$75/Day Background Actors for Vertical Drama

Job Description

The SK Casting Agency is seeking a young male performer for an upcoming vertical drama production. Casting is looking for a white male in his early 20s who can bring a natural on-camera presence to the project and work effectively under production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an upcoming vertical drama production.
• Perform naturally during assigned scenes.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• Early 20s.
• Comfortable working on camera.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $100.
• Half-day booking.

Job Description

The SK Casting Agency is casting an Asian male talent with a K-pop-inspired look and presence for an upcoming vertical drama production. The selected performer will appear in a half-day shoot and should be comfortable working naturally on camera while following creative direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an upcoming vertical drama production.
• Perform naturally in assigned scenes.
• Follow blocking and creative direction on set.
• Maintain the requested K-pop-inspired look and presence.

Requirements

• Asian male talent.
• Must have a K-pop-inspired look or vibe.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $100.
• Half-day booking.

Job Description

The SK Casting Agency is seeking 10 male and female background actors for an upcoming vertical drama production. Casting is open to a wide range of talent who can perform naturally in background scenes and follow direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in vertical drama scenes.
• Follow blocking and on-set direction.
• Maintain natural and consistent background performances.
• Remain professional and attentive throughout filming.
• Work cooperatively with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 18–60.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $75.
• Half-day booking.

Chance – “Ships” Non-Union Micro Webseries

Job Description

The non-union vertical micro webseries “Ships” is seeking a Black male actor to portray Chance, a charming and street-smart young man with strong common sense and natural confidence. After graduation, Chance moved from the country to the city with his mother and sister. This New Orleans acting opportunity calls for a performer who can bring charisma, humor, and authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chance in a non-union vertical micro webseries.
• Bring the character’s charm, confidence, and street-smart personality to the screen.
• Deliver an engaging and authentic performance in character-driven scenes.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and the production team.

Requirements

• Black male actor.
• Must be able to portray ages 21–30.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.
• Strong ability to portray a charming, street-smart, and confident character.
• Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $200 stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Production credit provided.

Sarai – “Ships” Non-Union Micro Webseries

Job Description

The non-union vertical micro webseries “Ships” is seeking a Black female actor to portray Sarai, an intelligent but naive young woman whose sheltered upbringing is challenged when she attends an HBCU. Raised in a strict household and educated in predominantly white institutions, Sarai is entering a world where she is no longer othered while navigating friendships, dating, and new experiences. This acting opportunity is open to New Orleans local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sarai in a non-union vertical micro webseries.
• Bring Sarai’s intelligent, sheltered, and naive personality to life on camera.
• Explore the character’s transition into HBCU life and unfamiliar social experiences.
• Deliver an authentic performance in comedic, relationship, and character-driven scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Must be able to portray ages 18–25.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Orleans.
• Comfortable portraying a character navigating college life, friendships, and dating.
• Actors of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $200 stipend.
• Meals provided.
• Production credit provided.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a female actor for the role of Es. The character is beautiful, street-smart, and guarded while carrying an underlying vulnerability, requiring an actor who can balance toughness with genuine emotional depth. This is a layered dramatic role requiring strong emotional range along with some physical and action-oriented performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Es as street-smart, guarded, and emotionally vulnerable.
• Deliver a layered dramatic performance with strong emotional range.
• Perform physical and action-oriented material required by the role.
• Follow direction during dramatic and physically demanding scenes.
• Work professionally within the production’s closed-set protocols.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• In her 20s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability and emotional range required.
• Must be comfortable performing physical/action work.
• Role includes partial nudity with parameters disclosed before booking.
• No nudity is required during the audition.
• Closed-set protocols will be observed.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is casting a male actor to portray Thug-Uno, a ruthless and unpredictable character with a sadistic streak. The role calls for a performer who can create a genuinely threatening screen presence through physicality, intimidation, and controlled aggression. Thug-Uno is armed and dangerous and takes pleasure in intimidation and violence, making this a physically demanding dramatic role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Thug-Uno as ruthless, unpredictable, intimidating, and dangerous.
• Perform physically demanding dramatic and action-oriented scenes.
• Participate in professionally staged gunplay sequences.
• Perform choreographed fight and confrontation scenes.
• Follow direction and established safety protocols during action sequences.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 20–30s.
• Must be comfortable with staged gunplay.
• Must be comfortable performing fight choreography.
• Action or physical performance ability required for the role.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A paid non-union vertical production filming in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a male actor for the role of Thug-O. This character is dangerous, cocky, aggressive, and physically intimidating, with a personality that embraces confrontation and violence. Casting is looking for an actor who can bring believable menace and physical confidence to the screen. The role involves fight choreography and action sequences, so performers should be physically capable and comfortable working through staged confrontations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Thug-O with a cocky, aggressive, and intimidating personality.
• Bring a convincing physical presence to dramatic confrontation scenes.
• Participate in choreographed fights and action sequences.
• Perform physical material safely and consistently for the camera.
• Maintain the character’s threatening energy throughout assigned scenes.

