Older actor (m/d) to play "Grandpa" in a toy commercial

Grandpa

Preference is given to people from Cologne and the surrounding area/North Rhine-Westphalia, as travel expenses are unfortunately not covered. Explanation of the commercial’s content:

It’s a classic Christmas movie in which, by the end of Christmas Eve, everyone’s wish has come true…

… they’ve received a toy version of their favorite character from their favorite movie.

Before that, there are always scenes in which the individual family members watch their favorite movies.

E-Casting Requirements:

Please film the following (a cell phone or similar device is fine!)

1. First-person introduction in close-up:

• Name

• Training (related to acting)

• List examples of reference projects (theater, film, advertising)

• Current Engagements

• Which commercials are currently on air (if any have been produced…)

2. Close-ups

• Hands

• Face from the front and both profiles (left/right)

3. Full-body shots

• Brief introduction, just the most important points from the resume in a full-body shot

• Profile left/right

We’ll then cut back and forth between full-body shots and close-ups…

Actor/actress from Cologne and the surrounding area/North Rhine-Westphalia for a commercial for a toy manufacturer. We are looking for both a grandmother and a grandfather.

Formal requirements:

Please say the following to the camera:

“I am currently appearing in commercials for the following products / brands / services.”

Please also list any commercial appearances that have recently ended (within the last 2 years).

Yes, and also say this explicitly into the camera(!):

“Yes, I am available on August 31 / September 1, 2026, for the shoot of a toy commercial in Cologne!”

Attention!! The date hasn’t been set yet and may still change!!

A quick tip:

It’s always helpful to record the video against backgrounds that are as calm and solid-colored as possible ;)

Acting scenes (Please shoot much closer again—face to hips max.)

Please always face the camera here (!) so we can see as much of your face as possible. But don’t look directly into the camera,

rather look slightly past it.

Scene 3: “Grandma and Grandpa”

You’re sitting comfortably on a sofa, looking around the room.

You’re very happy because it’s Christmas Eve, and when you look around, you see your loved ones all over the living room, happily playing with their new gifts. Your children, your grandchildren, and so on are everywhere.

Then you turn your attention back to a board game you’re currently playing with two other people in the room. You continue playing enthusiastically.

Alternative (please try this one too): your little granddaughter comes over to you and proudly shows you her new doll. You’re delighted and respond to the child…

That’s it

So now…

Have fun and good luck

We’re looking forward to your video!!!