NYC Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Paid Background Extras for HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 4

Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is now seeking Albany and Rensselaer County locals to work as paid background extras for Season 4 of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Production is looking for talent to portray 1880s-era people of all social classes in scenes filming throughout Troy, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a hit period television drama and gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1880s-era background characters during filming
• Follow costume, hair, and production direction for period scenes
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected
• Be available for filming dates scheduled in Troy, New York

Requirements

• Must be local to Albany or Rensselaer County, New York
• Open to talent of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Comfortable wearing period wardrobe and styling
• Reliable transportation to filming locations in Troy, NY
• Ability to follow on-set direction and production guidelines

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA Fitting Rate: $56 for 2 hours
• Non-SAG Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Non-SAG Fitting Rate: $46.75 for 2.5 hours
• Paid background extra opportunity for HBO television series

Job Description

A promotional event team is seeking energetic and outgoing Brand Ambassadors for a Wireless x FIFA activation event in Port Chester, New York. Selected talent will represent the brand, engage with attendees, and help create a memorable fan experience during the event.

This is a great opportunity for experienced promotional models and brand ambassadors who enjoy live events, sports marketing, and customer interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the Wireless x FIFA brand professionally during the event
• Interact with attendees and provide event information
• Assist with promotional activities and fan engagement
• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude throughout the shift
• Support event staff with setup and activation duties as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience as a brand ambassador, promotional model, or event staff preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, reliable, and professional demeanor
• Must be punctual and available for the full event shift
• Applicants should submit pictures, contact information, sizes, and photos when applying

Compensation Details

• Rate: $30 per hour

Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Background Casting Call

Job Description
A new Netflix television series, The Woods, is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking adults ages 18 and older to portray a variety of background roles in scenes set during the 1970s summer season. Filming will take place across multiple New York locations, and talent should be prepared for full-day and evening shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking background characters in various scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
• Be available for full-day shoots, including possible late-night filming
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected

Requirements

• Adults ages 18+
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must have flexible availability for filming days and evenings
• Comfortable working long production hours if needed
• Ability to work in outdoor and on-location filming environments
• Must be available to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Full-day and evening filming commitments required
• Non-negotiable production rates

Men and Women With Luxury Vehicles for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Sleepy Hollow, New York is now casting SAG-AFTRA and non-union men and women who own high-end luxury vehicles. The production is seeking polished talent with upscale, camera-ready cars for summer exterior scenes set in an exclusive country club environment. This is a great opportunity to appear in a professional TV production while showcasing your luxury vehicle on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes for a television series
• Provide a clean, upscale luxury vehicle for filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Participate in outdoor summer country club scenes
• Maintain professionalism while on set

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent accepted
• Men and women welcome to apply
• Must own a newer model luxury vehicle
• Preferred vehicle brands include BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Tesla, Jaguar, and similar upscale brands
• Vehicles must be clean, polished, and camera-ready
• Must be available to work in Sleepy Hollow, New York
• Comfortable working on a professional TV production set

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $234/8 plus $37.50 car bump
• Non-union rate: $187/10 plus $37.50 car bump
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to feature your luxury vehicle on screen

Family Boating Scene Casting Call

Job Description
A new nonunion commercial project for Marex Boats is now casting families and individual talent for a boating scene filming in Long Island, New York. The production is seeking adults and teens to portray a real family enjoying time on a luxury boat. This is a great opportunity for talent comfortable around water and boating environments to appear in a lifestyle-focused commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray family members in a boating lifestyle scene
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in on-camera scenes aboard a boat
• Work professionally during filming and production activities
• Talent may be required to wear bathing suits or cover-ups

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 45–55
• Caucasian female, ages 45–55
• Caucasian teen boy, ages 12–16 or able to realistically portray that age range
• Caucasian teen girl, ages 12–16 or able to realistically portray that age range
• Real families and individual submissions accepted
• Must be comfortable filming on a boat
• Boating experience is a plus but not required
• Male talent with boating/driving experience encouraged to apply
• Must be local to Long Island, New York, as travel is not provided

Compensation

• Adults: $800 flat rate
• Teens: $600 flat rate
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a lifestyle boating campaign

Real Massage Therapist for TV Series Background Role

Job Description
The television series Dexter: Resurrection is now casting a real massage therapist for a featured background role filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking someone with authentic professional massage therapy experience and real technique to appear in interior spa-related scenes for the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform realistic massage therapy techniques on camera
• Portray a professional massage therapist in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in interior spa and wellness environment scenes

Requirements

• Must be a real professional massage therapist
• Authentic massage technique and experience required
• Comfortable performing massage work on camera
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York
• Reliable and professional attitude required
• Comfortable working on a television production set

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Opportunity to work on the television series Dexter: Resurrection
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Job Description

Ape Castings is currently seeking male dancers for a paid G-Shock campaign filming in New York. Casting directors are looking for performers with strong ballet, freestyle movement, or other expressive dance abilities for a high-energy commercial project.

