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Power Rangers will be back in a few months

Casting for Power Rangers, do you have what it takes to be in this all american show.

We will be looking for all ages to be city people - ages range 10-60

New Zealands Got Talent - Apply now

Calling on all super talented Kiwis – from dancers, singers, musicians, magicians and comedians – to fire eaters, stunt artists, acrobats and aerialists. If you have talent – whatever the genre – we want to see you shine!

Yes, TV ONE’s exciting new prime-time entertainment series New Zealand’s Got Talent is coming to our screens. It’s a chance for you to shine on national television and vie for the grand prize of $100,000!

Much loved TV ONE roving weatherman Tamati Coffey, former What Now presenter and 2009 winner of Dancing with the Stars, will host what will be our biggest talent show, and will be coming to a town near you with the NZGT team soon!

“They will be travelling the length and breadth of both the North and South Islands to search out our most talented Kiwi’s,” Tamati says. “No stone will be left unturned!”

So don’t be shy. Get your application form in NOW. There’s no entry fee, no age limit, and every talent genre imaginable is welcome.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

http://tvnz.co.nz/new-zealands-got-talent/zealand-s-get-involved-4801015

Background Talent Kids Needed

Children aged 5-15

We are constantly looking for kids for our BT Kids division. We have cast in the last month nearly 40 kids in TV commercials alone. Get online and make your kid a star.

Do you have a rocking hot body and wanted to show it off

We need gorgeous men and women aged 18-35 for various roles in TV.

Join today

SPARTACUS - We need men!!

SPARTACUS!!!!! - go to You Tube and check out the show.
We are currently casting for
Huge Strong Men, height 180 plus, chest 100 plus and waist no larger than 95cm, to play Roman looking guards and soldiers, athletic, strong, and if you are really fit then maybe you can even be gladiator material, you need to be aged 20 – 55 european ethnicity, No tattoos on lower arms or calves - please check with us. Martial arts/Combat training experience is a plus.
Rates for this start at a base rate of $240 per day up to $750 depending on what you end up doing.

Also casting for wide Ethic mixes to play a variety of other roles, we need African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean looking, men or women aged 18-55.

Lastly if you are happy to be nude then contact us to. Aged 18-35 - check the show to see the type of work that is required.

If you are already on our books then no need to apply as we will have already submitted you but please post this on to your friends and get them on board for the biggest and best show in town.

amanda@backgroundtalent.com

Do you live in Wellywood

Hi Wellingtonians

If you are aged between 18-75 and want to get registered please go to our website www.backgroundtalent.com

Actors, Extras, Talent all are welcome.

Please email me on sarah@backgroundtalent.com to discuss your registration options.

Over 5"11

If you are over 5"11 and are extremely flexible with dates, happy to move to Wellington then join us online

4"4 to 4"9 - Little People

Men or Women aged 16 years or over who are between 4ft 4" and 4ft 9" please go to www.backgroundtalent.com and fill out the online application form now and call us 098179922

Shortland Street

We are currently casting for Shortland Street!
Nurses, Doctors, patients...whatever it is, we have something for you!!!

Do you have a flexible work schedule?
Are you available at short notice?
Do you live in Auckland or Wellington?
Do you have a good attitude?
Can you get out of bed early?
Are you eligible for work in New Zealand?

If you answer yes to the above then you are who we need.

Other castings
Men and Women aged 18 - 60 all body shape and ethnicities.

Our annual website fee is $150 which covers your online profile, CV's, book and online diary. Our books are open now !!!!

To be an extra there is no training or experience required and Background Talent will teach you everything you need to know before you step out onto the silver screen.

Look forward to working with you soon!

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Queenstown based extras

Please go to our site, fill out the online form. Call us if you have any questions