Me Lies.” College-age individuals are needed who will efficiently operate espresso machines and other standard barista equipment. They will film in Decatur in February and be paid $154 for 12 hours.

This is another dramatic Hulu series released in 2022. It chronicles a young couple’s intense and intoxicating romance over the span of eight years. The show was created by Meaghan Oppenheimer, who made Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Facebook Watch series “Queen America.” A release date for season two has not been released yet.



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