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College-Aged Artists for TV Background Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking college-aged artists to work as paid background extras in Wilmington, North Carolina. This role is ideal for students and creatives with experience in artistic mediums like painting, drawing, sculpting, and more. Talent should be ready to portray art students on camera and follow wardrobe guidance provided by production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college-aged art student in background scenes

• Bring natural, believable classroom/creative energy on camera

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Be prepared for a full filming day and remain professional on set

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender and any ethnicity

• Must have experience in an artistic medium (painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.)

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe (guidelines provided if booked) or attend a fitting if needed

• Must be able to work in Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (guaranteed)

• Time-and-a-half for each hour after 8 hours

Motel Pedestrians With Cars for TV Background Role

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta is seeking paid male and female background extras to portray motel pedestrians with cars. This role is for performers who can bring a natural, everyday presence to a motel setting and can remain flexible with timing, since exact call times may vary. Talent must have open availability and be prepared to work a full day if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a motel pedestrian in background scenes
• Bring a natural, realistic presence while on camera
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
• Remain available for an extended work window, even if wrapped earlier

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 18–60
• Must be able to work locally in Atlanta, GA
• Must have a car and be able to provide car information
• Open availability required (preliminary call time TBD)
• Comfortable working 8–12+ hours depending on production needs

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Overtime after 8 hours (time-and-a-half)
• Payment by check 2–3 weeks after filming

Featured Background DJ for Network TV Series

Job Description
A hit network TV series is seeking real DJs to portray a featured background role in a karaoke bar scene. This is a great opportunity for experienced DJs who can bring authentic club presence, natural performance energy, and professional set etiquette to a scripted production filming in New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a working DJ in a karaoke bar environment during a featured background scene
• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and production team
• Maintain continuity and professional performance throughout multiple takes
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared to work in an interior set setting

Requirements

• Ages 20–45, all types encouraged to apply
• Real DJ experience required
• Able to provide proof/documentation of DJ experience
• Comfortable working as a paid featured background actor on a TV set
• Must be able to work in Brooklyn, New York

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours (featured background rate)

Gym Members (Background Talent)

Job Description
A scripted TV series is seeking background actors to portray gym members in energetic workout scenes. This paid background role is ideal for athletic, fit talent who can move naturally in a gym setting and feel comfortable working out or lifting weights on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym member in background scenes inside a workout environment

• Perform natural gym activity such as exercising or lifting weights as directed

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout the day

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–55

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Fit, athletic, and in good physical shape

• Must be comfortable working out and/or lifting weights on camera

• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (or must be able to provide a tattoo release)

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta, GA area (no travel provided)

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

Gym Employees (Background Talent)

Job Description
A scripted TV series is seeking background actors to portray gym employees in realistic workout and training environments. This is a great opportunity for fit, athletic talent who can comfortably work around gym equipment and bring authentic energy to an active fitness setting on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym employee in background scenes inside a working gym environment

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes

• Move naturally around gym equipment and stay camera-ready in an active setting

• Remain professional and punctual for a full production day

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Athletic, fit, and in good physical shape

• Must be comfortable around a gym setting, including working out or lifting weights

• Preferred look: medium clothing size with a muscular/toned build

• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (or must be able to provide a tattoo release)

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta, GA area (no travel provided)

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

Featured Background Actor (Petite Adult Woman with Right Above-Knee Amputation)

Job Description
An award-winning medical drama is casting a petite adult woman for a paid featured background role. This opportunity is for talent with a right transfemoral (above-knee) leg amputation who can bring authentic representation to a professional set. No prior acting experience is required—just a great look, reliability, and comfort working on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in scripted medical drama scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive prepared, professional, and camera-ready for the full shoot day

• Work comfortably with wardrobe and blocking as directed

Requirements

• Petite adult woman

• Right transfemoral (above-knee) leg amputation

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Burbank, CA area

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• $1,000 for 8 hours (paid featured background role)

