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“Challenger” Limited Series Background Actors

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger,” inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, is seeking background performers in Atlanta, Georgia. Set across the 1970s and 1980s, the production explores NASA, the Space Shuttle program, and the people and decisions surrounding the 1986 tragedy. A wide variety of talent is needed to help create an authentic period setting, with recurring opportunities available for select performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s

• Help portray authentic characters and environments from the period

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Commit to consistent availability when selected for a recurring role

Requirements

• Open to a wide variety of background performers

• Must be able to portray characters appropriate for a 1970s and 1980s setting

• Must be comfortable working as part of a large television production

• Recurring performers must maintain reliable availability throughout production

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Background rate: $182/12 hours

• Featured/director-selected rate: $196/12 hours

TV Show Casting Call – Experienced Massage Therapist

Job Description

A television production in the Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced female massage therapist for a background role. The production is looking for talent who can authentically portray a professional massage therapist and is comfortable performing massage techniques on another person during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional massage therapist in a television scene.
• Perform realistic massage techniques as required for filming.
• Work comfortably with another performer during the scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and professional on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Asian female talent.
• Previous massage therapy experience required.
• Comfortable performing massage techniques on another person.
• Able to work in the Los Angeles area.
• Available to participate in an interview if selected.

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours.

True Crime Series Casting Call – Law Enforcement Officer 2

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is seeking male and female talent for a law enforcement role filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for physically fit performers who can authentically portray an officer while participating in dramatic reenactment scenes and safely handling a prop weapon. This is a non-union role with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a law enforcement officer in true crime recreation scenes.
• Deliver realistic physical reactions and movements on camera.
• Handle a prop weapon as directed during production.
• Take direction and adapt to the needs of each scene.
• Help create believable law enforcement sequences for the series.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Ages 20–40.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Physically fit with a clean-cut appearance.
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement and handling a prop weapon.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Pillow Brand Commercial – Non-Speaking Talent

Job Description

A new pillow brand commercial is casting male and female talent in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area for a humorous crowdfunding campaign. The nature documentary-style video follows a couple struggling with sleep before discovering a new pillow product. These non-speaking commercial roles require performers with strong comedic reactions, expressive physical performance, and natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one half of a couple in a comedic commercial campaign.
• Perform non-speaking scenes using facial expressions and physical comedy.
• Deliver natural and entertaining reactions on camera.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Help bring a humorous nature documentary-style concept to life.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Late 20s to early 40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Strong comedic reactions and physical performance skills.
• Comfortable performing a non-speaking commercial role.
• Must be able to work in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.

Compensation

• $750 per talent, less applicable fees.

Commercial Casting Call – Featured Non-Speaking Roles

Job Description

A commercial production in Oklahoma City is casting men and women for featured non-speaking on-camera roles. Talent should have a natural, approachable presence and feel comfortable working on an interior commercial shoot. This paid commercial casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can follow direction and deliver authentic reactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured non-speaking talent in a commercial production.
• Deliver natural and relatable reactions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
• Work comfortably in an indoor production environment.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–45.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Oklahoma City.
• Natural, healthy, and approachable appearance.
• Comfortable performing in a featured non-speaking role.
• Able to take direction and perform naturally on camera.

Compensation

• $250 flat rate.
• Additional $35 agent fee, if applicable.

Lizard Music – 5’9″ African American Male Fit Model

Job Description

The feature film Lizard Music is seeking an African American male fit model for an upcoming production in Jonesboro. This paid fit model opportunity requires talent who closely matches the specified wardrobe measurements and can assist the costume department with fittings and wardrobe preparation.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a fit model for the feature film Lizard Music
• Participate in wardrobe fittings for the production
• Try on designated costumes and clothing as directed
• Assist the wardrobe team with evaluating fit and appearance
• Remain professional and cooperative throughout the fitting process

Requirements

• African American male
• Ages 18 and older
• Approximately 5’9″ tall
• 37″ hips
• Pants: 33×30
• Shirt: S / 15.5 / 32–33
• Suit: 38
• Shoe size: 9.5
• Must be available to work in Jonesboro

Compensation

• $210 for 12 hours

Dexter: Resurrection – Times Square Background Actors

Job Description

Dexter: Resurrection is seeking non-union background actors to portray a variety of Times Square types for upcoming filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is looking for authentic New York personalities, including tourists, hipsters, business professionals, theatergoers, and other recognizable Times Square characters. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults who can bring natural energy and realism to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray tourists, hipsters, business professionals, theatergoers, or other Times Square types
• Perform natural background action in busy Manhattan scenes
• Follow direction from the production and background teams
• Maintain continuity and appropriate character throughout filming
• Remain professional and camera-ready during production

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Non-union talent
• Must be able to portray a believable Times Square type
• Must have full-day availability with no scheduling conflicts
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York
• Reliable and comfortable working as background talent

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours
• Overtime after 10 hours

SAG Vertical TV Series – Investor Background Talent

Job Description

A SAG vertical TV series filming in Miami is casting men and women to portray investors in upcoming scenes. The production is seeking polished background talent who can convincingly portray business professionals in a scripted television setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an investor or business professional on camera
• Perform natural professional interactions during scenes
• Follow direction and blocking from the production team
• Maintain an appropriate businesslike presence throughout filming
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Non-union talent
• Professional and polished on-camera presence
• Must be available to work in Miami, Florida

Compensation

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

SAG Vertical TV Series – Party Guest Background Talent

Job Description

A SAG vertical TV series is seeking men and women to portray party guests in upcoming Miami scenes. This paid background opportunity is looking for talent who can bring personality, energy, and natural social interactions to an on-camera party environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a party guest in television background scenes
• Perform natural social interactions and reactions
• Help create an energetic and believable party atmosphere
• Follow direction and scene blocking from production
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Non-union talent
• Comfortable performing in a lively party scene
• Must be available to work in Miami, Florida

Compensation

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

SAG Vertical TV Series – Paparazzi Background Talent

Job Description

A SAG vertical TV series filming in Miami is casting men to portray paparazzi in upcoming scenes. Talent should be comfortable creating the fast-paced, energetic atmosphere associated with entertainment photographers while responding naturally to direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a paparazzi photographer in background scenes
• Perform energetic and realistic background action
• React naturally to principal performers and scene activity
• Follow blocking and creative direction from production
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men, ages 30s–40s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Non-union talent
• Comfortable portraying an energetic paparazzi photographer
• Must be available to work in Miami, Florida

Compensation

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