Selected dancers must be available for filming dates and able to submit a self-tape promptly for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform dance and movement-based choreography for the campaign
• Participate in commercial filming sessions
• Follow creative direction from choreographers and production staff
• Submit a dance self-tape for casting review
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Male dancers only
• Experience in ballet, freestyle movement, or related dance styles preferred
• Must be available for filming in New York
• Must be able to submit a self-tape promptly
• Strong movement skills and camera presence required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Rate: $1,000

Job Description

An indie comedy pilot is now casting actors and extras for a SAG micro-budget production shooting in New York City. The production is seeking NYC-based talent for speaking and background roles in a comedic pilot project scheduled to film over multiple days in June.

Both experienced actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply. Selected talent must be available for filming dates and comfortable working in a collaborative indie production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted speaking or background roles for the comedy pilot
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Participate in on-set filming and rehearsals as needed
• Portray authentic and engaging character performances
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be based in New York City
• Must be available for filming dates in June
• Non-actors are encouraged to apply
• Seeking the following roles:

Speaking Roles

• Pat – Woman, ages 40–60, any ethnicity, acting teacher
• David Hawthorne – White man, ages 30–35, famous photographer, comedy background preferred
• Jason Chu – Asian man, ages 28–35, finance professional type, comedy background preferred
• Grace Kim – Asian woman, ages 26–32, lawyer, lead character’s sister
• Nick – BIPOC man, ages 22–29, acting student

Featured Background Roles

• Korean Mom – Asian woman, ages 40–60, Korean background preferred
• Korean Dad – Asian man, ages 40–60, Korean background preferred
• Lily Jones – White woman, ages 20–30, buzzcut or pixie hairstyle preferred, alternative aesthetic preferred

Background Roles

• College students, ages 20–24, all ethnicities
• Acting student, woman, ages 22–29, any ethnicity

Compensation

• SAG micro-budget project
• Day rate available for speaking roles
• Additional compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description

A social media campaign for a European festival is now casting male and female models for a visual campaign filming in Manhattan, New York. Casting directors are seeking Black/African diaspora talent ages 21–35 who are fluent in Danish, Swedish, German, Dutch, or naturally speak with a UK accent.

Selected talent will appear in promotional visuals for a European festival campaign. The shoot will take place in Manhattan and requires only a one-hour booking window.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a social media campaign photoshoot/video shoot
• Follow creative direction during the production
• Showcase natural personality and on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and on time for the scheduled booking window
• Communicate fluently in the specified language or accent if requested

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 21–35
• Must identify as Black/African diaspora talent
• Fluent in one of the following:
  • Danish
  • Swedish
  • German
  • Dutch
  • Or naturally speak with a UK accent
• Comfortable appearing in social media promotional content
• Submit the following information:
  • Name
  • Height
  • Specific language spoken or accent

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity
• Compensation provided at wrap

Runway Models for Streetwear Fashion Presentation

Job Description
A private streetwear runway presentation in Westbury, New York is now casting male and female runway models for an upcoming industry showcase. Casting directors are seeking confident talent with a modern streetwear and lifestyle aesthetic to model a major fashion brand collection for buyers. This closed industry event offers paid opportunities for models with strong runway presence and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Model streetwear looks during a private runway presentation
• Follow styling and runway direction from the creative team
• Arrive camera-ready for the event
• Maintain professionalism and confidence on the runway
• Participate in fittings and production preparation as needed

Requirements

• Seeking 2 male models and 2 female models
• Ages 18–30
• Any height welcome
• Must align with a modern streetwear/lifestyle aesthetic
• Female wardrobe fit: True Medium tops and bottoms
• Male wardrobe fit: True Large tops and bottoms
• Strong runway presence and confidence required
• Preferred styling includes neutral shoes, denim, or cargo pants
• Skinny jeans are discouraged
• Must be available to work in Westbury, New York

Compensation

• $250–$350 rate plus 20%
• Additional $30 transportation stipend
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Free parking available
• Opportunity to work with a major streetwear fashion presentation