Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a male actor to portray the role of Shooter. This is a dramatized reenactment role that involves mature, crime-related material. The character is a young man with an athletic, muscular build and a loose match to a provided reference look. Talent must be comfortable with implied weapon-related action (non-firing prop), and scripted violence, presented in a recreation format with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the “Shooter” character in true crime reenactment scenes

• Follow director and production direction to recreate events accurately

• Perform staged, non-speaking action on camera while maintaining continuity

• Maintain a professional attitude while filming sensitive subject matter

Requirements

• White male, ages 18–early 20s

• Brown hair

• Muscular/football build

• Must be a loose match to a provided reference photo

• Comfortable with implied prop weapon action (non-firing)

• Comfortable with scripted violence and crime-related themes

• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area and list any conflicts

Compensation

• $150 per day

Caucasian Male Stand-In for SAG Commercial

Job Description
A SAG commercial is casting a Caucasian male stand-in to match specific measurements and help support lighting and camera setup on set. This is a paid stand-in opportunity for professional, reliable talent who can take direction well and remain available for a full workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal talent during lighting and camera rehearsals

• Follow direction from the assistant director and crew for marks and positioning

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe sizing and measurements

• Stay set-ready and available throughout the scheduled work window

Requirements

• Caucasian male, age range 63–65

• Must be dependable, punctual, and comfortable working on a professional set

• Able to provide current photos and all sizes/measurements for matching

Compensation

• SAG rate: $493.40 for 8 hours

African-American Musicians for Church Band Scene

Job Description
A non-union production is seeking African-American musicians to appear as church band members in a Baptist church scene. This on-camera background opportunity is ideal for skilled organists, drummers, keyboardists, and guitarists who can mime along naturally and look authentic as part of a live worship band. Talent must be registered with Central Casting and available to work in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church band member on camera in a Baptist church setting

• Mime instrument performance naturally and stay in sync with scene direction

• Follow on-set cues and maintain continuity across takes

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout the workday

Requirements

• African-American talent only

• Non-union submissions only

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Musicians needed: organists, drummers, keyboardists, and guitarists

• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area

Compensation

• $154 for 8 hours (non-union)

Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A low-budget feature film is casting background actors and extras for upcoming shoot days in the Houston and Sugar Land, TX areas. This paid extra job is looking for dependable talent with full-day availability who can portray high school students in school-day scenes and a Halloween party sequence. If you’re reliable, comfortable working indoors and outdoors, and can provide your own wardrobe for the scene, this is a great background acting opportunity to build on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in high school and party scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe and any required props

• Remain available for the full shoot day with no schedule conflicts

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 15+

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to portray a high school student

• Full-day availability required (no time conflicts)

• Houston-area scenes: must have your own school-appropriate outfit; backpack and school props preferred

• Sugar Land-area scenes: must have your own Halloween costume

• Comfortable filming indoors and outdoors

Compensation

• $50 flat rate (paid)

Basketball Players for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting skilled basketball players for an upcoming spot airing during the NCAA Tournament. This paid on-camera opportunity is looking for college-age to early-to-mid 20s athletes with strong ball IQ, real playing experience, and a professional mindset. Talent must be reliable, trustworthy, and ready to work a full-day shoot in Atlanta.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball action naturally on camera, including drills, gameplay moments, and athletic movement

• Take direction from the creative team and adjust performance quickly between takes

• Maintain a professional attitude on set and work well with other athletes and crew

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready for a full-day production schedule

Requirements

• Basketball players, college age to early-to-mid 20s

• Proven playing experience and strong ball IQ

• Dependable, trustworthy, and professional (serious inquiries only)

• High character and able to represent a polished, team-first presence on camera

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA

Compensation

• $250 per day

Hospital Types (Paid Background Extras)

Job Description
A network television production is casting paid, non-speaking background extras to portray hospital types for an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is open to men and women of all ethnicities with a realistic, everyday look. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois, and must not already be visible scheduled for this special episode. If you’re reliable, camera-ready, and available to work on set, this is a great background acting job.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital types in non-speaking background scenes

• Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive on time, remain set-ready, and stay available for the full workday

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizes to support costume department needs

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–70s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois

• Must not be booked/scheduled for this special episode

• Must be able to provide a current color photo and complete sizing details

• If you’ve worked on the series before, be able to share when you last worked

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection)

Party Goers / Line Dancers (Background)

Job Description
A non-union production is casting background talent to portray party goers and line dancers for a fun, high-energy scene filming in Central Atlanta. This opportunity is open to men and women of all ethnicities who love to move, bring great vibes, and can help create an authentic party atmosphere on camera. If you’re comfortable dancing in a group and keeping the energy up between takes, this is a great paid background job.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a party guest in a lively scene and help create a natural party environment

• Participate in line dancing and follow basic movement direction as needed

• Take direction from the assistant director and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive on time, stay set-ready, and be available for the full filming day

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–45

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable line dancing or willing to learn simple steps

• Must be able to work in Central Atlanta as a local hire

• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $121 for up to 10 hours (non-union rate)

• Filming over two work dates (availability required for scheduled days)

Background Talent: Bible Study Friends

Job Description
A non-union television production is casting background talent for an upcoming scene filming in Nashville, TN. The production is seeking fit female talent to portray friends attending a bible study, with an upscale, polished, and sophisticated look. This is a great opportunity for local Nashville-area actors and background performers who are dependable, camera-ready, and available to commit to a full on-set workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bible study attendee in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive on time, remain set-ready, and stay available for the full work window

• Maintain a polished, upscale appearance suitable for the scene

Requirements

• Fit females, ages 30–45

• Must have an upscale, sophisticated look

• Local hires only (must be able to work in Nashville, TN)

• Non-union background talent

• Must be available regardless of call time and able to stay on set up to 12+ hours if needed

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (approx. $12.50/hr)

• 8-hour guarantee

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Must be able to commit to a potential 12+ hour day

Firefighter Extras and Work Marshals

Job Description
A network television production is casting background talent for firefighter-related scenes in the Chicago suburbs. The production is looking for clean-cut, professional-looking extras to portray firefighters and work marshals. This is a great opportunity for dependable talent who can follow direction, move efficiently on set, and handle light physical action, including carrying weighted “dummy body” props down a flight of stairs.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters or work marshals in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Perform light physical action, including carrying weighted prop dummies as directed

• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready for wardrobe fitting and filming

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities, ages 20–60

• Male talent: clean-shaven with short hair

• Female talent: no long fingernails and no fake eyelashes

• Must be able to carry weighted “dummy body” props safely

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby bordering states (Illinois-area locals only)

• Available for both wardrobe fitting and filming days as scheduled

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate shared upon selection)

Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A major scripted television series is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming scenes. Talent should be dependable, camera-ready, and available for full-day or full-day/night work windows, as call times may begin in the morning and run late. Roles include fashion-forward background and tourist types, perfect for performers looking to build set experience on a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking background characters in scripted scenes
• Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity across takes
• Arrive on time, set-ready, and remain available for the full work window
• For select roles, work comfortably in active environments (including being on a moving boat)

Requirements

• Non-speaking background talent
• Must have full-day and/or full-day/night availability as needed
• Must be comfortable working in Brooklyn, NY for select roles
• Must be comfortable being on a moving boat for select roles (ferry/tourist scenes)
• Fashion-forward look encouraged for fashionista-type background roles

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: $224 for 8 hours (non-negotiable)
• Non-union: $181.50 for up to 10 hours (non-negotiable)