Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Tough Guy Background Actor

Job Description

A paid featured background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming film production in the Griffin, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking a tough-looking male, ages 20–40s, with a Dominican, Puerto Rican, or similar appearance for a featured role. This is an excellent opportunity for performers with a strong on-screen presence to join a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured tough guy character in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character consistency throughout filming.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20–40s.
• Dominican, Puerto Rican, or similar appearance.
• Strong, tough-looking presence.
• Must be able to work in the Griffin, Georgia area.

Compensation

• Paid featured background acting opportunity.

Caucasian Male Stand-In

Job Description

A paid stand-in opportunity is available for an upcoming television production filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking a Caucasian male with a similar build and appearance to the principal actor to work as a stand-in during rehearsals and lighting setups. This role is open to local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and neighboring border states who can work as local hires in Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for the principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
• Follow instructions from the production and camera departments.
• Maintain consistency with the actor’s positioning throughout rehearsals.
• Be available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Height between 5’5″ and 5’7″.
• Weight between 135 and 165 lbs.
• Dark hair.
• Ages 40s–50s.
• Must closely match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is a plus.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring border states able to work as a local hire in Illinois.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid after 8 hours.

Upscale Café Background Actors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming production filming in Alliston and Crossroads Springs. Casting directors are seeking attractive men and women ages 20–45 to portray upscale café patrons in featured scenes. Applicants must be local to the area and available for the scheduled filming day. All talent is subject to casting approval.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale café patrons in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.
• Be available for the full production schedule if selected.

Requirements

• Women ages 20–45 with an attractive, upscale look.
• Men ages 20–45 with an attractive, clean-shaven appearance (no facial hair).
• Must be local to Alliston or Crossroads Springs.
• Must not have worked on this production during the restricted eligibility period.
• All applicants are subject to casting approval.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is casting female basketball players ages 16–22 for a paid Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The production is looking for athletes with genuine basketball experience who can perform naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and athletic movements.
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 16–22.
• Shoe Size 9.
• Real basketball experience required.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,500 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is seeking male basketball players ages 16–22 for a paid Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Candidates should have real basketball experience and be comfortable demonstrating athletic skills on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Perform authentic basketball movements and drills.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting.
• Follow production direction during filming.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 16–22.
• Shoe Size 10–11.
• Real basketball experience required.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,500 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is casting boys and girls ages 10–12 with real basketball experience for an upcoming Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Selected talent will showcase authentic basketball skills in a commercial production and may be required to travel and attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Perform basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, layups, stretching, and natural movements.
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements:

• Boys and girls ages 10–12.
• Shoe Size 5Y.
• Real basketball experience required.
• Comfortable performing basketball drills on camera.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,000 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.

Job Description:

A non-union feature film, Praise Has No Color, is casting a lead male actor for a dramatic role filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking an actor with strong emotional range who can confidently handle sensitive subject matter as part of a character-driven story exploring faith, accountability, forgiveness, and redemption.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character in a feature-length film.
• Perform emotionally demanding dramatic scenes.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 20–30
• Caucasian
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying scenes involving racism and racial slurs as part of the character’s redemption arc.

Compensation:

• Credit
• Meals

Girl in Mermaid Tail Background Actor

Job Description

A paid featured background acting opportunity is available for a television pilot filming in Kure Beach, North Carolina. Casting directors are seeking a female performer ages 13–18 of any ethnicity to portray a girl in a mermaid tail on a float. Applicants must be comfortable working in the water.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured girl in a mermaid tail during filming.
• Perform scenes comfortably in the water.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity on set.

Requirements

• Female.
• Ages 13–18.
• All ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable working in the water.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Kure Beach area.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.
• $50 featured role bump.
• $20 pre-fitting bump, if required.

Health Commercial Casting – Seniors and Bilingual Adults

Job Description

A paid health commercial is casting talented men and women for featured commercial roles in Miami. Casting directors are seeking Spanish-speaking seniors ages 60+ and bilingual adults ages 40–50 for an upcoming commercial campaign. This is a great opportunity for local talent to appear in a professional commercial production with competitive pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a health commercial production.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Attend a fitting if selected.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• Spanish-speaking men and women, ages 60+.
• Bilingual men and women, ages 40–50.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami.
• Must be available for the production schedule and fitting if selected.

Compensation

• Fitting: $150.
• One filming day: $500.
• Usage: $2,000.
• Total compensation: $2,650 (less 20% agency fee).

Featured Event Staff Background Actors

Job Description

A paid featured background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming television production filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 25–38 to portray event staff in featured background roles. Selected talent will work on a non-union production and must be available as local hires in Nashville and surrounding areas. Final selections will be made directly by the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured event staff in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for the full production schedule as needed.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–38.
• Must be available to work both scheduled filming days.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to commit to extended filming hours if required.
• Must remain available until the official call time is provided.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour guaranteed).
• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half.