Supporting Artists & SFX Performers for Major TV Series
Job Description
A major returning TV series is casting Supporting Artists and SFX performers in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Filming is scheduled from March through July 2026, offering exciting opportunities for continuity work on a high-profile production.
Casting directors are seeking local talent for featured and supporting roles, including SPFX (Special Effects) performers and a wide range of background characters. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale television production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray supporting or featured background roles on a scripted TV series
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Perform SPFX-related actions if cast in special effects roles
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Follow on-set direction from production and assistant directors
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Maintain continuity across multiple filming days (where required)
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Arrive prepared and ready for long filming days
Requirements
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Must be based in or able to work in Birmingham and surrounding areas
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All ages and ethnicities welcome
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SPFX/local action performers encouraged to apply
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Must be legally eligible to work in the UK
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Reliable and professional with strong on-set awareness
Compensation
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Good rates of pay (details provided upon booking)
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Potential for continuity work from March–July 2026
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Opportunity to work on a major returning TV series
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Paparazzi Background Actors for Commercial Shoot
Job Description
A paid commercial is seeking background actors to portray paparazzi in an upcoming night shoot in London. This background acting opportunity is open to all genders and ethnicities, ages 25 and older. If you enjoy commercial productions and can bring energy and authenticity to a fast-paced scene, this is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a paparazzi photographer in commercial scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- React naturally in crowd and red-carpet style scenes.
- Maintain continuity throughout the production.
Requirements
- Ages 25 and older.
- Open to all genders and ethnicities.
- Comfortable participating in a night shoot.
- Available to work in London.
Compensation
- Paid commercial opportunity.
