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Janet Day Player Role for SAG-AFTRA Feature Film “Howler”

Job Description

The SAG-AFTRA feature film “Howler” is seeking a female actor for the day player role of Janet. The film follows an investigative reporter exploring mysterious deaths connected to contestants from a survival-style reality show set in the Ozarks. Janet is Giovanni’s protective older sister and closest confidant, requiring a performer who can bring warmth, strength, and emotional authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Janet, Giovanni’s protective older sister and trusted confidant.
  • Deliver a natural and emotionally grounded on-camera performance.
  • Perform scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
  • Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
  • Maintain character continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Female actor, 30s to early 40s.
  • Caucasian.
  • Dark hair.
  • Strong dramatic acting ability.
  • Previous film experience is a plus but not required.
  • Must be local to Northwest Arkansas.

Compensation

  • Paid day player role.
  • SAG-AFTRA feature film compensation applies.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Firehouse Background Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to work as non-speaking background extras in an interior firehouse scene. The production is casting talent to portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, and administrative staff. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers in their 20s–60s who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, or administrative staff in a firehouse scene.
  • Perform natural background actions appropriate to a working firehouse environment.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain character and continuity during the production day.
  • Remain professional and camera-ready while on set.

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Men must be clean-shaven.
  • Must be comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

  • $136.40 for 8 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Newborn Babies for Film Production

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Huddersfield is seeking newborn babies for on-camera roles. Casting is open to babies of any ethnicity and gender, with families based in Manchester, Yorkshire, and Lancashire encouraged to apply. This opportunity requires good availability throughout the production period.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a newborn baby in professionally filmed scenes.
  • Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
  • Attend production as scheduled if selected.
  • Work with the production team to ensure a safe and comfortable filming experience.

Requirements

  • Newborn babies.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Open to all genders.
  • Babies born between August and September 2026.
  • Families should be based in Manchester, Yorkshire, Lancashire, or surrounding areas.
  • Must be able to work in Huddersfield.
  • Good availability required from September through October.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity.
  • Compensation details will be provided to selected families.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Police, Military, Firefighters, and First Responder Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, and first responders in upcoming scenes. The production is looking for both real professionals with police, military, or firefighting experience and background actors who can convincingly portray these roles. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, or first responders in background scenes.
  • Perform realistic first responder and public safety actions as directed.
  • Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain an authentic and professional presence on camera.
  • Real professionals may use their experience to bring additional authenticity to scenes.

Requirements

  • Open to men and women.
  • Real police officers, military personnel, and firefighters are encouraged to apply.
  • Non-professional background actors in their 20s–60s are also being considered.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

  • Real firefighters, police, and military: $206 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.
  • Special ability bump: $25.
  • Non-real background actors: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Lead Actors for Non-Union Feature Film “Coarse”

Job Description

The non-union feature film “Coarse” is casting lead actors for an upcoming revenge drama filming across multiple U.S. locations. The story follows a young man who embarks on a journey of revenge across the United States after the brutal murder of his father. The production is seeking strong dramatic performers for three central characters, with filming planned in Texas, Illinois, Louisiana, and Wyoming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a lead role in the feature film “Coarse.”
  • Deliver emotionally grounded and compelling dramatic performances.
  • Develop complex character relationships and maintain continuity throughout production.
  • Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
  • Travel to required filming locations based on the selected role.
  • Perform approximately 10 estimated shoot days, depending on the role.

Requirements

  • Alex Taylor: Male, ages 18–30, playing ages 11–14 and 25–30; open ethnicity. An old soul shaped by grief who later serves in the military and works in mortuary affairs.
  • Harlan Callahan Jr.: Male, ages 25–30; open ethnicity. A lawman, Alex’s closest friend, and an important moral figure in the story.
  • Lorelei Taylor: Female, ages 30–50, playing ages 31 and 51; open ethnicity. A strong, determined woman and former gang member facing major personal loss and illness.
  • Strong dramatic acting ability required.
  • Must be comfortable portraying emotionally intense subject matter.
  • Must be available for approximately 10 shoot days, depending on the role.
  • Lead talent must be able to travel to required production locations.

