Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights Promo
Commercial
Non Union
Los Angeles
Casting Brief: FAN FEST NIGHTS 2026 Casual, Youthful, and Authentic Friend Group Project Overview We are casting for a group that feels like real friends sharing a fun night out together. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emphasis on individuality and effortless chemistry. This is not about perfection or high-fashion, it’s about capturing the spirit of everyday life with a sense of warmth and personality. Creative Direction • Casual, youthful, authentic, expressive, approachable, vibrant, confident, relaxed, genuine, modern. • Energy: The group should feel spontaneous and comfortable, as if they’re enjoying a real conversation. We want organic interactions, not staged poses. • Look & Presence: Prioritize talent who feel like real people: approachable, expressive, and confident in their individuality. Avoid overly polished or commercial looks. • Ideal candidate is a fan of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime genres Casting Breakdown Marlin, Friend 1 • Male • All ethnicities • Age Range: 20–35 • Descriptors: confident, grounded, charismatic without effort, approachable. Life of the party. Someone who feels authentic and brings a sense of ease and personality to the group dynamic. Liz, Friend 2 • Female • All ethnicities • Age Range: 20–35 • Descriptors: vibrant, creative, expressive, and warm. Someone who feels genuine and adds a spark of individuality and energy to the scene. Brings the fun. Jenny, Friend 3 • Female • All ethnicities • Age Range: 20–35 • Descriptors: relaxed, friendly, effortlessly cool. Someone who feels relatable and natural, with a subtle sense of confidence and individuality. Likes an adventure. -- EMCEE (on stage host) • Male or Female • All ethnicities • Age Range: 35-50 • Descriptors: host of the party, the MC. Someone good at improv, enjoys telling jokes, fun and bubbly and good at games, long winded stories, etc. Casting Notes • Chemistry is key: These roles should feel like they belong together in a believable, modern friend group. • Authenticity over perfection: We’re looking for real, approachable faces with personality, not overly stylized or “model-y.” • Energy matters: Natural confidence and individuality are more important than polished beauty. Think expressive, comfortable, and genuine.
Roles For This Project
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Commercial
2. Liz, Friend Two - Female Aged 20-35, All Ethnicities
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Woman
Los Angeles
20 - 35
Non Union
Commercial
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
1. LIZ, FRIEND TWO Female All ethnicities Age Range: 20–35 Descriptors: vibrant, creative, expressive, and warm. Someone who feels genuine and adds a spark of individuality and energy to the scene. Brings the fun. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emphasis on individ... [See More]
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Commercial
Emcee - Male or Female Aged 35-50, All Ethnicities
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Man, Woman
Los Angeles
35 - 50
Non Union
Commercial
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
EMCEE (on stage host) Male or Female All ethnicities Age Range: 35-50 Descriptors: host of the party, the MC. Someone good at improv, enjoys telling jokes, fun and bubbly and good at games, long winded stories, etc. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emphasis on indi... [See More]
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Commercial
3. Jenny, Friend Three - Female Aged 20=35, All Ethnicities
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Woman
Los Angeles
20 - 34
Non Union
Commercial
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
1. JENNY, FRIEND THREE Female All ethnicities Age Range: 20–35 Descriptors: relaxed, friendly, effortlessly cool. Someone who feels relatable and natural, with a subtle sense of confidence and individuality. Likes an adventure. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emph... [See More]
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Commercial
1. Marlin, Friend One - Male Aged 20-35, All Ethnicities
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Man
Los Angeles
20 - 35
Non Union
Commercial
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
1. MARLIN, FRIEND ONE Male All ethnicities Age Range: 20–35 Descriptors: confident, grounded, charismatic without effort, approachable. Life of the party. Someone who feels authentic and brings a sense of ease and personality to the group dynamic. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and rela... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Commercial
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
1. LIZ, FRIEND TWO Female All ethnicities Age Range: 20–35 Descriptors: vibrant, creative, expressive, and warm. Someone who feels genuine and adds a spark of individuality and energy to the scene. Brings the fun. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emphasis on individ... [See More]
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Commercial
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
EMCEE (on stage host) Male or Female All ethnicities Age Range: 35-50 Descriptors: host of the party, the MC. Someone good at improv, enjoys telling jokes, fun and bubbly and good at games, long winded stories, etc. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emphasis on indi... [See More]
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Commercial
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
1. JENNY, FRIEND THREE Female All ethnicities Age Range: 20–35 Descriptors: relaxed, friendly, effortlessly cool. Someone who feels relatable and natural, with a subtle sense of confidence and individuality. Likes an adventure. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and relatable, with an emph... [See More]
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Commercial
Session Fee: $600+20...
Role Rate:
Session Fee: $600+20% / day | Usage Fee: $2750+20%
Los Angeles
Non Union
Submissions Due:
12/01/2025
1. MARLIN, FRIEND ONE Male All ethnicities Age Range: 20–35 Descriptors: confident, grounded, charismatic without effort, approachable. Life of the party. Someone who feels authentic and brings a sense of ease and personality to the group dynamic. The tone should be natural, contemporary, and rela... [See More]
