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Expert Sushi Chef Needed for TV Series Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking a highly skilled Japanese sushi chef for a featured background role. This special ability role requires real expertise in cutting and preparing large bluefin tuna. The chef will be featured performing authentic sushi preparation techniques on camera as part of a dynamic TV series. This is a great opportunity to showcase culinary mastery on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform traditional sushi preparation techniques, including cutting bluefin tuna

  • Work on set across multiple filming days

  • Contribute authenticity to a kitchen-based scene

Requirements

  • Must be an experienced sushi chef, with demonstrated skill in slicing large tuna

  • Familiarity with Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation is essential

  • Must be comfortable on camera in a working kitchen environment

  • Must be available for all scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

  • Paid background role (rate disclosed upon booking)

  • Work with a professional cast and crew on a TV series

  • Showcase your skills to a national audience

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Male Background Actors to Portray Cops

Job Description

A new true crime drama is seeking male background actors ages 18 and older to portray cops. Filming takes place in Flowery Branch, Georgia, in the Atlanta area.

This paid opportunity offers $150 for 10 hours, plus a $15 gas allowance. The production describes small background bookings rather than large crowd calls.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a police officer or search party volunteer in true crime drama scenes.
  • Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
  • Maintain consistent appearance and actions between takes.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 18 and older.
  • Be available to film in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
  • Submit your name and recent photos showing your current appearance.
  • Include your age, height, weight, and clothing sizes.
  • State whether you have tattoos and list their locations, if applicable.
  • Provide your city, state, and contact number.
  • Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

  • $150 for 10 hours.
  • Additional $15 gas allowance.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Girl Ages 5–11 for Furniture Shopping and Family Scenes

Job Description

A production is seeking a girl ages 5–11 of any ethnicity for a paid, non-speaking role in Dublin, Georgia. The selected child will portray a family member shopping for furniture in a store and later relaxing on the new furniture at home.
This is a two-day shoot, and applicants must be available for both days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a child shopping for furniture with a family.
  • Participate in scenes relaxing on furniture in a home setting.
  • Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

  • Female child ages 5–11.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Be available for both filming days in Dublin, Georgia.
  • Submit the child’s name and height, along with a contact phone number.
  • Include a headshot and a full-body photo.
  • Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

  • Listed rate: $250 for 10 hours.
  • $50 travel stipend.
  • Two-day booking.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Boy Ages 5–11 for Furniture Shopping and Family Scenes

Job Description

A production is seeking a boy ages 5–11 of any ethnicity for a paid, non-speaking role in Dublin, Georgia. The selected child will portray a family member shopping for furniture in a store and later relaxing on the new furniture at home.
This is a two-day shoot, and applicants must be available for both days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a child shopping for furniture with a family.
  • Participate in scenes relaxing on furniture in a home setting.
  • Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

  • Male child ages 5–11.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Be available for both filming days in Dublin, Georgia.
  • Submit the child’s name and height, along with a contact phone number.
  • Include a headshot and a full-body photo.
  • Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

  • Listed rate: $250 for 10 hours.
  • $50 travel stipend.
  • Two-day booking.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Older Male Grandfather for Furniture Commercial

Job Description

A non-speaking commercial production is seeking an older male actor to portray a grandfather enjoying time with his family at home with their new furniture. The production will film in Dublin, Georgia, and is open to talent of any ethnicity who can bring a warm, natural presence to the family scene.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a grandfather in a family home setting.
  • Perform natural, non-speaking actions for the commercial.
  • Interact naturally with other performers during family scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain a warm and authentic on-camera presence.

Requirements

  • Male talent.
  • Ages 60–75.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be available to work in Dublin, Georgia.
  • Comfortable performing a non-speaking role.

Compensation

  • Rate: $250/10.
  • Travel stipend: $50.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Male Actor Ages 30–40 to Portray Dad in Family Furniture Scenes

Job Description

A production is seeking a male actor ages 30–40 of any ethnicity for a paid, non-speaking role in Dublin, Georgia. The selected performer will portray a dad shopping for furniture with his family and later relaxing on the new furniture at home.
This is a two-day shoot, and applicants must be available for both days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a dad in family furniture shopping scenes.
  • Participate in scenes relaxing on furniture in a home setting.
  • Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
  • Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

  • Male actor ages 30–40.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Be available for both filming days in Dublin, Georgia.
  • Submit your name, phone number, and height.
  • Include a headshot and a full-body photo.
  • Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

  • Listed rate: $250 for 10 hours.
  • $50 travel stipend.
  • Two-day booking.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Female Actor Ages 30–40 to Portray Mom in Family Furniture Scenes

Job Description

A production is seeking a female actor ages 30–40 of any ethnicity for a paid, non-speaking role in Dublin, Georgia. The selected performer will portray a mom shopping for furniture with her family and later relaxing on the new furniture at home.
This is a two-day shoot, and applicants must be available for both days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a mom in family furniture shopping scenes.
  • Participate in scenes relaxing on furniture in a home setting.
  • Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
  • Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

  • Female actor ages 30–40.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Be available for both filming days in Dublin, Georgia.
  • Submit your name, phone number, and height.
  • Include a headshot and a full-body photo.
  • Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

  • Listed rate: $250 for 10 hours.
  • $50 travel stipend.
  • Two-day booking.
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Pedestrian Background Actors with Vehicles for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville” is seeking nonunion background actors ages 18–70 with vehicles to portray pedestrians. This paid opportunity is open to local hires in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. White vehicles are not permitted.
Applicants must be available for a potential filming day of 12 or more hours. Call times will be provided the afternoon before filming, and performers must be available regardless of their assigned start time.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a pedestrian in television background scenes.
  • Make your vehicle available for production use as directed.
  • Follow the production team’s instructions and maintain continuity between takes.

