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Netflix Series Background Actors & Stand-Ins

Job Description

A hit streaming series is preparing for its upcoming season and is seeking background actors, stand-ins, and specialty talent for recurring opportunities. Production is looking for both returning performers and new faces to portray a variety of roles throughout the season. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors, experienced background performers, athletes, and specialty talent to gain on-set experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in television scenes
• Portray a variety of characters in school, gym, social, and community settings
• Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Stand-in opportunities may be available for qualified talent
• Participate in recurring roles throughout the season when needed

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older, or younger talent who can portray high school students
• Open to new and experienced background actors
• Reliable transportation and availability for filming schedules
• Comfortable working on a professional television set
• Specialty talent encouraged to apply, including:
  • High school students
  • High school wrestlers with experience
  • Middle school wrestlers with experience
  • Athletic gym-goers
  • Spin class participants with experience
  • Dive bar patrons
  • Teachers
  • Upscale and wealthy-looking individuals
• Wrestling experience preferred for wrestler-specific roles

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunities
• Potential recurring work throughout the season
• Stand-in opportunities for selected talent
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major streaming series

Job Description

A paid short film titled Fallow is casting a lead actress for the role of Romi. The story follows a young woman who returns to her childhood home after her father’s death to settle his affairs, only to discover that saying goodbye to her past is far more complicated than she expected.

This emotionally driven drama explores grief, memory, and personal identity, offering a strong leading role for an actress capable of portraying a complex and determined character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Romi, in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver an emotionally authentic performance throughout the production.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required.
• Perform scenes involving horse riding.

Requirements

Romi (Lead)

• Female, playing age 18–25.
• Confident and driven personality.
• Character is a country girl who has adapted to city life.
• Strong emotional range and screen presence.
• English speaker required.
• French-speaking ability is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be able to ride a horse.

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity.
• Independent self-funded production with a small budget.

Job Description

A student-produced pilot episode titled The Reservation is casting lead actors for a dark comedy and psychological drama project. Produced by film students at George Brown College, the standalone pilot serves as a proof of concept for a larger series featuring complex characters and ongoing storylines.

The story follows an engaged couple whose invitation to an exclusive hidden restaurant transforms an elegant evening into a tense and emotionally charged confrontation as secrets and buried tensions begin to surface.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted pilot episode.
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend rehearsals and scheduled production days as required.
• Help bring a psychologically layered and dramatic narrative to life.

Requirements

Mia (Lead)

• Female, late 20s.
• Ambitious, composed, and perceptive.
• Able to portray a character who maintains control while avoiding emotional conflict.
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Tom (Lead)

• Male, early to mid-30s.
• Sensitive and emotionally complex.
• Able to balance humor with vulnerability.
• Strong emotional range required.

Evelyn (Lead)

• Female, early to mid-30s.
• Warm yet subtly unsettling presence.
• Intelligent, observant, and calculated.
• Strong screen presence and character work required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Demo reel (if available)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Non-union student production.
• Meals provided.
• Valuable portfolio-building and on-set experience.

Job Description

Super Delicious is casting local Southern California talent for two upcoming episodes of the YouTube series How Hard Can It Be? The production is seeking men who are willing to participate in unique challenge-based episodes that test confidence, skill, and competitive spirit.

Selected participants will appear in entertaining unscripted segments designed for digital audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in challenge-based filming for a YouTube series.
• Follow production instructions and engage authentically on camera.
• Attend the scheduled filming date and remain available for production activities.
• Provide a short introductory video as part of the submission process.

Requirements

Polygraph Challenge Participants

• Men, 18 years or older.
• Must have never taken a polygraph test.
• Believe they could successfully beat a polygraph examination.
• Located in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Available for filming.

Powerlifting Challenge Participants

• Men, 19 years or older.
• Regular gym-goers.
• Have never trained for or competed in powerlifting.
• Must believe they could outperform a competitive male or female powerlifter.
• Located in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Available for filming.

Submission Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• A video (one minute or less) introducing themselves.
• Explain why they believe they can beat a polygraph test or outperform a competitive powerlifter.
• Briefly explain why they should be selected for the episode.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.

Job Description

A horror short film titled Septicemia is casting two lead female roles for an upcoming production. The story follows Florence, a caring woman whose life begins to unravel after she lets a mysterious young girl into her home.

The production is seeking talented actresses capable of delivering emotionally engaging performances in a suspenseful and character-driven horror narrative.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the film’s lead characters.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Deliver dramatic and emotionally compelling performances.
• Attend rehearsals and filming dates as scheduled.
• Help bring the psychological tension and atmosphere of the story to life.

Requirements

The Girl (Lead)

• Female.
• Playing age 18–20 years old.
• Able to portray a character with two distinct personalities.
• Youthful appearance preferred.
• Strong emotional range and character versatility.

Florence (Lead)

• Female.
• Playing age 40+.
• One of the film’s primary lead characters.
• Must portray a caring, nurturing, and maternal personality.
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Showreel or acting reel
• Relevant acting experience (if available)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Travel expenses will not be covered.

