“Vanderpump Villa” Open Casting Call

Tennessee Deputies – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting men and women to portray Tennessee deputies in director-selected featured background roles. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a clean-cut, authoritative presence to law enforcement scenes. Prior experience in similar roles is welcomed but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Tennessee deputy in scripted scenes

• Follow on-set direction and blocking from the production team

• Maintain a professional, disciplined, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-cut appearance required

• Experience portraying law enforcement or similar roles encouraged

• Must be flexible with availability across multiple filming days

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of filming

• $50 fitting fee

• Paid featured background role

Executive Chef & Line Cooks for Network Cooking Competition Series

Job Description
A major television network is casting high-level culinary professionals for a new cooking competition series that showcases the intensity, teamwork, and pressure of working on the line. This series follows real restaurant teams as they go head-to-head against top celebrity chefs in a real-service environment—no studio cooking, no shortcuts.

Job Responsibilities

• Executive Chef will lead and represent their restaurant on camera

• Line cooks will work as a brigade, executing real service under competition conditions

• Prepare and serve dishes to real diners during live restaurant service

• Collaborate as a team under time pressure while following production direction

• Maintain professionalism, focus, and culinary excellence throughout filming

Requirements

• One Executive Chef and three Line Cooks per team

• All chefs must currently work together at the same restaurant

• Proven high-level restaurant experience required

• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, on-camera competition setting

• Restaurants must be located within the tri-state area

• Must be available for a full-day filming commitment

Compensation

• Winning team receives $25,000

• National television exposure

• Opportunity to showcase your restaurant and culinary skills on a major network

Grocery Store Patrons – Commercial Background Actors

Job Description
A grocery store commercial is casting background actors to portray everyday shoppers in natural, lifestyle-driven scenes. This role is perfect for performers who can bring authenticity and relatability to a commercial setting. Filming takes place locally, and talent must be fully available with no time restrictions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grocery store customer in commercial scenes

• Shop, browse, and interact naturally on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain a realistic, everyday presence throughout filming

Requirements

• All genders and ethnicities

• Ages 18–70 (approximate)

• Must be able to self-report to the San Gabriel, CA area

• Full availability on the shoot day with no time restrictions

• Comfortable appearing in a commercial environment

Compensation

• $350 for up to 13 hours

• $25 wardrobe fee

• Paid commercial background role

Female Doctors & Doctors’ Wives for Television Series

Job Description
A high-end cable television network is casting female doctors and the wives or fiancées of doctors for an upcoming reality-style series. This project explores the professional and personal lives of women connected to private medical practices and offers a unique opportunity to share real-life stories on television.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a reality-based television series

• Share personal and professional experiences in interviews and filmed scenes

• Participate in filming that highlights lifestyle, relationships, and career dynamics

• Work collaboratively with the production team throughout the process

Requirements

• Female doctors or wives/fiancées of doctors

• Must be based in or able to work locally in Atlanta, GA

• Doctors or spouses whose household owns or operates a private medical practice

• Comfortable appearing on camera and sharing real-life experiences

• Confident, engaging, and authentic personality

Compensation

• Paid television opportunity

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Hispanic/Latino Talent (Ages 55–70) for Upcoming Project

Job Description
An upcoming production is casting Hispanic and Latino talent for a paid on-camera project filming in the Atlanta area. This opportunity is ideal for mature performers who bring authenticity, warmth, and real-life presence to screen. The project requires local talent who can participate in a fitting and multiple shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a scripted or lifestyle-based production

• Follow direction from the production team during fittings and filming

• Bring natural, relatable presence to scenes

• Work professionally on set across scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latino men and women

• Ages 55–70

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Available for fitting and filming as scheduled

Compensation

• $1,550 project rate (minus 20% agency commission)

