Now Casting | The Chosen, Season 7 - Utah Unit

 

We're excited to announce casting for background roles in the Utah Unit of The Chosen, Season 7! Please see details below on how to apply!

PRODUCTION: The Chosen, Season 7 - Utah Unit

UNION STATUS: Non-Union

BACKGROUND CASTING DIRECTOR: Ben Cummins

APPLICATION DEADLINE: As soon as possible - Applications will remain open through the run of the shoot.

SEEKING: Individuals ages 8-65. We seek a broad variety of background actors who resemble the cultures and ethnicities represented within the scriptural account, namely: Hebrew, Hasidic, Roman, Greek, Egyptian, and others of Middle Eastern/Southern European/North African origin. Generally, we seek individuals with darker hair and eye color, olive or brown skin tone, the ability to grow a beard (for men), and shaggy-to-longer hair in general. No contemporary styles, please.

AVAILABLE ROLES:

• Children/Teens - Male and Female, ages 8-18, medium or dark complexions; shaggy-to-longer hair preferred
• Roman Soldiers - Male, age 18+, Caucasian, well-built/muscular
• Shepherds - Male and Female, ages 18-70, rough, nomadic, darker skin weathered by the desert sun
• Jerusalem Marketplace Patrons - Male and Female, ages 18-70, Hebrew, Hasidic, Middle Eastern looking
• Pharisees/Sadducees - Male, age 25+, Long beards required

LOCATION: Goshen, Utah

SHOOT DATES: Weekdays, June 2-18, 2026

RATE: $120/10-hour Day

NOTE: Participants of all backgrounds and beliefs are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY: Please fill out the form found here: https://airtable.com/app0uY3BFqy3RPMmO/pagKbfPzBceDwOEKy/form

We are casting all background roles from photo submissions. Please make sure the photos are taken in good light, in focus, and with no obstructing accessories such as sunglasses, hats, etc. 

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to seeing your application!

Ben Cummins//Casting Director
BenArtCasting@gmail.com