Compensation

  • $300 per day.
  • Additional 20% if applicable.
  • Travel included for lead roles.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Patient Roles for Netflix Series “Trident”

Job Description

Netflix series “Trident” is seeking men and women for important featured roles portraying patients after testing. This casting opportunity is looking for performers ages 18–40 with strong acting ability and distinctive, memorable appearances. Talent with Asian, African, Arabic, Latin American, and other diverse ethnic backgrounds are being sought for these featured television roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a patient in featured scenes for the Netflix series “Trident.”
  • Deliver natural and convincing on-camera performances.
  • Follow direction from the director and production team.
  • Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
  • Attend a required costume fitting before production.

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 18–40.
  • Seeking Asian, African, Arabic, Latin American, and other diverse ethnic backgrounds.
  • Acting experience required.
  • Distinctive, interesting, or unique appearances are an advantage.
  • Must be available for all required filming days.
  • Must be able to work in the Czech Republic.

Compensation

  • CZK 4,000 per 12-hour filming day.
  • CZK 500 for costume fitting.
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Male Office Employee for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking a male background actor to portray an office employee in an upcoming scene filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. This paid TV background acting opportunity is open to talent of all races who can naturally portray a professional workplace employee on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an office employee in a professional workplace scene.
  • Perform natural office-related background actions.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain continuity and professional on-set behavior.

Requirements

  • Male talent, ages 21–40.
  • Open to all races and ethnicities.
  • Comfortable portraying a professional office employee.
  • Must be able to work in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Female Coroner for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a female background performer to portray a coroner in a 1999-era morgue scene. This television background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who are comfortable working around simulated death, morgue environments, and cold stainless-steel settings. New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a professional coroner in a 1999-era scene.
  • Perform naturally in an interior morgue environment.
  • Remain comfortable around simulated death and medical-themed set elements.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain character, continuity, and professionalism during a potentially long shoot day.

Requirements

  • Female talent, ages 25–65.
  • Must be comfortable portraying a coroner in a morgue setting.
  • Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
  • Must be available for a full shoot day in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
  • New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

  • ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
  • Non-union rate: $16.75.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

NASCAR Fans and Racing Enthusiasts for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women who are genuine NASCAR fans and stock car racing enthusiasts to appear in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for people who actively follow NASCAR, know the drivers, watch races regularly, or spend time at the track. Selected talent will bring authentic racing knowledge, enthusiasm, and fan energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an authentic NASCAR fan in background scenes.
  • Bring genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of stock car racing to the set.
  • React naturally and energetically during racing-related scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Help create a believable NASCAR fan atmosphere on camera.

Requirements

  • Open to men and women.
  • Genuine interest in NASCAR and stock car racing.
  • Knowledge of NASCAR drivers, races, or the racing season is a strong plus.
  • Comfortable portraying an enthusiastic race fan on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours per day.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

New Actor Roles for Television Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking new actors for upcoming roles filming in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. This casting opportunity is open to union performers who have not previously worked on the production, including background roles. Selected talent will participate in professional television production scenes throughout the upcoming filming period.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform an assigned character role in the television series.
  • Follow direction from the director and production team.
  • Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
  • Arrive prepared and maintain professional on-set conduct.
  • Participate in filming within the designated Nova Scotia production locations.

Requirements

  • Must be a new performer to the production.
  • Talent who have previously worked on the series, including as background actors, should not apply.
  • Must be available to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality or Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
  • Must meet the specific character requirements for the selected role.

Compensation

  • ACTRA rates apply.

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Find Casting Calls & Acting Auditions Near You

Are you an aspiring actor looking for your big break or a seasoned professional seeking your next role? Navigating the world of casting calls can be a thrilling yet challenging journey. Understanding where to find these opportunities and how to leverage popular filming locations can significantly enhance your chances of landing that dream role.

