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Central Casting Los Angeles

About company:
Central Casting is the leading background actors casting company in the United States! Central Casting has been providing the entertainment industry with background talent for more than 80 years, offering a full range of background services for every type

Open Jobs:

Diving Photo Double for Film Production

Job Description
A production is casting a skilled diving photo double for an upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for athletic performers with diving experience who can safely execute water stunts while matching the look of the on-screen talent. The project seeks individuals comfortable with heights and confident performing diving sequences for film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a photo double for diving scenes
  • Execute safe and controlled dives from designated heights
  • Match physical appearance and movement for continuity
  • Follow direction from stunt coordinators and production team
  • Maintain professionalism and safety on set

Requirements

  • Asian male, ages 20s–30s
  • Height between 5’10” and 6’1”
  • Strong diving ability and comfort with heights
  • Athletic build with no visible tattoos
  • Based in Los Angeles or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Union: $262 for 8 hours
  • Non-union: $164 for 8 hours

Physical Therapists for Film/TV Production

Job Description
A production in the Los Angeles area is casting real physical therapists with hands-on experience working with athletes. This role is ideal for licensed professionals who can bring authenticity to on-screen scenes requiring realistic therapy techniques and interactions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a physical therapist in a film or TV production
  • Perform realistic therapy techniques on camera
  • Follow direction from the production team for scene accuracy
  • Contribute to authentic portrayal of athlete recovery environments

Requirements

  • Must be a real physical therapist with athlete-focused experience
  • Experience with sports therapy or rehabilitation preferred
  • Comfortable performing professional tasks on camera
  • Able to take direction and work on a production set
  • Union talent

Compensation

  • $234 for 8 hours

Elite Basketball Players for TV Series

Job Description
Casting elite basketball players for a long-running comedy TV series filming in Los Angeles. This role is perfect for highly skilled players who can perform impressive tricks on camera, including ball handling, spinning, and dunking, while appearing as paid background talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced basketball tricks on camera (dribbling, spinning, shooting, dunking)
  • Portray background characters in a sports-related scene
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming
  • Maintain consistency and energy across takes
  • Be available for scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

  • Height between 6’1”–6’7”
  • Strong basketball skills, including trick performance
  • Ability to perform dunks, ball spins, and advanced dribbling
  • Comfortable performing on camera
  • Reliable and able to follow direction

Compensation

  • Paid background role (rate disclosed upon selection)
  • Opportunity to showcase basketball skills on screen
  • Work on a long-running TV comedy series
  • Gain professional on-set experience
Contact name:
Central Casting

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