Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Paid Background Ice Skaters for New TV Series

Job Description
A new Hulu TV series from A24 is seeking adults and kids to portray ice skaters in community rink scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers who can bring natural energy on camera. No experience required, and this is a great fit for anyone looking for background actor jobs in the New York area.

The series, The Spot, stars Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor and follows a successful surgeon and her schoolteacher husband whose lives unravel as they begin to suspect she may be connected to a child’s hit-and-run death. As they search for answers, the story escalates into mounting suspicion and dark secrets that test their relationship. The show is created and written by Ed Solomon, with Ariel Kleiman directing, and is produced by A24 (with 20th Television). Production is planned for 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ice skater in background scenes at a community ice rink.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17 for youth roles; adults also needed.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rye, NY (or self-report as local).

• Comfortable being on camera in an active environment at an ice rink.

• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

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Sneaker Brand Commercial Casting for Bold Personalities

Job Description
A major sneaker brand commercial is now casting real people with standout style and bold personalities for a “Forever Young” themed campaign. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking talent across a wide age range and welcomes all genders and ethnicities. Auditions are being scheduled in Las Vegas, and selected talent will appear in a high-energy commercial shoot that celebrates confidence, individuality, and timeless attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial campaign featuring expressive, lifestyle-driven moments
• Follow direction from the commercial director and on-set team
• Bring authentic personality, natural energy, and strong on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity across takes, wardrobe, and performance beats

Requirements

• Ages 4–40
• All genders
• All ethnicities
• Must be comfortable auditioning and working on camera in a commercial environment
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Las Vegas (or self-report as local)

Compensation

• $2,800 (project rate)

Youth Investment Account Commercial Casting for Kids Ages 5–16

Job Description
A youth investment account commercial is now casting everyday kids ages 5–16 for a paid commercial shoot. This project is seeking natural, relatable youth talent to appear on camera in a polished commercial production. This is a local hire opportunity for families based in Austin, Texas, and a great fit for kids interested in commercial acting and paid on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an everyday kid in a commercial scene

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude during filming

• Participate in a required fitting as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Kids ages 5–16

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and on-set support as needed

• Must be available for both a fitting and the shoot within the production window

Compensation

• $2,600 per person

• Paid fitting (rate provided by production)

1990s Black/Latino Bar Patrons (Background Actors) for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray 1990s-era bar patrons, with a focus on Black and Latino talent. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid background acting work on a feature film, helping create an authentic bar atmosphere with period-accurate styling. Filming and a wardrobe fitting will take place in New Jersey (Jersey City and Hoboken area).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lively 1990s bar patron in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a period-accurate look

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Must be local to the NJ/NY area or able to work as a local

• 1990s-appropriate hair and grooming required (no modern hairstyles)

• Must have valid identification to complete employment paperwork

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may be considered

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $224 / 8 hours

Job Description

A shoe retailer campaign is casting real couples for a commercial-style shoot in the NYC area. This project is seeking Black and Hispanic couples, as well as one LGBTQ WLW (women-loving-women) couple who is Black and/or Hispanic. Talent must be able to fit specific shoe sizes, as the campaign centers around footwear product imagery and lifestyle content. Selected talent will be featured across worldwide web, in-store, and social placements.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial campaign shoot as a couple

• Take direction for posed and lifestyle-style shots featuring footwear

• Provide clear photos together and accurate shoe sizing for consideration

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a cooperative attitude on set

• Be comfortable appearing in content used for web, social, and in-store marketing

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the NYC area

• Seeking:

  • Black couples

  • Hispanic couples

  • One LGBTQ WLW couple (Black and/or Hispanic)

• All submissions must fit one of these shoe sizes:

  • Men’s: 10.5 or 11.5

  • Women’s: 7 or 8

Compensation

• $600 / 10 hours

• Usage: 6 months worldwide (web, in-store, and social)

