Casting Call: Background and Featured Extras for Faith-Based Series
Job Description
A new Netflix-inspired faith-based series titled A Week Away is now hiring featured background and core group extras for multiple filming dates. Production will take place in the Nashville area, and talent must be local hires. This is a great opportunity for energetic and expressive performers to work on a feel-good, youth-focused show with strong production value and high exposure.
A Week Away: The Series — Angel Studios Launches New Musical Drama
Angel Studios is breathing new life into A Week Away with a powerful, emotionally driven musical series. Expanding on the beloved Netflix film, this show promises heartfelt performances, original music, and compelling narratives centered around teens in the foster care system. The series follows a group of teenagers whose lives change after attending a transformative summer camp where music, faith, and friendship bring hope and healing.
For actors, filmmakers, and creatives, this is more than a gig—it’s a career opportunity in a groundbreaking project from the studio behind The Chosen and The Wingfeather Saga. Music remains central, with new songs and choreographed sequences expected to resonate with younger audiences and those seeking meaningful, values-driven entertainment.
This production offers opportunities not just for on-screen talent but for creatives behind the scenes—from choreographers and directors to composers and crew. As Angel Studios continues to push boundaries with its crowd-supported model, A Week Away: The Series could become a major standout in 2025.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray high school and summer camp attendees in various group and featured scenes
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Participate in outdoor camp-style activities such as games, sports, and music-based scenes
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Remain available for weekday shoots during the filming period
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Follow direction from the AD team and maintain on-set professionalism
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 18–26 (minors ages 13–17 may be accepted with a parent/guardian)
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must appear youthful (able to portray teen roles)
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Outgoing, expressive, and comfortable with physical activity
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No visible tattoos or facial piercings; clean-shaven if male
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Must be a Nashville, TN local hire and available to work in Antioch
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Must have full weekday availability for one or more days within the shoot window
Compensation
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$72 for up to 8 hours ($9/hr guarantee)
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Overtime after 8 hours at approx. $126 for a full 12-hour day
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$182/Day ‘Challenger’ Limited Series Casting Call for Bar Patrons in Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description
The upcoming period drama limited series “Challenger” is seeking background actors and real couples for bar scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Set during the late 1970s and 1980s, the series explores the story surrounding NASA and the 1986 Challenger disaster. Casting directors are looking for local talent to portray bar patrons, restaurant staff, neighbors, office workers, and other everyday characters in authentic period settings. The production is also seeking real couples or individuals comfortable portraying couples during a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration. This paid background acting opportunity offers performers a chance to bring historical scenes to life in a professional television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray background characters in bar, restaurant, and social gathering scenes set during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Participate in realistic bar activities, including socializing, celebrating, and interacting with other background performers.
- Help recreate the atmosphere of a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration and other period-specific scenes.
- Portray characters such as bar patrons, servers, bartenders, office staff, neighbors, or other background roles as assigned.
- Follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and production team during filming.
- Maintain appropriate period-specific appearance and behavior throughout the production.
- Work professionally with fellow background actors and production crew.
- Participate in costume fittings when required by the production.
Requirements
- Background actors based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
- Local hires only; no travel or lodging provided.
- Must be comfortable portraying characters in a late 1970s or 1980s setting.
- Ability to follow production instructions and work professionally on set.
- Real couples are encouraged to apply for the New Year’s Eve 1985 party scene.
- Individuals comfortable portraying couples and participating in a midnight kiss scene are also encouraged to apply.
- Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking background roles.
- Must be available for costume fittings if required.
- Ability to maintain a consistent period-appropriate appearance throughout filming.
- Previous background acting experience is not specified as required.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours of filming.
- $28 for a 2-hour costume fitting.
- Additional compensation may apply for eligible Outpost filming days.
Atlanta Extras Casting Call for business and Upscale Types
A production is casting talent ages 40 and older of all ethnicities to portray business and upscale “quiet luxury” types in a white-tablecloth-style restaurant scene filming in Senoia, Georgia.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a business or upscale “quiet luxury” type in a restaurant scene.
- Participate in filming on Wednesday, October 28.
Requirements:
- Must be age 40 or older.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- This scene is not for people with vegan or vegetarian-style diets.
- Must be available to work in Senoia, Georgia.
Compensation:
- $182 for 12 hours.
ABC ‘911: Nashville’ Casting Call for Featured Hardware Store Employee
20th Century Television is casting a featured background role for 911 Nashville in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is seeking a woman ages 48-58 to portray a hardware store employee, with the role to be picture picked by the Director.
Responsibilities:
- Work as featured background talent portraying a hardware store employee.
- Be available to work on Tuesday, October 20th.
- Commit to being on set for 12 or more hours.
Requirements:
- Female, ages 48-58.
- Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee or surrounding areas.
- Must be available for non-union background work.
- Role will be picture picked by the Director.
Compensation:
- $100 for 8 hours.
- $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
- Time and a half after 8 hours.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Stand-in Call
NBC’s “Chicago Fire” Season 15 is seeking a stand-in to match an actor for lighting and camera blocking work on Friday, October 16. This is a paid, non-speaking stand-in role, with filming expected to continue until midnight and last about 12 hours.
Responsibilities:
- Work in place of the actor for lighting and camera blocking.
- Participate in filming on Friday, October 16.
- Remain available for a filming day expected to last about 12 hours and continue until midnight.
Requirements:
- Light-complexion African American male.
- Ages 20s to 40s.
- Height between 5’9″ and 6’1″.
- Weight between 160 and 190 pounds.
- Dark hair.
- Must match the actor’s height, weight, hair, and complexion.
Compensation:
- $192 for 8 hours.
- Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
Upscale Restaurant Staff Casting Call in Senoia, Georgia
Job Description
A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking background actors to portray upscale restaurant staff in a quiet, luxury dining scene. Casting directors are looking for men and women of all ethnicities to play waitstaff, maître d’, and bartenders in an elegant, white-tablecloth restaurant setting. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring professionalism and authenticity to a high-end restaurant environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray restaurant staff, including waitstaff, maître d’, and bartenders, in a luxury dining scene.
- Perform natural restaurant service activities to create a realistic upscale dining atmosphere.
- Follow directions from the production team and assistant directors during filming.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a high-end restaurant setting.
- Work cooperatively with fellow background actors and production crew.
- Remain attentive and prepared throughout the filming process.
Requirements
- Men and women ages 20–60.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must be able to portray professional restaurant staff in an upscale dining environment.
- Comfortable performing realistic restaurant service activities on camera.
- Ability to follow instructions and work professionally on set.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
- Previous restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus but not required.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours of filming.
Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Casting Call for Background Actors in New York
Job Description
A hit Netflix series, “The Four Seasons,” is seeking local background actors in Beacon and Newburgh, New York, for upcoming filming. This exciting casting opportunity welcomes individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities to appear in interior and exterior scenes. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or looking to gain experience working on a professional television production, this is a great opportunity to be part of a popular Netflix show.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray background characters in various interior and exterior scenes for the Netflix series.
- Follow directions from the production team and assistant directors during filming.
- Maintain professionalism and cooperate with cast and crew on set.
- Be available for scheduled filming and potential additional production days.
- Help create realistic environments that support the show’s storyline.
Requirements
- Open to individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
- Must be local to the Beacon or Newburgh, New York, areas.
- Must have flexible availability for filming.
- Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor filming environments.
- Ability to follow production instructions and work well with others.
- Previous background acting experience is not specified as required.
Compensation
- This is a paid background acting opportunity; specific rates will be discussed.
$100/8 Hours Police Officers Casting Call for Hit TV Series
Job Description
A hit television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking male and female background actors to portray police officers in upcoming scenes. This paid casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can convincingly portray law enforcement professionals on camera. Selected talent will be needed for two days of filming and should be prepared for a full production workday.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a police officer in background scenes for a hit television series.
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Perform realistic law enforcement-related actions as directed by the production team.
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Maintain a professional and believable police officer appearance on camera.
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Follow instructions from the director and production crew throughout filming.
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Maintain continuity and professionalism during both filming days.
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 25–45.
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All ethnicities are welcome.
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Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Must be available for both filming days.
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Must have flexible availability for an 8–12-hour production day.
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Comfortable portraying a police officer in a television production.
Compensation
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$100 for 8 hours of work.
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Overtime pay after 8 hours.
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Payment issued by check approximately 2–3 weeks after filming
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for a Gym Scene
Chicago Fire Extras is seeking African American male talent ages 16-18 for paid, non-speaking roles in a gym scene filming on Friday, October 16. Filming is scheduled to continue until midnight.
Responsibilities:
- Appear in a gym scene in a non-speaking role.
- Participate in filming through midnight on Friday, October 16.
Requirements:
- African American males ages 16-18.
- Available to film Friday, October 16 until midnight.
Compensation:
- Paid role.
“King Street” New York City Extras Casting Call for Cocktail Waitresses
Waldron Casting is seeking SAG-AFTRA women to portray glamorous cocktail waitresses for the TV series KING STREET. Talent must be available for a fitting in Brooklyn on October 20 and the work date in Manhattan on October 27.
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- Portray a glamorous cocktail waitress on KING STREET.
- Attend the fitting on October 20 in Brooklyn.
- Work on October 27 in Manhattan.
- Carry trays with sparklers.
Requirements:
- Female talent.
- Must be SAG-AFTRA.
- Must be comfortable carrying trays with sparklers.
- Must be available for both the fitting and work date.
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided.
Kirsten Stewart’s ‘The Challenger’ Casting Call for Thiokol Engineers
CHALLENGER is casting male talent for a very featured recurring group portraying Thiokol engineers. Filming will take place across four dates, with the production seeking a January 1986 look. No fitting is required beforehand, though an optional paid fitting is available.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a Thiokol engineer in a very featured recurring group.
- Film on October 19, October 21, October 22, and October 23.
Requirements:
- Male talent only.
- Must fit the January 1986 look.
- No fitting is required beforehand.
Compensation:
- $182 for 12 hours per filming day.
- Optional fitting: $28 for 2 hours.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Stand-in Eli 10.16
“Chicago Fire” is casting paid, non-speaking stand-ins to work in place of actors for lighting and camera blocking on Friday, October 16. Filming days run approximately 12 hours and may begin as early as 5:30 AM.
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- Work in place of an actor during lighting setups and camera blocking.
- Perform a non-speaking stand-in role.
- Be available for a filming day of approximately 12 hours.
Requirements:
- Must be available Friday, October 16.
- Must be available for an early start, potentially as early as 5:30 AM.
Compensation:
- $192 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
Atlanta Casting Call for a Flashback Photo Scene
A series filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is casting paid female minors to portray actors in a flashback photo scene. Casting is seeking two African-American girls with light to caramel complexions for filming on Friday, October 16.
Responsibilities:
- Appear in a flashback photo scene for a series filming in Atlanta.
- Portray an actor in the production’s flashback imagery.
Requirements:
- Female Child #1: African-American with a light to caramel complexion, ages 6-10.
- Female Child #2: African-American with a light to caramel complexion, ages 8-10.
- Must have open availability Friday, October 16.
- Must have a Georgia DOL minor number.
Compensation:
- $200 for 12 hours.
