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Extras Casting Atlanta Casting Call for Crime Scenes

Casting Call for Police, EMTs, Nursing Home Residents, and Prison Roles

Job Description
An upcoming production is casting multiple roles for scenes filming in Columbus, GA. Background talent is needed to portray police officers, EMTs, nursing home residents, and both prisoners and prison guards. These are compelling background roles that contribute to a range of high-stakes, emotional, and action-driven scenes. Ideal for character actors ready to bring authenticity to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in various background roles including crime scene responders, elderly residents, and correctional facility personnel

  • Follow direction from production staff during filming

  • Maintain professional presence across long shoot days

Requirements

  • Police Officers and EMTs: Men and women with a 30–36 waist, strong presence, available for crime scene sequence

  • Nursing Home Residents: Men and women in their 70s–80s; must include a Caucasian male to portray a main character’s father

  • Prisoners and Prison Guards: African American men available to work any or all weekdays between 5/14–5/22

  • Must be able to work locally in Columbus, GA

  • Must submit recent photos, clothing sizes, and full contact information

Compensation

  • $10 per hour

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Extras for MTV Series

Job Description
A new MTV scripted series is booking fresh faces for a variety of small, scene-stealing background roles filming in Atlanta. Production needs lively locals to fill engaging settings—from a dog-grooming shop and fairy-themed party to sleek tech offices, cyber cafés, salons, parks, and trendy shoe stores. Each performer will work one shoot day and help create authentic, colorful moments that drive episodic storylines.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring believable energy to specialty scenes (pet spa, cosplay party, office, salon, cyber café, park, shoe shop)

  • Follow assistant directors’ cues to hit marks, repeat actions, and maintain continuity

  • Provide self-styled wardrobe that matches your booked role (casual streetwear, nerd-tech looks, all-black salon attire, generic fairy/medieval costumes—no branded cosplay)

  • Arrive set-ready and stay available for a full shooting block, adapting to schedule changes

Requirements

  • Adults 18+, all genders and ethnicities; Atlanta local-hire only

  • New talent who have not previously appeared on this MTV production

  • Flexible availability for one upcoming shoot day (morning, afternoon, or evening call)

  • Role-specific notes:

    • Pet-scene talent: must supply friendly, fully vaccinated dog and be comfortable on camera with animals

    • Cosplay partygoers: bring your own non-branded fairy/medieval costume and mask

    • Cyber-café extras: supply personal laptop and be comfortable with light tech improv

    • Sex-shop patrons: comfortable on camera in an adult retail environment (no explicit content)

    • Stylists: prior salon experience preferred; all-black wardrobe required

Compensation

  • $100 flat rate for up to eight hours, plus overtime after eight

  • Meals, craft services, and production insurance provided

  • Screen credit and exposure on a nationally broadcast MTV series

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Adult Extras for Action-Drama TV Series – $182/12

Job Description
A hit episodic drama filming its fourth block is casting versatile background talent for multiple shoot days in Miami and surrounding areas. The production needs a diverse mix of neighbors, motel guests, charter-boat tourists, fishermen, warehouse crews, construction workers, and gritty street characters to populate key scenes in Episodes 102 and 108. Non-union locals with flexible availability are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray everyday Miami locals or specialty roles (e.g., tourists, warehouse laborers, thugs) with authentic energy

  • Follow AD cues to hit marks, repeat actions, and maintain scene continuity

  • Bring self-provided wardrobe options that fit your assigned look (casual, workwear, construction gear, etc.)

  • Remain professional on set, adapting to schedule changes and multiple takes over a 12-hour call

Requirements

  • Adults 18+, all genders, all ethnicities

  • Reliable transportation to Miami metro locations and nearby rural sets

  • Full-day availability for at least one shoot date between June 27 and July 23

  • Comfortable working outdoors in Florida heat and standing for extended periods

Compensation

  • $182 for a 12-hour day, with overtime per industry guidelines

  • Standard production meals, craft services, and screen credit provided

  • Full buyout for series usage (episodes, marketing, streaming)

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Extras for Courtroom Thriller Limited Series

Job Description
A high-profile limited series is casting versatile background talent for its final shoot day in Marietta. Production needs adults to portray courtroom professionals, media crews, concerned parents, and local residents—adding authentic texture to pivotal scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform natural background actions as assigned (courtroom seating, press scrums, street ambience)

  • Take direction quickly to maintain continuity across multiple takes

  • Provide own professional, business-casual, or everyday wardrobe aligning with your role type

  • Remain on set for a full shooting block and adapt to schedule changes

Requirements

  • Men and women, 18 + , all ethnicities

  • Character categories include:

