Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Indian Restaurant Patrons – Background Roles

Job Description
A new feature film is casting background talent to portray restaurant patrons and staff inside a lively Indian restaurant setting. These roles help bring authenticity and cultural atmosphere to key scenes. Talent should have natural on-camera presence, be comfortable in a busy restaurant environment, and be able to take direction well.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant patrons or staff with natural reactions and movement
• Participate in interior restaurant scenes involving dining, conversation, and background activity
• Follow direction for blocking, continuity, and scene flow
• Maintain consistency in appearance and action throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Talent that appears Indian
• Comfortable performing non-verbal acting in a restaurant environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Rate: $110 for 10 hours
• Paid via production payroll
• Background roles

New York Pedestrians – Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A major television series is seeking featured background talent to portray New York pedestrians in energetic street scenes. These roles help bring an authentic city atmosphere to life, making the environment feel real and lived-in. Talent should have strong on-camera presence, natural movement, and the ability to blend into busy street moments while still maintaining consistency across multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray everyday New York pedestrians with natural reactions and movement
• Follow direction for blocking, continuity, and scene flow
• Participate in outdoor scenes that may involve walking, crossing streets, or background interactions
• Maintain consistent performance and appearance throughout the shoot
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and background teams

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities
• Ages 18–70
• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area
• Must have a look fitting everyday New York street life
• No visible tattoos unless able to cover them—tattoos that cannot be covered require signing a release form
• Must not have previously worked on the same series in other key roles

Compensation

• Rate: $168.00 for up to 12 hours
• Overtime applies after 12 hours if required
• Non-union background role

Face Tattoo – Featured Role

Job Description
An action-packed vertical drama series is seeking an actor to portray the Face Tattoo character, a visually striking and memorable figure within an underground criminal setting. This role relies heavily on appearance, attitude, and strong non-verbal acting. The character should exude toughness, mystery, or intimidation through posture, facial expression, and presence. Whether standing guard, observing tense exchanges, or adding atmosphere to high-stakes scenes, the Face Tattoo role helps build the world’s gritty and dangerous tone. This is a non-speaking role but demands expressive physical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring a strong, intimidating, or mysterious presence to scenes

• Perform non-verbal acting with expressive reactions and controlled body language

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Work with makeup and wardrobe teams to achieve a bold, distinctive look (temporary face tattoo provided if needed)

• Maintain professionalism and consistency during multiple takes

Requirements

• Male, any ethnicity, 20s–40s

• Strong visual presence and ability to convey character through expression

• Comfortable wearing temporary face tattoos or makeup designs

• Able to maintain continuity with posture, movement, and reactions

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction clearly

Compensation

• Featured background role

• Standard featured extra day rate

Doctor & Hospital Roles – ACTRA / AABP Only

Job Description
A Boston-based production is seeking ACTRA or AABP talent for multiple picture cast roles, including a featured doctor and various hospital-related characters. Talent should have a professional, grounded presence and be able to portray realistic medical and hospital staff or visitors on camera. This call is open only to individuals who have not been featured recently or who last appeared months ago in non-featured background roles.

Job Responsibilities
• Portray hospital characters such as doctors, orderlies, patients, or visitors
• Follow direction from the production and camera team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Provide accurate and current photo submissions for picture cast approval

Requirements
• ACTRA or AABP members only (non-union not accepted)

• Featured doctor role:
  – Male
  – Ages 38–55
  – Should be new to the show or not featured recently
• Additional roles include:
  – Orderlies
  – Patients
  – Visitors
  – Another doctor (not picture cast)
  • Must submit current picture, name, and age
  • Must disclose if you’ve worked on the production before, with dates and role

Compensation
• Union compensation under ACTRA / AABP guidelines

Featured Background – Quiet Ray (Recurring Role)

Job Description
A major series filming in Atlanta is casting new faces for a recurring featured background role connected to the character Quiet Ray. Talent should have strong atmospheric presence and be comfortable returning for additional episodes as needed. This role is for individuals who can blend naturally into a gritty, character-driven world and remain flexible for scheduling in future shoots.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear in multiple episodes as part of the Quiet Ray storyline
• Maintain continuity and professionalism across shoot days
• Follow direction from the director and on-set team
• Portray natural background actions that support key scenes
• Attend the mandatory wardrobe fitting before filming

