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Background Actors for “The Pitt” Season 3
Job Description
Season 3 of “The Pitt” is seeking paid non-union background actors for scenes filming with the Pittsburgh unit in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. The production is looking for a wide variety of talent to portray medical professionals, patients, visitors, pedestrians, construction workers, city workers, police types, bureau types, urban residents, and other everyday characters. Most roles are for adults ages 18 and older, with both single-day and multiple-day opportunities available.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned background characters in scenes for “The Pitt” Season 3.
- Perform naturally as doctors, nurses, medical technicians, EMTs, patients, visitors, pedestrians, workers, residents, or other assigned characters.
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
- Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming.
- Work outdoors when required for selected scenes.
- Work professionally and cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors.
Requirements
- Most roles are for talent ages 18 and older.
- Must be able to work in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
- Roles include doctor, nurse, medical technician, EMT, patient, visitor, pedestrian, construction worker, city worker, police type, bureau type, resident, and other background characters.
- Talent with bicycles, electric scooters, dogs, jogging experience, or qualifying vehicles may be considered for specific scenes.
- Precision drivers are also being sought.
- City worker, police, and bureau roles are seeking male talent who can be clean-shaven if selected and have no visible face or neck tattoos.
- Resident roles are seeking a wide range of ages, body types, ethnicities, and distinctive everyday appearances.
- Weathered, rugged, natural, unpolished, and character-driven looks are encouraged for resident roles.
- Residents must be comfortable filming outdoors during winter conditions and wearing layered, weathered wardrobe.
- Non-union opportunity.
Compensation
- $250 for 12 hours.
- Overtime applies after 12 hours
Carol for “The Burning Valley” Feature Film
Job Description
The SAG-AFTRA moderate low-budget feature film “The Burning Valley” is seeking an actress to portray Carol for upcoming filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Carol is a small-town woman who works for the local steel mill. Casting is looking for a performer who can bring an authentic, grounded presence to this featured film role.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Carol, a small-town steel mill worker, in the feature film.
- Perform approximately 5–9 lines of scripted dialogue.
- Bring a natural and believable working-class presence to the character.
- Follow performance and blocking direction from the production team.
- Maintain character and continuity across multiple filming days.
- Work professionally with the cast and crew throughout production.
Requirements
- Female talent.
- Late 40s–60s.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must convincingly portray a small-town woman who works at a local steel mill.
- Strong natural acting and on-camera performance skills.
- Must be available for all required production days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Compensation
- $449.05 per day under the SAG-AFTRA Moderate Low Budget Agreement.
Bar Scene Extras Casting Call for Smokers in Pittsburgh
Job Description
A film production is seeking background actors who are comfortable portraying smokers for a bar scene filming in Pittsburgh. Casting directors are looking for dependable talent available for a late-night shoot. This is a paid background acting opportunity, with an additional pay bump for performers who smoke as part of the scene.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a bar patron in a background scene.
- Comfortably perform smoking actions as required for the role.
- Follow on-set direction from the production team.
- Remain available for the full filming schedule.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable portraying a smoker in a bar scene.
- Must be available to work in Pittsburgh.
- Able to work a late-night filming schedule.
- Recent photo and current availability required during the application process.
Compensation
- $250 for a 12-hour filming day.
- Additional $15 smoker pay bump.
- Paid background acting opportunity.
