Louisiana
Casting calls in New Orleans
12 open casting calls in New Orleans, 8 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-06-26. Background and extras, influencer and UGC, acting and commercial work from casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams.
The numbers
| Open castings | 12 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 8 |
| Listed as paid | 83% |
| Union or union-friendly | 8% |
| Remote | 1 |
| Short film | 2 |
| Online commercial | 2 |
| Feature film | 1 |
| Scripted show | 1 |
By type of work in New Orleans
Latest castings in New Orleans
- Gymnasts for Warner Bros Starring Jenna Ortega and Rose ByrneActingNew Orleans, LA
- Seeking Real Experienced Nurses for Vertical Short BackgroundActingBackground / ExtrasPaidNew Orleans, LA
- 'Troubled Waters'ActingPaidNewly postedShort Film · New Orleans, LA
- 'Death Awakened'ActingPaidFeature Film · New Orleans, LA
- Seeking Actors for Paid Roles in "GRACE 2" Vertical Series!ActingPaidNew Orleans, LA
- "Coarse" Feature Film Seeks Talent in LAActingBackground / ExtrasPaidNew Orleans, LA
- Dead End — Script ReviewActingRemoteNewly postedScripted Show · Remote
- Minute Maid Spooky Social SketchesActingPaidShort Film · New Orleans, LA
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Casting in New Orleans, answered.
How many casting calls are open in New Orleans right now?
12 as of Oct 07, 8 of them posted in the last 7 days, led by acting (10), commercial / brand (3), background / extras (2). The catalog is read throughout the day, so the number moves.
Are casting calls in New Orleans free to apply to?
Yes. Applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply or to be considered. Listings that ask for money, or that match other scam patterns, are removed before they reach you.
Do I need an agent to book work in New Orleans?
No. Most castings listed for New Orleans are open submissions from casting directors, producers and brands. HeyBooker does the booker’s job for you: it finds the castings, scores them against your profile, drafts the application and tracks the response. It also works alongside an agent for the jobs they don’t cover.
What kinds of work get cast in New Orleans?
Right now the most common project types are Short film (2), Online commercial (2), Feature film (1), Scripted show (1).
How does the feed decide what to show me first?
Every casting gets a 0–100 score against your profile; distance from your home base is the largest factor, so New Orleans castings rank highest for talent based there. The full model is on the how it works page.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.