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Job Description
A production filming in Manchester is seeking two adult background actors to portray police officers. This paid extras opportunity is ideal for local talent who can confidently portray professional police officers on camera during a short production shoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a police officer extra in filmed scenes.
- Portray a professional and believable police officer on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Work professionally with cast and crew on set.
Requirements
- Seeking two adults ages 35 and older.
- Must be based in Manchester or the surrounding areas.
- Comfortable appearing on camera as a police officer.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity; rate not specified.
African American Background Actors with 1990s Short Haircuts for Feature Film
Job Description
An upcoming feature film is seeking African American background actors with short, clean, classic 1994-style haircuts for a production filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The casting team is looking for authentic period hairstyles that match the film’s setting.
This opportunity is ideal for background actors who can represent classic 1990s fashion and grooming styles on screen.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a background actor in a feature film.
- Represent a specific 1994-inspired look and style.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Maintain a professional attitude on set.
Requirements
- African American men with short, clean classic haircuts.
- Preferred hairstyles include fades, short even cuts, flat tops, and tapers.
- Long hairstyles, dreadlocks, and long braids are not being considered.
- Must be available for filming in Atlanta, Georgia.
Compensation
- Compensation details have not been provided.
Middle Eastern Men and Women for Major TV Series
Job Description
A major television series is seeking Middle Eastern men and women ages 50 and older for background and featured opportunities. The production is filming in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland, and is looking for local talent who can bring authentic representation to the series.
This casting opportunity is open to Ireland residents who meet the required work eligibility and documentation requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a major television series production.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Attend wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled.
- Provide a professional and reliable on-set presence.
Requirements
- Middle Eastern men and women ages 50 and older.
- Must be an Ireland resident.
- Must have a valid PPSN and right to work in Ireland.
- Must be available for fitting Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
- Must be available for filming Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Compensation
- Featured rate available.
- Specific compensation amount has not been provided.
Surfer Extras for NYC Production
Job Description
A production is seeking real surfers to appear as extras for an upcoming shoot in New York City. The casting team is looking for confident surfers of all genders ages 18 and older who can bring authentic surfing experience to the project.
This paid background acting opportunity is open exclusively to NYC-based talent who can work locally.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a surfer extra in a professional production.
- Demonstrate authentic surfing ability on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Maintain a professional and reliable presence on set.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Open to all genders.
- Must have real surfing experience.
- Must currently be based in New York City.
- Travel expenses are not covered, so local availability is required.
Compensation
- Pay: $642 per day.
- Paid extra opportunity.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Tren
Job Description
Chicago Fire is casting hip and trendy males and females in their 20s to 40s, all ethnicities, to work as coffee patrons and pedestrians on Thursday, October 1. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles for talent local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a background extra portraying coffee patrons and pedestrians
- Be available for a 12-hour shoot day starting as early as 5:30 AM
- Follow direction from the production team on set
Requirements
- Males and females, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
- Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only
- Not already scheduled on Chicago Fire this week
- Submit a recent color photo (no selfies or headshots) with height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes
Compensation
- $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours
$250/Day Casting Call for Background Talent
Job Description
Casting 5 non-union background actors for a commercial brand campaign filming in Burnaby, BC. Talent will portray shoppers and retail staff in non-speaking, action-based background roles.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray shoppers and retail staff on camera
- Follow natural, action-based direction
- Be available for the full overnight filming window
Requirements
- Non-union background actors
- Available Friday, October 2, approximately 8:00 PM-4:00 AM
Compensation
- $250 CAD, full buyout in perpetuity
100+ Paid Roles for Comedy Skit Open Casting CallJob Description
A large-scale comedy content skit is seeking more than 100 performers for a variety of paid roles. The production is looking for background talent, LGBTQ+ performers, stilt walkers, news reporter types, celebrity lookalikes, and additional unique characters.
This open casting call provides opportunities for a wide range of performers interested in film, television, and digital content productions.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform assigned roles as background talent or featured characters.
- Participate in comedy scenes alongside other performers.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
Requirements
- Performers of various backgrounds and skill sets are encouraged to apply.
- Open to background actors, specialty performers, celebrity lookalikes, and more.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced entertainment production environment.
- Professional attitude and availability for the scheduled shoot date.
Compensation
- Paid roles available.
- Compensation rates have not been provided.
£150 Shaving Commercial Casting Call
Job Description
Casting directors are seeking London-based extras for a global razor and shaving commercial. The production is looking for men and women in their 20s to 40s with diverse looks, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Shoot dates are October 21 to 23, 2026, in London. Some roles involve filming in swimwear.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as an extra in a global shaving commercial
Requirements
- London-based men and women, ages 20s to 40s
- Diverse looks, backgrounds, and ethnicities welcome
- Comfortable filming in swimwear for some roles
- Email only, no DMs: send full name, age, current London location, recent headshot and full-length photo, height, and availability
Compensation
- £150 per shoot day, plus travel expenses
College Party Scene Atlanta Extras Casting Call
Job Description
Kiki Kastings Entertainment is casting 30 new faces – 20 college crowd and 10 campus students – for a film shooting Friday, October 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia, directed by Bryan Barber. Talent should realistically portray college students and teachers; the scene is set in 1994, so a 1990s-style wardrobe is required.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray college crowd or campus students on camera
- Arrive with 1990s/1994-style wardrobe, no modern clothing or logos
- Have open availability on the shoot day
Requirements
- Can realistically portray a college student or teacher
- 1990s/1994-appropriate wardrobe and current look
- Submit full name, phone, email, age, and two current photos (headshot and full body)
Compensation
- $125 for 10 hours, paid by direct deposit 2-3 weeks after filming
Lavender Menanced – Background Talent Call
Job Description
Lavender Menaced, an indie production written by Tickwanya Jones and Lily Malm and directed by Tickwanya Jones, is seeking 10 to 15 background actors to fill a vibrant nightclub world. Filming takes place at Giggles Night Club in Glendale, California.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as background talent in nightclub scenes
- Bring your personal style, energy and presence to set
Requirements
- Seeking BIPOC, queer, creative and magnetic talent
- Available for the filming day in Glendale
- Email headshot and Instagram handle with the required subject line
Compensation
- $50 payment
- Craft services, catering and film credit
Background talent call in Glendale for an indie nightclub production. Apply now on Project Casting
