“God’s Not Dead 5” Casting Call for Featured Roles

First Class Lounge Cooks – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray first class lounge cooks in upscale airport lounge scenes. These roles are ideal for performers who can bring realism and professionalism to high-end kitchen environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a first class lounge cook or kitchen staff member

• Perform natural cooking and food prep actions on camera

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Maintain a polished, professional kitchen presence

Requirements

• Male performers

• Ages 25–65

• White or able to portray Native American

• Conservative, clean-cut, professional appearance

• Some cooking, chef, or kitchen experience preferred

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Visiting Team – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray members of a visiting college football team, including fans, coaches, and trainers. This role is ideal for performers who can naturally represent the energy and atmosphere surrounding a competitive college football game. Filming will take place in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray visiting team fans, coaches, or trainers in football-related scenes

• React naturally during game-day and sideline moments

• Follow blocking, direction, and continuity on set

• Maintain an engaged and realistic presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–65

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable appearing in crowd, sideline, or support-team scenes

• Must NOT have previously portrayed a role for the show’s hero team

• Able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• Non-union background role

• $121 for up to 10 hours

Visiting Football Players – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray visiting football players for a college football team. This role is ideal for athletic performers who can convincingly represent competitive players in game-day and team scenes. Filming will take place in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college football player for the visiting team

• Participate in football-related scenes with realistic movement and reactions

• Follow blocking, direction, and continuity on set

• Maintain an athletic, team-ready presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–28

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Athletic build or football-ready appearance preferred

• Must NOT have previously portrayed a football player for the show’s hero team

• Comfortable working in group sports scenes

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Non-union background role

• $121 for up to 10 hours

Tennessee Deputies – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting men and women to portray Tennessee deputies in director-selected featured background roles. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a clean-cut, authoritative presence to law enforcement scenes. Prior experience in similar roles is welcomed but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Tennessee deputy in scripted scenes

• Follow on-set direction and blocking from the production team

• Maintain a professional, disciplined, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-cut appearance required

• Experience portraying law enforcement or similar roles encouraged

• Must be flexible with availability across multiple filming days

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of filming

• $50 fitting fee

• Paid featured background role

Uniformed Firefighters, Police Officers, FBI Agents, and Officials – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray uniformed firefighters, police officers, FBI agents, and other uniformed officials for a large-scale gathering scene. These roles are essential in creating realistic emergency and law-enforcement visuals and require a clean, professional, regulation-ready appearance. This opportunity is open to Chicago-area locals who can commit to both wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter, police officer, FBI agent, or official in a crowd scene

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity requirements

• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Women must have natural nails and no false eyelashes

• Must be available for both wardrobe fitting and filming

• Comfortable wearing uniforms and following standard appearance regulations

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection

Italian Villa Staff – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is seeking featured background actors to portray Italian villa staff in elegant, high-end residential scenes. These roles help establish the atmosphere of a luxurious Italian estate and require a refined, professional on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray staff members at an upscale Italian villa

• Perform natural service-related actions on camera

• Follow direction to maintain continuity and realism

• Support featured scenes with subtle, polished performances

Requirements

• Male and female performers, ages 25–65

• Darker features or Italian-looking appearance preferred

• Conservative, professional, upscale look

• Interesting, character-driven faces encouraged

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a new face to the series

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Italian Bodyguards – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting featured background actors to portray Italian bodyguards in upscale, high-profile scenes. These roles require a strong, intimidating presence balanced with a polished, professional look suitable for elite security protecting a wealthy individual.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional bodyguards in luxury settings

• Maintain a serious, alert, and authoritative presence on camera

• Follow detailed blocking and direction from the production team

• Support featured scenes with realism and continuity

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 25–50

• White talent with dark hair and/or dark features

• Height range approximately 5’10”–6’3”

• Fit and in good physical shape

• Conservative, upscale, professional appearance

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a new face to the series

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Real Police Officers – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is casting real police officers to appear in authentic law enforcement scenes. This background opportunity is designed for active or former officers who can bring real-world experience, credibility, and professionalism to on-screen police roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in scripted television scenes

• Wear official uniform and maintain accurate law enforcement presence

• Follow on-set direction while performing standard police actions

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Real police officers (active or former)

• Men and women, ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois

• Comfortable appearing on camera in uniform

Compensation

• $200 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Military Personnel – Background Actors

Job Description
A production is casting individuals with real military experience to portray military personnel in an upcoming project. This opportunity is open to veterans and those with prior service who can bring authenticity, professionalism, and realism to on-screen military scenes. No acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray military personnel in scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain realistic posture, movement, and presence on camera

• Participate professionally during filming

Requirements

• Prior military experience required

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• No acting experience necessary

• Able to provide recent, clear photos upon submission

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Professional on-set experience

Background Actors With Cars for Feature Film Photography

Job Description
A feature film is seeking men and women with personal vehicles for additional photography shoots. This background opportunity is ideal for performers who can appear naturally on camera with their cars in early morning filming scenarios. The production is looking for a variety of vehicle types to add realism to exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a background actor with your personal vehicle

• Drive, park, or stage your vehicle as directed for filming

• Follow early morning call times and on-set instructions

• Maintain a professional and camera-ready appearance

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a vehicle

• Vehicles must NOT be red, black, or white

• Comfortable with early morning call times

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours

• $35 vehicle bump

• $20 car wash bump

Party Goers – Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray stylish party guests at an upscale birthday celebration. This role is perfect for performers who can bring energy, personality, and a high-end social vibe to lively party scenes featuring music industry and high-profile guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray party guests at an upscale birthday event

• React naturally in social and music-driven scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Bring confident, fun, and expressive energy on camera

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Fashion-forward, polished, or country-chic looks welcome

• Comfortable in lively party environments

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours

• Paid background acting role

Background Actors – Classroom Scene (Teens & Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities)

Job Description
A new feature film is casting teens and young adults to appear in a fun classroom scene. This production is seeking performers who can authentically portray high school–age students and is especially welcoming individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This is a great opportunity for new and aspiring actors interested in gaining on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in a classroom setting

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Participate naturally in group classroom scenes

• Maintain professionalism and positive energy on set

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s, must be able to pass for high school age

• Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities encouraged to apply

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Interest in acting or being on camera

• Comfortable working in a classroom-style filming environment

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Professional experience on a feature film set