PAID Day Player Casting | "Sweet Temptation" Vertical Short
PAID Day Player Casting | "Sweet Temptation" Vertical Short ReelShort NON-UNION ***FOR LOCALS ONLY*** Storyline: A powerful mafia underboss, Cassio Moretti, is forced into a strategic marriage with Giulia, a much younger and free-spirited woman, after the mysterious death of his wife. While rumors suggest he may have killed her, the truth is buried under grief and control. Giulia enters a cold and rigid household where she is expected to obey, suppress her personality, and become a mother to Cassio’s children. However, instead of submitting, she challenges the environment with warmth, color, and emotional honesty. As tension builds between power and vulnerability, Giulia slowly begins to break through Cassio’s emotional walls—while also healing his traumatized children. This story explores control, trauma, emotional repression, and the possibility of connection in a world built on power. NOTE: Fully available between May 24- June 5, 2026 required. We do not have a finalized DOOD at this time, so exact shoot dates and number of work days for each role are still being determined. Please only submit if you are fully available within this window. All rates listed are flat rates and include agent fees and all applicable costs. Rates are non-negotiable. Most roles will need auditions completed by May 15, 2026 due to a tight production timeline, so prompt communication and cooperation are greatly appreciated. ROLE NOTE: *MAID - Includes intense reaction (shock / screaming / panic). No physical stunt, but may involve falling back / crawling (controlled, safe). Comfortable working in scenes with fake blood and dramatic atmosphere. No intimacy required. Shoot Dates: May 24- June 5, 2026 Rate of Pay: Please see each role Location: Los Angeles, CA
9 roles
28 to 32 years old; Eastern European, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; woman. Cassio’s late wife. Appears in flashbacks and key emotional moments. Elegant, composed, but carries underlying tension. This role requires strong screen presence with limited screen time. Note: No stunt. Emotional tone important. May appear in distress/death context (non-graphic). RATE: $250/Day.
45 to 55 years old; East Asian, Eastern European, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; woman. Giulia’s mother. Sharp, controlling, and emotionally cold. Enforces traditional expectations on her daughter. Note: Can have light physical action (grabbing face / controlling gestures). No stunt beyond controlled contact. RATE: $250/Day.
52 to 59 years old; East Asian, Eastern European, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; man. Cassio’s father. Authoritative, controlling, traditional. Represents power and pressure within the family. Note: Strong presence. No physical stunt (verbal dominance only). RATE: $200/Day.
45 to 55 years old; East Asian, Eastern European, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; man. Giulia’s father. Nervous, calculating, and status-driven. Willing to sacrifice his daughter’s happiness for alliance. Note: No stunt. Strong reaction acting. RATE: $200/Day.
25 to 35 years old; East Asian, Eastern European, Filipino, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; man. Cassio’s right-hand man. Loyal, observant, and slightly more relaxed than Cassio. Provides contrast and occasional humor. Note: May handle prop weapon (no firing). No physical stunt. RATE: $200/Day.
28 to 32 years old; East Asian, Eastern European, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; man. Gaia’s brother. Protective, emotional, and reactive. Appears in tense family-related moments. Note: Some motion (Crawling/getting the prop gun - no fire). Light emotional intensity. RATE: $150/Day.
25 to 35 years old; East Asian, Eastern European, Filipino, Hispanic, Indigenous, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mixed Ethnicity, North African, Pacific Islander, West Indies/Caribbean, White; woman. Cassio’s sister. Supportive but practical. Acts as a mediator within the family. Need to present sadness and may able to do the cry scene. Note: Warm but grounded. No stunt. RATE: $150/Day.
40 to 48 years old; all ethnicities; woman. Housekeeper of the Moretti household. Strict, judgmental, and resistant to change. Note: No stunt. Reaction-based role. RATE: $150/Day.
20 to 35 years old; all ethnicities; woman A housemaid in the Moretti household. Appears in the opening scene where she discovers a shocking and traumatic situation. This role requires strong reactive acting, including fear, panic, and emotional distress. The character has minimal dialogue but plays an important role in setting the tone of the story. Looking for an actor who can deliver a natural, believable reaction under pressure and handle heightened emotional moments. RATE: $150/Day.
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