Paid Deadpan Comedy Actor for NYC Battery Ad

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

Job summary

Casting Companion is casting a male comedic actor for a New York City battery commercial. The nonunion role seeks performers aged 28–42 who can deliver subtle, effortless comedy with strong deadpan timing and grounded character work.

The ideal candidate is authentic, relatable, and warm, with no strict model look, and must be available to film in NYC with an in-person callback possible. Submissions go through Casting Networks; compensation includes a $500 session fee and a $2,275 buyout if

Qualifications

• Must have strong acting ability and natural, grounded performance style.
• Excellent comedic instincts and confident deadpan delivery are essential.
• Ability to project warmth, personality, and relatability on camera.

Responsibilities

• Perform scripted commercial material with natural comedic delivery.
• Use strong deadpan timing to create understated humor.
• Develop a warm, approachable, and memorable on-camera character.
• Take direction from the director and adjust performances between takes.
• Maintain consistent character choices throughout filming.
• Attend an in-person callback if invited to continue in the casting process.
• Participate in wardrobe fitting if booked for the commercial.

Skills

Strong acting

Deadpan timing

Excellent comedic instincts

Warm on-camera presence

Authentic character work

Job description

Casting Companion is casting a male comedic actor for a New York City battery commercial. The nonunion role seeks performers aged 28–42 who can deliver subtle, effortless comedy with strong deadpan timing and grounded character work.

The ideal candidate is authentic, relatable, and warm, with no strict model look, and must be available to film in NYC with an in-person callback possible. Submissions go through Casting Networks; compensation includes a $500 session fee and a $2,275 buyout if