Now Casting: Non-Speaking Roles for an Investigative Docu-Series

Featured Secretary Background Role for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting a featured background actress to portray a secretary in an upcoming production. This role offers a great opportunity to work closely with the director and gain valuable on-set experience in a professional filming environment. Filming will take place in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a secretary in a featured background role
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain character consistency throughout filming
• Be prepared for extended time on set if needed

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 48–58
• Non-union performers
• Must be local to Nashville, TN
• Available for a full day of filming with flexible call times
• Able to commit to up to 12+ hours on set if required

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour)

Police Cadet Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A hit television series is casting clean-shaven male extras with short hair to portray police cadets in an upcoming training scene. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors to gain on-set experience in a dynamic and professional production environment. Filming will take place in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police cadets in a training scene
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in background action sequences as required

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–30s
• Clean-shaven with short hair
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states
• Available for full-day filming
• Comfortable working in a non-speaking background role

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role

BBQ Restaurant Patrons for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
A reality TV series is casting background actors to portray restaurant patrons in a BBQ dining scene. This role focuses on creating a lively and authentic dining atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant guest in a dining scene
• Engage naturally in background activity
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain realistic behavior on camera

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–50s
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have a casual dining appearance
• Comfortable on camera
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Brewery Patrons for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
An MTV reality series is casting background actors to portray brewery patrons in a casual social setting. This role requires a relaxed and natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a brewery guest in social scenes
• Interact naturally with other background actors
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–40s
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have a casual, social look
• Comfortable on camera
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Lab Workers for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
A reality TV production is casting background actors to portray lab workers in a professional setting. This role helps create an authentic workplace environment for the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lab worker in a realistic setting
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professional demeanor on camera
• Participate in background action scenes

Requirements

• All genders, any age, any ethnicity
• Must look like a professional lab worker (scrubs preferred)
• Comfortable on camera
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Lab Patrons for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
A reality TV series is casting background talent to portray lab patrons in a medical-style setting. This role involves creating a realistic environment with natural, everyday behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient or visitor in a lab setting
• Follow direction from production staff
• Maintain natural and believable behavior on camera
• Participate in background scenes

Requirements

• All genders, any age, any ethnicity
• Comfortable in a medical or lab environment setting
• Able to follow direction
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Child Wrestlers for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting kids with real wrestling experience to portray young wrestlers in an upcoming production. This is a great opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills on screen while working on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform wrestling movements and techniques on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Bring energy, authenticity, and athletic ability to scenes
• Participate in staged wrestling sequences safely

Requirements

• Children ages 11–14
• Must have real wrestling experience
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Local to the NYC tri-state area or able to work in New York
• Must have valid work permit if applicable

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours

Colorist for Crime Thriller Short Film

Job Description
A crime thriller short film is seeking a skilled colorist to help complete post-production. The project is a 21-minute film with partial color already completed, and the selected candidate will take over the remaining scenes to ensure visual consistency and a polished final look for festival submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Color grade remaining footage to match existing scenes
• Ensure visual consistency across the entire film
• Collaborate with the filmmaker to achieve the desired tone and style
• Deliver a high-quality final color grade ready for festival submission

Requirements

• Experience with film color grading and post-production workflows
• Strong eye for color consistency and cinematic tone
• Ability to match existing color work seamlessly
• Familiarity with industry-standard color grading software
• Passion for storytelling and independent film projects

Compensation

• Unpaid (credit provided, including IMDb credit and festival exposure)

White Male Actor for Documentary Reenactment Role

Job Description
A documentary project is casting a lead male actor for reenactment scenes in Nashville. This non-speaking role focuses on portraying real-life events with authenticity, making it ideal for actors who can convey emotion and story through physical performance and presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in reenactment scenes
• Perform without dialogue, relying on expressions and body language
• Follow direction to accurately depict real-life scenarios
• Maintain professionalism during long filming days

Requirements

• White male, ages 40–55
• Height between 5’6”–5’9” with a slim build
• Short sandy brown or gray hair, clean-cut appearance
• Comfortable performing on camera without dialogue
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $250 for 12 hours

Parents and Teen Duos for Documentary Project

Job Description
A documentary-style project is casting parents and their teenage children for a heartfelt film exploring how families use technology in everyday life. Selected participants will be featured in a branded film for a major telecommunications campaign, highlighting real family dynamics in an authentic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a parent-teen duo in a documentary-style shoot
• Share real-life experiences and interactions on camera
• Engage in filmed interviews and natural family moments
• Allow filming to take place in your home if required

Requirements

• Parent and teen (ages 14–17)
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Both participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Outgoing and natural on camera (no acting experience required)
• Available for filming and potential interview dates

Compensation

• $900–$2,200 per person for one day of filming
• Additional $1,500 if filming takes place in your home
• Additional $1,400 usage fee if featured in final commercial

Fashion Models for Editorial Photoshoot

Job Description
A bold and creative fashion editorial is casting models for an upcoming photoshoot in Toronto. This project is seeking confident, edgy talent who embody a rebellious and stylish aesthetic, perfect for a high-fashion, statement-driven campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for an editorial fashion photoshoot
• Showcase strong poses, expressions, and attitude on camera
• Collaborate with photographers and creative team
• Bring a confident, edgy, and unique presence to the shoot

Requirements

• Must be based in Toronto or able to travel
• Strong, confident, and expressive personality
• Open to creative direction and styling
• Portfolio or modeling experience preferred

Compensation

• Creative collaboration (details provided upon selection)

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