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Apple TV’s “CAPE FEAR ” Atlanta Casting Call for Gala Goers

Casting Call: Background Talent to Portray Gala Guests in Upcoming Production

Job Description
A high-profile production is casting background actors to appear as sophisticated gala attendees in a luxurious, multi-day filming event. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your elegance and professionalism in an upscale scene filled with glamour and style. The shoot will take place in the Atlanta area and requires full availability for all scheduled filming days.

This casting is part of the upcoming Cape Fear series, a psychological thriller heading to Georgia for production. Set to film at Assembly Studios in Doraville, the Apple TV+ series stars Amy Adams and Javier Bardem, and is executive produced by industry legends Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Based on John D. MacDonald’s novel The Executioners, the show reimagines a classic story of psychological torment and moral ambiguity. Georgia’s top-tier facilities, generous tax incentives, and vibrant talent pool have made it the chosen location—opening up exciting new opportunities for local actors and creatives.

What to Expect from Cape Fear

  • Amy Adams plays Amanda Bowden, whose peaceful life is disrupted by a man from her past.

  • Javier Bardem plays Max Cady, an ex-con with a thirst for revenge.

  • A Hitchcockian thriller exploring America’s obsession with true crime.

Why This Matters for Georgia Talent
With production moved from North Carolina to Georgia, this major series brings:

  • New casting calls for extras and featured background roles

  • Crew hiring for set design, lighting, wardrobe, and more

  • Networking opportunities with some of the industry’s most influential names

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray upscale guests at a formal gala event

  • Arrive in appropriate wardrobe (details to be provided by production)

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain a polished, professional presence

  • Be punctual, reliable, and available for all three days of filming

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Open to all genders and ethnicities

  • Must be available for all listed shoot dates

  • Must work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

  • Previous on-set experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • $150 for 12 hours per day

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Blue-Collar Background Actors with Newer Trucks

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking blue-collar types who own newer trucks for paid background acting roles. Selected performers will appear on camera with their personal vehicles, helping create an authentic working-class environment for the scene. Talent whose trucks are booked for production will receive an additional vehicle bump.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a blue-collar worker in background scenes.
  • Appear on camera with a personal newer-model truck if selected.
  • Perform natural background actions as directed by production.
  • Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Must convincingly portray a blue-collar worker.
  • Must own or have access to a newer truck suitable for production use.
  • Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
  • Comfortable having your vehicle appear on camera.
  • Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours.
  • Additional $35 vehicle bump if booked with your truck.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Blue-Collar and Construction Worker Background Actors

Job Description

A production is seeking blue-collar and construction worker types for paid background acting roles filming in Senoia, Georgia. Casting is open to performers of all ethnicities who can authentically portray hardworking tradespeople, laborers, and construction professionals in on-camera scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a blue-collar or construction worker in background scenes.
  • Perform realistic workplace actions appropriate to the assigned role.
  • Follow direction and blocking from the production team.
  • Maintain a natural and believable working presence on camera.
  • Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must convincingly portray a blue-collar or construction worker.
  • Comfortable performing work-related background actions on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
  • Reliable and able to follow on-set instructions.

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Experienced Ranch Hands and Farm Hands

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking experienced ranch hands and farm hands for paid background roles. Casting is looking for performers of all ethnicities who have authentic experience working around farms, ranches, livestock, or agricultural environments. Selected talent should be comfortable performing realistic farm-related actions on camera, with potential opportunities for additional filming days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an experienced ranch hand or farm hand in production scenes.
  • Perform realistic farm and ranch-related background actions.
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
  • Bring authentic agricultural experience and movement to the role.
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Real ranch, farm, or agricultural experience preferred.
  • Must be comfortable portraying an experienced ranch or farm worker.
  • Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
  • Reliable and comfortable following production direction.
  • Flexible availability for potential additional filming days is preferred.

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours.
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Bar Patrons for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is seeking African American men and women to portray everyday bar patrons in scenes filming in the Douglasville, Georgia area. Casting is looking for a variety of authentic, natural character types who can create a believable bar environment during an action-packed robbery sequence. Performers must be comfortable working around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a customer or patron in a bar setting.
  • Create natural background interactions with other performers.
  • React authentically during an action-packed robbery scene.
  • Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
  • Perform physical reactions and movements as directed.

Requirements

  • African American men and women.
  • Ages 35–65.
  • Seeking a variety of everyday character types.
  • Must be comfortable around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.
  • Must be mobile enough to perform required movements during the robbery scene.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • $110 for 10 hours.
  • Overtime applies after 10 hours, if applicable.
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DJ for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is casting an African American male DJ for a background role in the Douglasville, Georgia area. This opportunity requires real-world DJ experience so the selected performer can work naturally and confidently at a DJ booth or table on camera. The role is expected to recur throughout Season 1, making flexible availability valuable for performers interested in ongoing production work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a professional DJ in scenes for a streaming series.
  • Perform authentic DJ actions at a booth or table.
  • Handle DJ equipment naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow scene blocking and production direction.
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming.
  • Return for additional Season 1 filming when needed and available.

Requirements

  • African American male.
  • Ages 25–45.
  • Real professional DJ experience required.
  • Must look comfortable and experienced working at a DJ booth or table.
  • Must be comfortable around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.
  • Flexible availability for recurring Season 1 work is preferred.
  • Must work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • $110 for 10 hours.
  • Overtime applies after 10 hours, if applicable.
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Bartender for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is seeking an African American male with real bartending experience for a background role filming in the Douglasville, Georgia area. The performer will portray a bartender during an action-packed robbery scene and must look natural and experienced while working behind a bar. This role may recur throughout Season 1, so flexible availability for future filming is preferred. Scenes will include safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an experienced bartender in a streaming series.
  • Perform realistic bartending actions naturally on camera.
  • Work behind a bar while maintaining character and scene continuity.
  • React appropriately during an action-packed robbery sequence.
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
  • Be available for potential recurring appearances throughout Season 1.

