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One actress was asked to audition for a "small indie film" and was told to come to a private office for the audition. When she arrived, she was greeted by the "casting director," who asked her to perform a scene... while being filmed by a camcorder. The kicker? He requested she use a specific prop, which he proceeded to retrieve from his desk drawer. The prop? A sex toy.

As an actor, you've likely heard the horror stories about casting couch situations gone wrong. But what happens when you're actually faced with a weird or uncomfortable audition experience? We've gathered some of the most bizarre and cringe-worthy backroom casting couch stories from actors and industry professionals. Read on to find out what happened behind closed doors... weirdest-audition-ever-backroom-casting-couch

A young actress arrived for an audition, only to find herself face-to-face with a "creative director" who seemed more interested in her body than her acting abilities. The "audition" quickly devolved into a series of uncomfortable questions about her measurements and her willingness to "push boundaries" in her performances. One actress was asked to audition for a

An actor received a callback for a commercial audition, only to find himself in a cramped, smoke-filled room with a casting director who seemed more interested in his personal life than his acting abilities. The "callback" involved a series of increasingly bizarre questions, including "What's your favorite position?" and "Can you do a few impressions for me?" The kicker

Have you ever had a weird or uncomfortable audition experience? Share your stories in the comments below!

An actress was asked to perform a scene with a fake accent, which she happily obliged. However, things took a turn when the casting director asked her to perform the scene... while speaking in a made-up language. Yes, you read that right.

An actor was asked to audition for a pilot script, but things took a strange turn when the casting director asked him to "rewrite" the script on the spot... with a focus on adding more "romantic tension" between the leads. The actor was asked to improvise a series of increasingly racy scenes, which made him feel decidedly uncomfortable.

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