    • Lawyers & business professionals

    • Journalists, reporters, photographers, boom operators, camera operators

    • Angry parents & community residents (some comfortable smoking on camera)

    • Residents with cars (note vehicle make/model for possible booking bump)

  • Prior set experience helpful but not required

Compensation

  • $182 for a 12-hour day

  • Additional $35 if booked with personal vehicle

  • On-set meals, credit, and standard production amenities included

Featured Background Talent for Tech Sizzle Reel

Job Description
A Seattle-area production is booking non-union background actors for a short corporate sizzle reel spotlighting a leading technology brand. Each performer will work one half-day shoot and portray polished professionals—think photographers, newsroom hosts, office staff, and modern creatives—across studio and outdoor setups. Local hires only; reliable self-transportation is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Bring authentic, professional energy to workplace-style scenarios

  • Follow director and AD cues to hit marks, repeat actions, and maintain continuity

  • Arrive camera-ready in clean business or smart-casual wardrobe as assigned

  • Cooperate with crew on quick resets and seamless scene transitions

Requirements

  • Non-union talent, any gender or ethnicity, ages 20–65 (role-specific)

  • Comfortable on camera with conservative, corporate presentation

  • Previous photography or on-air experience helpful for specialty roles but not mandatory

  • Must be a local hire within easy driving distance of Seattle/Redmond; no travel pay

  • Full-day availability to accommodate variable call times

Compensation

  • $100 flat for a three-hour call (overtime paid if shoot exceeds three hours)

  • Full buyout for internal company use; no conflicts

  • Standard on-set refreshments and parking provided

$$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Mascot/Costume Character Performers Needed

Job Description
A lively commercial production is casting talented mascot performers to bring playful, full-body characters to life. The shoot requires high energy, precise movement, and the stamina to work in costume during two consecutive summer days. Local New England talent only.

Job Responsibilities

  • Animate a mascot/costume character with expressive gestures and safe physicality

  • Follow choreography and director cues for both scripted and improvisational moments

  • Maintain costume integrity and comfort, assisting with quick breaks as needed

  • Engage with cast and crew professionally while sustaining on-set enthusiasm

Requirements

  • Height between 5’6″ and 6’0″; non-union

  • Available for both scheduled shoot dates

  • Local to New England with reliable transportation (no travel reimbursement)

  • Comfortable performing in a full-body suit for extended periods

Compensation

  • $1,700 project rate if cast

  • Meals, standard production amenities, and full buyout provided

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Child Piano Double for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting a blonde Caucasian girl, aged 4–5, with basic piano skills to appear as a paid extra in two consecutive filming days. Scenes feature a young musician character performing simple tunes and interacting with a grand piano on set. Shoots take place in the Decatur, Georgia area with a professional child-friendly crew.

Job Responsibilities

  • Mimic easy piano fingering while seated at the instrument

  • Follow direction to match rhythm and hand placement for close-ups

  • Maintain focus and cheerful demeanor during multiple takes

  • Work both scheduled shoot days to ensure scene continuity

Requirements

  • Female, Caucasian, blonde, 4–5 years old

  • Solid sitter with previous piano lessons or familiarity around a keyboard

  • Non-union; accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times

  • Available for filming on two specified dates in Decatur, GA

Compensation

  • Paid daily rate (disclosed upon booking)

  • On-set meals, snacks, and child-appropriate breaks included

  • Screen credit and potential future casting consideration

Union Barbers Needed for TV Background Role

Job Description
A Los Angeles-based television production seeks skilled barbers to appear on screen as authentic shop talent. This one-day shoot requires union performers with real barbering experience who can confidently handle tools while maintaining continuity for multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform basic barbering actions (clipper work, scissor trims, neck clean-ups) on camera

  • Follow direction to match timing and positioning across scenes

  • Maintain professional demeanor and set etiquette throughout the day

Requirements

  • Current union status and active registration in a recognized background database

  • Proven barbering experience with ability to supply own standard tools

  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States and self-report to the Los Angeles area

Compensation

  • $216 for an 8-hour day (union scale)

  • Overtime, meals, and standard production amenities included

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Nightclub Extras for High-Energy TV Series 

Job Description
This Miami nightclub casting call seeks background actors aged 18–35 to bring high-octane nightlife vibes to a new TV series filming in the Wynwood area. Think velvet-rope glamour, $20K bottle service, and a room packed with celebrities, influencers, and global elites. You’ll help create an authentic, ultra-lux setting for two upcoming episodes. Call time is early morning, so be ready to bring full energy from the first shot.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray stylish club-goers in fast-paced nightlife scenes

