New casting calls have been sent out by Universal Studios Hollywood seeking performers for the upcoming Universal Fan Fest Nights, a brand-new event for 2025 celebrating all things sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime.
Universal Fan Fest Nights Casting Call
Five sets of casting calls were shared through the Acuity Scheduling website, specifically for characters from Dungeons & Dragons, “One Piece,” “Back to the Future,” and “Star Trek.” Auditions are also available for Universal Fan Fest Nights hosts.
Dungeons & Dragons Open Call Audition
A handful of times are currently available for Tuesday, January 7, alongside the following audition posting for Dungeons & Dragons:
Fan Fest Nights D&D | Audition Information
Dungeons & Dragons Face Characters:
Universal Studios Hollywood is currently seeking performers within the height ranges listed portray various roles: Female 5’8”- 6’0” | Male 4’9” – 5’5”
Notes for face character roles:
• Role requires a combination of script and adlib.
• Strong guest interaction skills required; improv experience preferred.
• Cast performs approximately (6) 45-minute sets per day.
• Starting Pay Rate $25/hour.
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Xanathar, The Beholder:
Universal Studios Hollywood is currently seeking performers within the height range: 5’9″-5’11”
Notes for blackout role:
• Puppetry experience preferred.
• Role requires performer to operate a push/pull articulated creature with both hands from a standing position.
• Role requires performer to push and pull up to 30 lbs. of suspended weight for 45 minutes at a time.
• Cast performs approximately (7) 45-minute sets per day.
• Starting Pay Rate $25/hour.
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Notes for all roles:
• Must be 18+ years old and be able to provide proof of eligibility to work within the United States.
• Universal Studios Hollywood is an equal opportunity employer.
• All performers hired for these positions will be covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).
An application questionnaire accompanies the Universal Fan Fest Nights audition appointment.
‘One Piece’ Open Call Audition
At the time of writing, the timeslots available for the “One Piece” open call are fewer, and only available on Wednesday, January 8.
The Universal Fan Fest Nights audition call seeks performers to play Nami, Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, and Zoro:
Fan Fest Nights One Piece | Audition Information
One Piece Face Characters
Universal Studios Hollywood is currently seeking performers to portray the following strolling character roles from The One Piece Franchise:
• Nami [5’5”]
• Luffy [5’7”]
• Usopp [5’7”]
• Sanji [5’9”]
• Zoro [5’9”]
Notes for roles:
• Role requires a combination of script and improv performance.
• Strong guest interaction skills required; improv experience preferred.
• Cast performs approximately six (6) 45-minute sets per day, outdoors on concrete.
• Starting Pay Rate is $25/hour.
• Must be 18+ years old and be able to provide proof of eligibility to work within the United States.
• Universal Studios Hollywood is an equal opportunity employer.
• All performers hired for these positions will be covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).
‘Back to the Future’ Virtual Auditions
The auditions for “Back to the Future” performer roles for Universal Fan Fest Nights are virtual only, with the only date and time available being Thursday, January 16 at 10 p.m. PST (the submission deadline for self-tapes).
The audition call includes a list of every character Universal seeks to cast, as well as their sides for performers to read on their self-tapes.
Fan Fest Nights BTTF Virtual Call | Audition Information
Universal Studios Hollywood is currently seeking performers within the height ranges listed below to portray the following roles from the Back to the Future Franchise:
• Marty McFly (5’4-5’6”)
• Lorraine McFly (5’4-5’6”)
• Clocktower Lady (5’5”-5’8”)
• Female Character (5’5”-5’8”)
• Principal Strickland (5’6”-5’8”)
• Goldie Wilson (5’6”-5’8”)
• Biff Tannen (5’10” – 6’0”)
• Male Character (5’7”-5’11”)
• George McFly (5’11”-6’1”)
• Emmet “Doc” Brown (6’0” – 6’2”)
Note for all roles:
• Strong guest interaction skills required; role is a combination of script and improv.
• Candidates selected for the callback audition will be asked to read character sides and may be put into character wigs.
• Cast performs approximately seven (7) 45-minute sets per day outdoors on concrete, gravel, grass, etc.
• Sides for self-tape are included in the submission link below.
• Starting Pay Rate is $25/hour.
• Must be 18+ years old and be able to provide proof of eligibility to work within the United States.
• Universal Studios Hollywood is an equal opportunity employer.
• All performers hired for these positions will be covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).Back to the Future Self-Tape *DEADLINE*
Please note, that our Virtual Submissions will close Thursday, January 16th at 10pm.
If selected for a callback, Candidates must attend our in-person callback on Tuesday, January 21st for casting consideration.
