Background Actors for Church Elders in TV Series
Job Description
A BET+ original series is casting background actors to portray church elders in Diarra from Detroit Season 2. These roles will feature in both interior and exterior church scenes, offering a chance to be part of a high-profile television production while adding valuable on-set experience.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray church elders in realistic and engaging church scenes
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Bring authenticity and presence to background performances
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Follow direction from the production team for smooth scene execution
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Wear appropriate wardrobe to reflect church atmosphere
Requirements
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Black / African American, all genders, ages 60+
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Distinctive character looks encouraged (elderly, unique faces, etc.)
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Must be available for a 12-hour filming day or longer if required
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Open availability on the assigned filming date
Compensation
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$10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours)
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Overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half
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Men and women ages 28–65
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No visible tattoos unless they can be covered
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Help create an authentic crime scene environment
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Male or female, open ethnicity
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Ability to follow direction and maintain continuity during filming
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$100 flat rate for the filming day
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Portray a police officer in investigative scenes
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Follow direction from the production team during filming
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Maintain a realistic and professional law enforcement presence on camera
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Participate in scripted crime investigation moments
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Male or female, ages 20–40s
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Athletic build preferred
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Must be comfortable with scripted violence and crime-related scenes
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$125 flat rate for the filming day
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Job Description
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Portray a deputy in crime investigation scenes
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Handle prop equipment and participate in action-style moments
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Follow direction from the production team during filming
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Maintain a realistic law enforcement presence on camera
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Male or female, ages 20–40s
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Open to all ethnicities
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Athletic build preferred
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Job Description
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Portray the grandmother of a victim in scripted scenes
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Follow direction from the production team on set
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Help create an authentic family dynamic within the scene
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Black female, approximately in her 70s
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Men and women ages 18 and older
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Able to follow on-set direction and maintain consistent background performance
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$168 for 12 hours of filming
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Job Description
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Portray patrons in background scenes for a television series
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Portray hospital staff or visitors in background scenes
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Ages 18–65
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Portray law enforcement officers in background scenes
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Maintain a professional and authoritative on-screen presence
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Follow directions from the production team during filming
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Help create a realistic law enforcement environment on set
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Adults ages 20 and older
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