How to Get Cast in Showtime's 'RUST'

Showtime's Rust (TV Series) cast, casting calls, auditions, and news you should know.

How to apply, to audition for a role in the upcoming Showtime series, check out the casting call breakdown below.

'Rust' Extra Casting Calls

Showtime's Rust Casting Call

FOR "RUST" TV SERIES FILMING IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA STARRING JEFF DANIELS ON SHOWTIME.

We are looking for the following FEATURED/PHOTO SELECTED ROLES! (NON-SPEAKING)

Keep in mind we follow all of the productions covid 19 safety protocols including social distancing, mask wearing, and testing prior to working as there are a lot of people on a film set.

The following dates are what we are looking for:

RATE: 200/12

1. DINER SCENE

DATE: 6/10/2021

ANY AGE 18+, M/F, ALL ETHNICITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING

DINER PATRON

COOK

WAITER

2. PHOTOGRAPHERS (people who can handle a real camera well)

DATES: 6/21 & 6/23

ANY AGE 18+, M/F, ALL ETHNICITIES

*Must be able to drive.

Locations may be an hour outside of the city.

Must be able to work a 10-12 hour day.

Must be able to previously attend a covid test at the stage 48 hours before a fitting or working.

Apply Now

FOR THE NEW SHOWTIME SERIES 

"RUST" Starring Jeff Daniels shooting in the Pittsburgh Area. 

We are looking for MALE ATHLETIC TYPES for a scene shooting this week of 3/24 - 3/26. Only needed 1 day. 

FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE WOULD BE GREAT! 

You must follow all of the CDC guidelines and Showtime's Guidelines for Covid-19. You also will be required to have COVID testing with production provided by production. 

We are looking for:

• MALE ATHLETIC TYPES - ALL ETHNICITIES - 
• AGE RANGE 18 -26 YEARS OLD 
• Rate: 250/12

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Update: June 27, 2020: Showtime's 'Rust' is on production hold until possibly Fall 2020.

Earlier this week casting company Movie Casting PGH posted on Facebook production for Showtime's 'Rust' is on hold indefinitely. "It has been a minute, so I wanted to stop by and let you all know that the likelihood of “Rust” starting up again before August or the Fall is unlikely," the social media post reads. The casting company adds, "I promise to keep you updated on everything we hear. Try not to read into every news article or all of the “what productions are doing to restart” with a fine tooth comb. Everything is evolving and changing and not every show may be the same - especially the ones out of state or other countries. Whenever a green light is presented and things are on the move, we will be sure to pass along the safety precautions and protocols that each production plans to utilize. Until then, enjoy some sunshine and the summer!"

'American Rust' Season 2 Casting Call for New Talent

BACKGROUND NEEDED FOR “AMERICAN RUST” STARRING JEFF DANIELS AND MAURA TIERNEY!
Being an Extra means that you are in the scene and part of the action with all the leads! It's a super fun way to meet new people and see how things work on set.
Looking for people to work 1-2 days in the upcoming weeks. Dates are in the application.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE ALREADY BOOKED TO WORK ON THIS SHOW!!

• People ages 18+ needed. Expect 12hr days.
• Pays approx $175 for 12 hours. Overtime after 12.
• $60 stipend for Covid testing when not working
• A Lab-based Covid test will be required 24-48 hours in advance of any work date and will be arranged by our Health and Safety Departments
  
  Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement (“the RTW Agreement”), this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. Producer will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals whose disability and/or sincerely held religious beliefs preclude vaccination.

Fully Vaccinated under the RTW agreement requires compliance with the CDC definition of being “Up To Date” on Covid 19 vaccines (“Up To Date”). As of November 2nd, 2022, “Up To Date” includes the most recent booster dose (meaning the bivalent booster for persons 5 and over when eligible). Please refer to CDC website for eligibility and for recommendations for additional primary doses for moderately or severely immunocompromised persons:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html?s_cid=11747:cdc%20fully%20vaccinated%20definition:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22

Please fill out all information below as completely and accurately as possible.
We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. Please submit without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

