Locals To Leeds Needed for Multiple New Major TV Series

Background Extras Needed for Multiple TV Series

Job Description
Multiple major TV series are seeking background extras for upcoming productions filming in and around Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for local talent to gain on-set experience in professional television productions. No acting experience is required, making this a great entry point for those interested in working in the TV industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in various television scenes

• Follow on-set instructions from directors and production staff

• Help create realistic environments and crowd scenes

• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Local to Leeds or able to work as a local hire

• No acting experience required

• Able to work flexible hours depending on production needs

Compensation

• Paid background work

• Approximate pay ranges from £140–£250 per day, depending on hours worked

Male Violinist for Period Television Production

Job Description
A television production is urgently casting a male violinist for a size replacement role in a period-style project filming at a historic location. This role requires authentic violin-playing ability, as real performance skills are essential for on-camera realism. The production is seeking a professional, reliable performer who can commit to all scheduled shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform violin-playing on camera with authentic technique

• Participate in fittings and rehearsals as required

• Follow direction from the production and costume teams

• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days

Requirements

• Male violinist

• Height between 5’8”–5’11”

• Chest: 38–42 inches

• Waist: 33–37 inches

• Shoe size: UK 8

• Real violin-playing experience required (miming only, but must look authentic)

• Clean-shaven or moustache only

• No visible tattoos

• No facial or non-removable piercings

• Available for all scheduled fitting and shoot dates

• Able to work on location in Berkeley, UK

Compensation

• Equity rate

• Daily rate: £109.89

• Holiday pay: £13.26

• Travel allowance: £10 per shoot day

• Additional compensation based on performance and skill

Couples Needed for Intimate Party Scenes

Job Description
A production is casting real-life couples to appear together in intimate party scenes. This paid background opportunity is looking for one couple in their 30s and one couple in their 40s who are comfortable portraying romantic moments on camera, including snogging and touching, with implied swinging (no nudity). Couples will work as paired talent for continuity and authenticity in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real-life couple in intimate party background scenes

• Portray natural affection on camera (kissing, touching, close interaction)

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain professionalism during sensitive, performance-based scenes

Requirements

• Real-life couples only: one couple in their 30s and one couple in their 40s

• Comfortable with snogging, touching, and implied swinging (no nudity)

• No visible tattoos (declare any tattoos)

• No facial or non-removable piercings

• Men: clean-shaven or moustache only

• Women: no obvious fillers

• No fake nails, lashes, or hair extensions

• Must be available for fitting and scheduled shoot days

Compensation

• Equity Pact rate

• • £10 travel on shoot dates