Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Background EMTs for TV Series

Job Description
A scripted television series is seeking background actors to portray EMTs in realistic emergency response scenes. This role supports key moments in the episode and is ideal for performers who can bring authenticity, professionalism, and natural movement to a medical setting. Prior experience is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Perform natural emergency-response actions

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older

• Any gender and any ethnicity

• Experience preferred but not required

• Must be comfortable wearing EMT wardrobe provided by production

• Available for a full filming day

• Able to work on location in North Carolina

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Background Gator Hole Shoppers for TV Series

Job Description
A scripted television series is seeking background actors to portray everyday shoppers inside a small-town convenience store known as the “Gator Hole.” This role is ideal for new faces who can bring authentic, natural energy to a Southern setting. Performers will help create a realistic local atmosphere through subtle, unscripted background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a convenience store shopper in background scenes

• React naturally within a small-town store environment

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older

• Any gender and any ethnicity

• New faces encouraged to apply

• Must be comfortable portraying everyday Southern locals

• Available for a full filming day

• Able to work on location in North Carolina

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Armored Truck Mechanics (With Vehicles) – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to portray armored truck mechanics in vehicle-focused scenes. These roles support realistic depictions of armored transport operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a working armored truck mechanic

• Perform light mechanical actions on camera

• Follow direction during vehicle and loading scenes

Requirements

• All genders and ethnicities

• Ages 20s–40s

• Experience in mechanical or vehicle-related work preferred but not required

• Must own a vehicle that is not red or white

• Vehicle should ideally have a key fob capable of triggering the car alarm remotely

Compensation

• Background actor day rate

• $20 bump for use of personal vehicle

Armored Truck Mechanic – Featured Background Actor

Job Description
A featured background role is available for an armored truck mechanic in a television production. This character appears in scenes alongside armored personnel and supports the authenticity of mechanical and security operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an armored truck mechanic on camera

• Interact naturally within security and vehicle-based scenes

• Follow production direction and blocking

Requirements

• Male performers

• Latino talent encouraged

• Age range: 40s

• Experience in mechanical, vehicle, or technical fields preferred but not required

• Comfortable working around armored vehicles

Compensation

• Featured background actor day rate

• Additional $50 bump for featured DPP role

Armored Guards / Employees (With Vehicles) – Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is seeking background actors to portray armored guards and armored company employees in professional security scenes. These roles add realism to high-stakes moments and require a clean, authoritative presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray armored guards or security employees in scripted scenes

• Follow on-set direction during fittings, photoshoots, and filming

• Appear professional, alert, and camera-ready

• Use personal vehicle as part of the scene when required

Requirements

• All genders and ethnicities

• Ages 30s–50s

• Clean-cut appearance with a law enforcement or security look

• Experience in security, law enforcement, or similar fields preferred but not required

• Must own a vehicle that is not red or white

• Vehicle should ideally have a key fob capable of triggering the car alarm remotely

Compensation

• Background actor day rate for filming

• $20 bump for fitting

• $20 bump for use of personal vehicle

Uniformed Police Officers – Background Actors

Job Description
Casting background actors to portray uniformed police officers in a television series. These roles help build realism in law enforcement scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray uniformed police officers on camera

• Follow blocking, direction, and set protocols

• Maintain a professional law enforcement presence

Requirements

• All genders, ages 20s–50s

• Any ethnicity welcome

• Experience in law enforcement-style roles preferred but not required

• Must be new faces to the series

• Must be local hire

Compensation

• Pay guaranteed at $96 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Detectives – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray detectives in investigative scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray detectives in professional law enforcement settings

• Follow direction and maintain scene continuity

• Appear confident and authoritative on camera

Requirements

• All genders, ages 20s–40s

• Any ethnicity encouraged to apply

• Experience in similar roles preferred but not required

• Must be new faces to the series

• Must be local hire

Compensation

• Pay guaranteed at $96 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Tactical Law Enforcement – Background Actors

Job Description
Casting background actors to portray tactical law enforcement officers in action-driven scenes for an episodic television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray tactical law enforcement personnel on camera

• Follow precise blocking and direction

• Maintain professional, authoritative presence

Requirements

• All genders, ages 20s–40s

• Any ethnicity welcome

• Experience in law enforcement or similar fields preferred but not required

• Must be new faces and not previously established in law enforcement roles on the show

• Must be local

Compensation

• Pay guaranteed at $96 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Family Hotel Guests – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is seeking families and individuals to portray family hotel guests in interior scenes. Families are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as hotel guests in family-oriented scenes

• Interact naturally with other performers

• Follow blocking and direction on set

Requirements

• All genders and ethnicities

• Ages 14+

• Families welcome

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Pay guaranteed at $96 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Tourists / Hotel Guests – Background Actors

Job Description
Casting background actors to portray tourists and hotel guests in busy hotel scenes for an episodic television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hotel guests in lobby and common area scenes

• Walk, interact, and react naturally on camera

• Take direction from the assistant directors

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18+

• Any ethnicity encouraged to apply

• Comfortable appearing in public, crowded scenes

• Must be a local hire

Compensation

• Pay guaranteed at $96 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours