Casting Call in Atlanta for Tyler Perry Show “The Oval”

Get a small role on Tyler Perry’s new show.

Tyler Perry’s TV show The Oval has casting calls out in the Atlanta area.

Tyler Perry’s BET series is now filming and casting directors for the show (CAB) are looking for Atlanta area locals that would like to work on set as paid extras, background actors & stand-ins.

According to the show’s description, “The Oval” is a drama set in the White House. “The Oval” is written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry and focuses on a family that is put into position at the White House, by people in powerful places. The story focuses on the White House staff and the aides that work behind the scenes in the country’s most iconic house.  The IMDB description of the show simply states “Newly-elected U.S. President Hunter Franklin and his family move into the White House.”  IMDB does not a more extensive description of “The Oval” nor has the TV show’s release date been posted.

Tyler Perry and BET have brought together a cast which includes actors who have worked on various Tyler Perry shows. That cast includes Javon Johnson, Ptosha Storey of Empire, Vaughn Hebron, Teesha Renee, Lodric Collins (Grimm), Ciera Payton (She’s Gotta Have It), Taja V. Simpson (A Madea Halloween), Walter Fantleroy, Brad Benedict, Matthew Law (The Paynes) and others.

Reports state that BET has ordered 25 episodes of the Tyler Perry series and Perry has a multi-year contract with Viacom.

Interested?  See the casting notice below:

NOW CASTING 1 PAID VACCINATED FEMALE FEATURED EXTRA on the hit TYLER PERRY series, “THE OVAL: Season 4” in Atlanta, GA on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2021.
CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for a PAID FEATURED EXTRA (AGE 45 or OLDER) to be a part of scenes for the hit TYLER PERRY series, “THE OVAL” filming in Atlanta, GA.

We are casting for the following specific PAID FEATURED extra:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021.
1 AA FEMALE
– AFRICAN AMERICAN (LIGHT BROWN SKIN TONE)
– WILL BE PLAYING THE UPPER CLASS, PRESTIGIOUS
MOTHER OF ONE OF OUR CHARACTERS.
– SHOULD HAVE UPSCALE ATTIRE
***THIS IS PICTURE PICKED SO PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND WHEN SUBMITTING
*** Rate: $200/12 + $25 per Covid Test
*** Prelim Call Time: TBD
(Please have open availability on day of interest)
***WE ASK THAT WHEN BOOKED AS A PAID EXTRA, YOU BE PREPARED TO WORK AT LEAST A 10HR WORK DAY AS WE DON’T KNOW HOW LONG YOU WILL BE SPECIALLY ON SET… SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THE DAY YOU SUBMIT FOR!!! ***
COVID TESTING:
***Must be available for COVID 19 testing at our remote testing location in Atlanta.
If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as follows:
VACCINATED SUBMISSIONS (1 Mandatory Test)
– WEDNESDAY 11/3/2021
TIME: Between 7am and 9am
(You must provide a copy of your vaccination card to us. Last test must have been taken 2 weeks prior to date)
-Testing is NASAL PCR and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Test from other productions are not valid on this set as each production has their own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.
The rate for featured extras on this production is $200 for 12hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

If available, please email the information below to TheOvalExtras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: MOTHER 11/4
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
– Name
– Number
– Age
– DATE OF BIRTH. (FOR COVID TESTING PURPOSES)
– ARE YOU VACCINATED?
(if so, please attach a copy of your Vaccination Card)
– Height
– Weight
– Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Jacket, etc.)
– Race
– Do you have visible tattoos? If so where?
– 2 RECENT PICTURES (1 Head shot and 1 Full body)

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!
A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the project.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you all on set!