Netflix Casting South Asian Extras in NYC – Unaccustomed Earth

Netflix is adapting Jhumpa Lahiri’s award-winning book Unaccustomed Earth into an eight-episode drama — and casting is underway in New York City!

📍 Location: NYC (locals only)

📅 Filming: Sept 2025 – Jan 2026

💵 Pay: SAG $224/8 hrs | Non-SAG $181.50/10 hrs

About the Series

The story follows an Indian American community in Cambridge, MA, exploring family secrets and cultural conflicts. The cast includes Freida Pinto as Parul Chaudhury, with creative leadership from John Wells, Madhuri Shekar, Nisha Ganatra, and Jhumpa Lahiri herself.

Casting Details

• Indian American / South Asian men & women

• Ages 18+

• Must be local to NYC

• Paid background roles

How to Apply

📩 Email **@********.com with subject line: South AsianInclude:

• Full name

• SAG or Non-SAG status

• Phone number

• Confirmation you are 18+ and NYC local

• Clear headshot + 1 recent photo