Kendall Cooper Casting

Actors and Extras for True Crime Series Re-Enactment Scenes

Job Description
A new true-crime television series is seeking local talent to appear in re-enactment scenes. The production is looking for actors and extras to portray witnesses, detectives, and others involved in the storyline. This is a chance for performers of all backgrounds to contribute to a dramatic and high-profile project while gaining valuable on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in re-enactment scenes by portraying assigned characters realistically

• Follow direction from the production team and adapt to scene requirements

• Maintain professionalism during long filming hours

• Collaborate with cast and crew to ensure authentic storytelling

Requirements

• Open to all ages and ethnicities, must be local to the Portland, ME area

• High school students welcome to apply for extra roles

• Adults 18+ who can realistically portray high school students

• Talent who resemble real people in the case, focusing on hair color, age, and build

Compensation

• All extra work is paid

• Non-Union production

• Filming commitment: 8–12 hours per day, typically 1–2 days of work

• Local hire only; travel and housing not provided

Casting Kids for Public Health Commercial

Job Description
An upcoming non-union commercial for the Virginia Department of Health is seeking local child actors for both a lead role and featured extras. This educational spot focuses on lead prevention through a creative birthday party scene. Casting directors are looking for a young girl to take on a fun, spirited lead speaking role, along with several children to portray partygoers in the background. All talent must be based in Virginia as no travel or housing will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a scripted scene as part of a PSA centered on lead prevention

• Lead talent will deliver lines with emotional clarity, curiosity, and charm

• Background kids will act naturally in party scenes, participating in light background conversations and action

• Follow direction from the director and crew both during self-tape and on set

• Maintain focus and energy during a short shoot day

Requirements

• Lead Role: Female child, ages 6–8, with hair long enough for pigtails or braids

• Lead talent should have a playful, innocent voice and be able to express curiosity and sass

• Extras: Boys and girls, ages 6–8, all ethnicities

• Must be based in Virginia; no travel or housing provided

• Lead submissions require a self-tape and may include a Zoom callback

• All children should be comfortable on camera and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Lead: $1,000 flat rate for session and usage, plus 20% if represented by an agent

• Extras: $450 flat rate, plus 20% if represented

Extras Needed for High-End Streaming Series

Job Description
A major streaming series is looking for background talent for upcoming scenes filming in Washington, DC. This high-end production is seeking local performers to fill a variety of extra roles, including business professionals, joggers, tourists, and more. If you’re passionate about being part of a major television project and ready for on-set experience, this is your chance to get involved in an exciting production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background roles such as professionals, joggers, cyclists, and tourists

• Participate in one or more filming days depending on role requirements

• Attend costume fittings if needed (paid)

• Work on set for up to 12+ hours per day

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across scenes

Requirements

• Must be local to Washington, DC (no travel or lodging provided)

• Open to adults of all ethnicities, ages, and genders

• SAG and Non-Union talent encouraged to apply

• Seeking experienced SAG stand-ins

Compensation

• All background roles are paid

• Paid costume fittings when required

• No additional expenses covered (local hire only)