Requirements

  • African American male.
  • Ages 25–45.
  • Real bartending experience required.
  • Must be comfortable around safe simulated gunfire and loud noises.
  • Must be mobile enough to perform the physical movements required during the robbery scene.
  • Flexible availability for potential recurring work is preferred.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area.
  • Non-union.

Compensation

  • $110 for 10 hours.
  • Overtime applies after 10 hours, if applicable.
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Young Boy Photo Double for “9-1-1: Nashville” Season 2

Job Description

“9-1-1: Nashville” Season 2 is seeking a young boy to work as a non-union photo double in the Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting is looking for a child approximately 9–11 years old who closely matches the principal actor’s complexion, appearance, and physical build. This is a paid photo double opportunity with multiple potential workdays, and performers with broad availability are strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as a photo double for a young principal actor on “9-1-1: Nashville.”
  • Closely replicate the actor’s appearance during scenes where a photo double is required.
  • Follow blocking and instructions from the production and assistant directing teams.
  • Maintain consistent appearance and positioning throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with cast and crew across multiple production days.

Requirements

  • Young boy approximately 9–11 years old.
  • Approximately 4’4″ tall.
  • Approximately 61 lbs.
  • Must closely resemble the principal actor in complexion, overall appearance, and physical build.
  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area.
  • Broad availability across multiple filming days is strongly preferred.
  • Must be comfortable working on a professional television production.

Compensation

  • $200 for 12 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half applies after 12 hours.
  • Minor working hours will follow applicable regulations.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

African American Female Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking an African American female stand-in to assist with professional camera blocking and lighting setups in the Chicago area. The selected performer should closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair characteristics. This is a paid, non-speaking stand-in opportunity ideal for reliable talent who can maintain consistent positioning and follow technical direction throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

  • Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
  • Maintain accurate marks and positioning during technical rehearsals.
  • Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production departments.
  • Match the principal actor’s positioning during camera blocking.
  • Remain attentive and consistent throughout the production day.
  • Work professionally with crew members during technical preparations.

Requirements

  • African American female, ages 20s–40s.
  • Light to medium complexion.
  • Dark to medium-dark hair.
  • Height between 5’2″ and 5’4″.
  • Weight between 100–120 lbs.
  • Must closely match the principal actor’s physical characteristics.
  • Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
  • Must be comfortable working extended production hours.

Compensation

  • $192 for 8 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Blonde Female Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in with blonde hair to work in the Chicago area. The selected performer will stand in for a principal actor while the lighting and camera departments prepare shots and technical setups. This is a non-speaking role requiring talent who closely matches the actor’s physical characteristics and can maintain consistent positioning throughout production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as a stand-in for a principal actor during camera and lighting setups.
  • Maintain accurate marks and positioning between production setups.
  • Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production teams.
  • Match the principal actor’s positioning for technical rehearsals.
  • Remain professional, attentive, and consistent throughout long filming days.

Requirements

  • Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s.
  • Blonde hair.
  • Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”.
  • Weight between 125–150 lbs.
  • Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
  • Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
  • Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
  • Must be able to work extended production hours.

Compensation

  • $192 for 8 hours.
  • Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.
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Airport Police Background Actors for “9-1-1: Nashville”

Job Description

“9-1-1: Nashville” is seeking male background actors to portray airport police officers in an upcoming television scene. Casting is looking for men ages 25–55 who can bring a professional and authoritative law enforcement presence to the role. This is a non-union background acting opportunity for talent local to Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an airport police officer in background scenes for “9-1-1: Nashville.”
  • Perform realistic law enforcement actions and interactions on camera.
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
  • Maintain an authoritative and professional appearance throughout filming.
  • Remain available for the full production day as required.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 25–55.
  • Must be able to convincingly portray an airport police officer.
  • Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
  • Talent who have already portrayed a police officer on the current season of “9-1-1: Nashville” are not eligible for this role.
  • Must be able to commit to being on set for up to 12 hours.
  • Professional, reliable, and comfortable following on-set direction.

Compensation

  • $100 guaranteed for 8 hours.
  • $12.50 per hour.
  • Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Parents for Background Acting Roles

Job Description

A production is seeking African American men and women in their 50s–60s to portray the parents of an actor in scenes filming in Senoia, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a natural, authentic family presence to the production and work professionally alongside principal cast members.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the parents of an actor in background scenes.
  • Create natural and believable family interactions on camera.
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
  • Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
  • Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.

Requirements

  • African American men and women.
  • Ages 50s–60s.
  • Must be able to convincingly portray the parents of an actor.
  • Must be available to work in Senoia, Georgia.
  • Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
  • Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Young High School Student Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking non-union talent ages 18 and older who can convincingly portray young high school students for paid background roles filming in Astoria, Queens, New York. The production will feature both interior and exterior scenes set during the early spring season. This opportunity is ideal for youthful-looking performers interested in gaining professional television set experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a high school student in background scenes for a television series.
  • Perform naturally in school-related interior and exterior scenes.
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
  • Interact naturally with other background performers to create an authentic school environment.
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have a youthful appearance and convincingly portray a high school student.
  • Non-union talent.
  • Must be able to work in Astoria, Queens, New York.
  • Comfortable filming both interior and exterior scenes.
  • Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

  • $187 for 10 hours.

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