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Background Actors for New Television Series
Job Description
A new television series from acclaimed creator Taylor Sheridan is seeking local talent and fresh faces for featured background roles in an upcoming production filming in Fort Worth, Texas. This exciting opportunity offers performers the chance to appear in a major television project alongside a well-known cast. The production team is looking for authentic individuals to portray a variety of realistic roles that help bring the story to life on screen.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray realistic background characters in various scenes
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Follow on-set direction from the production team and assistant directors
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Maintain professionalism and reliability during filming
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Help create authentic environments in scenes such as cafés, campuses, and professional settings
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Participate in wardrobe and scene preparation as needed
Requirements
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Must be local to Fort Worth, Texas or able to work as a local hire
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Real law enforcement officers or individuals who can realistically portray law enforcement
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Experienced baristas or latte artists
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Real court stenographers with their own equipment
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College-age students with no visible tattoos
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Fraternity-type male talent
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Cheerleaders comfortable appearing in swimsuit scenes
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Comfortable performing as background talent on camera
Compensation
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Paid background acting opportunity
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Professional on-set experience on a major television production
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Opportunity to work alongside an established production team
Job Description
A television production is seeking background talent to portray “hackers” for an upcoming scene in the show MeeMaw. This non-union opportunity is looking for authentic, camera-ready individuals to appear as part of a tech-focused background environment in a scripted TV series.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as background talent portraying a hacker character
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Follow on-set direction from the production team
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Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
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Participate in an eight-hour background workday
Requirements
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Chinese men
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Must be local to or able to work in the Austin area
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Comfortable appearing on camera in a background role
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Able to submit a recent photo for casting consideration
Compensation Details
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Paid background role
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$80 for 8 hours
Nightclub Scene Background Actors for “Lioness” Season 3
Job Description
A hit TV series is casting background talent for a nightclub scene filming in Dallas, Texas. Production is seeking young, stylish adults who can portray the “Washington, DC elite” in an upscale club environment. This is a paid opportunity for talent who can bring confident nightlife energy and remain camera-ready for an early start and a full shoot day.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray upscale nightclub patrons in an energetic, stylish scene
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and on-set team
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Maintain continuity with movement, reactions, and placement between takes
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Stay professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming
Requirements
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Ages 21–35
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All ethnicities and looks welcome
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Comfortable working in a nightclub-style environment (music, crowd energy, staged interaction)
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Must be able to start super early on the shoot day
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Dallas, TX
Compensation
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$110 for 10 hours
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Overtime begins after 10 hours (if applicable)