• $150 fitting fee

• Paid on-camera role

Uniformed Firefighters, Police Officers, FBI Agents, and Officials – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray uniformed firefighters, police officers, FBI agents, and other uniformed officials for a large-scale gathering scene. These roles are essential in creating realistic emergency and law-enforcement visuals and require a clean, professional, regulation-ready appearance. This opportunity is open to Chicago-area locals who can commit to both wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter, police officer, FBI agent, or official in a crowd scene

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity requirements

• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Women must have natural nails and no false eyelashes

• Must be available for both wardrobe fitting and filming

• Comfortable wearing uniforms and following standard appearance regulations

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection

Babies (6–30 Months) and Real Parents for National Product Commercial

Job Description
A national consumer brand is casting babies and their real moms and dads for an upcoming product commercial. This shoot focuses on natural, authentic family moments and is seeking babies who can comfortably interact with age-appropriate products on camera. Parents will appear alongside their child to help create a warm, real-life family setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Babies will interact naturally with age-appropriate products on camera

• Parents will appear on screen supporting and engaging with their child

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Participate in fittings and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Babies ages 6 to 30 months

• Babies must be able to sip from products appropriate to their age group

• Real moms and dads willing to appear on camera with their child

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work as a local hire in or within driving distance of Atlanta, GA

• No travel provided

Compensation

• Paid national commercial role

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Italian Villa Staff – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is seeking featured background actors to portray Italian villa staff in elegant, high-end residential scenes. These roles help establish the atmosphere of a luxurious Italian estate and require a refined, professional on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray staff members at an upscale Italian villa

• Perform natural service-related actions on camera

• Follow direction to maintain continuity and realism

• Support featured scenes with subtle, polished performances

Requirements

• Male and female performers, ages 25–65

• Darker features or Italian-looking appearance preferred

• Conservative, professional, upscale look

• Interesting, character-driven faces encouraged

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a new face to the series

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Italian Bodyguards – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting featured background actors to portray Italian bodyguards in upscale, high-profile scenes. These roles require a strong, intimidating presence balanced with a polished, professional look suitable for elite security protecting a wealthy individual.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional bodyguards in luxury settings

• Maintain a serious, alert, and authoritative presence on camera

• Follow detailed blocking and direction from the production team

• Support featured scenes with realism and continuity

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 25–50

• White talent with dark hair and/or dark features

• Height range approximately 5’10”–6’3”

• Fit and in good physical shape

• Conservative, upscale, professional appearance

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a new face to the series

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Caucasian Male Jail Inmates – Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is casting Caucasian male background actors to portray jail inmates in law enforcement scenes. This role is suited for new faces who have not previously portrayed sheriffs or only worked deep background on large filming days. Casting approval is required for all selected talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a jail inmate in scripted correctional facility scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity and realism in custody-related environments

• Appear professional and cooperative on set

Requirements

• Caucasian male performers

• Adults, 18 and older

• New faces preferred

• Must not have previously portrayed a sheriff role

• Comfortable portraying an inmate character

• Must be able to self-report to the filming location

• Willing to provide detailed sizing information and photos if selected

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection

Real Police Officers – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is casting real police officers to appear in authentic law enforcement scenes. This background opportunity is designed for active or former officers who can bring real-world experience, credibility, and professionalism to on-screen police roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in scripted television scenes

• Wear official uniform and maintain accurate law enforcement presence

• Follow on-set direction while performing standard police actions

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Real police officers (active or former)

• Men and women, ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois

• Comfortable appearing on camera in uniform

Compensation

• $200 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Veterans for Paid Commercial

Job Description
A paid commercial is casting real veterans living in or around South Florida. This project is focused on authentic storytelling and is seeking men and women who can naturally represent their real-life service experience on camera. The production is casual, interview-style, and designed to highlight genuine voices.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a commercial project

• Participate in a relaxed, unscripted video interview

• Answer personal questions about your background and experiences

• Follow simple direction from the production team

Requirements

• Real veterans

• Men and women, ages 25–70

• Based in or around South Florida

• Comfortable speaking on camera in a casual interview setting

• Must be fully available during the scheduled shoot window

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Professional production experience