You don't hire an actor of his portrayer's status unless you have something meaty for him to do.
Times, Sunday Times
He restarted a 1980s ruse of making paintings under a pseudonym, then hired an actor to play the fictitious artist.
Times, Sunday Times
Thus, to be liable for negligent hiring, supervision, retention, or training, a defendant must have been involved in hiring the actor or retaining that actor in its employ.
Christianity Today
Instead, they hired an actor.
Times, Sunday Times
It's the director who hires the actors, and they didn't have a director yet.
Globe and Mail