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NZ's most trusted & successful talent agency supplying talent nationwide since 1998
It's predicted to be the most expensive TV series ever made, but Lord of the Rings is still short of actors.
Talent agency BGT has put out an "urgent" call for more actors to audition for the Amazon production, which will be filmed in New Zealand. But a spokesperson would not confirm the roles.
"It's such a massive series, we can never have enough faces," she said.
And, if you're wondering what "talents" you need to apply, well BGT says it would help to be either very tall, very short, or "ethereal".
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* What LOTR needs from actors
* Potential LOTR locations in Auckland
* LOTR casting for 'soldiers, villagers and villains'
But that's not all. The BGT website says it's also "calling all hairy humans". "BGT need hairy males and females! Long hair, beards, eyebrows – the more hair the better!
"You will be needed for background extra and featured extra roles (with opportunities to upgrade to larger roles)."
Other suggested attributes include craggy faces with lots of lines. BGT is looking for older men and women with "lived-in faces" that are "characterful".
Faces with freckles and scars are also in demand. And the agency's Facebook page mentions circus performers (stilt walking an advantage), and magicians.
BGT need TALL male and females! (6' + over)
You will be needed for background extra & featured extra roles on an upcoming TV production shooting in Auckland.
Apply NOW by clicking here - please use TALL in the reference.
All talent must have their own reliable transport, be legally allowed to work in NZ and be not already signed with another talent agency.
BGT need "ethereal" characters
We are currently on the search for "ethereal" characters - if you think you can pull it off - we want you!
You will be needed for background extra & featured extra roles (with opportunities to upgrade to larger roles) on an EPIC TV production shooting in Auckland.
Apply NOW by clicking here - please use ETHEREAL in the reference.
All talent must have their own reliable transport, be legally allowed to work in NZ and be not already signed with another talent agency.
BGT need ACTION EXTRAS! 🏇🤺🤸♀️
We are currently on the search for talent with skills and experience in...horse riding, archery, gymnastics, sword fighting, boxing, rock climbing, you name it - we want you!
You will be needed for background extra & featured extra roles (with opportunities to upgrade to larger roles) on an EPIC TV production shooting in Auckland.
Apply NOW by clicking here
Please use ACTION in the reference and list any skills and sports you have experience in on your BGT profile. We can then submit you for all suitable roles.
All talent must have their own reliable transport, be legally allowed to work in NZ and be not already signed with another talent agency.
We need short people! The shorter - the better!
You will be needed for background extra & featured extra work (with opportunities to upgrade to larger roles) on an upcoming TV production shooting in Auckland.
*All talent must have their own reliable transport, be legally allowed to work in NZ and be not already signed with another talent agency.
Have you been on The Bachelor, Married at First Sight, The block, My Kitchen Rules, Survivor.
If thats you select a FREE TRIAL Auckland Profile and in the reference section pop in the name of your show.
Also make your nearest centre Auckland.
Any questions please email sarah@bgt.nz
BGT need hairy males and females!
Long hair, beards, eyebrows - the more hair - the better!
You will be needed for background extra & featured extra roles (with opportunities to upgrade to larger roles) on an EPIC TV production shooting in Auckland.
Apply NOW by clicking here - please use HAIR in the reference.
All talent must have their own reliable transport, be legally allowed to work in NZ and be not already signed with another talent agency.
We need talent with "unique" looks! Long hair, no hair, beards, short, tall and hairy - if you stand out - we want you!!
You will be needed for background extra & featured extra work (with opportunities to upgrade to larger roles) on an upcoming TV production shooting in Auckland.
*All talent must have their own reliable transport, be legally allowed to work in NZ and be not already signed with another talent agency.
Looking for any older men or women with "Craggy Faces" Lots of lines, lived in faces and characterful. For a Major feature film shooting in 2018. Good Rates of pay. You must be legally allowed to work in the NZ.
Select Free Trial and enter Craggy Face as the reference
We love our 30 year olds and we need more! Even the non good looking, we want you too!
We need talent of all ages and right now we are in demand for talent in their 40's. Sign up now!
We are always needing new young talent for multiple projects happening around Auckland! If you think you'll be able to take the odd day off school or uni then sign up today at bgt.nz and we will be in touch!
We are currently searching for over 50's for an exciting new TV series! Apply now and we will be in touch!
Calling all people with big hair, beards, freckles, scars, anything that makes you stand out! Apply now at bgt.nz and we will be in touch.
We need you for upcoming background extra and featured extra work for various productions around Auckland.
Select Auckland Free Trial and use Maori as the reference.
Are you a male in your 20's with long hair and thinking of being a film/TV talent?? We are currently casting for a new Auckland telefeature and require lots of keen guys to potentially jump on board. Please fill out an online application at www.bgt.nz and we will be in touch.
As most commercial work these days require real families, we need more families to submit for fantastic opportunities. If you have children keen to see themselves on the latest ad, why not consider signing up the whole family for well paid commercial work?
BGT has worked on more TV commercials than we can name and we are always looking for babies to register on our books. From Huggies commercials to vampire babies (yes, seriously!) we have been asked for every size, shape and colour baby imaginable for paid TV work.
For further information on how to get your little one earning their keep :-) give the talent manager Shari a call on 021 JOIN BGT or 021 564 6248.
Are you an American living in NZ? Or, can you just nail an American accent? We want to hear from you NOW!
Casting directors are always on the lookout for convincing accents for all of the American productions we work on.
If you've never been on TV you can even trial it out with our limited FREE TRIAL AUCKLAND offer. Fill in an online application now and one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch to book your free trial appointment.
We need more Polynesian talent for a number of awesome film and TV opportunities, especially TV commercials. Sign up the whole family and have the best fun while working!
Complete an online application via the website for FREE TRIAL AUCKLAND and we will contact you to book your free trial experience with BGT!
BGT need more Wellington talent! We have extended our free trial offer to Wellington-based talent to join BGT and have a crack at getting confirmed for a role.
To apply you must be 18+, live in Wellington, have your own transport (or someone fully prepared to get you to set EVEN IF it is a really ridiculously early call time!), and be legally allowed to work in NZ.
You will need to upload a couple of photos with your application and all of the paperwork required will be emailed to you. There is no appointment to attend so please make sure that your photos do you justice.
Auckland and Wellington based talent needed for commercial work now. Apply online today!
Make your unique hair colour work for you - natural redheads are always in demand for film, TV and commerical work.
From strawberry blonde, ginger, auburn, fire engine red - kids, teens, adults, mature talent - we want to hear from you!
We need new faces for opportunities on TV commercials... if you have a child who can follow direction, is patient (as patient as kids can be), and interested in working in a creative industry then consider registering them with BGT for paid commercial work.
BT Kids fees are $150 one off and then $25 per year for photo updates for children aged 0-15 years.
Apply online or call Shari during business hours on (09) 8279995 if you have any questions.
We are always on the look out for mature talent 50+ with a passion to work in film and TV as extras and featured extras on TV series and local and overseas TV commericals.
Are you retired?
Do you have the urge to do something exciting in your life?
Are you wanting to meet new people?
Then we need you!
If you would like to be an extra then go to our website www.bgt.nz and complete your online application form.
We will then contact you personally to arrange for you to come to our studios to take your photographs and to show you how to use your online profile to accept submissions for the various roles we have to fill.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
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