Seamstress/Tailor (Union Background Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking union background talent with real seamstress or tailor experience to portray working professionals on camera. This is a great opportunity for skilled wardrobe professionals who can bring authenticity to set and support a realistic workroom environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a seamstress or tailor in background scenes

• Use real wardrobe/tailoring experience to support authentic on-camera action

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Work professionally on a busy set with other background performers

Requirements

• Union submissions only

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Seamstress/tailor experience required

• Must be able to portray ages 25–50

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the LA area

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours

Real Firefighters (Paid TV Extra Roles)

Job Description
A TV production is seeking real firefighters to appear on camera in authentic emergency-response scenes for a special episode. This is a paid, non-speaking background opportunity for firefighters who can bring real-world presence, uniform accuracy, and professional realism to set. Availability across multiple shoot days is a plus, and early call times are possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real firefighter in emergency and station-style scenes

• Wear your real firefighter uniform/gear as appropriate for the scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Be punctual, professional, and camera-ready for long production days

Requirements

• Must be a real firefighter

• Open to men and women; all ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Able to work as a local hire in the Chicago area/Western Suburbs

• Comfortable performing as non-speaking background talent

• Must have a recent color photo in uniform (no sunglasses, no group photos)

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Lookalike Background Performer (Mistaken Identity Scene)

Job Description
A production is casting a lookalike background performer for a mistaken identity moment. This is not a photo double role—talent should naturally resemble the reference actor but does not need to be an exact match. This is a great opportunity for performers who can bring believable presence to an interior studio scene and stay flexible with the day’s schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a mistaken identity scene

• Match the general look and vibe of the reference actor

• Follow direction from the on-set team and maintain continuity

• Remain available with a flexible schedule as call times may shift

Requirements

• New faces preferred, but all experience levels welcome

• Must resemble the reference actor (not an exact match required)

• Height should be within 5’2″–5’6″

• Must be available any time during the day/afternoon/evening on the shoot day

• Comfortable working on an interior studio set in Mississauga

Compensation

• Union: Background rate per applicable agreement

• Non-union: $17.60/hour with an 8-hour minimum

Body Double Extra (Non-Speaking)

Job Description
A TV production is seeking local background talent to work in a tight, enclosed filming setup for a special episode. This is a paid, non-speaking extra role for men and women who are comfortable in compact spaces and can maintain a professional, calm presence on set. Selected talent may be asked to wear a flesh-toned bodysuit-style wardrobe as part of the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as non-speaking background talent in a special episode scene

• Work comfortably in a very compact filming environment

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes

• Wear assigned wardrobe, which may include a flesh-colored bodysuit

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must not be claustrophobic and must be comfortable in tight spaces

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction in a fast-paced set environment

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role (rate provided upon selection)

Medical Examiner Background Actor

Job Description
A network television true crime reenactment series is casting a background actor to portray a medical examiner in a scripted scene. This paid opportunity is seeking male talent in their 40s with a professional, believable presence who are comfortable working in murder-themed content. This role is perfect for actors who can deliver realism in a procedural-style environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner in a scripted reenactment scene

• Follow direction for blocking and continuity

• Maintain a professional, grounded on-camera presence

• Work comfortably in crime scene and murder-content environments

Requirements

• Male talent, 40s

• Comfortable with murder-related content

• Professional look and ability to take direction on set

Compensation

• $100/day

Neighbor Background Actor

Job Description
A network television true crime reenactment series is casting a background actor to portray a neighbor in a scripted scene. This paid role is seeking Black male talent in their 40s who are comfortable with scripted gun violence content. This is a great opportunity for actors who can bring realism to a dramatic reenactment environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor in a scripted true crime scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a calm, focused presence during action-driven moments

• Work professionally in scenes involving staged violence (no real weapons use)

Requirements

• Black male talent, 40s

• Comfortable with scripted gun violence content

• Able to take direction and stay consistent across takes

Compensation

• $125/day