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Children and Teen Background Actors for Limited Series

Job Description

A new limited television series inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is seeking children and teens to work as paid background actors in Atlanta, Georgia. Young performers will help recreate everyday life from the 1970s through the late 1980s, appearing in scenes involving families, neighborhoods, schools, community events, airports, celebrations, memorials, and crowds. A variety of ages, looks, and personalities are encouraged, and previous acting or on-set experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Help create authentic family, school, neighborhood, and community environments.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain appropriate behavior and focus while working on a professional set.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings when booked and required.
• Perform naturally alongside other background actors and cast members.

Requirements

• Open to children and teens.
• No previous acting or on-set experience is required.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in period-specific scenes.
• Must be able to follow production instructions and on-set direction.
• Minors will work only the hours legally permitted for their age.

Compensation

• $182 for 10 hours of filming.
• $28 for a 2-hour fitting.
• Rate still applies when minors work fewer hours due to legal working-hour restrictions.

Experienced Stand-Ins for Limited Series

Job Description

A limited television series is seeking experienced stand-ins ages 18 and older for filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid stand-in casting opportunity is specifically geared toward performers with previous professional stand-in experience who understand the consistency, reliability, and technical demands of the position. Previous photo double experience is also valuable. Selected stand-ins may work anywhere from a single production day to recurring assignments throughout the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a professional stand-in for principal cast members during production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with blocking, framing, lighting, and technical preparation.
• Accurately maintain assigned marks and positioning between takes and setups.
• Follow instructions from the directing, camera, lighting, and production teams.
• Maintain consistent availability and professional on-set conduct.
• Be prepared for potential recurring work throughout the production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous professional stand-in experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous photo double experience is a plus.
• Must understand the responsibilities and expectations of professional stand-in work.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable working extended production days.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Flexible availability is highly preferred, particularly for performers interested in recurring stand-in work.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours.

Newspaper Boy for New TV Series

Job Description

A new television series is seeking a young male background actor to portray a newspaper boy in a period production filming in Atlanta. This paid child acting opportunity is open to boys of all ethnicities who can authentically fit the look and atmosphere of the historical setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a newspaper boy in a period television scene.

• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the historical setting.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Maintain focus and continuity throughout filming.

• Work professionally and comfortably in a television production environment.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 10–12.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Must be able to authentically portray a newspaper boy in a period setting.

• Must be local to or able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours.

“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

Blue-Collar Background Actors with Newer Trucks

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking blue-collar types who own newer trucks for paid background acting roles. Selected performers will appear on camera with their personal vehicles, helping create an authentic working-class environment for the scene. Talent whose trucks are booked for production will receive an additional vehicle bump.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a blue-collar worker in background scenes.
• Appear on camera with a personal newer-model truck if selected.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by production.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must convincingly portray a blue-collar worker.
• Must own or have access to a newer truck suitable for production use.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Comfortable having your vehicle appear on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• Additional $35 vehicle bump if booked with your truck.

Blue-Collar and Construction Worker Background Actors

Job Description

A production is seeking blue-collar and construction worker types for paid background acting roles filming in Senoia, Georgia. Casting is open to performers of all ethnicities who can authentically portray hardworking tradespeople, laborers, and construction professionals in on-camera scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a blue-collar or construction worker in background scenes.
• Perform realistic workplace actions appropriate to the assigned role.
• Follow direction and blocking from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and believable working presence on camera.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must convincingly portray a blue-collar or construction worker.
• Comfortable performing work-related background actions on camera.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set instructions.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Experienced Ranch Hands and Farm Hands

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking experienced ranch hands and farm hands for paid background roles. Casting is looking for performers of all ethnicities who have authentic experience working around farms, ranches, livestock, or agricultural environments. Selected talent should be comfortable performing realistic farm-related actions on camera, with potential opportunities for additional filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced ranch hand or farm hand in production scenes.
• Perform realistic farm and ranch-related background actions.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Bring authentic agricultural experience and movement to the role.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Real ranch, farm, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable portraying an experienced ranch or farm worker.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Reliable and comfortable following production direction.
• Flexible availability for potential additional filming days is preferred.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Boxing Match Crowd Extras for Livestream

Job Description

A livestream production is seeking energetic extras to join the crowd for a boxing match stream in Atlanta, Georgia. Selected participants will appear as audience members and help create an exciting, authentic fight-night atmosphere for the live broadcast. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing individuals who are comfortable on camera and ready to bring enthusiastic crowd energy to the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a crowd extra during a live boxing match stream.
• Cheer and react naturally throughout the boxing event.
• Help create an energetic and authentic fight-night atmosphere.
• Follow instructions from the livestream and production teams.
• Remain engaged and camera-ready throughout the event.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Comfortable appearing on camera during a livestream.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Able to follow production instructions.
• Must behave professionally throughout the event.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected participants.

Bar Patrons for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is seeking African American men and women to portray everyday bar patrons in scenes filming in the Douglasville, Georgia area. Casting is looking for a variety of authentic, natural character types who can create a believable bar environment during an action-packed robbery sequence. Performers must be comfortable working around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a customer or patron in a bar setting.
• Create natural background interactions with other performers.
• React authentically during an action-packed robbery scene.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Perform physical reactions and movements as directed.

Requirements

• African American men and women.
• Ages 35–65.
• Seeking a variety of everyday character types.
• Must be comfortable around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.
• Must be mobile enough to perform required movements during the robbery scene.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours.
• Overtime applies after 10 hours, if applicable.

DJ for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is casting an African American male DJ for a background role in the Douglasville, Georgia area. This opportunity requires real-world DJ experience so the selected performer can work naturally and confidently at a DJ booth or table on camera. The role is expected to recur throughout Season 1, making flexible availability valuable for performers interested in ongoing production work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional DJ in scenes for a streaming series.
• Perform authentic DJ actions at a booth or table.
• Handle DJ equipment naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow scene blocking and production direction.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Return for additional Season 1 filming when needed and available.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 25–45.
• Real professional DJ experience required.
• Must look comfortable and experienced working at a DJ booth or table.
• Must be comfortable around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.
• Flexible availability for recurring Season 1 work is preferred.
• Must work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours.
• Overtime applies after 10 hours, if applicable.