Casting Calls in Atlanta

Atlanta runs on Georgia's 30% film and television tax credit, which has pulled Marvel, Netflix, Tyler Perry Studios and a steady stream of episodic television into metro Atlanta soundstages year-round.

That means the volume here skews toward series regulars, day players, stand-ins and a very large background market — far more shooting days per year than most actors expect outside of Los Angeles.

Below are the live casting calls we currently have for Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia production hubs, updated as new notices come in.

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How casting works in Atlanta

Who is actually casting here

Most Atlanta work flows through a small number of offices that cover the majority of the studio slate — the big episodic and feature offices handle principal roles, while a separate tier of extras-casting companies handles background and stand-in bookings. Principal auditions are almost always self-tape first; background bookings are typically made from a photo submission and a size card with no audition at all. Knowing which lane a notice belongs to tells you what to send.

Union vs non-union in Georgia

Georgia is a right-to-work state, so you can work non-union jobs indefinitely without being penalised, and many actors build a full résumé before ever joining SAG-AFTRA. The studio features and streaming series are union, but they routinely Taft-Hartley local actors into speaking roles, which is one of the most common routes to eligibility in this market. Non-union commercial and industrial work is plentiful and pays reasonably.

What local actors should know

Atlanta casting is heavily local-hire: productions want actors with a Georgia address who will not be reimbursed for travel or lodging, so listing yourself as local matters more here than almost anywhere else. Turnaround is fast — it is normal to receive sides in the evening and be asked to submit a tape by the following afternoon, which is why a reliable home self-tape setup is effectively required equipment.

Where the work sits geographically

Shooting is spread across Pinewood/Trilith in Fayetteville, Assembly in Doraville, Tyler Perry Studios on the south side and Blackhall, plus regular location work in Newnan, Griffin and Savannah. Expect early calls and long drives; a booking listed as 'Atlanta' can easily mean an hour outside the perimeter.

Atlanta casting FAQ

Do I need an agent to audition in Atlanta?

No. A large share of Atlanta background, industrial and independent film work is cast directly from open submissions, and most extras-casting offices accept actors without representation. An agent becomes important for studio principal roles, where the office releases breakdowns to agencies first.

Are there paid casting calls in Atlanta?

Yes. Union principal work in Georgia pays the SAG-AFTRA day rate, non-union background typically pays an hourly rate with overtime and bumps, and commercial and industrial jobs are usually the best-paying non-union work in the market. Every notice on this page shows its compensation where the production disclosed it.

How do I find casting calls near me in Atlanta?

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What should I bring to an audition in Atlanta?

For an in-person read: a current headshot and résumé stapled back to back, wardrobe suggesting the role without costuming it, and your own printed sides. For a self-tape, which is the norm here, you need clean audio, even lighting, a neutral background and a reader — the submission itself is your audition.

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