Please reach out to ushauditions@udx.com with any questions.Back to the Future Self-Tape
In your self-tape, please film your slate and reading as a full-body portrait. Please state your first and last name and then perform your chosen character’s provided sides. If reading for multiple characters, please slate before reading each character’s sides. Please see below;
EMMET ‘DOC’ BROWN AUDITION PROMPT:
Here’s a red-letter date in the history of science – November 5, 1955. Yes, of course, November 5, 1955… That was the day I invented time travel. I remember it vividly. I was standing on the edge of my toilet hanging a clock, the porcelain was wet, I slipped, hit my head on the edge of the sink. And when I came to, I had a revelation – a vision!
MARTY MCFLY AUDITION PROMPT:
Jesus, George, it’s a wonder I was even born. Look, there’s somebody you’re gonna meet, somebody who’s gonna change your life. Do you know what she’s gonna say? She’s gonna say, ‘George McFly, I love you. She’s gonna say that because you’re gonna stand up for yourself and have confidence. Don’t you see? You’re somebody! She’s waiting for you to ask her to the dance!”
LORRAINE MCFLY AUDITION PROMPT:
Calvin… is that your name? Calvin Klein? It’s written all over your underwear! You’re different… not like the boys at school. They’re so… immature. But you, you’ve got a certain… charm. You’re not from around here, are you?
You don’t seem to care about what people think. I admire that about you.
GEORGE MCFLY AUDITION PROMPT:
Lorraine… she’d never say yes to someone like me. I mean, just look at her! She’s perfect. And me? I’m… me. You know, I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I love coming up with these crazy stories about spaceships and aliens and… time travel. But what’s the point? Who’s gonna want to read anything written by George McFly?
BIFF TANNEN AUDITION PROMPT:
Hey, McFly! I told you, never come in here! You’re supposed to finish my homework so I can copy it before class. Do you realize what would happen if I turned in my own work? Now, why don’t you make like a tree and get out of here!
PRINCIPAL STRICKLAND AUDITION PROMPT:
McFly! Late again, I see. That’s the third time this week. Do you think I run this school for my health?! You know what your problem is? You’re just like your father. A slacker. No drive. No ambition. Always one step behind.
GOLDIE WILSON AUDITION PROMPT:
One day, I’m gonna get out of this place. I’m tellin’ you, I’m not gonna be bussin’ tables forever. Nope. Someday, I’m gonna be Mayor Goldie Wilson!
If you believe in yourself and work hard enough, anything’s possible. Don’t you think so?
CLOCKTOWER LADY AUDITION PROMPT:
Save the clocktower! Save the clocktower! Young man, did you know this clocktower was struck by lightning back in 1955? It’s been frozen in time ever since—a piece of Hill Valley history! Mayor Wilson is sponsoring a campaign to restore it to its former glory, and we need every penny we can get
FEMALE ROLE – LORRAINE’S FRIEND AUDITION PROMPT:
Lorraine, who is that? He’s kinda cute, don’t you think? I mean, in that mysterious, ‘I’m-too-cool-for-school’ kind of way. Oh, don’t play innocent with me. I saw the way you looked at him. You’ve got that dreamy, faraway look in your eyes. Spill it, girl! What’s his name? Where’s he from? You should go talk to him!
MALE ROLE – BIFF’S SIDEKICK AUDITION PROMPT:
Hey, McFly! You gonna write me a poem or somethin’? ‘Dear T-Bone, you’re so cool!’ Man, this guy’s a riot. He can barely talk without trippin’ over his own words. Don’t worry, McFly, we’ll save you a seat at the loser table. Right next to your big ol’ stack of comic books.
‘Star Trek’ Open Call Audition
The open call audition for “Star Trek” characters at Universal Fan Fest Nights is the furthest out of the group, happening on Wednesday, January 22.
This audition seeks general character species from the “Star Trek” franchise rather than named, iconic characters from across the series and films.
Fan Fest Nights Star Trek | Audition Information
Star Trek Face Characters:
Universal Studios Hollywood is currently seeking performers with a slim to athletic build to portray various character species from the Star Trek Franchise in the following height range listed below: 5’4”-6’0”
• Human
• Orion
• Trill
• Efrosian
• Vulcan
• Andorian
• Bajoran
• Elayisan
Notes for roles:
• Strong guest interaction skills required.
• Role requires a combination of script and adlib.
• Candidates selected for the callback audition will be asked to read character sides and be put into wig & make-up.
• Cast performs approximately (7) 45-minute sets per day.
• Sides for self-tape are included in the submission link below.
• Starting Pay Rate is $25/hour.
• Must be 18+ years old and be able to provide proof of eligibility to work within the United States.
• Universal Studios Hollywood is an equal opportunity employer.
• All performers hired for these positions will be covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).
Other IP that will be represented at the event, though not offering open casting calls at this time, are “Harry Potter,” Nintendo, and “Jujutsu Kaisen.”
Universal Fan Fest Nights will take place on select nights from April 25 through May 18, 2025. While tickets are not yet on sale, interested guests can sign up for Universal Fan Fest Nights updates as they become available.
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