HULU Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Kids Ages 11–13 to Portray Middle Schoolers for New A24/Hulu TV Series

Job Description
A new A24/Hulu TV series starring Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor is casting kids ages 11–13 to portray middle school students as paid background actors. This is a great opportunity for families seeking paid background acting jobs for kids, with no experience required and no fees to apply. Filming will take place in the New York area, and production is looking for kids who can follow direction, stay focused on set, and bring natural, age-appropriate energy to school scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a middle school student in background scenes for a TV series

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Kids ages 11–13

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the New York area (or self-report as local)

• No acting experience required

• Must be able to follow directions and remain set-ready during filming

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

CODE: 1113

Paid Background Ice Skaters for New TV Series

Job Description
A new Hulu TV series from A24 is seeking adults and kids to portray ice skaters in community rink scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers who can bring natural energy on camera. No experience required, and this is a great fit for anyone looking for background actor jobs in the New York area.

The series, The Spot, stars Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor and follows a successful surgeon and her schoolteacher husband whose lives unravel as they begin to suspect she may be connected to a child’s hit-and-run death. As they search for answers, the story escalates into mounting suspicion and dark secrets that test their relationship. The show is created and written by Ed Solomon, with Ariel Kleiman directing, and is produced by A24 (with 20th Television). Production is planned for 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ice skater in background scenes at a community ice rink.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17 for youth roles; adults also needed.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rye, NY (or self-report as local).

• Comfortable being on camera in an active environment at an ice rink.

• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

CODE: ICE

CASTING CALL — THE BEAR, SEASON 5
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 5
ROLES: Stand-In – Neil Fak
SHOOT DATES: Monday 12/15 through Tuesday 12/16
AVAILABILITY: Open availability requested for the remainder of the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $180 / 8 hours

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

STAND-IN – NEIL FAK
• Height: 5’6”
• T-Shirt Size: XXL or 3XL
• Must closely match photo reference

Stand-in experience preferred.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

OPEN CASTING CALL — BACKGROUND ACTORS

HULU’s The Bear — Season 4
CASTING BY: 4 STAR CASTING
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 4
ROLE TYPE: Background Actors (Extras)
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: TBD
UNION STATUS: Non-Union

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

4 Star Casting is holding an Open Casting Call for background actors to appear in HULU’s hit series The Bear — Season 4. Production is seeking a wide variety of looks, ages, and backgrounds to portray restaurant patrons, pedestrians, kitchen staff, and general Chicago locals.
No prior acting experience is required for background roles.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• All genders
• All ethnicities
• Ages 18+
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, IL
• Must be reliable and able to follow on-set direction

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

About The Bear:

The Bear is a critically acclaimed American comedy-drama series produced by FX Productions for FX on Hulu. The series was created by Christopher Storer, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, and is widely recognized for its grounded storytelling and realistic depiction of professional kitchen culture.

Production Overview

• Creator: Christopher Storer
• Studio: FX Productions
• Network / Streaming Platform: FX on Hulu in the United States; Disney+ internationally
• Executive Producers: Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Hiro Murai, Josh Senior, Matty Matheson, and Tyson Bidner
• Culinary Producer: Courtney Storer, a professional chef and Christopher Storer’s sister
• Genre: Comedy-drama
• Episode Runtime: Half-hour format, typically ranging from approximately 20 to 48 minutes

Filming & Development

FX ordered the pilot for The Bear in March 2021, with the series officially greenlit in October 2021. Filming takes place primarily in Chicago, Illinois, with the real-life restaurant Mr. Beef on Orleans Street serving as both inspiration and a key filming location for the fictional “Original Beef of Chicagoland.” Later seasons expanded production internationally, including scenes shot in Singapore, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.

The series is known for its distinctive visual and audio style, using fast editing, overlapping dialogue, and heightened sound design to reflect the intensity of a working kitchen. Notably, the Season 1 episode “Review” was filmed as a single continuous 17-minute take. Seasons 3 and 4 were filmed back-to-back beginning in February 2024, with Season 4 released in June 2025 and a fifth season announced for 2026.

Cast

The main ensemble includes Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, who also serves as an executive producer.

