Paramount series “The Mayor of Kingstown” and Amazon’s “Reacher” will film in Kingston spring/summer 2021
April 6, 2021
(Kingston, Ontario, Canada) – Background extras are needed for two upcoming TV productions: Paramount’s “The Mayor of Kingstown” and Amazon’s “Reacher.” Both productions will be partially filmed in Kingston during spring and summer 2021. Due to COVID-19, the casting calls will be conducted via email.
Film and television production has been permitted to continue in the province. Productions are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, which amended its health and safety protocols to include special requirements regarding access to sets, testing up to three times per week, physical distancing, and PPE requirements.
The Mayor of Kingstown *SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Seeking:
- Seeking men and women of all ethnicities, 18+ years of age, to play prison inmates
- Looking for “rough and tough” appearances
Rate of pay:
- $14.25/ hour (Actra members will be paid the daily contracted fee as per IPA)
Additional details:
- Work dates are offered on a weekly basis, so availability is key
- You must be available for COVID-19 tests (provided by production, you will be paid 2 hours work for those)
- Shoots are Monday to Friday – you may be needed some or all of those days
- A general work day on set can range from 8 hours to 14+ hours
- If you say yes to a day of work, assume you cannot schedule anything else that day
- Start times and wrap times vary from day to day. You will always receive your “Call Time” (start time) the evening/night prior to your work day via email
- Tattoos are fine but you must provide a letter or email of clearance from your tattoo artist (tattoos may need to be covered if this is not possible)
- Only those that fit the desired requirements will be contacted
- If selected, you will be contacted by the end of April
How to apply:
- Please email a current selfie (picture) that best represents you and include your name, telephone number, and email address.
- In the email, please include your measurements: height, weight, waist, shoe size
- Apply directly to: mokbgcasting@gmail.com
Reacher
Seeking:
- Male performers only. Looking for men over the age of 18. BIPOC, (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) and Caucasian performers
- Residents of Canada and/or men with work visas are eligible
Rate of pay:
- $14.25/hour
- Full days include a one-hour non-paid boxed lunch
Additional details:
- Filming: Monday, May 3
- Scenes will be shot throughout the day within the prison’s interior cells and outside in the exterior prison yards. Required for some scenes: shirtless/tank tops
- Shooting hours: vary in length from 8 to 14+ hours. Start times vary. You need to be available all day and evening for your shooting production days
- COVID testing is mandatory by production team. This will happen in Kingston (date, time, and site to be determined)
- Strict COVID-19 protocols will be in place: wear double masks at all times unless actual on-set filming is occurring; two-metre separation between all people unless on-set; sanitation stations will be set up and must use when moving from place to place
- Tattoos: visible tattoos are fine. A picture must be submitted to the email below with a letter of email clearance from the tattoo artist. (Tattoos may need to be covered if this is not provided)
- COVID-safe snacks (packaged) will be provided. Bring your own snacks and water bottles
- You will be notified by the casting office personnel for further information
How to apply:
- Your full name, age, address, telephone number, and email address
- Head and full body photo shots (required)
- Tattoo clearance letter or an email attached from the artist
- Height, waist, chest measurements and shoe size
- Apply directly to: reacherbgcasting@gmail.com
Additional information about the productions is not available at this time and comment/interviews about these casting calls or the productions will not be granted.
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Film production during COVID-19
Film and television production has been permitted to continue in the province. Productions are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, which amended its health and safety protocols to include special requirements regarding access to sets, testing up to three times per week, physical distancing, and PPE requirements.
A recent update to the industry regulations clarified that only film and television production activities undertaken by professional production companies are permitted. Guidelines also reflect the most recent public health advice and best practices. Details can be found at www.ONreadytoroll.ca.
Production on City of Kingston property is only allowed on a case-by-case basis with presentation of a COVID-19 safety plan and under these strict provincial guidelines.
About the Kingston Film Office
The Kingston Film Office launched in 2018 to attract and support media production within the greater Kingston area. In addition to overseeing film permitting for all City of Kingston properties, the Kingston Film Office connects industry to local talent and resources including locations, cast crew, catering, transportation, accommodations and more.
About Tourism Kingston
Tourism Kingston’s mission is to promote Kingston, Ontario as a uniquely historic and hip destination to explore year-round. Tourism Kingston’s vision is to excel in creating, promoting, and growing opportunities for Kingston, Ontario to be a premier destination for individuals, groups, and businesses; to leverage tourism as a key driver of a healthy economy of Kingston; and to champion Kingston as a destination for local, regional, national, and international tourism.
