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Casting Call: Background Performers for Television Series in Kingston

By: SDG Tourism

Tuesday, April 22nd – Tuesday, April 29th 

Jane and Beth Power from R McGilly Casting Inc. are casting background performers for another exciting TV series. Call out: kpapril2025rm. 

This is for MEN only as the episode takes place in a Men’s Maximum Penitentiary Prison. We are looking for men over the age of 18. All male applicants are welcome, however, we are in great need of people with diverse races and various ethnicities. Residents of Canada must have a Social Insurance Number and/or men with work visas are eligible. 

We are also looking for some female background performers to play civilians. 

Tell your friends and family members who would like to be a part of this exciting production. Experience is wonderful, but not required! 

Required for the cast

MALE prisoners, guards and some civilians – 150 males of all ethnicities with various “looks” (hardened etc.)    Dates required: Tuesday, April 22nd to Tuesday, April 29th.  However, you may only be needed for 1 day to 4 days within those dates.

● Tattoos – visible tattoos are fine. Required when hired:  Must have a written clearance for each visible tattoo from each artist with a signature.  visible tattoos are fine. Required:  A written clearance for each visible tattoo from each artist with a signature when hired.  This form will be sent to you for the artists to complete and sign. You will need to copy the form for each artist’s signature.

General Information :  

Scenes will be shot throughout the day within the prison’s interior cells and outside in the  exterior prison yards. Required for some scenes: Shirtless/Tank tops. Jumpsuits provided.  Shooting hours: vary in length from 8 – 14+ hours. Start times vary. You need to be available for the dates you have been selected.  

Pay rate is minimum wage: $17.25 / hour with an 8 hour minimum. Full days include a 1 hour non-paid boxed lunch. 

To apply, submit to the office by one email only at:  kpapril2025rm@gmail.com

1. Your full name, age, address, telephone number and email address.  

2. One Head and one full body photo shot (required.)  

3. Height, waist, chest measurements and shoe size. 

4. Tattoo clearance required when hired.

5. Ontario Health and Safety Certificate and SIN number required only when hired.

Selected applicants will be notified by the casting office personnel for further information.