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TV Series Background Actor Casting Call
Job Description
A major television series is now casting non-union men and women for paid background acting roles in Manhattan, New York. Casting directors are seeking talent to portray pedestrians in outdoor summer scenes for overnight filming. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors, extras, and entertainment professionals looking to gain on-set experience on a high-profile TV production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray pedestrians and background characters in television scenes
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
- Participate in outdoor summer filming scenes in Manhattan
- Work flexible production hours extending into overnight filming
- Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming
Requirements
- Open to non-union men and women ages 18 and older
- Must be available for afternoon call times through approximately 3–4 AM
- Comfortable filming overnight exterior scenes
- Able to work in Manhattan, New York
- Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set instructions required
- Reliable availability for the scheduled filming date
Compensation
- Rate: $187 for up to 10 hours worked
- Overtime pay available after 10 hours
- Paid background acting opportunity on a major television series
- Gain professional on-set experience and industry exposure
Disabilities for TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
A television series filming in New York City is now casting people with physical disabilities for recurring background work throughout the season. Casting directors are seeking performers with disabilities, including individuals who are visually impaired, wheelchair users, and those with cerebral palsy. Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent are encouraged to apply for this inclusive production opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent throughout the television series
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Participate in realistic street, public, and featured scenes
- Maintain professionalism and availability during filming days
Requirements
- Open to performers with physical disabilities
- Visually impaired talent encouraged to apply
- Wheelchair users encouraged to apply
- Individuals with cerebral palsy encouraged to apply
- SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent accepted
- Must be available to work in New York City
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA rate: $234 for up to 8 hours with overtime after 8 hours
- Non-union rate: $187 for up to 10 hours with overtime after 10 hours
- Opportunity for recurring work throughout the season
Kids Background Casting Call
Job Description
A television series filming in Sleepy Hollow, New York is now casting non-union children for paid background roles in exciting Fourth of July party scenes. Producers are seeking fun, energetic kids to help bring lively summer celebration scenes to life for the upcoming season of the series.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as party guests in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team on set
- Participate in outdoor summer filming activities
- Maintain energy and professionalism during filming
Requirements
- Non-union children ages 6–11
- Comfortable working in outdoor summer scenes
- Energetic and outgoing personalities preferred
- Must be available for filming dates in Sleepy Hollow, New York
- Parent or guardian supervision required
Compensation
- $187 for up to 10 hours of work
- Paid television background acting opportunity
- Professional on-set experience for young performers
