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Background Actors for “Dear William”

Job Description

The production of “Dear William” is seeking paid background actors of all ages for upcoming filming in Greenwood, Mississippi. This background casting opportunity is open to local residents throughout Greenwood and Northern Mississippi, and no previous acting or background experience is required. Talent will help create authentic environments and community scenes for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in scenes for “Dear William.”
• Perform natural background actions based on the needs of each scene.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain available for assigned production hours.

Requirements

• Open to talent of all ages.
• No previous acting or background experience required.
• Minors must have appropriate parent or guardian involvement.
• Must be able to work in the Greenwood, Mississippi area.
• Local Greenwood and Northern Mississippi residents are encouraged to apply.
• Must be reliable and comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity; rate details will be provided to selected talent.

Young Talent with American, International or Neutral UK Accents

Job Description

A paid casting opportunity in London is seeking young performers ages 16–22 with American, international, or neutral UK accents for a one-day shoot. Casting is looking for outgoing talent with bubbly, fun personalities who can bring natural energy, confidence, and an engaging presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a professional production in London.
• Bring a bubbly, upbeat, and engaging personality to the shoot.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the one-day shoot.

Requirements

• Ages 16–22.
• American, international, or neutral UK accents.
• Bubbly, fun, and outgoing personality.
• Comfortable and confident appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in London.

Compensation

• £2,000 including day rate and usage.

Male Firefighters for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming television scene filming in Chicago. This non-speaking background acting opportunity is looking for performers of all ethnicities with clean-shaven faces and short hair who can authentically portray professional firefighters. Talent should be prepared to follow on-set direction and bring a convincing emergency responder presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a non-speaking background role on “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform realistic firefighter background actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and a professional on-camera presence.
• Remain prepared and attentive throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20s–40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Must have short hair.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a firefighter.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

CPD Officers, SWAT, EMTs and Neighbors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for an action-packed outdoor incident scene filming in Chicago. This paid, non-speaking background casting opportunity includes roles portraying CPD officers, SWAT members, EMTs, and neighborhood residents. Real police experience is not required. Selected talent must be available for both production days and prepared to work outdoors during an active emergency-style scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CPD officer, SWAT member, EMT, or neighborhood resident in an outdoor incident scene.
• Perform realistic background actions appropriate to the assigned role.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Participate safely in a busy, action-oriented television production environment.
• Remain available for both required filming days.

Requirements

• CPD/SWAT: Clean-shaven male talent with short hair.
• EMT: Male and female talent may be considered.
• Neighbors: Male and female talent, ages 20s–60s, all ethnicities.
• Previous experience portraying police is helpful but not required.
• Must be available for both required production days.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in an active incident scene.

Compensation

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

Female Actor for True Crime Re-Enactment Series “Forensic Factor”

Job Description

The true crime re-enactment series “Forensic Factor” is seeking a female actor for an upcoming production filming in the Akron/Stow, Ohio area. This paid acting opportunity involves portraying a woman in a dramatized true crime scene. The role includes sensitive material related to a strangulation case, including shots involving a prop rope around the neck. The actor’s face will not be shown during this action. Talent should be comfortable with the subject matter and able to deliver a believable performance in a true crime re-enactment setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a true crime re-enactment for “Forensic Factor.”
• Perform dramatic actions required for the scripted scene.
• Wear a fake pregnancy belly as part of the character portrayal.
• Participate in carefully staged sensitive scenes involving a prop rope around the neck.
• Follow safety instructions and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Ages 20–45.
• Height of 5’6″ or taller.
• Shoulder-length brown hair.
• Open to all body types and sizes.
• Must be comfortable wearing a fake pregnancy belly.
• Must be comfortable participating in staged sensitive content involving a strangulation case.
• Previous acting training or experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in the Akron/Stow, Ohio area.

Compensation

• $500 flat rate for the day.

