Central Casting New York

Casting Call: SAG Background to Portray Boxing Team and Event Staff

Job Description
A scripted production is seeking SAG background actors to portray boxing team members and event staff for a series of scenes set in a high-energy boxing environment. Roles include trainers, cornermen, ring doctors, timekeepers, and judges. Talent with real-world knowledge or experience in the boxing or sports event world is highly encouraged to apply. Filming will take place in the Chelsea area of Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various boxing support roles authentically on camera

• Be physically present and engaged in active, sports-themed scenes

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming days

• Follow all direction from production to accurately reflect assigned role

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA members only

• Must have availability for all filming dates between April 8–10

• Prior experience or familiarity with boxing or similar sports environments preferred

• Must be registered background with Central Casting

Compensation

• $216 for 8 hours (SAG background rate)

Casting Call: Female Models for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description
A major television series is now casting union and non-union background talent to portray high-fashion female models in an upcoming interior scene. This shoot offers a great opportunity to appear on a hit show and is ideal for models or actors with a runway-ready look and confident on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fashion model in an upscale, scripted scene

• Work as background talent in an interior set environment

• Follow direction from the production team to support the scene’s visual tone

Requirements

• Female talent, union or non-union

• Must be 6 feet tall or taller

• Must be available for a one-day shoot in Midtown Manhattan

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $216 for 8 hours

Now Casting: High School Football Players for Crime Drama Series

A popular network crime drama is seeking background talent to portray high school football players in an upcoming episode. Production is hiring both union and non-union talent with real football experience. If you’re an athlete with on-field knowledge and presence, this is your chance to be featured on a major TV series set at a high-profile location.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable high school football player in a non-contact scene
• Follow direction from the assistant director and camera crew
• Wear provided football gear and pads for background scenes
• Maintain professional behavior on set

Requirements

• Males, ages 16+ with real football experience
• Must be comfortable in full football wardrobe (pads, gear provided)
• No tackling or physical contact required on camera
• Minors must have a valid work permit, trust account, and photo IDs
• Must be available for a full-day shoot

Compensation

• SAG rate: $216 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $181.50 for 10 hours