Requirements

  • Be ages 18–70.
  • Work as a local hire in Nashville or surrounding areas.
  • Have a vehicle that is not white.
  • Be available for 12 or more hours on set.
  • Submit your full name, height, age confirmation, city, state, and cell number.
  • Indicate whether you have a Tennessee driver’s license or ID; this is not required to submit.
  • Include your vehicle’s make, model, and color.
  • Attach three current photos, including at least one full-body photo.
  • Photos must show your current hairstyle and appearance without filters, hats, or sunglasses.
  • Complete the production’s required I-9 verification on set with acceptable original documents.
  • The notice excludes applicants with employer-specific work visas sponsored by another employer or agent. Production cannot provide visa sponsorship.
  • Apply by email only using the required subject line. DMs and texts are not accepted.

Compensation

  • $100 for 8 hours, with an eight-hour guarantee.
  • Base rate of $12.50 per hour, with time and a half after eight hours.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Male Business Employee Background Actors for “Kings” Season 1

Job Description

The new series “Kings” Season 1 is seeking male background actors in their 20s–40s who can portray Asian or Caucasian business employees. This paid opportunity films in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires full availability for all three scheduled filming days.
Applicants must be fresh faces to “Kings,” meaning they have not previously appeared on the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a business employee in television scenes.
  • Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
  • Maintain consistent appearance and actions across the three-day booking.

Requirements

  • Male talent in their 20s–40s.
  • Be able to portray an Asian or Caucasian business employee.
  • Be a fresh face to “Kings.”
  • Confirm full availability for all three filming days in Atlanta.
  • Submit a clear, recent headshot and body photo.
  • Include your current clothing sizes.
  • Provide your phone number in 000-000-0000 format.
  • Use the required email subject line.

Compensation

  • $168 for 12 hours.
  • Three scheduled filming days.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A New York City production is seeking a street MC and background actors for a holiday scene. The street MC is a high-energy, New York–style Santa character who wears streetwear and an over-the-top holiday sweater while collecting donations for children. Background actors will appear as pedestrians and shoppers. Faces will be visible on camera in both roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Street MC: Engage the crowd and portray the donation-collecting holiday character.
  • Background actors: Act as pedestrians or shoppers in a New York City scene.
  • Work one shoot day and follow on-set direction.

Requirements

  • Provide your own transportation.
  • Background applicants must be adults and available for a daytime shoot.
  • Send a DM with your full name, email address, phone number, and the role you want.

Compensation

  • Street MC: $450 for 12 hours; fitting details to be determined if needed.
  • Background actors: $250 for 10 hours; no fitting.

Footage may be used online, in digital and video advertising, and on in-venue retail signage for one year from first use.

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NASCAR Fans for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking background actors to portray NASCAR fans attending a race. This opportunity is open to adult talent of all ethnicities who can bring authentic energy and excitement to a professional race-day scene. Filming will take place in the Senoia and Hampton, Georgia areas.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an enthusiastic NASCAR fan attending a race.
  • Participate in crowd and background scenes as directed.
  • React naturally to simulated race-day action.
  • Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain professional on-set behavior.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 or older.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be available to work in Senoia or Hampton, Georgia.
  • Comfortable portraying a NASCAR fan in a large race-day environment.
  • Able to follow production direction during filming.

Compensation

  • $182/12.
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African American Background Actors for Snoop Dogg Biopic

Job Description

A major biopic centered on Snoop Dogg is seeking African American background actors for scenes portraying the 1980s and 1990s. This SAG-AFTRA production is filming in the Los Angeles area and is looking for local performers who can authentically fit the period and bring energy to the project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray background characters in scenes set during the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Work collaboratively with the production team and follow on-set direction.
  • Maintain the appropriate period look and character throughout filming.
  • Arrive prepared and remain professional during production.

Requirements

  • African American talent.
  • Must be local to the Los Angeles, California area.
  • Must be able to authentically portray characters from the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Comfortable working as a background performer on a professional film production.

Compensation

  • Union rate: $231/8.
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Male Firefighter Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking clean-shaven male background actors in their 20s–50s, of all ethnicities, to portray firefighters in an exterior firehouse scene. These paid, non-speaking roles do not require real firefighting experience.

Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5:30 a.m. New extras are welcome, and the production is also casting season-to-season background talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene.
  • Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
  • Maintain consistent appearance and actions between takes.

Requirements

  • Male talent in their 20s–50s.
  • All ethnicities are welcome.
  • Must be clean-shaven.
  • Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
  • Be available for an approximately 12-hour filming day and a possible 5:30 a.m. start.
  • Submit a recent color photograph.
  • Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.
  • State when you last worked on “Chicago Fire,” if applicable.
  • If you are a new extra, write “New Extra” at the top of your email.

Compensation

  • $136.40 for 8 hours.
  • Time and a half after 8 hours.
  • Paid, non-speaking background work.

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05-18-2025

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