Are you ready to make your mark on Atlanta's film and TV industry? Are you the next Tyler Perry? ATL is in need of young stars. Check out the Peach City's latest casting call for your chance at fame.

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The Netflix sci-fi series follows the story of a widow (Aisha Wainwright) who raises her son Dion (Ja-Siah Young) after the death of her husband (Michael B. Jordan). Dion shows superhero-like abilities, and his mom must protect him from exploitation with the help of his best friend (Jason Ritter).

What are they looking for?

Kids who are between 6-9 years old and are Hispanic-, Middle Eastern- or East Indian-looking are needed for a birthday party scene. They must not have worked on “Raising Dion” before and need to have a Georgia Department of Labor certification number.

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When are they filming?

Filming is in Midtown Atlanta on Sept. 24-26. Kids should be available all day without restriction.

How much does it pay?

Pay is $75 for eight hours.

How do I submit?

Send an email to raisingdion@centralcasting.com with "BIRTHDAY PARTY" in the subject line. Include your child's name, height, weight, Georgia Department of Labor number, date of birth and a current photo. 

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Fulton DA Fani Willis (center) with Nathan J. Wade (right), the special prosecutor she hired to manage the Trump case and had a romantic relationship with, at a news conference announcing charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023. Georgia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, upheld an appeals court's decision to disqualify Willis from the election interference case against Trump and his allies. (Kenny Holston/New York Times)

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