Requirements
• Must be a new face who has not previously appeared on the series
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA
• Must be available for the fitting and filming date
• Should be flexible for future shoot dates in upcoming episodes

Compensation
• $168 for up to 12 hours
• Full-day rate paid even if wrapped early
• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

CFD Academy Instructors – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking fit, clean-shaven males with short hair and females of all ethnicities to portray CFD Academy instructors. Talent should have an authoritative, professional presence suitable for a fire academy environment. This opportunity is open to those local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera as a CFD Academy instructor
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a strong, authoritative on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Ages 40s–60s
• Males: clean-shaven with short hair
• Females: all ethnicities
• Must disclose the last date you worked on the production (if applicable)
• Must submit a recent color photo with full measurements and contact details

Compensation
• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

CFD Academy Students – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is casting clean-shaven males with short hair and females of all ethnicities to portray CFD Academy students. Talent should look like they are in training at a fire academy and be able to follow simple on-set direction. This is a great opportunity for local talent in Chicago and surrounding border states to appear in a popular production.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera as a CFD Academy student
• Follow direction from the on-set team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Males: clean-shaven with short hair
• Females: all ethnicities
• Ages: 20s–30s
• Must submit a recent color photo with full info and sizes
• Must be available for the listed shoot date

Compensation
• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Featured Background – Ranch Hands

Job Description
A major series filming in Atlanta is casting new faces for featured background roles as ranch hands. Talent should be able to portray rugged, weathered individuals who fit the vibe of rural Oklahoma—think real cattle hands, experienced with horses, and comfortable getting dusty and gritty. This role requires authenticity and strong character presence in a Taylor Sheridan–style world.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear as a featured ranch hand in key atmospheric scenes
• Follow direction from the director and on-set production team
• Portray realistic ranch work and movement when required
• Arrive prepared for both the mandatory fitting and full shoot day
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude on set

Requirements
• Male or female talent
• All ethnicities welcome, especially Native American and Hispanic
• Rugged, weathered look with strong character presence
• Comfortable working around horses
• Must be a new face (not previously booked on this series)
• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA
• Must be available for the fitting and filming dates

Compensation
• $168 for up to 12 hours

Background Talent – “Tulsa King”

Job Description
A major series filming in the Atlanta area is seeking new faces for background work. This is an availability check only—final confirmation will be sent separately if selected. Talent should be able to portray everyday individuals in atmospheric scenes and be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. This project requires Atlanta–area locals who have not previously worked on the series.

Job Responsibilities
• Participate as background talent in various scenes
• Follow direction from the on-set team
• Maintain continuity and natural on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and professional for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Must be a new face who has never worked on this series in any role
• Must be a local hire in the Atlanta, GA area
• Must be available on the required filming date
• No fitting required for new submissions
• Must be willing to work up to 12 hours

Compensation
• $168 for up to 12 hours

Background Talent – Pharmaceutical Campaign & Commercial

Job Description
A pharmaceutical campaign and commercial project is seeking background talent for various roles in the Nashville area. This production requires individuals who can commit to being available for all listed shoot dates, though you may only be needed for one. Talent should be comfortable working in environments such as basketball courts, cafés, hospitals, and packaging facilities, depending on the role assigned by the client.

Job Responsibilities
• Participate as background talent in various scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Be prepared for a full workday and remain flexible with scheduling
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout filming

Requirements
• Local to the Nashville, TN area (no travel provided)
• Must be fully available for all listed dates
• Roles include:
– White male (18+ to play 17)
– White male, 20s (basketball court/café/packaging facility)
– Black male, 50s (caretaker role)
– Hispanic male or female, 20s–40s (multiple locations)
– Middle Eastern male or female, 20s–60s (multiple locations)
• Must be able to commit to being on set for up to 12+ hours
• Must be available for call times announced the afternoon prior

Compensation
• $150 for 8 hours ($18.75/hr)
• Time and a half after 8 hours
• 8-hour guarantee