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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

Male Stand-In for The Chosen Season 7

Job Description

The Chosen Season 7 is seeking a male stand-in for an upcoming night shoot in Midlothian, Texas. This paid stand-in opportunity is looking for a Black male performer who closely matches the required height range and can work effectively with the camera, lighting, and production teams during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a principal performer on The Chosen Season 7.
• Assist camera and lighting teams during scene setup.
• Accurately follow blocking, positioning, and production direction.
• Maintain consistency between setups and takes.
• Remain focused and professional throughout the night shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Black.
• Height between 5’10” and 6’0″.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Must be able to work in Midlothian, Texas.
• Comfortable working a night shoot.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 10 hours.

Experienced Female Pole Dancers for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking experienced female pole dancers for paid background work in New York City. This SAG-AFTRA dance casting opportunity is looking for skilled performers with professional pole dancing experience who are comfortable performing in a burlesque club setting and can confidently showcase their abilities on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional pole dancing during background scenes for a television series.
• Portray a skilled dancer in a burlesque club setting.
• Execute pole dancing movements safely and confidently on set.
• Follow choreography, blocking, and direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and performance consistency throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female performers with professional pole dancing experience.
• Must be experienced and skilled in pole dancing.
• Must be comfortable performing pole dancing on set.
• Comfortable portraying a dancer in a burlesque club environment.
• Must be able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA dancer rate: $1,283.

Orderlies for Hospital Production

Job Description

A hospital-themed production filming in Mississauga is seeking three performers to portray orderlies. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for one female and two male performers who can bring a believable healthcare environment to life on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital orderly in production scenes.
• Perform natural background actions in a medical setting.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• One female and two male performers.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• Must be able to self-drive to the Mississauga filming location.
• Must not have previously worked on the specified production dates.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Child Photo Double for Production

Job Description

A production filming in Fayetteville, Georgia and surrounding areas is seeking a young female photo double. This paid child acting opportunity is looking for a Caucasian brunette who closely matches the required appearance and can maintain flexible availability for multiple production days.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a child performer.
• Follow positioning, blocking, and direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent appearance and continuity between scenes.
• Remain focused and professional while working on set.
• Be available for multiple production days as needed.

Requirements

• Female child performer.
• Caucasian.
• Brunette hair.
• Approximately 4’0″ tall.
• Flexible schedule for multiple filming days.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville, Georgia and surrounding areas.

Compensation

• $210 for up to 12 hours.

Young Men for Sporting Goods Brand Commercial

Job Description

A sporting goods brand commercial is seeking young men to work as extras in Austin, Texas. This non-union commercial casting opportunity is looking for talent ages 18–23 who can bring a natural, energetic presence to a professional advertising production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an extra in a sporting goods commercial.
• Perform naturally on camera during assigned scenes.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 18–23.
• BIPOC talent.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, Texas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 12 hours.

Female Stand-In for Feature Film

Job Description

An upcoming feature film is seeking a full-time female stand-in for production in Cincinnati, Ohio. This paid stand-in opportunity is looking for talent of East Asian descent who closely matches the required physical characteristics and can maintain consistent availability throughout the production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a full-time stand-in for a principal performer.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments during scene preparation.
• Accurately follow blocking, positioning, and production direction.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available Monday through Friday for the duration of the assignment.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• East Asian descent.
• Ages 20–40.
• Approximately 5’6″ tall.
• Long, dark brown hair.
• Reliable availability for full-time stand-in work from September 14 through October 13.
• Must be able to work in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.