“A Different World” Spinoff Open Casting Call

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

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.

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

“Fog City” Casting Call for African American Background Actors

Job Description

Casting African American men and women ages 30-55 as background actors portraying working-class people in 1930s San Francisco for the period film Fog City. San Francisco Bay Area local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray working-class people in 1930s San Francisco as a background actor
• Be available for one full shoot day between October 15-19
• Attend a paid wardrobe fitting between September 28 and October 2

Requirements

• African American male or female, ages 30-55
• No visible tattoos or piercings
• San Francisco Bay Area local; travel not reimbursed
• Submit full name, phone number, recent selfie and full-body photo, preferred fitting date/time, and October 15-19 availability

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA $231 per 8 hours, plus fitting paid at 1/4 check

Job Description

Jenny Alison Casting is seeking diverse minors ages 8-12 for featured background work on 911: Nashville, filming Tuesday, September 29 in Nashville, Tennessee. These picture-picked roles are open to Black, Hispanic, Asian, and other diverse ethnicities; all ethnicities may submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as featured background talent on a network TV series
• Be available regardless of call time on September 29
• Complete I-9 verification on set

Requirements

• Minors ages 8-12, all ethnicities (diverse talent especially encouraged)
• Local hire to the Nashville area
• Submit full name, height, age, location, and cell number with 3 current photos (at least 1 full body, no filters, hats, or sunglasses)

Compensation

• $100 per 8 hours ($12.50/hr, 8-hour guarantee, time and a half after)

Job Description

Lenz Casting is seeking volunteer background actors for Yucca Hollow, a Christian thriller filming in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. The story follows a former preacher turned private investigator searching for a missing teenager.
Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor on a feature film set
• Follow direction from the production team
• Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• All ages and types welcome as volunteer background talent
• Available in the Austin, Texas area

Compensation

• Unpaid volunteer opportunity
• Copy, credit, and meals provided

Job Description

A 20th Century Television series is casting a non-union photo double for background work in the Nashville area. Seeking a black male to play the younger version of an actor, with a chance for a SAG upgrade. Local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double on set
• Commit to 12+ hours on set regardless of call time

Requirements

• Black male, ages 28 to 38
• Nashville-area local
• Available regardless of call time

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours, time and a half after 12 hours

Job Description

A production is seeking a male performer to appear in a VFX blue suit. Open to all ethnicities, filming in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera wearing a VFX blue suit each day
• Take direction well from the production team

Requirements

• Male, 5’10”, thin frame
• Ages 18 and up, all ethnicities
• Comfortable wearing a VFX blue suit

Compensation

• $210 for a 12-hour day

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting paid, non-speaking background talent to portray bystanders. Seeking men and women of all ethnicities for filming starting at 6:30 AM.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bystander on camera
• Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
• Must not have worked on the show in the last two weeks
• Valid government ID and Social Security card, or a current U.S. passport

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

Job Description

A high-profile televised singing competition is casting an enthusiastic, camera-ready studio audience for tapings in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Audience members may be positioned near the judges’ area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a standing audience member
• Bring great energy and expressive reactions
• Follow direction from the production team during tapings

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, camera-ready presence
• Available for one or more taping dates
• Able to stand for extended periods; breaks provided between segments

Compensation

• $17.50 per hour with a 4-hour minimum guarantee

Job Description

A Lifetime film is casting background talent for its final week of filming. Two women or men are needed to portray 1980’s neighbors in a small scene of five background performers filming at Tyler Perry Studios in East Point, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1980’s neighbor on camera
• Take direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Caucasian women or men, ages 25 to 48
• Local to Georgia only

Compensation

• $140 for a 12-hour day