Tyler Perry’s Zatima Casting For Upcoming Roles

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Tyler Perry’s Zatima is bringing on several new actors and extras to the cast for the hit show, which is being filmed in Atlanta.

Two years ago, Zatima became a reality after the breakout success of the couple on the BET+ series, Sistas.

Zatima Casting Call In Atlanta

Here are the casting call details:

WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 2024

***BABY SHOWER WOMEN

-THURSDAY JUNE 13,2024

***LAW FIRM BG

***ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS BG

Rate: $100/8

The rate for extras on this production is $100/8 which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

If available, please email the information below to: ZATIMAextras@gmail.com

w/Subject Line: BABY SHOWER BG 6/12

OR

w/Subject Line: ANGER MANAGEMENT 6/13

OR

w/Subject Line: LAW FIRM 6/13

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OUT. WE DO NOT WANT YOUR SUBMISSION DISCARDED!!!

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
–Name
–Number
-Age & DOB (FOR LEGAL VERIFICATION PURPOSES)
– Sizes (Shirt, Pants, Jacket, Shoe etc.)
-CIty/State
-CAR PHOTO (make, model, year , color)
-2 RECENT PICTURES (1 Head shot and 1 Full body)

 
 
 
*********PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!

When Did Tyler Perry’s Sistas Spinoff Zatima Become A Thing?

BET announced in 2021 that Tyler Perry Studios will produce the original drama Zatima, which is a spinoff of the scripted series, Sistas, which Perry created as well.

What Is Zatima?

Zatima is a combination of the names of two characters from the Sistas series, Zac and Fatima.

Named after the couple, Zatima is the new drama created by Tyler Perry that will stream on BET+. The The 10-episode one-hour series will take viewers into the romantic relationship of popular character Zac and ‘Fatima.

Who Stars In Zatima?

In Zatima, the lead roles are Zac, who is played by  Devale Ellis and ‘Fatima,’ played Crystal Renee Hayslett.

Zatima is executive produced, directed, and written by Perry, “Zatima” in Atlanta.

Where Is Zatima Produced?

The series began production at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta in early December 2021 and made its debut on BET+ in 2022.

Casting calls for other Perry shows are currently happening in Atlanta as well. Here’s how to apply.

“We are continuing to strengthen our investment in quality programming, and our partnership with Tyler Perry has a proven track record of super-serving our audience,” said BET’s President and CEO, Scott Mills. “We look forward to unlocking crossover viewership opportunities between our linear platform and our streaming service one of our strongest series, ‘Sistas.’ With ‘Zatima’ joining our expanding roster of BET+ originals, BET is committed to giving viewers more of the compelling content they love and expect across our platforms.”

Final Word

Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry is cooking up another series for BET+, the top streaming platform among African-Americans.

Perry is one of the most prolific creators in the movie business, so you can expect him to keep bringing the heat. What about you?

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