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Original Post: March 12, 2020 Showtime's 'Rust' is now casting and hiring actors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Showtime casting directors for 'Rust' are now hiring actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming this March 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Producers are looking for a wide arrange of background actors to work on the show. About Rust: According to Deadline, 'Rust' is executive produced and stars Jeff Daniels. Deadline describes the series as follows: "Rust is a compelling family drama that will explore the tattered American dream through the eyes of complicated and compromised chief of police Del Harris (Daniels) in a Rust Belt town in southwest Pennsylvania. When the woman he truly loves sees her son accused of murder, Harris is forced to decide what he’s willing to do to protect him." “Jeff Daniels is a bona fide giant on stage and screen, and Dan Futterman is a special writer and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them together at Showtime,” said Gary Levine, President of Entertainment Showtime Networks. “With vibrant characters caught in an unpredictable murder mystery, Rust will tell the relevant and touching human story of the corrosion of the American dream.”

'Rust' Expired Casting Calls

Stand-ins Casting Call STAND IN ROLES FOR RUST!!!!! (NOTE CHANGES TO HARRIS LOOK) STAND IN POSITIONS - NEED TO HAVE GREAT FELXIBILITY WITH YOUR SCHEDULE - MONDAYS- FRIDAYS - ALL DAY AVAILABILITY - WE WILL SEND YOU TENTATIVE DATES THAT WE WOULD NEED YOU - BUT WOULD EXPECT THAT YOU WOULD BE AVAILABLE ANY DAYS LIKE A PART TIME JOB/FULL TIME JOB PENDING WHO YOU ARE SELECTED TO STAND IN FOR. RATE: 168/12 - Do not submit if you do not have good availability! 1.) HARRIS (Full time - Expected to work most days beginning 3/16 - JUNE 30th) SPECS: CAUCASIAN MALE AGE: 40's -60's **BROWN/SANDY BROWN/ BROWN GRAY HAIR** Height: 6'2-6'4 **WOULD ALSO BE NEEDED TOMORROW MORNING FOR A CAMERA TEST**** Send us your Name, Age, Height, Weight, Current Photo and Phone Number. Please include any previous stand in experience that you have. [email protected] Auction Scene Casting Call **NOW CASTING** LET THE CASTING PROCESS BEGIN! FOR THE SERIES RUST! NEW SHOWTIME SERIES! HERE WE GO! IN THE PITTSBURGH PA AREA! - NON -UNION For those of you who hit up our casting call - we have already moved you into groups of what we are calling you for first up - check your phones and emails in the coming weeks! Not all scenes we are working on are listed below... **IF YOU MISSED THE CASTING CALL BUT ARE STILL INTERESTED - LISTEN UP!! ** We are going to be posting about dates that we need people to work multiple days or other very specific looks - YOU DID NOT TOTALLY MISS YOUR CHANCE and many opportunities will be ahead! YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES FOR ALL DAY AVAILABILITY THE FOLLOWING DATES - WE WORK 10-12 HOUR DAYS- CAN START ANYTIME- DO NOT SUBMIT UNLESS YOU CAN DO THAT! 1) AUCTION SCENE! Looking for men and women for an Auction scene! Some Upscale Types - Some Farmer Types! Daytime scene on 3/23! 2.)WEDDING SCENE @ THE VFW MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DATES: MARCH 30th - APRIL 2ND! DAYTIME SCENE! TOWNSFOLK/ FRIENDS AND FAMILY! KIDS 9 AND OLDER! TO SUBMIT: EMAIL US! [email protected] Please include what you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE Please include your Name, Age, Height, Weight, Current Photo and Phone Number. Stand-ins Casting Call FOR THE NEW SHOWTIME SERIES "RUST" Starring JEFF DANIELS - FILMING IN PITTSBURGH! We are looking for the following stand ins! FEMALE 1 (Full Time) Expected Start date: 3/18 Other dates beyond this are TBD - but should expect multiple days a week through June 30th. FEMALE: AGE:40s-60's 5'2 - 5'4 CAUCASIAN BROWN HAIR FEMALE 2- (Part Time (tentative dates below) - Expected start date: 3/27) DATES: 3/27, 31, & 4/1, 2, 3, 8, 15, 17, 21, 22, Other dates beyond this are TBD. Should have good availability through JUNE 30th! Specs: MEDITERRANEAN/ HISPANIC/ LATINO (skin tone is slightly olive/slightly tanned) FEMALE AGE: 20's - 30's 5'6-5'9 BROWN HAIR Being selected as a stand in means you should have a fairly flexible scheduled - day in and day out - between now and June 30th. We may need you multiple days - like a flexible part time position - or we may need you full time - expected to be available and working Monday - Friday. You would also need to be available on WEDNESDAY 3/11 - FULL DAY AVAILABILITY for a CAMERA TEST. This will be a Meet and Greet. The ones who are selected as full time stand ins will stay the duration of the Camera test - the other ones will be dismissed. If you are still interested and available email us: STAND IN FEMALE 1 or 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE (pick which you are applying for) Please include your Name, Age, Height, Weight, Current Photo, and Phone Number. Email: [email protected] FOR THE NEW SHOWTIME SERIES "RUST" Starring JEFF DANIELS - FILMING IN PITTSBURGH! We are looking for the following stand ins! FEMALE 1 (Full Time) Expected Start date: 3/18 Other dates beyond this are TBD - but should expect multiple days a week through June 30th. FEMALE: AGE:40s-60's 5'2 - 5'4 CAUCASIAN BROWN HAIR FEMALE 2- (Part Time (tentative dates below) - Expected start date: 3/27) DATES: 3/27, 31, & 4/1, 2, 3, 8, 15, 17, 21, 22, Other dates beyond this are TBD. Should have good availability through JUNE 30th! Specs: MEDITERRANEAN/ HISPANIC/ LATINO (skin tone is slightly olive/slightly tanned) FEMALE AGE: 20's - 30's 5'6-5'9 BROWN HAIR Being selected as a stand in means you should have a fairly flexible scheduled - day in and day out - between now and June 30th. We may need you multiple days - like a flexible part time position - or we may need you full time - expected to be available and working Monday - Friday. You would also need to be available on WEDNESDAY 3/11 - FULL DAY AVAILABILITY for a CAMERA TEST. This will be a Meet and Greet. The ones who are selected as full time stand ins will stay the duration of the Camera test - the other ones will be dismissed. If you are still interested and available email us: STAND IN FEMALE 1 or 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE (pick which you are applying for) Please include your Name, Age, Height, Weight, Current Photo, and Phone Number. Email: [email protected] Football Players Casting Call FOOTBALL PLAYERS! FOR THE NEW SHOWTIME SERIES "RUST" - STARRING JEFF DANIELS WE ARE LOOKING FOR REAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS OR THOSE FAMILIAR WITH THE SPORT WHO HAVE PLAYED (RECREATIONALLY IS OK TOO) MARCH 17th (MAY ALSO WORK AGAIN AT A LATER DATE) 10-12 HOUR DAY IN THE SCENE YOU WOULD BE AT A PRACTICE RUNNING DRILLS RATE: 250/12 DATE NEEDED: MARCH 17th (MAY ALSO WORK AGAIN AT A LATER DATE) 10-12 HOUR DAY PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME, AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, CURRENT PHOTO, PHONE NUMBER AND FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE SURE TO WRITE "FOOTBALL" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. [email protected] THANKS!! Twins Casting Call **TWIN (OR ANY OTHER MULTIPLES) TODDLERS NEEDED** FOR THE NEW SERIES "RUST" - FOR SHOWTIME Filming in the Pittsburgh PA AREA ! WE ARE LOOKING FOR MULTIPLE SETS OF MULTIPLES CAUCASIAN IDENTICAL TWINS AGE: 14 months to 2 years! FILMING WOULD BEGIN IN MID - LATE MARCH More details will be provided if interested. The twins will be portraying 1 character, but because of the small amount of time they are permitted on a set at that age - we usually use multiples to have more time with the character on set. (Like they did on Full house!) This is a NON-SPEAKING - NON-UNION - BACKGROUND POSITION. This will be a paid opportunity! Please email us at: [email protected] Please write TWINS in the subject line. Please include the Name, Age, Height, Weight and Current Photo, of each twin. Please include the parents names and contact information as well. *If you bring them to the open casting call on Sunday - between 9-4PM at the convention center downtown - all the better to get to meet you!! ** Related: How to Find Acting Auditions and Casting Calls

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