CASTING CALL — Deli Boys, Season 2 Promo
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Deli Boys S2 Promo
ROLES: Stand-In
SHOOT DATES: Saturday, 12/13/25 (possible additional date Sunday, 12/14/25)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250/10
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

SAAGAR SHEIKH (“RAJ”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’10” (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Saagar Sheikh
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

ASIF ALI (“MIR DAR”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’7″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Asif Ali
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

POORNA JAGANNATHAN (“LUCKY”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’6″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Poorna Jagannathan
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

FRED ARMISEN (“MAX”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’8″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Fred Armisen
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Real Couples to Portray High School Party Students Kissing Couple Roles

Job Description
A hit television series is casting real couples to portray high school students at a party for upcoming fall-season scenes. This is a paid background opportunity for non-union talent ages 18+ who can look younger and feel comfortable performing light intimacy on camera as a “kissing couple” in a party environment. Scenes will film both indoors and outdoors, and selected couples will attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot. Transportation may be provided from Manhattan to the filming location.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school partygoers as a real couple in background scenes

• Perform on-camera kissing and couple interactions naturally and professionally

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity during party scene coverage

• Attend a costume fitting and maintain wardrobe continuity for filming

Requirements

• Real couples only

• Must be 18+ and able to look younger to portray high school students

• Non-union talent

• Comfortable with on-camera kissing and party scene atmosphere (interior/exterior)

• Available for fitting and filming days (details shared upon selection)

• Able to work as a local hire in the NYC area

Compensation

• Non-union background rate: $181.50 for up to 10 hours (overtime after)

• Paid fitting (details provided upon selection)

• Transportation may be available from Manhattan (details shared upon booking)

Non-Union Party Scene Extras to Portray High School Students (18+)

Job Description
A non-union TV production is casting background talent 18+ who can believably play younger to portray prestigious boarding school students in energetic party scenes. Filming includes interior and exterior scenes and may run late into the night. This is a great opportunity for non-union extras who are comfortable working in a fast-paced set environment and can deliver natural, believable reactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray boarding school students in party background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity across takes (movement, reactions, positioning)

• Stay performance-ready during late-night filming as needed

Requirements

• Must be 18+ and able to look younger for high school portrayal

• Non-union talent only

• Comfortable working in both interior and exterior setups

• Must be reliable, punctual, and prepared for a full work window (overtime after the standard hours)

• Real couples comfortable kissing on camera are encouraged to apply (optional consideration)

Compensation

• $181.50 for up to 10 hours (overtime after)

• Payment provided by check

• Transportation may be provided for select talent

Prep School Students (Teen Look) – Background Actors (18+)

Job Description
A production is hiring background actors ages 18+ who can believably play prep school students (teen look). This is a great opportunity for NYC-area talent looking for paid extra work and on-camera background roles in a school setting. Work takes place in Staten Island, with transportation provided from NYC.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a prep school student in background scenes with natural, believable reactions.

• Follow on-set direction from the AD team (marking, resets, continuity).

• Arrive camera-ready with a neat, student-appropriate look and a professional attitude.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ and able to convincingly look like a teenager.

• Must be comfortable working as background talent in a school/prep environment.

• Must be local to NYC/Staten Island area (transportation provided from NYC).

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well on set.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: $224/8 (overtime after 8 hours).

• Non-Union: $181.50/10 (overtime after 10 hours).

Football Players Wanted for TV Series (Season 2)

Job Description
A TV series filming in Atlanta is casting football players to appear on camera for Season 2. Talent must be able to work as an Atlanta local and bring authentic football energy, athletic movement, and a believable player look for game-day scenes. Filming takes place in January and February 2026, making this a strong opportunity for athletes seeking Atlanta acting extras work, sports casting, and TV background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a football player on camera in scripted TV scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and athletic movement

• Perform football-specific actions safely and consistently across takes

• Maintain professional set etiquette and remain ready between setups

Requirements

• Ages 18–30

• Must be able to work as an Atlanta local hire

• Football experience strongly preferred (team, training, or competitive play)

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction quickly

• Able to provide height, weight, contact info, location, and experience details

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Prep School Student – Background Actors (18+ to Look Younger)

Job Description
A production is seeking adults ages 18 and older who can convincingly portray teenage prep school students. This is a great opportunity for performers who can bring youthful energy and authenticity to a school setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray prep school students in various classroom, hallway, and campus scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe as instructed

Requirements

• Must be 18+ but able to pass as a teenager

• Must be available for one fitting date

• Flexible availability for tentative work dates

• Current photos should reflect accurate hair color, length, and style

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours (overtime after 8)

• Non-union rate: $181.50 for 10 hours (overtime after 10)