Job Description

A comedy feature film script titled A Comedian Formerly Known as Betty is seeking actors for a private online table read. This is a Zoom-based script reading designed to help the writer hear pacing, tone, and dialogue performed aloud in a relaxed but professional creative setting. This is not a recorded or public performance—it’s a supportive read-through with skilled, engaging actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an online Zoom table read of a feature-length comedy script

• Read assigned character lines with strong timing, tone, and story rhythm

• Follow table read direction and maintain professional Zoom etiquette

• Review the script in advance to deliver an organized, engaging read

• Collaborate respectfully with the writer and other actors in a creative environment

Requirements

• Comfortable performing live over Zoom

• Strong comedic timing and expressive reading skills

• Ability to convey character and emotion through voice and delivery

Roles Being Cast:

• Narrator (Any Gender): Strong, expressive voice with a feel for rhythm, tone, and story

• Comedian Roles (3 roles): Male, ages 25–35, strong comic timing, intelligence, and emotional range

• Police Officer (Small Role): Female or male, ages 35–50, grounded with a confident presence

Compensation

• Compensation details are not listed in the casting notice (please inquire when applying)

Job Description

Hiring Check-In Staff and VIP Staff for a rooftop New Year’s Eve event. This is a paid event staffing opportunity for reliable, customer-focused talent who can assist with guest check-in and VIP operations, including escorting VIP guests and managing wristbands and table registration.

Job Responsibilities

• Check in guests and assist with event entry flow

• Hand out wristbands and confirm guest access

• Manage VIP ropes and maintain VIP area organization

• Escort VIP guests up the elevator to their assigned tables

• Support VIP table registration and guest coordination

Requirements

• Professional, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Must wear all-black semi-formal attire

• Must be able to provide 3 recent photos (no filters), experience (if any), and contact information

Compensation

• $30 per hour

Job Description

A Concordia student short film titled Just Business is casting the lead role of Michael McAllister. This crime/thriller story follows Michael as he becomes desperate to belong in Montreal’s criminal underworld, with the narrative told through the voice of a respected Québécois gangster, Jacques Dubois. The project is seeking a grounded performer who can carry a dramatic lead role in a short-form crime narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead character, Michael McAllister, in a student crime/thriller short film

• Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team

• Deliver a believable, emotionally driven performance within a gritty criminal-underworld story

• Arrive prepared, professional, and punctual for all scheduled production work

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required by production

Requirements

• Male actor

• Age range: 20–30

• Caucasian

• Any height

• Non-union talent welcome

Compensation

• Unpaid role

Job Description

Seeking English-speaking young actors for an upcoming film shooting in Tijuana. This casting is looking for two child roles and is open to talent who can follow direction, perform naturally on camera, and work with a parent/guardian involved in the submission process. Applicants must be comfortable filming on location in Mexico and able to provide an English introduction video with requested details.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a child actor in scenes for an upcoming film production

• Take direction from the director and production team during filming

• Work cooperatively on set with parent/guardian support as needed

• Submit required introduction materials and details as requested by casting

• Maintain professionalism and readiness during scheduled production activities

Requirements

• English-speaking child actors

• Roles needed:

  • Boy: 13–17 years old

  • Girl: 8–12 years old (black hair)

• Must be able to film in Tijuana, Mexico

Compensation

• Compensation details are not listed in the casting notice (please inquire when applying)

Job Description

A non-union production is casting football players for background work. This opportunity is seeking athletic performers who can realistically portray football players on camera. This is a paid background role and a solid chance to gain on-set experience and build industry contacts.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a football player in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity across takes (movement, positioning, wardrobe, etc.)

• Arrive prepared, punctual, and professional for the full call time

• Provide requested headshot/photos and resume materials for consideration

Requirements

• Ages 23–28

• Non-union talent

• Must be able to portray a believable football player (athletic build/experience strongly preferred)

• Must be reliable and comfortable working on set for a 6-hour booking

Compensation

• $200 / 6 hours