  • Dance, mingle, and maintain high party energy on camera throughout the shoot

  • Take direction quickly from the AD team to hit marks and timing

  • Stay in designated holding areas between takes and be set-ready at all times

Requirements

  • Ages 18–35; any ethnicity; non-union

  • Local to Miami or able to self-report to Wynwood on the shoot date

  • Comfortable with loud music, strobe lights, and extended standing/dancing

  • Able to supply upscale nightclub wardrobe options that fit the scene’s luxury aesthetic

Compensation

  • $182 for a 12-hour day (higher rate available for featured roles)

  • Overtime per standard industry guidelines

  • Meals, craft services, and production insurance provided

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Tall Muscular Male Extra

Job Description
A high-octane Miami action series is recruiting big, buff, towering men to bring athletic power and commanding screen presence to pivotal crowd and stunt-adjacent moments. Think broad shoulders, defined arms, and the confidence to stand out in visually striking scenes. Shoots run on select June dates, offering a quick, well-paid way to flex your on-camera skills and physique.

Job Responsibilities

  • Anchor hero shots with a strong, athletic stance

  • Follow precise blocking for fight-scene reactions and crowd dynamics

  • Maintain wardrobe continuity and peak physical energy for 12-hour shoots

Requirements

  • Male, 20–40, all ethnicities

  • Tall, muscular build with visible definition

  • Comfortable performing mild physical action under direction

  • Miami local (self-report to set on June 23 or June 25 & 26)

Compensation

  • $200 / 12-hour day

  • On-set meals and craft services provided

  • Credit on a nationally distributed series and potential for future bookings

$$

Bodybuilder Type – Action Series

Job Description
A high-intensity Los Angeles action series is seeking tall, muscular male bodybuilders to bring commanding physicality and visual impact to adrenaline-charged scenes. If you’re over 6 feet with competition-ready muscle definition and confident camera presence, flex your physique on set and join a production that celebrates strength, stature, and cinematic power.

Job Responsibilities

  • Anchor fight-club and gym sequences with imposing, athletic stance

  • Follow stunt coordinator cues for safe lifts, poses, and reactive movements

  • Maintain continuity in wardrobe and physique across two sequential shoot days

  • Collaborate with cast and crew to hit precise marks for close-ups and wide shots

Requirements

  • Male, 30 – 50; union or non-union

  • Minimum height 6 ft / 1.83 m with dense, well-defined musculature

  • Comfortable performing light physical action and holding flexed poses

  • Available in Los Angeles July 2 & 3 (both dates preferred)

Compensation

  • $200 per 12-hour day

  • On-set meals and feature credit provided

  • Opportunity for repeat bookings in future blocks of the series

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Performer – Major Beverage Campaign

Job Description
A high-profile beverage brand is producing a sleek New York ad and needs vibrant background talent to elevate party-scene visuals. Expect a stylish urban set, upbeat energy, and quick pacing—perfect for on-camera pros who can deliver authentic reactions and nightlife charisma in a short window.

Job Responsibilities

  • Interact naturally with other extras to create a lively social atmosphere

  • Follow precise blocking and timing cues from the director for multiple camera angles

  • Maintain wardrobe continuity while showcasing relaxed, on-brand expressions

Requirements

  • Ages 25–35; any gender, any ethnicity (ID required for proof of age)

  • NYC local; able to self-report to set on the scheduled Saturday

  • Comfortable portraying upscale bar-lounge ambience for 3–4 hours

Compensation

  • $150 flat rate for a half-day shoot (approximately 3–4 hours)

  • On-set refreshments and digital copy of final spot upon release

  • Booking credit with a nationally recognized beverage campaign

$$

Experienced Male Basketball Player – TV Series

Job Description
A high-energy television series seeks skilled male basketball players, ages 18–25, to bring authentic court action and on-screen charisma to pivotal game sequences. Local Los Angeles talent will showcase advanced ball-handling, shooting, and teamwork while working closely with production to capture dynamic, highlight-reel footage.

Job Responsibilities

  • Execute competitive, fast-paced basketball plays on camera

  • Follow choreographed drills, set pieces, and director cues

  • Maintain game-ready conditioning and professional attitude on set

  • Collaborate with stunt and camera teams to deliver cinematic angles and replays

Requirements

  • Male, 18–25; experienced in high-level or collegiate basketball

  • Los Angeles local (no travel provided)

Compensation

  • Competitive day rate (details upon selection)

  • Shoot dates: three consecutive days in early July

  • Meals and on-set amenities included; valuable TV credit and networking

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05-29-2025

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