Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a male actor in his 20s to portray Joey, the energetic best friend of the film’s central character, Rob. The project explores the uncertainty, relationships, and difficult choices that come with reaching adulthood. Joey is Rob’s rambunctious, happy-go-lucky best friend who genuinely values their companionship. He pushes Rob beyond his comfort zone and brings an adventurous energy to their friendship, but Rob’s willingness to wander further than expected begins to challenge Joey’s own limits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joey as energetic, rambunctious, and outwardly carefree.
• Create believable chemistry and friendship with the actor portraying Rob.
• Balance the character’s playful personality with his genuine concern for his friend.
• Perform character-driven scenes exploring friendship, risk, and uncertainty.
• Take direction and collaborate effectively with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must convincingly portray an energetic and happy-go-lucky young adult.
• Ability to balance comedic or playful energy with more grounded emotional moments.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 20s for the lead role of Rob. The story follows a young man standing at the crossroads of adulthood who has one night to decide whether to remain within the familiar rhythm of his small town or take control of his own future. Rob is a directionless young man with a natural knack for engines and dreams of driving far away from his current life. Although frustrated and unfulfilled by his routine, he struggles to commit to meaningful change and even relies on the flip of a coin for guidance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Rob as a directionless young man struggling with an important life decision.
• Capture the character’s restlessness, hesitation, and desire for a different future.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on Rob’s relationships and personal uncertainty.
• Bring emotional authenticity to the character’s transition into adulthood.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must be able to portray a young adult at a crossroads in life.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A television legal drama is actively seeking recurring background actors of all ages and ethnicities for ongoing courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers interested in recurring on-camera work while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments. Selected talent may be considered for multiple production dates and recurring courtroom roles throughout the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, attorneys, and spectators
• Return for recurring courtroom scenes as needed throughout production
• React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
• Must be available to work in Culver City, California
• Ability to return for recurring production dates is encouraged
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
• No previous acting experience required

Compensation

• $120 flat rate

Job Description

A promotional event in Cape Coral, Florida, is seeking an outgoing and professional Brand Ambassador for an on-premise bar activation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging directly with customers, representing brands confidently, and creating positive interactions in a busy hospitality environment. The selected Brand Ambassador will interact one-on-one with guests, support promotional and sales efforts, and represent the featured brand professionally throughout the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the featured brand professionally during an on-premise bar promotion.
• Engage directly with customers and create positive brand interactions.
• Communicate product information clearly and confidently.
• Support promotional and sales objectives during the activation.

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older.
• Must be outgoing, engaging, and comfortable with sales-oriented interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal and one-on-one communication skills required.
• Must be organized, professional, punctual, committed, and solution-oriented.
• Sampling and promotional experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone.
• Flexible availability for promotional work, including daytime, nights, and weekends.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

A local food chain commercial is seeking male and female actors to appear as restaurant patrons in an upcoming 30-second advertisement filming in Calgary. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural, relatable presence to an everyday restaurant setting. Selected talent will portray customers enjoying food at a local restaurant, helping create an authentic and welcoming atmosphere for the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant patron in a 30-second commercial.
• Perform naturally in food and restaurant-based scenes.
• Create believable interactions appropriate for a casual restaurant environment.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Be available for the required one- to two-day production commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female actors.
• Ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial setting.
• Must be able to work in Calgary.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity at a day rate.
• Non-union production.
• Full buyout.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a female actor for the role of Es. The character is beautiful, street-smart, and guarded while carrying an underlying vulnerability, requiring an actor who can balance toughness with genuine emotional depth. This is a layered dramatic role requiring strong emotional range along with some physical and action-oriented performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Es as street-smart, guarded, and emotionally vulnerable.
• Deliver a layered dramatic performance with strong emotional range.
• Perform physical and action-oriented material required by the role.
• Follow direction during dramatic and physically demanding scenes.
• Work professionally within the production’s closed-set protocols.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• In her 20s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability and emotional range required.
• Must be comfortable performing physical/action work.
• Role includes partial nudity with parameters disclosed before booking.
• No nudity is required during the audition.
• Closed-set protocols will be observed.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a male actor to portray Thug-Uno, a ruthless and unpredictable character with a sadistic streak. The role calls for a performer who can create a genuinely threatening screen presence through physicality, intimidation, and controlled aggression. Thug-Uno is armed and dangerous and takes pleasure in intimidation and violence, making this a physically demanding dramatic role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Thug-Uno as ruthless, unpredictable, intimidating, and dangerous.
• Perform physically demanding dramatic and action-oriented scenes.
• Participate in professionally staged gunplay sequences.
• Perform choreographed fight and confrontation scenes.
• Follow direction and established safety protocols during action sequences.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 20–30s.
• Must be comfortable with staged gunplay.
• Must be comfortable performing fight choreography.
• Action or physical performance ability required for the role.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Network Television True Crime Series Casting Call – Mike

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series is seeking a Hispanic male actor to portray Mike in scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is looking for talent who can reasonably resemble the character reference and deliver a believable on-camera performance. This non-union role involves murder-related content, so applicants must be comfortable working with sensitive true crime material. No scripted audio is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mike in a network television true crime recreation series
• Perform naturally in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes
• Follow creative and production direction while filming
• Maintain character continuity throughout production
• Work professionally with the cast and crew

Requirements

• Hispanic male
• Approximately 40s
• Should reasonably resemble the character reference
• Must be comfortable performing in murder-related content
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $150 per day

Chicago Fire Casting Call – Molly’s Bar Patrons

Job Description

Chicago Fire is seeking male background actors to portray patrons in an upcoming Molly’s Bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This non-speaking background casting opportunity is open to men of all ethnicities who can naturally portray bar patrons and help create an authentic, lively atmosphere for the popular television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patron in Molly’s Bar background scenes
• Interact naturally with other background performers
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Create a believable bar atmosphere on camera
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other performers

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 20s–40s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
• Must be comfortable appearing in a non-speaking background role
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

911 Nashville Casting Call – Snake Wranglers

Job Description

911 Nashville, a 20th Century Television series, is seeking non-union background talent to portray snake wranglers in upcoming scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is looking for performers with fit, athletic builds who can bring a believable and confident presence to the role. Real snakes will not be used during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a snake wrangler in television background scenes
• Perform physical movements appropriate to the role
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain a confident and believable on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day as required

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Ages 25–55
• Fit and athletic build
• Must be comfortable portraying a snake wrangler
• No interaction with real snakes is required
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Must be prepared to work 12 or more hours if required
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours