CHALLENGER is a limited series inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, exploring the people, ambitions and decisions surrounding America’s space program in the years leading up to the 1986 tragedy and its aftermath.

Spanning the 1970s through the late 1980s, the series is set against a transformative era in American history, from the evolution of NASA and the Space Shuttle program to the culture, fashion and everyday life of the period.

Casting TaylorMade is seeking MANY different types of background performers to help us tell this story as authentically and historically accurately as possible.

And you know how much we LOVE creating an 1980s world! We’re bringing it 110% for this production, and we’d love your help making this world as authentic as possible.

🎬 NOW CASTING – “CHALLENGER” 🎬

🎭 LOOK-ALIKES

📍 FILMING LOCATION:
Atlanta, GA

🎥 FILMING DATES:
9/18 - 10/28
*see specific dates per each character below

👗 MANDATORY FITTING:
A fitting will be required before your first filming date.

There is some flexibility with the exact fitting date, but your fitting must be completed prior to your first filming date.

📍 FITTING LOCATION:
Assembly Studios – Doraville, GA

💰 FITTING RATE:
$28/2 hrs

💵 FEATURED FILMING RATE:
$200–$250/12 hrs

Your exact filming rate will depend on the specific character / age range you are selected to portray. We will confirm your exact rate when we reach out regarding booking.

✂️ HAIR + FACIAL HAIR

If you’re interested in working on CHALLENGER, please STOP cutting your hair at this time! Longer, grown-out, natural hair gives our Hair & Makeup team much more to work with when creating authentic 1970s and 1980s looks. The same goes for facial hair — let it grow!

FOR PHOTODOUBLES / LOOK-A-LIKES you will be required to have your hair match the actors hair.

There are A LOT of different types of roles we’ll be casting throughout this production, and we promise: if your hair and/or facial hair is right for the period and what we’re looking for, we will find a spot for you on this one!

And no need to text us asking if we saw your submission — we see you. 😉 We review your submissions and photos carefully and will reach out when we have the right fit for you.

📸 PLEASE HELP US WITH YOUR PHOTOS

📸 PHOTOS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Before uploading to Dropbox, please save each photo to your phone or computer using your FIRST + LAST NAME as the file name.

Example:
Heather Taylor.jpg

📤 UPLOAD THESE 3 PHOTOS ONLY:

1 close-up / headshot-style photo
1 full-length photo from the FRONT
1 full-length photo from the BACK

☑️ NO MORE THAN 3 PHOTOS
🚫 NO videos or movies

👀 Please make sure we can clearly see your CURRENT hair and facial hair in the photos.

These photos do not need to be professional. Current, clear photos taken with your phone are perfect.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please make sure all 3 requested photos are uploaded and that each file is saved using your FIRST + LAST NAME before uploading.

🚗 NOTE Savannah, GA

(if stated next to one of the dates on the character you are applying to)

That would essentially make this a 3-day commitment because they plan to cover:

Travel day to Savannah
Hotel
Filming day
Travel day back

To be completely transparent, production has not finalized exactly how transportation will work yet. They may provide a bus, or they may need people to self-drive, which is what the crew is currently planning to do - I will keep you posted about this too as it develops!

🌟 Check Out the Roles & Details Below! 🌟

Please submit your availability in the form below.
If you’re a match for the role, we’ll reach out via text.

✍🏼 SUBMISSION FORM

AFTER HITTING SUBMIT ON THE FORM ABOVE

➡️ PLEASE CLICK ON THE SELFIE / IMAGE BELOW TO UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS