Casting for ARD series: 600 extras wanted for Germany dystopia!

Im Juli 2025 startet die Produktion der ARD-Streaming-Serie „All Heroes Are Bastards“ über autoritäre Regierungen. Bewerbungen für Komparsen sind bis Oktober möglich.
In July 2025, the production of the ARD streaming series "All Heroes Are Bastards" started through authoritarian governments. Applications for extras are possible until October. (Symbolbild/MBW)

Casting for ARD series: 600 extras wanted for Germany dystopia!

Fellbach, Deutschland - An exciting project takes shape: For the ARD media library, the streaming series "All Heroes are bastards" is produced. This captivating story plays in a Germany that suffers from an authoritarian government that puts minorities under pressure in particular. According to the Stuttgart news, the series will be shot from mid -July to mid -October 2025, and more than 600 extras and small actors are sought in the Cologne area.

The calls to this casting are diverse and open: We are looking for people of different ethnicities, nations, genders and gender identities between the ages of 18 and 80. Casting provider FameOnme, who is responsible for numerous productions on the public service broadcaster, has launched the initiative. According to FameOnme, interested parties benefit from a free registration to apply for various projects, including the new reality format "werewolves-the game of cunning and deception" .

who is being searched?

Families, pupils, teachers as well as sporting and muscular men are particularly addressed. Young adults are also sought for an international choir. The offer is also aimed at small actors who are willing to participate on several days of shooting. Applications are possible via the website ahab.casting-eick.de . The application deadline for interested parties ends on October 8, 2025.

streaming formats that deal with these topics in such a context can have a great effect, as can also be reported Die Zeit . They show how to deal with the representation of same -sex relationships in authoritarian states, for example in Russia - a topic that could also be touched by the new series. Despite rigid laws, such stories find their way into streaming: Netflix hits such as "Modern Family" and "Sex Education" are available despite restrictions. These series bring topics to the public that are often suppressed.

The casting for "All Heroes Bastards" not only is a great opportunity for many to get involved in a significant project, but also help to initiate a discussion about relevant social issues. The importance of such productions that deal with dark chapters in history should not be underestimated and is increasingly in the focus of the audience.

So if you are interested and want to become part of this exciting project, you should not hesitate to apply. It is an opportunity to test your own skills in a creative environment!

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