Selena Gomez was discovered at a Disney Channel open casting call in Texas. Creative Commons
For many kids, the dream of working on a Disney Channel show or movie may seem like a fantasy too good to ever come true. But the reality is that if someone is determined enough and willing to work hard, anything is possible - even acting on a Disney Channel show! Every person who ever worked on a Disney Channel show had to start somewhere, from the big famous stars right down to the bit role players and background extras.
The beautiful and talented talented Bella Thorne stars in "Shake It Up!". Creative Commons
A brand new Disney Channel contest is now underway in South Africa and online video submissions are being accepted. Disney Channel South Africa has also joined forces with one of South Africa's most popular radio DJ's and "South Africa's Got Talent" host, Anele Mdoda, to lend her support to encourage kids across South Africa to get involved and have some fun. She will be head judge for the competition.
Talented newcomer Kelli Berglund has been cast in the role of "Bree" Creative Commons
It's a Laugh Productions and Primetime Emmy nominated producer Mark Brazill are in production a the multi-camera comedy series for Disney XD. The project was formerly titled "Billion Dollar Freshman," but has been renamed "Lab Rats". Disney Channel auditions and extras casting is ongoing throughout production on season one.
It’s A Laugh Productions produces all of Disney Channel's sitcoms. AB Media Publishing, LLC
Disney XD and It's a Laugh Productions are currently in production on the comedy sitcom pilot "Shmagreggie Saves The World". Disney casting directors are holding auditions for the show's starring roles, which includes male and female fraternal twins. After the three starring roles are cast, the other series regulars will be cast. Extras will be cast closer to the shooting date in February, 2012.
Johnny Depp says the film will focus more on him as the sidekick Tonto. Creative Commons
The Walt Disney Pictures feature film "Lone Ranger" is holding an open casting call in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 11, 2011 for people interested in working as paid extras. The film's remaining supporting roles are still being cast in Los Angeles, and smaller speaking roles, extras, stand-ins, and photo-doubles for the film's stars are being cast in New Mexico. Shooting will take place in New Mexico from February 13, 2012 through July 14, 2012.
Mark Wahlberg plays a former cop turned private investigator in "Broken City". Creatve Commons
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's feature film "Broken City" is currently shooting in the New Orleans area and the extras casting director is seeking people to work on the film in December and January. This is fully paid work and no prior experience working as a background performer is necessary. Candidates must be located within reasonable driving distance of New Orleans.
Submissions will begin being accepted at midnight on Thursday, December 1, 2011. AB Media Publishing, LLC
ATL-NYC Productions, in association with UnXpected Development, LLC, is in pre-production on the upcoming reality show, "Hey, I Want to be Discovered!". Beginning December 1, 2011, fresh talent of all ages is encouraged to submit online audition videos that showcase unique ability. Producers are searching for everything from actors to singers, dancers to cheerleaders, inventors to athletes, comedians to tightrope walkers. Whatever your unique talent is, they want to see it.
Predrag Antonijevic most recently directed Josh Lucas in "Little Murder". Creative Commons
Vitamin A Films and Cinemarket Films are holding an open casting call for featured and general background extras in Geaorgia who are interested in working on their Indie film "When the Bough Breaks". The film will shoot in and around the Savannah, GA area beginning December 5, 2011.
Kristen Stewart plays the role of Ky in the post-apocalyptic film "Akira". Creative Commons
Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way, in association with Legendary Pictures and Mad Chance, is set to begin principal photography on the feature film "Akira" this coming spring in Vancouver, BC. Casting is heating up as screen testing is taking place for the lead roles, and the supporting roles will be cast soon. The extras, photo doubles, and stand-ins for the film's stars will be cast in Vancouver.
Yvonne Strahovski will play a scientist in "I, Frankenstein". Creative Commons
The Australian production company Hopscotch Features and Lakeshore Entertainment are set to commence principal photography on the gothic thriller feature film "I, Frankenstein" in the Melbourne, Australia area. Auditions for supporting roles and day players is underway in Los Angeles, New York, and Melbourne. All of the film's extras, photo doubles, and stand-ins will be cast in Victoria, Australia.