On Location Casting

Casting Background Talent for MTV Series in Atlanta

Job Description:
A new MTV series is casting fresh non-union background actors for featured and casual bar and office scenes filming in the Atlanta area. This production is looking for people who have not previously worked on this project and are available for one full day of filming. Each background role is tailored to specific scene environments—dive bar, eatery, and office settings—offering fun and stylistic opportunities for extras with personality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray various characters in background roles for scripted TV scenes

• Follow on-set direction and remain in character throughout takes

• Arrive with scene-appropriate wardrobe based on your assigned role

• Be available for full-day shoots, including afternoon or evening call times

Requirements:

• Must be non-union and local to Atlanta, GA (no travel or accommodations provided)

• Must not have worked on this MTV project previously

• Available for one of the following shoot dates: Tues 7/8 or Thurs 7/10

• Must be available for full-day call (exact times TBD; no overnights)

• Roles include:
  • Office Co-Worker (Male, early-mid 30s, white or racially ambiguous, clean-cut or versatile look)
  • Dive Bar/House Guests (Males & Females, 20s–40s, diverse looks, casual attire, inclusive of LGBTQ+ and gender-fluid styles, must have own car for house-to-bar shoot)
  • Eatery Customers (Males & Females, 21–40s, any race, dressed casually)

Compensation:

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work (guaranteed 8-hour pay)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Casting Restaurant Patrons for MTV Series – Featured Background Role

A new MTV series is seeking background talent to play restaurant patrons in a vibrant dinner scene. This featured background opportunity is perfect for Atlanta-based actors who can bring authenticity and atmosphere to a lively dining environment. Talent will be filmed engaging in natural conversation and enjoying a night out.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant guest in a group dining scene

• React naturally to the environment and follow background blocking direction

• Help create an authentic upscale or casual dining experience on camera

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Age range: 21–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area and work as a local hire

• Must be fully available for the filming date, including potential afternoon/evening hours

• New faces only (must not have worked on this MTV project previously)

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of filming

• Overtime compensation for hours worked beyond 8

• Non-union, paid background role

Casting Female Actor for Featured Role – Lead’s Friend in MTV Series

A new MTV series is casting a featured background role for a home scene involving dialogue. The role is for the lead character’s friend, a warm and conversational woman who engages in a casual scene with another female character. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain on-camera experience in a nationally broadcast production. The shoot will take place in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character’s friend in a featured background scene with light dialogue

• Maintain a natural and conversational tone during on-camera interaction

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver subtle, expressive performance

Requirements

• Female-identifying actor

• Age range: 40 and above

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable with light spoken lines and casual on-camera presence

• Must be based in Atlanta, GA or able to work as a local hire

• Must have full-day availability for the shoot

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of filming

• Overtime available for work beyond 8 hours

• Non-union, paid opportunity with network-level exposure