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Netflix Series Background Actors & Stand-Ins

Job Description

A hit streaming series is preparing for its upcoming season and is seeking background actors, stand-ins, and specialty talent for recurring opportunities. Production is looking for both returning performers and new faces to portray a variety of roles throughout the season. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors, experienced background performers, athletes, and specialty talent to gain on-set experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in television scenes
• Portray a variety of characters in school, gym, social, and community settings
• Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Stand-in opportunities may be available for qualified talent
• Participate in recurring roles throughout the season when needed

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older, or younger talent who can portray high school students
• Open to new and experienced background actors
• Reliable transportation and availability for filming schedules
• Comfortable working on a professional television set
• Specialty talent encouraged to apply, including:
  • High school students
  • High school wrestlers with experience
  • Middle school wrestlers with experience
  • Athletic gym-goers
  • Spin class participants with experience
  • Dive bar patrons
  • Teachers
  • Upscale and wealthy-looking individuals
• Wrestling experience preferred for wrestler-specific roles

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunities
• Potential recurring work throughout the season
• Stand-in opportunities for selected talent
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major streaming series

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking children and adult background talent for an upcoming commercial shoot. Casting directors are looking for a diverse group of performers to appear in various scenes, with some personal vehicles potentially being selected for on-camera use.

Talent must be available for all scheduled filming days and be comfortable working on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days.
• Participate in scenes as assigned by the director and assistant directors.
• Remain available for the full production schedule if selected.

Requirements

Child Roles

• Boys and girls, ages 6–12.

Adult Roles

• Male and female talent, ages 18–60.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• If you own a vehicle, please provide the make and model, as it may be selected for use in a scene.

Compensation Details

• $300 flat rate.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A self-financed comedy production is seeking an experienced Camera Production Assistant (PA) to join a small professional crew for an upcoming half-hour comedy project. The production team consists of industry professionals with television experience collaborating on a personal creative project.

This opportunity is ideal for film students and emerging crew members with camera department experience looking to gain additional on-set experience while working alongside seasoned professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the camera department throughout production.
• Support grip and camera operations as directed.
• Help maintain camera equipment and production workflow.
• Collaborate with crew members to ensure smooth on-set operations.
• Assist with general production needs during filming.

Requirements

• Previous grip experience required.
• Previous Assistant Camera (AC) experience required.
• Experience working in a camera department preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work within a small crew environment.
• Film students with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must be reliable, organized, and comfortable working on set.

Compensation Details

• $150 per day flat rate.

Job Description

A large-scale private influencer event for an oat milk brand is seeking one additional mature talent to help bring the campaign’s creative vision to life. The event is designed to fully immerse guests in the brand’s world and will feature talent with authentic personalities and distinctive style.

Casting directors are looking for individuals with a cool, character-driven presence who embody real-person energy and natural charisma.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as featured talent at a private experiential marketing event.
• Interact naturally within the event environment.
• Represent the brand’s creative identity and aesthetic.
• Follow direction from the event production team.
• Maintain a professional and engaging presence throughout the event.

Requirements

• Age 60 and older.
• Cool, interesting, character-driven appearance.
• Authentic personality and natural on-camera or in-person presence.
• Stylish without appearing overly polished or commercial.
• Unique look and strong personal character.
• Diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Prior event, modeling, acting, or promotional experience is a plus.

Compensation Details

• $33 per hour.
• Estimated 7–8 hour event shift.

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking female talent with swimming experience to portray members of a swim team. This is a continuity-based project requiring talent to be available for all scheduled filming days.

Casting directors are looking for confident swimmers who can authentically represent competitive or recreational swim team members on camera. Applicants with swimming footage are strongly encouraged to include it with their submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a swim team member in a commercial production.
• Participate in all scheduled filming days for continuity purposes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform swimming-related activities as required by the production.
• Arrive on set prepared and maintain continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Female, ages 16–25.
• Must have swimming experience.
• Must be comfortable portraying a swim team member.
• Must be available for all production dates.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to self-drive to filming locations.
• Swimming footage is preferred and should be included if available.

Compensation Details

• $300 per day.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A personal hygiene brand is seeking an energetic and outgoing Character Model/Brand Ambassador for a live promotional event at a major skills conference. The selected talent will represent the brand on-site, engage attendees, create excitement around the activation, and encourage participation in interactive experiences.

This role is ideal for individuals with promotional, fitness, event marketing, or brand ambassador experience who enjoy working directly with the public.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative for a personal hygiene brand.
• Generate excitement and attract attendees to the event space.
• Encourage guests to participate in arm-wrestling challenges.
• Distribute promotional swag and marketing materials.
• Provide attendees with product and event information.
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and professional presence throughout the event.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Outgoing, friendly, personable, and well-spoken.
• Comfortable interacting with large groups of people.
• Comfortable arm-wrestling event attendees.
• Athletic build that matches the character being portrayed.
• Able to pass a background screening.
• Able to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.

Compensation Details

• $75 per hour.
• W-2 event position.
• Parking reimbursement available with receipt.
• Lodging and travel expenses are not provided.

Job Description

A beverage brand is seeking outgoing Mandarin-speaking promotional team members for a sampling campaign promoting a new lemon tea beverage. This public-facing marketing activation will involve distributing samples, engaging with consumers, and helping create a positive and energetic brand experience at community events throughout New York City.

The ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and comfortable interacting with large groups of people in busy outdoor environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Distribute beverage samples to event attendees.
• Engage with the public and answer basic questions about the product.
• Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere at promotional events.
• Assist with brand awareness and consumer engagement activities.
• Carry beverages, coolers, and promotional materials when necessary.
• Remain active and on your feet throughout scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Must speak Mandarin fluently.
• Outgoing and comfortable speaking with the public.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Flexible schedule with availability for event dates.
• Comfortable working outdoors during summer weather.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working full six-hour shifts and occasional longer event shifts.

