Central Casting New York

Kids Ages 11–13 to Portray Middle Schoolers for New A24/Hulu TV Series

Job Description
A new A24/Hulu TV series starring Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor is casting kids ages 11–13 to portray middle school students as paid background actors. This is a great opportunity for families seeking paid background acting jobs for kids, with no experience required and no fees to apply. Filming will take place in the New York area, and production is looking for kids who can follow direction, stay focused on set, and bring natural, age-appropriate energy to school scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a middle school student in background scenes for a TV series

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Kids ages 11–13

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the New York area (or self-report as local)

• No acting experience required

• Must be able to follow directions and remain set-ready during filming

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

CODE: 1113

Brother’s Friends (Network TV Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series filming in the Knoxville, TN area is casting Brother’s Friends for scripted scenes. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for talent who can bring a natural, believable presence to a true crime recreation environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the brother’s friends in recreation scenes with natural reactions and movement.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 20s–30s.

• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area as a local hire.

• Comfortable with mature true crime themes and scripted violence (as applicable).

• Provide current photos (shoulders-up and full body), plus height/weight and city/state.

Compensation

• $75/day.

Babies (Single or Twins) for TV Series Featured Role

Job Description
A TV series is casting babies (single or twins) ages 3–4 months to portray a Caucasian-looking baby for a paid featured on-camera role. This is a great opportunity for parents/guardians of infants in the New York area to have their baby appear in a professional production. No experience is required, and production is seeking a calm, camera-friendly baby for an interior scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Baby will appear on camera in a featured scene as directed by the production team

• Parent/guardian will coordinate with production for arrival, paperwork, and on-set timing

• Follow set procedures for infant safety, timing, and scene needs

Requirements

• Babies ages 3–4 months (single or twins)

• Must be able to portray a Caucasian-looking baby (per production specs)

• Must be based in New York / NYC area (local hire)

• No experience required

• Parent/guardian must be able to provide required baby info (sizes/measurements and current photos) and complete on-set documentation

Compensation

• $224 for singles

• $336 for twins

• Paid featured role (additional details provided upon selection)