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“Apopka” Starring Sydney Sweeney Casting Call for Boxing and MMA Extras

Casting Call: Boxing and MMA Extras for Christy Martin Biopic “APOPKA” in Charlotte, NC

Job Description:
We are casting extras to portray various roles in the upcoming Christy Martin biopic, APOPKA, filming in Charlotte, NC. We are seeking individuals from the boxing and MMA world as well as those who can portray key figures in the boxing community. No prior acting experience is required, but relevant experience in boxing or MMA is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major biographical film about one of the most iconic female boxers of all time.

Roles Available:

  • Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno Boxing Photo Doubles
  • Male Boxers or MMA Fighters for gym and arena scenes
  • Males to Portray Boxing Trainers, Officials, Judges, Corner Men, Cut Men, and More
  • Layla Ali’s Security, Entourage, and Team (Larger, built African American males)
  • Don King Group

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray roles in boxing or MMA-related scenes (fighters, trainers, officials, etc.)
  • Participate in gym and arena settings, providing authenticity to the boxing world
  • Follow the direction of the production team to enhance the realism of the scenes
  • Collaborate with other cast members to bring iconic moments and people from the boxing world to life

Requirements:

  • Males of all ethnicities (specific roles call for African American males)
  • Experience in boxing, MMA, or related roles is preferred but not required
  • Ability to follow direction and work on set professionally
  • Must be available to film in Charlotte, NC

Compensation:

  • Paid opportunity (details to be discussed upon selection)
  • Meals provided during filming

Related jobs:

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Actors to Portray Business Class Students

Job Description
A feature film production is casting actors to portray students in a business class setting. The project is seeking individuals with professional, resilient, and distinguished looks who can authentically represent students in an academic environment. This opportunity offers performers the chance to appear in a major film production while gaining valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray business class students in classroom scenes

  • Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

  • Maintain a professional and natural on-camera presence

  • Participate in classroom-style background action as directed

  • Help create a realistic academic setting for the film

Requirements

  • Ages 18–28

  • Professional and polished appearance

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in classroom scenes

  • Able to follow production direction and maintain continuity

  • Available to film in Savannah, Georgia

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Football

Male Actors to Portray Football Players

Job Description
A film production is casting male actors to portray football players in upcoming scenes filming in Rhode Island. The project is seeking athletic performers who can convincingly represent football athletes on camera while contributing to realistic locker room and sports-related scenes. This opportunity is open to both union and non-union talent interested in gaining experience in a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray football players in scenes for a film production

  • Perform natural athletic movements suitable for football-related scenes

  • Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

  • Maintain character and energy throughout filming

  • Collaborate with other cast members to create authentic team moments

Requirements

  • Male actors ages 18–25

  • Athletic build suitable for football player roles

  • Comfortable performing sports-related actions on camera

  • Available for filming during the scheduled production window

  • Able to work in Rhode Island

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Nightclub Patrons and Drivers for TV Pilot

Job Description
A television pilot is casting background actors to portray stylish nightclub patrons and upscale guests in luxury nightlife scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking fashionable individuals with confident presence who can authentically represent an upscale nightclub environment. Some roles will also involve guests arriving with vehicles, helping create a realistic and energetic nightlife setting for the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray fashionable nightclub patrons in upscale nightlife scenes

  • Participate in background action during nightclub sequences

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Maintain a stylish and energetic presence on camera

  • For driver roles, safely operate a vehicle during the scene if required

Requirements

  • Ages 20–40s

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Stylish, fashion-forward look suitable for luxury nightlife scenes

  • Some roles require a valid driver’s license and comfort driving in a scene

  • Available to film in the Atlanta, Georgia area

Compensation

  • Paid background acting opportunity

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Actors for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment television series is casting multiple actors for various roles in upcoming scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is seeking performers who can portray realistic characters in dramatic reenactments designed for network television. These roles will appear in visual storytelling sequences that recreate real-life events for the series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray characters in a true crime reenactment television series

  • Perform non-speaking scenes that recreate real-life events

  • Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

  • Maintain character authenticity throughout production

  • Work professionally on set during filming days

Requirements

  • Female actor ages 30+ to portray a boss character

  • Female actor ages 20+ to portray a coworker

  • Female actor ages 30+ to portray a manager

  • Male actor to portray a resident character

  • Male actor age 20s to portray Jose’s friend

  • Male or female actor to portray a second resident

  • Comfortable performing in reenactment-style television scenes

  • Available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

  • $100 per day

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Stand-Ins for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is casting stand-ins to assist with lighting and camera setup during filming in the Chicago area. Stand-ins will work closely with the production team to help block scenes and maintain continuity while actors prepare for filming. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who match specific physical descriptions and are interested in gaining on-set experience in a professional television environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a stand-in for actors during lighting and camera blocking

  • Work closely with the cinematography and production team

  • Maintain positioning and continuity during scene setup

  • Follow direction from assistant directors and crew members

  • Remain available for multiple filming dates as scheduled

Requirements

  • African American male with a slim build, approximately 5’10” tall and 165–190 lbs with dark hair, ages 20s–50s

  • African American male who is bald, approximately 5’11” tall and 155–200 lbs, ages 20s–60s

  • Must be comfortable working as a stand-in during production setup

  • Available to work in the Chicago area

  • Reliable and able to follow production direction on set

Compensation

  • Paid stand-in opportunity

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Python Contest Participant with Prosthetic Arm for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is casting a specialty background actor to portray a participant in a python contest scene. The production is seeking an individual with a prosthetic arm or hand who is comfortable working in scenes that include reptiles. This role will contribute to a dramatic and visually engaging sequence and requires performers who are confident appearing on camera in a unique specialty background role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a contestant participating in a python handling event

