AMC’s “Halt and Catch Fire” Is Hiring Extras!

The third season of AMC’s famous drama series ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ has announced a casting call for actors and talents to work on a bar scene and a ‘Las Vegas Electronics’ scene in their upcoming episode. The episode is scheduled to be filmed between 10th June and 15th June, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. So it’s your chance to get lucky if you reside in the surrounding area, as this is an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of the well-known AMC series.

About Halt and Catch Fire

Halt and Catch Fire is an American drama series produced by Christopher C. Rogers and Christopher Cantwell. It premiered on AMC on 1st June, 2014. The drama centers on the backdrop of the 1983 era in the Silicon Prairie, Texas. The AMC series revolves around the subject of personal computer mutiny.

The plot of Halt and Catch Fire

The main plot of ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ begins one year after IBM left the market taking back its signature personal computer – the IBM PC. Joe MacMillan (Lee Pace), who is a previous IBM employee, steps in and decides to reverse engineer the signature creation of his ex- boss. He then compels his current organization ‘Cardiff Electric’ to indulge in the battle of personal computers.

Check the details below if you are interested in applying for the vacant role in Halt and Catch Fire. You just might be the one the casting directors are looking for!

What are the casting requirements for the bar scene?

The casting directors are looking for industry pro types to work on the bar scene

Gender: Only males are required for the role

Ethnicity: Actors of any ethnicity are encouraged to apply

Age: Applicants should be between their late 20s and early 50s

Look specification:

  • All the men applying should be industry pro types having drinks at the bar

  • Applicants should have looks suitable to the 1990 era with short hair length and minimal facial hair.

Please note that the bar scene is scheduled to be shot on Friday, 10th June 2016. Mention ‘NEW BAR’ in the subject line of the submission email

What are the casting requirements for the Las Vegas Electronics scene?

The casting directors are looking for extras to play manning booths on the 1990 Las Vegas Electronics scene

Gender: Only males are required for the role

Ethnicity: All ethnicities are encouraged to apply

Age: Applicants should be between 18 to 50 years of age

Look specification:

  • All the men applying should be a mix of business type, computer fans and nerd types.

  • Applicants should have looks suitable to the 1990 era.

Please note that the Las Vegas Electronics scene is scheduled to be shot from 13th to 15th June, 2016. Mention ‘CONVENTION’ in the subject line of the email

How to apply for the role?

Don’t forget to write the respective subjects mentioned above

Please provide the following important information in your email for further consideration (applicable to both the roles)

  • Send recent photographs

  • All wardrobe sizes

  • Contact number

Important note

  • Casting directors are specially looking for actors who are available for all the shooting days.

  • Please do not send your applications if you are a not a local resident of Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Also, do not apply if you feel you do not match the casting requirements.

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