Job Description

A stage production is seeking a Jewish actor to portray an Israeli soldier in an upcoming satirical black comedy drama. The play explores themes surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and follows the story of a British Zionist who unexpectedly travels to Palestine in an effort to prove to his former girlfriend that he is not a Zionist.

The production is looking for a talented performer who is comfortable working with sensitive subject matter and can contribute to a thought-provoking theatrical experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of an Israeli soldier in a live stage production.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members throughout the rehearsal process.
• Perform scenes involving the use of non-firing prop weaponry.
• Engage professionally with complex and sensitive themes presented in the production.

Requirements

• Jewish actor.
• Male, approximately 30s–40s.
• Comfortable portraying an Israeli soldier.
• Able to work with material related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
• Comfortable handling non-firing prop weapons on stage.
• Available for all rehearsals and performances.
• Strong stage presence and commitment to live theater performance.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Travel expenses reimbursed.
• Performers will receive a share of box office revenue from performances.

Job Description

A healthcare video production is seeking a male actor for a paid, non-speaking role in an upcoming studio shoot. The selected talent will appear in educational healthcare content and demonstrate breathing exercises on camera. No prior medical experience or healthcare knowledge is required.

This opportunity is open to experienced and aspiring actors who can present a natural, healthy, and approachable appearance on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform breathing exercises on camera as directed by the production team.
• Participate in a professional studio video shoot.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain a natural, authentic presence.
• Attend the scheduled filming session and be available for production requirements.

Requirements

• Male actor, approximately 50–60 years old.
• Fit and healthy with no pre-existing health conditions.
• Well-groomed with limited facial hair.
• Good teeth and short, neat nails.
• Trim physique.
• Natural appearance.
• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds.
• Comfortable performing simple breathing demonstrations on camera.

Compensation Details

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.

Staff Background Actors

Job Description

A film production is seeking male and female background actors to portray staff members in upcoming scenes. This paid non-union opportunity is open to adults who can help create an authentic workplace environment on set. Casting directors are looking for reliable talent who can commit to a full day of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray staff members in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Help create realistic workplace and event environments
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day

Requirements

• Male and female talent, age 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Open to all genders
• Must be available for the entire filming day
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment
• Reliable and punctual

Compensation

• $120 for 8 hours
• Paid non-union background acting opportunity

Background Actors With Middle-Class Vehicles

Job Description

A television production is seeking SAG-AFTRA background actors who own a clean, everyday middle-class vehicle for an upcoming filming opportunity. Casting directors are looking for talent whose vehicles fit naturally into neighborhood and street scenes. This paid background acting role offers additional compensation for the use of your vehicle on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in television or film scenes
• Provide and use your personal vehicle during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Help create realistic street and neighborhood environments
• Remain available for the full filming day as needed

Requirements

• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing
• Open to all genders, ages, and ethnicities
• Must own a clean, well-maintained middle-class vehicle
• Red and white vehicles are not eligible
• Vehicle must be available for production use during filming
• Must be fully available for the scheduled filming day
• Reliable transportation to the filming location

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Additional $37.50 vehicle bump

Latin Diner Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors to portray patrons, restaurant staff, and community members in scenes set at a Latin diner. Casting directors are looking for authentic South American, Hispanic, and Latinx talent to help create a vibrant and realistic dining atmosphere. This paid union background acting opportunity is filming in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a Latin diner setting
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Participate in restaurant, street, and community scenes
• Help create an authentic and engaging atmosphere on camera
• Remain available throughout the entire filming day, including evening hours if needed

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Open to all ages
• South American, Hispanic, or Latinx talent preferred
• Seeking the following background roles:
  • Servers
  • Busboys
  • Restaurant patrons
  • Street vendors
  • Background actors with vehicles
  • Experienced Latin cook
• Must be fully available for the filming day, including possible evening and night work
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment

Compensation

• Union rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity

Police Officers for Television Series

Job Description

A hit television series is seeking male background actors to portray police officers in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to new faces who can authentically represent law enforcement personnel on screen. Local talent in the Nashville area is encouraged to apply for this television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and background casting staff
• Maintain a professional law enforcement appearance on camera
• Participate in background and featured crowd scenes as assigned
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming
• Remain available for extended filming hours if needed

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–55
• Must be able to portray a police officer
• Non-union performers welcome
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be available regardless of call time
• Able to commit to up to 12+ hours on set if required
• New faces are strongly encouraged to submit

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• $12.50 per hour base rate
• Time-and-a-half paid after 8 hours
• Opportunity to work on a major television production
• Professional on-set experience with cast and crew

Child Actor for True Crime Television Series

Job Description

A true crime television series is now casting a young child actor to portray a featured character in a limited-scene role. Production is seeking a multiracial male child who can authentically portray a 3-year-old for scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This is a paid opportunity for families interested in television acting and on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured child character in a true crime television series
• Participate in scheduled filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Remain available for the duration of filming as needed
• Work comfortably in a professional production environment

Requirements

• Multiracial male child (Black/White)
• Able to portray a 3-year-old child
• Parent or legal guardian must be present on set at all times
• Comfortable participating in a limited number of scenes
• Must be available for filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Recent photo required for submission

Compensation

• $75 per day
• Featured role in a television production
• Opportunity to gain on-camera experience in a professional filming environment