Atlanta Extras Casting Call for College Students

Sketchy Street Guy Background Actor for Lifetime Film

Job Description

A new Lifetime film based on a documentary is seeking a male background actor to portray a suspicious street character in East Point, Georgia. This non-speaking role involves a small alley scene with background and principal cast interaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a suspicious street character in an alley scene.
• Perform natural background action alongside cast members.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Bring a believable gritty presence to the assigned character.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism between takes.

Requirements

• Caucasian male talent.
• Ages 25–55.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a suspicious street character.
• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking background role.
• Must be able to work in East Point, Georgia.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours.

Police Officer Background Actor for Lifetime Film

Job Description

A new Lifetime film based on a documentary is seeking a male background actor to portray a police officer in East Point, Georgia. This non-speaking role involves standing guard outside a hospital room in a small scene with principal cast members.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed police officer in a hospital scene.
• Perform as a standing guard outside a hospital room.
• Interact naturally with principal cast members as directed.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity between takes.
• Maintain a professional law enforcement presence on camera.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 24–60.
• Must be clean-shaven or have a mustache.
• Must be comfortable portraying a police officer.
• Must be able to work in East Point, Georgia.
• Non-speaking background role.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours.

Math Professionals and Students for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking people with a genuine interest or background in mathematics for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Mathematicians, teachers, professors, engineers, statisticians, physics professionals, students, math club members, and people who regularly work with numbers are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in scenes requiring math-oriented individuals and students.
• Perform natural classroom, academic, or professional background activity as directed.
• Bring authentic knowledge or enthusiasm for mathematics to the production.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Age 18 or older.
• All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
• Mathematicians, math teachers, professors, engineers, statisticians, physics professionals, and math students are encouraged to apply.
• Math club members and professionals who regularly work with numbers are welcome.
• Individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for equations, numbers, mathematics, or problem-solving are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
• Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.

Tennis Players for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking experienced tennis players for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for adults with genuine tennis experience who can naturally handle a racket and convincingly perform tennis-related action on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tennis player in background scenes.
• Handle a tennis racket naturally and confidently on camera.
• Perform tennis-related movements and actions as directed.
• Follow production instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Work professionally with fellow performers and the production crew.

Requirements

• Age 18 or older.
• All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
• Must have real tennis experience.
• Current or former tennis players are encouraged to apply.
• School, club, or competitive team experience is preferred.
• Must be comfortable handling a tennis racket naturally on camera.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
• Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.

Swimmers and Athletic Types for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking swimmers, athletic types, and students for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for physically fit adults who are confident in the water and comfortable performing swimming-related background action. Competitive swimming experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a swimmer, athletic type, or student in background scenes.
• Participate in swimming and water-related activity as directed by production.
• Tread water comfortably when required for filming.
• Follow safety instructions and on-set direction throughout production.
• Maintain a natural athletic presence on camera.
• Work professionally with the cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Ages 18–30.
• All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
• Must be physically fit and comfortable swimming.
• Must be able to tread water confidently.
• Must be comfortable working in and around water.
• Current or previous swim team experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
• Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.

Older Jerry – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray an older version of Jerry during an interview-style scene. The role has no scripted dialogue and requires a natural, believable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an older version of Jerry in an interview recreation.
• Deliver natural reactions and body language on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain a believable character throughout the scene.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• In his 40s.
• Must be comfortable performing in an interview-style true crime scene.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Jerry’s Mom – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a female actor to portray Jerry’s mother during an interview-style scene. This non-speaking role requires believable expressions and natural reactions appropriate for a true crime recreation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jerry’s mother in an interview-style recreation scene.
• Deliver natural expressions and emotional reactions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally on set.

Requirements

• White female talent.
• In her 50s.
• Darker hair.
• Must be comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Jerry – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray Jerry during an interview-style scene. The role requires natural on-camera reactions and does not include scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jerry in an interview-style true crime recreation.
• Perform natural reactions and body language on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character consistency throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• Ages 20–30.
• Brown hair.
• Must be comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Mark R – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray Mark R. The role includes an interview scene and a scripted slap as part of the dramatic recreation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mark R in true crime recreation scenes.
• Participate in an interview-style scene.
• Perform a safely coordinated scripted slap scene.
• Follow production direction and safety guidance.
• Deliver believable reactions without scripted dialogue.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• Ages 20s–30s.
• Brown hair.
• Must be comfortable with safely coordinated scripted physical action.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Rodney – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray Rodney in an interview-style recreation scene. This role has no scripted dialogue and requires natural, believable on-camera reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Rodney during a true crime interview recreation.
• Deliver natural expressions and reactions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout the scene.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• Ages 20s–30s.
• Must be comfortable performing in an interview-style true crime scene.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Patrolman Gramley – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray Patrolman Gramley. This non-speaking role requires a performer who can convincingly portray a law enforcement officer in dramatic recreation scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patrol officer in true crime recreation scenes.
• Perform believable law enforcement actions and mannerisms.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain a professional on-camera presence.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• Ages 20s–30s.
• Must have a mustache.
• Must be comfortable portraying law enforcement.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

John – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray John, the father of a victim. The role involves helping the victim’s mother from the ground and comforting her during an emotional scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father of a victim in a dramatic true crime recreation.
• Assist and comfort another character during an emotional scene.
• Perform natural reactions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male talent.
• In his 50s.
• Must be comfortable portraying emotionally serious true crime material.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $125 per day.