Compensation Details

• $36 per hour.
• Standard shifts approximately 6 hours.
• Certain large-scale events may require 8–12 hour shifts.

Job Description

A student-produced vertical series is seeking actors for several principal and background roles in an upcoming production. Created as part of a TV Field Production course, this project offers performers the opportunity to gain on-set experience, collaborate with student filmmakers, and receive footage for their demo reels.

No previous acting experience is required, and performers of all skill levels are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in a scripted vertical series.
• Attend auditions, callbacks, workshops, and filming sessions as required.
• Collaborate with student filmmakers and fellow cast members.
• Follow direction from the production team during rehearsals and filming.
• Participate professionally in a learning-focused production environment.

Requirements

EZ

• Male, 20s–30s.
• Hispanic preferred, but all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
• Portrays a struggling photographer.

Erica

• Female, 20s–30s.
• Portrays EZ’s photographic muse.

Todd

• Male, 20s–30s.
• Portrays Erica’s ex-boyfriend who may be stalking her.

Stranger

• Male, 20s–30s.

Extras

• Two performers to portray a couple.
• Open to all backgrounds and experience levels.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Demo reel (if available)
• Any questions or inquiries regarding the production

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• No monetary compensation provided.
• Copy of the completed project will be provided for demo reels and portfolios.
• Valuable hands-on film set experience.

Job Description

Super Delicious is casting local Southern California talent for two upcoming episodes of the YouTube series How Hard Can It Be? The production is seeking men who are willing to participate in unique challenge-based episodes that test confidence, skill, and competitive spirit.

Selected participants will appear in entertaining unscripted segments designed for digital audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in challenge-based filming for a YouTube series.
• Follow production instructions and engage authentically on camera.
• Attend the scheduled filming date and remain available for production activities.
• Provide a short introductory video as part of the submission process.

Requirements

Polygraph Challenge Participants

• Men, 18 years or older.
• Must have never taken a polygraph test.
• Believe they could successfully beat a polygraph examination.
• Located in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Available for filming.

Powerlifting Challenge Participants

• Men, 19 years or older.
• Regular gym-goers.
• Have never trained for or competed in powerlifting.
• Must believe they could outperform a competitive male or female powerlifter.
• Located in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Available for filming.

Submission Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• A video (one minute or less) introducing themselves.
• Explain why they believe they can beat a polygraph test or outperform a competitive powerlifter.
• Briefly explain why they should be selected for the episode.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.

Job Description

A faith-based feature film is seeking background actors for church crowd scenes in an upcoming production. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining on-set experience and becoming part of a meaningful film project.

Selected participants will help create authentic church congregation scenes for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church attendees in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity during filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for scheduled filming activities.
• Contribute to creating realistic church crowd environments on camera.

Requirements

• Open to men and women of all backgrounds.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Must be able to follow on-set instructions.
• Comfortable appearing in church congregation scenes.
• Reliable and available for filming dates.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.
• Opportunity to gain film set experience and participate in a feature film production.

Job Description

An independent comedy short film is casting three featured interview roles for a key comedic sequence. The project centers on a job interview that becomes increasingly bizarre, with the featured characters portraying professionals attempting to maintain their composure while reacting to absurd situations.

Casting directors are seeking performers with strong comedic instincts, expressive reaction skills, and the ability to deliver believable deadpan performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured interview panel character in a comedy short film.
• Deliver reaction-based performances with strong comedic timing.
• Participate in filming of key comedy sequences.
• Follow direction from the production team and collaborate with fellow cast members.
• Attend filming and complete any required audition submissions.

Requirements

Eugene

• Male, ages 20–30.
• Any ethnicity.
• Modern tech-industry appearance and demeanor.
• Strong reaction-based acting skills.
• Ability to balance professionalism with comedic responses to unusual situations.

Izzy

• Female, ages 20–30.
• Any ethnicity.
• Stylish, creative, and expressive personality.
• Strong deadpan comedic instincts.
• Comfortable portraying a highly observant and professional character with unique personal style.

Gladys

• Female, ages 50–60.
• Any ethnicity.
• Strong presence and commanding demeanor.
• Ability to portray an elegant and intimidating HR representative.
• Excellent expressive reaction skills.

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Requirements

• Must be non-union (not SAG-AFTRA).
• Strong comedic timing and reaction-based acting ability.
• Must be local to the area or able to self-report to set.
• Audition tape required.

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking featured extras for several upcoming scenes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals and families looking to gain on-set experience, work alongside a professional production team, and become part of an exciting independent film project.

Casting directors are specifically seeking Spanish-speaking talent to portray members of a Colombian family, as well as men and women of all backgrounds for an elegant fundraising gala scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured extra in various film scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Participate in group and crowd scenes while maintaining continuity.
• Portray assigned background characters authentically.
• Attend scheduled filming dates and remain professional on set.

Requirements

Colombian Family Scene

• Spanish-speaking men, women, and families.
• Comfortable portraying members of a Colombian family.
• Previous acting experience is welcome but not required.

White Party Gala Scene

• Men and women of all races and ethnicities.
• Must be willing to wear classy white attire suitable for an upscale fundraising event.
• Comfortable participating in elegant social event scenes.

Submission Materials

Applicants should include:

• Full name
• Recent photos
• Age range
• Contact information
• Whether they speak Spanish
• Previous acting or extra experience (if applicable)

Compensation Details

• Featured extra opportunity.
• Gain professional on-set experience.
• Opportunity to be considered for future productions.
• Selected participants may have opportunities to audition for speaking roles in an upcoming feature film.