$2725 Commercial Casting Call for Comedic Actors

Casting Companion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 500 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion in New York City seeks a male comedic actor for a non-union batteries commercial filming in NYC. The performer should bring warmth, grounded presence and understated humor suitable for on-camera comedy.

Requirements include ages 28–42, all ethnicities and body types welcome, strong deadpan timing, and comfort with direction. Compensation includes a $500 session rate, $2,275 buyout, and a 15% agency commission.

Qualifications

• Seeking male performers ages 28-42.
• Non-union production.
• Open to all ethnicities and body types.
• Strong comedic acting ability, particularly with deadpan and understated humor.
• Grounded acting instincts and the ability to deliver natural character-based performances.
• Should have a warm, likable on-camera presence.
• Production is not specifically seeking a highly polished or traditional model-type appearance.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Professional and comfortable taking creative direction during filming.

Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in a professional commercial production.
• Deliver understated humor with confident deadpan comedic timing.
• Create a believable, character-driven performance that feels natural rather than overly polished.
• Bring warmth, personality, and relatability to the role.
• Take direction and adjust performance choices as requested by the creative team.
• Participate professionally in the required filming and fitting process.
• Maintain consistency across multiple takes and camera setups.

Skills

Deadpan humor

Warm on-camera presence

Strong acting ability

Job description

Male Comedic Actor for Batteries Commercial in New York City

Job Description

A non-union batteries commercial is casting a male performer for an upcoming production filming in New York City. The creative team is looking for an actor with a warm, approachable personality and a grounded performance style who can make understated comedy feel effortless on camera. The ideal performer has excellent deadpan comedic timing and can create memorable character moments without appearing overly polished or traditionally model-like. Talent of all ethnicities and body types are encouraged to submit for this paid NYC commercial casting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured role in a professional commercial production.
• Deliver understated humor with confident deadpan comedic timing.
• Create a believable, character-driven performance that feels natural rather than overly polished.
• Bring warmth, personality, and relatability to the role.
• Take direction and adjust performance choices as requested by the creative team.
• Participate professionally in the required filming and fitting process.
• Maintain consistency across multiple takes and camera setups.

Requirements

• Seeking male performers ages 28-42.
• Non-union production.
• Open to all ethnicities and body types.
• Strong comedic acting ability, particularly with deadpan and understated humor.
• Grounded acting instincts and the ability to deliver natural character-based performances.
• Should have a warm, likable, and relatable on-camera presence.
• Production is not specifically seeking a highly polished or traditional model-type appearance.
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Professional and comfortable taking creative direction during filming.

Compensation

• Session rate: $500.
• Buyout: $2,275 if the performer appears in the final cut.
• 15% agency commission.