  • Appear on camera during scenes involving snakes or reptile elements

  • Follow direction from the production team during filming

  • Maintain character presence throughout the scene

  • Work professionally with the cast and crew on set

Requirements

  • Must have a prosthetic arm or prosthetic hand

  • Ages 18 and older

  • Any gender and ethnicity encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable being around snakes or reptiles during filming

  • Available to film in Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation

  • $250 for 12 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Real Medics and EMTs for TV Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting real medics and EMTs to appear as background performers in upcoming scenes. The production is seeking trained medical professionals who can authentically portray emergency responders on camera. These roles will involve non-speaking appearances that highlight realistic emergency service presence in a professional television environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray real EMTs or medics in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Maintain authentic emergency responder presence during filming

  • Participate in on-set scenes that require medical personnel visuals

  • Help create realistic emergency service environments on camera

Requirements

  • Real medics or EMTs

  • Male and female talent of all ethnicities

  • Comfortable appearing on camera in background roles

  • Able to provide a current photo and professional details for submission

  • Available to work in the Chicago area

Compensation

  • $200 for 8 hours

  • Time and a half after 8 hours

  • $25 special ability bump

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors to Portray Unhoused Characters

Job Description
A television production is casting male and female background actors to portray unhoused or squatter characters for upcoming scenes filming in the Chicago area. The production is seeking individuals with authentic, natural looks who can help create realistic street and urban environments for the project. Selected performers will participate in wardrobe fittings and filming as part of a professionally produced television series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray unhoused or squatter characters in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Maintain character appearance and continuity during filming

  • Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming

  • Help create a realistic urban environment on set

Requirements

  • Male and female actors ages 20–40s

  • All ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois areas

  • Available for both filming dates and wardrobe fitting

  • Comfortable portraying gritty or downscale character roles

  • Must provide a current photo showing present hair style and facial hair (if applicable)

Compensation

  • Paid background acting opportunity

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Male Background Actors to Portray Inmates

Job Description
A television production is casting featured background actors to portray inmates for scenes set in the 1990s. Filming will take place in the Nashville and Antioch, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking male performers with strong character looks who can authentically represent prison inmates in a period setting. This opportunity is ideal for individuals comfortable working in background roles while contributing to the atmosphere of a dramatic television series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray inmate characters in featured background scenes

  • Follow direction from the director and assistant directors on set

  • Maintain character consistency during filming

  • Participate in wardrobe fittings prior to filming

  • Help create a realistic prison environment for the production

Requirements

  • Male actors ages 20–65

  • Strong character looks suitable for inmate roles

  • Clean-shaven appearance preferred for period accuracy

  • Comfortable working in a background acting environment

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville or Antioch, Tennessee area

  • Available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Compensation

  • $100 for 8 hours of filming

  • $12.50 per hour after 8 hours

  • $30 fitting fee

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Law Enforcement and Security Background Actors for TV Pilot

Job Description
A television pilot is casting background actors to portray law enforcement and security personnel in exterior nightclub scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking individuals with strong, authoritative presence who can convincingly portray security staff, police officers, and federal agents in a high-energy nightlife setting. This opportunity is ideal for performers with athletic builds and a clean, professional look suited for uniformed roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray security guards, police officers, or federal agents in nightclub scenes

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Maintain character presence during background action and crowd scenes

  • Wear wardrobe or uniforms appropriate for law enforcement roles

  • Help create a realistic nightlife and security environment on set

Requirements

  • Ages 20–50s

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Athletic or muscular build preferred for security and officer roles

  • Clean-cut appearance; men must be clean-shaven or have mustaches only

  • Comfortable working in a nightclub scene environment

  • Available to film in the Atlanta, Georgia area

Compensation

  • Paid background acting opportunity

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Actors to Portray College Students

Job Description
A production is casting young adults to portray college students in an upcoming project. The team is seeking energetic and authentic individuals who can naturally represent campus life and student culture on camera. This opportunity is open to a diverse group of performers who are comfortable appearing on camera and bringing genuine personality to the role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray college students in scenes for a film or media production

  • Follow direction from the director and production team

  • Participate in on-camera scenes representing campus life

  • Maintain a natural and engaging presence on camera

  • Work collaboratively with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

  • Ages 18–24

  • All genders and abilities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable appearing on camera for a student-themed role

  • Able to deliver natural expressions and authentic performances

  • Available to participate in the scheduled production

Compensation

  • $850 flat rate

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Union Soldier Background Actors for Period Film

Job Description
A film production is casting male background actors to portray Union soldiers for a period project. This role requires talent who can authentically represent Civil War-era soldiers while wearing provided Union military uniforms. The production is seeking individuals who match specific wardrobe sizes to ensure proper costume fit for historical accuracy in the scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Union soldiers in a Civil War-era scene

  • Wear provided military uniforms and maintain period-appropriate appearance

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

  • Participate in background action scenes as directed

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male background actors able to portray Union soldiers

  • Must match costume sizes including pant size 30 or 34

  • Jacket or coat size 40 preferred (sizes 38 and 41 may also be considered)

  • Shoe size 10.5 or 11

  • Comfortable wearing Civil War military uniforms

  • Must be available for both filming days

Compensation

  • $132 for up to 10 hours of filming

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11-04-2024

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