Casting Site Faces California Class Action for Submission Fees

Casting Networks LLC is facing a proposed class action filed Tuesday by actors alleging the audition site breaks a California law by charging them for job opportunities.

The platform, which lets actors send casting directors photos, audition tapes, and other materials, uses a tiered subscription model that includes one free option and two paid options in violation of a state law that bars predatory practices for talent discovery and career advancement, according to the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

“Replacing ‘who do you know in Hollywood,’ with ‘how much are you willing to pay,’ as markers for ...