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Actor headshots: test theatrical and commercial looks with AI

See how you read in a theatrical or a commercial headshot before you book a photographer, and plan wardrobe, background and expression with your own face.

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  • Theatrical and commercial looks
  • Wardrobe tests before a shoot
  • Honest about casting rules
1 to 3 photos of you, or of an adult who agreed. No children. PNG, JPEG or WebP, 10 MB each.
Styles
Model
Crop
Resolution
Variations

20 credits

Add a selfie to create your headshot

At a glance

An actor headshot is a close, natural portrait that shows casting exactly how you look today: theatrical headshots are moodier and more serious, commercial ones brighter and smiling. Headshot Generator AI turns 1 to 3 selfies into both looks for 20 or 45 credits each, which helps you plan a shoot. Many casting directors and agencies require real, lightly retouched photographs, so check each submission's rules and use AI looks for planning unless AI images are accepted.

Theatrical look
Darker backdrop, serious or thoughtful expression
Commercial look
Bright backdrop, open smile, approachable
Crops
4:5 for the classic 8 × 10 print, 2:3 or 1:1 online
Price per headshot
20 credits with Fast, 45 with Studio
Casting rules
Real photos are often required: check

What AI actor headshots are good for

  • 01

    Two looks from one set of selfies

    See yourself in a serious theatrical frame and a bright commercial one, and decide which types to lead with.

  • 02

    Wardrobe and color tests

    Try necklines, colors and layers before you pack for a shoot; solid mid-tones usually win.

  • 03

    Print-friendly crops

    4:5 matches the classic 8 × 10 inch print, 2:3 suits taller crops and 1:1 works for profiles.

  • 04

    Natural, unretouched style

    Ask for natural skin and no makeup look: casting wants to see the person who will walk into the room.

How to use AI actor headshots well

  1. 01

    Upload current selfies

    Show your hair, weight and look as they are today, without filters.

  2. 02

    Generate both looks

    Run a theatrical style and a commercial style, two variations each, in 4:5.

  3. 03

    Plan or submit

    Use the results to brief your photographer, or submit them only where AI images are accepted.

Theatrical vs commercial headshots

Theatrical headshots are for film, TV drama and stage. They use deeper tones, simpler backgrounds and a still, thoughtful expression that suggests a character with an inner life.

Commercial headshots are for ads and lighter TV. They are bright, warm and smiling, and should make a casting director believe you could sell a product in a kitchen or an office.

  • Theatrical: dark or neutral backdrop, side light, serious eyes
  • Commercial: white or bright backdrop, even light, open smile
  • Both: eyes in sharp focus, current hair, minimal retouching

When casting needs real photos

Casting directors use headshots to see what will walk into the room, and a headshot that does not match you costs trust. Many agencies, casting platforms and casting directors ask for current, real photographs with only light retouching.

Read each platform's and agent's photo rules before you submit anything. Where real photos are required, use AI looks to plan wardrobe, background and expression with your photographer, and bring the best one as a reference.

Actor headshot tips

Whether you shoot or generate, the basics are the same:

  • Eyes in sharp focus, looking into the lens
  • Hair and makeup as you wear them to auditions
  • Solid, mid-tone colors that suit your skin, no logos
  • Show your type: the parent, the doctor, the villain
  • Update your headshots after any big change in hair or look

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Actor headshot FAQ

Can I submit an AI actor headshot to casting?

Only where the platform, agent or casting director allows it. Many require real, current photographs, so treat AI looks as a planning tool unless the rules say AI images are fine.

What is the difference between theatrical and commercial headshots?

Theatrical headshots are moodier and more serious, for drama and stage. Commercial headshots are brighter and smiling, for ads and lighter TV roles.

What size is an actor headshot?

In the US, actor headshots are traditionally printed at 8 × 10 inches, a 4:5 shape; online casting profiles take digital files. Choose 4:5 here for an 8 × 10 crop.

Do I need different headshots for different roles?

Most actors keep at least one theatrical and one commercial headshot, and add looks for the types they are often cast as, such as professional, parent or outdoorsy.

See your theatrical and commercial looks

Upload current selfies and try both looks with your 2 free Fast headshots.

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Last updated October 6, 2026

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