What are Casting Calls?

Casting calls are auditions organized by casting directors to find suitable actors for various roles in film, television, theater, and commercials. These are your gateway to the screen and stage, providing a platform to showcase your acting skills to key decision-makers in the industry.

Popular Filming Locations and Their Impact

Several cities around the world are renowned for being film-making hubs, each offering unique opportunities for actors:

1. Hollywood, Los Angeles: The heart of the film industry, Hollywood is synonymous with cinema and television. Here, casting calls are plentiful, ranging from blockbuster movies to independent films and everything in between.

2. New York City: Known for both its theater scene and film productions, NYC is a vibrant hub for casting calls, especially for Broadway shows and live performances.

3. Atlanta, Georgia: With its favorable tax incentives, Atlanta has become a hotspot for film and TV productions, resulting in a surge of casting calls for actors in recent years.

4. Vancouver, Canada: Often referred to as “Hollywood North,” Vancouver is a top destination for filming due to its diverse landscapes and favorable filming conditions, leading to many opportunities for actors.

5. London, UK: A significant center for film and theatre, London offers numerous casting calls for everything from feature films to West End productions.

Tips for Navigating Casting Calls

  • Stay Informed: Regularly check specialized websites like Project Casting, where you can find daily updates on casting calls in various cities. Utilizing these platforms can help you stay ahead of the competition by applying early to newly posted opportunities.
  • Prepare Thoroughly: Always arrive at auditions prepared. This means having your lines memorized, understanding the character you are auditioning for, and being ready to take direction or feedback on the spot.
  • Network: The film industry is as much about talent as it is about connections. Attend industry events, workshops, and festivals in these popular locations to connect with casting directors, filmmakers, and other actors.
  • Professional Portfolio: Maintain an updated portfolio with your headshots, resume, and reel. An impressive portfolio can make a significant difference in how casting directors view your professionalism and suitability for a role.
  • Persistence and Patience: The entertainment industry is known for its competitiveness. Persistence in attending auditions and patience in handling rejections are key to eventually succeeding.

Conclusion

Whether you’re near the bustling streets of New York, the scenic views of Vancouver, or the historic sites of London, understanding the landscape of casting calls is crucial. By staying informed, prepared, and connected, you can navigate this dynamic field and potentially turn your acting aspirations into a successful career. Remember, every audition is a step forward in the industry, so take advantage of the opportunities these popular filming locations offer.

For more information on the latest casting calls and tips on advancing your acting career, visit Project Casting.

How do I find a legit casting call?

To find legitimate casting calls, start by using reputable platforms like Project Casting, which vets postings to ensure authenticity. Always research the casting company or director associated with the call. Legitimate opportunities typically don’t require payment to audition, and any contact should come from professional email addresses rather than personal accounts.

Can you audition without an agent?

Yes, you can audition without an agent. Many open casting calls and online platforms allow individual actors to submit directly for roles. While having an agent can provide access to more exclusive opportunities and handle negotiations, many new actors start their careers by attending open calls or self-submitting for roles online.

What is the difference between a casting call and an audition?

A casting call is a notice put out by producers or casting directors seeking potential actors for roles, inviting them to apply or present themselves. An audition is the process where actors perform a specific piece, like a monologue or a script, in front of the casting team after responding to a casting call. Essentially, the casting call is the request, and the audition is the response.

What is the best free casting call website?

Generally, you should not pay to attend casting calls. Legitimate casting calls and auditions do not require payment from actors. If a casting call asks for money to audition or to secure a role, it is likely a scam. The standard practice is that any fees associated with the casting process are covered by the production.

Should I pay for casting calls?

Generally, you should not pay to attend casting calls. Legitimate casting calls and auditions do not require payment from actors. If a casting call asks for money to audition or to secure a role, it is likely a scam. The standard practice is that any fees associated with the casting process are covered by the production.