Requirements

• Male actor.
• Ages 20–30s.
• Must be physically capable of performing action sequences.
• Must be comfortable with fight choreography.
• Larger or muscular build preferred.
• Strong physical presence and ability to portray an intimidating character.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A new vertical comedy series is casting a White American actress for the series regular role of Bri Scott. The one-minute serialized political sitcom is designed for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts and follows four friends navigating race, identity, relationships, and life in Los Angeles. Bri is a yoga studio owner who means well but repeatedly discovers that good intentions do not always translate into doing the right thing. The character calls for an actress who can balance sincerity, awkwardness, and comedy while keeping the performance grounded and relatable.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bri Scott as a series regular.
• Perform scripted comedic scenes for short-form vertical episodes.
• Bring sincerity and natural comedic timing to the character.
• Collaborate with the ensemble cast, director, and production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization across the series.

Requirements

• White American woman.
• Ages 26–34.
• Must be able to film in Los Angeles.
• Comfortable performing character-driven comedy.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Two filming days total.

Job Description

A new vertical comedy series is casting a Black American actor for the series regular role of Marcus Bell. Designed for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, the one-minute serialized political sitcom follows four Los Angeles friends navigating race, identity, relationships, and modern American culture. Marcus is a high school history teacher who has spent years making Black history more “palatable.” Much of the character’s comedy comes through his expressions and reactions, making this a strong role for an actor with expressive, understated comedic instincts.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marcus Bell as a series regular.
• Perform scripted comedy scenes for vertical short-form episodes.
• Use expressive reactions and comedic timing to bring the character to life.
• Work collaboratively with the ensemble cast and production team.
• Maintain character consistency throughout the series.

Requirements

• Black American man.
• Ages 28–36.
• Must be able to film in Los Angeles.
• Strong comedic timing and expressive performance skills.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Two filming days total.

Job Description

A new vertical comedy series is casting a Korean American actress for the series regular role of Kai Park. Created for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, the one-minute serialized political sitcom follows four friends in Los Angeles navigating race, identity, relationships, and the changing idea of who belongs in America. Kai is a software engineer with a deadpan personality. She is precise, sharp, and often the smartest person in the room. This is a recurring character opportunity for an actress with strong comedic timing who can deliver dry, understated humor naturally.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kai Park as a series regular.
• Perform scripted comedic scenes for short-form vertical episodes.
• Deliver deadpan and character-driven humor naturally.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Maintain character consistency across serialized episodes.

Requirements

• Korean American woman.
• Ages 28–36.
• Must be able to film in Los Angeles.
• Strong comedic performance skills suited to a deadpan character.

Compensation

• $200 per day.
• Two filming days total.

Job Description

A SAG vertical TV series is seeking non-union male background talent in Miami, Florida, to portray security guards and inmates. The production is looking for men who can naturally fit these character types and bring a convincing presence to background scenes. Security guard roles are open to men in their 30s–50s, while inmate roles are seeking men in their 30s–40s with a “tough guy” look. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a SAG vertical TV series.
• Portray a security guard or inmate depending on the assigned role.
• Maintain an appropriate appearance and demeanor for the selected character.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Perform naturally and professionally on camera.

Requirements

• Non-union male talent.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Security Guards: Men in their 30s–50s.
• Inmates: Men in their 30s–40s with a “tough guy” look.

Compensation

• $144 for 8 hours.
• 10% agency commission applies.