CASTING CALLS FOR KIDS 101: Why are we always casting twins!? 👯♀️
Most casting calls for kids are looking for twins for 1 simple reason: having more than one actor for the role allows you to boost your shooting time with that character in a day by up to double the allotted time!
Per the National Commercial Agreement and the Independent Production Agreement -
Minors shall not be continually required before the camera or under lights for longer periods of time during a work session than specified below:
2 years and under - 15 consecutive minutes
+ mandatory 20 minute break
age 3-5 - 30 consecutive minutes
+ mandatory 10 (NCA)-15 (IPA) minute break
age 6-11 - 45 consecutive minutes
+ mandatory 10 minute break
age 12-15 - 60 consecutive minutes
+ mandatory 10 minute break
A FAMOUS example of this is both Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen playing the part of Michelle Tanner in Full House!
Another example is both Dylan & Cole Sprouse playing the role of Ben in Friends!
If you have...