Unique Character Actors for Non-Union Video Project

Job Description

A non-union video project filming in Los Angeles is seeking distinctive character actors and performers with unique, expressive looks for a creative production directed by a well-known artist/director. Multiple roles are available, including eccentric party guests, stylized characters, a waiter, and older twin or sister performers. Some roles involve prosthetics, while others call for strong character presence, distinctive facial features, movement skills, or a specific period-inspired look.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role in a professional video production.
• Bring distinctive personality, physicality, and expressive on-camera presence to the project.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Wear and perform comfortably in prosthetics when required for the assigned role.
• Participate in character movement or dancing when required.
• Maintain professionalism and character consistency throughout filming.

Requirements

• Waiter / Little Person: Male, ages 50s–60s; little person with balding hair to portray a waiter.
• Devil Man: Male, ages 30–50; devilish, cartoon-like features with an evil, mischievous, charming presence; must be comfortable in prosthetics.
• Sweaty Man / Party Guest: Male, ages 40–60; dark hair with distinctive, exaggerated features, including a prominent nose and eyes; highly expressive face.
• Men With Long Noses: Two males, ages 35–55; character actors with surreal or unusual looks who are comfortable wearing prosthetics.
• 1950s Party Guest: Male, ages 25–35; handsome, suave, grounded presence with a classic 1950s look; must be comfortable performing the Charleston with guidance from a movement director.
• Old Lady Twins / Sisters: Two older women who are twins, sisters, or strongly resemble one another; real twins or sisters preferred, but individually matched performers may be considered.
• Must be comfortable working on a non-union production.
• Must be able to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

• $450 for 12 hours.

College Student Background Actors for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking background actors to portray college students in an upcoming television scene filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. This paid opportunity is ideal for young performers who can authentically portray students and bring natural campus energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college student in a television background scene.
• Participate naturally in campus-style background activity.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Bring youthful and authentic energy to the scene.

Requirements

• Open to all genders and races.
• Ages 18–25.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a college student.
• Comfortable working as a background actor.
• Must be able to work in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

Caucasian Female Stand-In for “Lizard Music”

Job Description

Seeking a Caucasian female stand-in for an upcoming production filming in Fayetteville and surrounding areas. This paid stand-in opportunity is looking for talent who closely matches the required height and can reliably support the camera and lighting departments across multiple filming days. Previous stand-in or on-set experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for an actress during production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments during technical setups.
• Maintain accurate positioning and blocking between takes.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production crew.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Height: approximately 5’10”.
• Previous stand-in or relevant on-set experience preferred.
• Must be available for multiple production days as required.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville and surrounding areas.

Compensation

• $210 for 12 hours.

Teleprompter Actors for Educational Video Project

Job Description

A non-union educational video project for Savvas is seeking experienced teleprompter actors for a series of engaging, student-focused videos filming in Mills James Studios in Hilliard, Ohio. Selected talent will record multiple scripts per session and may ultimately perform up to 45 short scripts throughout the project. Performers should deliver strong, lively, natural reads that feel friendly and relatable to high school students. Scheduling is flexible based on talent availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform educational video scripts entirely from a teleprompter.
• Record multiple short scripts during each production session.
• Potentially record up to 45 short scripts throughout the project.
• Deliver lively, engaging, friendly, and natural on-camera performances.
• Connect with a high school student audience through relatable delivery.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain consistent performance quality across multiple recording sessions.

Requirements

• Teleprompter experience is required.
• Must be comfortable delivering scripts entirely from a teleprompter.
• Strong, engaging, natural, and relatable on-camera presence.
• Female African American talent, ages 25–35.
• Male Caucasian talent, ages 25–35.
• Male Hispanic talent, ages 25–35.
• Male or female mixed-race talent, ages 25–35.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Hilliard, Ohio.

Compensation

• $1,700 for the entire project.
• 20% agency fee, if applicable.

Guard Background Actor for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking a male background actor to portray a guard in an upcoming television scene filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. Casting is looking for performers who can bring a convincing, professional, and authoritative presence to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guard in a television background scene.
• Maintain an authoritative and professional on-camera presence.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff.
• Perform assigned background actions naturally.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 30–50.
• Open to all races.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a guard.
• Must not have previously worked during Season 2.
• Must be able to work in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.