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Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting a male featured background actor to portray the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in the Nashville area. This role will be picture-selected by the director, so applicants should closely match the requested age range and be comfortable working as featured background on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the Man in Hoodie in featured background scenes.
  • Follow direction from the director and production team.
  • Maintain continuity in appearance, movement, and positioning.
  • Remain available for a potentially extended production day.
  • Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and background talent.

Requirements

  • Male, ages 38–48.
  • Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
  • Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
  • Must be available regardless of final call time.
  • Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
  • Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

  • $100 for 8 hours.
  • $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Actors for 1930s Appalachian Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film from an Oscar-winning director is seeking actors for roles in a story set in rural Appalachia during the 1930s. This paid casting opportunity is looking for UK- and Europe-based performers with distinctive, memorable faces who can authentically portray members of a rural Appalachian community. Previous acting experience is not required, and performers with natural American accents, particularly Southern or Appalachian accents, are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a character from a rural Appalachian community in a 1930s-set feature film.
  • Deliver a natural and authentic performance suited to the film’s historical setting.
  • Follow creative and performance direction from the filmmaking team.
  • Participate in auditions and production activities as required.
  • Maintain character authenticity throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with the cast and production crew.

Requirements

  • Talent ages 30–65.
  • Open to all genders.
  • Must be based in the UK or Europe.
  • Must remain based in the UK or Europe through 2027.
  • Seeking performers with characterful and memorable faces.
  • No previous acting experience is required.
  • No specific accent is required.
  • A natural American, Southern, or Appalachian accent is a plus.

Compensation

  • This is a paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

JSC Personnel Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background talent to portray Johnson Space Center personnel in scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid non-union background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can convincingly portray professional space program personnel.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Johnson Space Center personnel in the limited series “Challenger.”
  • Perform realistic workplace actions and background interactions.
  • Follow instructions and blocking from the production team.
  • Maintain an authentic and professional space program staff presence.
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming and multiple camera setups.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 25–55.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Must be comfortable portraying Johnson Space Center personnel.
  • Non-union production.
  • Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

  • $182 for up to 12 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

KSC Personnel Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background actors to portray Kennedy Space Center personnel. This paid non-union television casting opportunity is filming in Atlanta, Georgia, and is open to performers of all ethnicities who can deliver a professional and authentic space program staff presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Kennedy Space Center personnel in the limited series “Challenger.”
  • Perform natural workplace actions and interactions during filming.
  • Follow blocking and performance direction from the production team.
  • Maintain a professional and believable personnel presence on camera.
  • Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes and production setups.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 25–55.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Must be comfortable portraying Kennedy Space Center personnel.
  • Non-union production.
  • Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

  • $182 for up to 12 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Airport Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background talent to appear in an airport scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid non-union background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural and believable presence to a period-inspired television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray airport background talent in the limited series “Challenger.”
  • Perform natural background actions and interactions during airport scenes.
  • Follow blocking and on-set direction from the production team.
  • Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes and camera setups.
  • Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 25–55.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Must be comfortable appearing as background talent.
  • Non-union production.
  • Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

  • $182 for up to 12 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Caucasian Boy for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

A new Lifetime movie is seeking a young Caucasian boy for a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray a sibling in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing the character’s mother. This paid child acting opportunity is filming in the East Point, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a young boy in a flashback scene set in 1978.
  • Perform as a sibling in a car dealership scene.
  • Interact naturally with other performers during filming.
  • Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
  • Maintain continuity and a believable period-appropriate appearance on camera.

Requirements

  • Caucasian boy ages 12–15.
  • Brown hair.
  • Brown eyes.
  • Must have natural-looking hair appropriate for a 1978 period scene.
  • Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.

Compensation

  • $140.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Caucasian Girl for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

A new Lifetime movie is seeking a young Caucasian girl for a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray a sibling in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing the character’s mother. This paid child acting opportunity is filming in the East Point, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a young girl in a flashback scene set in 1978.
  • Perform as a sibling in a car dealership scene.
  • Interact naturally with other performers as directed.
  • Follow age-appropriate instructions from the production team.
  • Maintain a natural and believable presence on camera.

Requirements

  • Caucasian girl ages 8–10.
  • Brown or brunette hair.
  • Grey or greyish-blue eyes are preferred, but other eye colors may be considered.
  • Must have natural-looking hair appropriate for a 1978 period scene.
  • Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.

Compensation

  • $140.
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Gen Z Couple for Yorktown Tourism Project

Job Description

A tourism project in Yorktown, Virginia, is seeking a Gen Z couple for a paid lifestyle shoot highlighting local attractions and experiences. Selected talent will appear in non-speaking photo and video content featuring activities such as visiting the Yorktown Welcome Center, exploring Riverwalk Pub, enjoying patio dining, and participating in other tourism-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a Gen Z couple in tourism-focused photo and video content.
  • Participate naturally in lifestyle activities around Yorktown.
  • Portray visitors enjoying dining, sightseeing, and local attractions.
  • Perform non-speaking actions and interactions for photos and B-roll footage.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
  • Maintain a natural, engaging, and camera-friendly presence.

Requirements

  • Couple ages 18–29.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be able to work in Yorktown, Virginia.
  • Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking photo and video content.
  • Must be available for a half-day morning shoot.
  • Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

  • $200 per person.
  • Usage includes an in-perpetuity license for photo and video content across print and digital media.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Female Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and production setups. This paid television stand-in opportunity is looking for talent who closely matches the required physical characteristics of a cast member and can work professionally during long production days in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as a stand-in for a cast member during television production.
  • Assist the lighting and camera departments with scene setups.
  • Follow blocking and positioning instructions from the production team.
  • Maintain consistent marks and positioning between setups.
  • Remain attentive and available throughout potentially long filming days.
  • Work professionally with the production crew and other stand-ins.

Requirements

  • Caucasian female talent.
  • Dark hair or reddish dark hair.
  • Approximately 5’6″–5’8″.
  • Approximately 145–170 lbs.
  • Must closely match the height, build, complexion, and hair color of the actor.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
  • Previous stand-in or on-set background experience is preferred.
  • Must be comfortable with early call times and approximately 12-hour production days.

Compensation

  • $192 for up to 8 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
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Luke Victim Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Luke, a victim in a dramatic reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and comfortably perform serious scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Luke, a victim, in a true crime television reenactment.
  • Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
  • Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
  • Follow all blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
  • Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

  • White male talent in their 40s.
  • Must have short brown hair.
  • Must resemble the production’s reference character.
  • Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
  • Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
  • Non-union production.
  • No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

  • $200 per day.

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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.