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HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Open Casting Call

Casting Call: Background Extras for “The Gilded Age”

Job Description: Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking local residents from Albany and Rensselaer County, NY to participate as background extras in the upcoming season of “The Gilded Age,” a period drama set in the 1880s. This is a paid opportunity for individuals who can accurately represent the era and add authenticity to the production.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Attend a costume fitting in Troy, NY prior to the shoot date.

  • Participate as a background extra in various scenes, following directions from the director and production team.

  • Maintain a professional demeanor and collaborate effectively with other cast members and crew.

  • Be prepared to work around smoke and wear period-specific costumes, including corsets and bustles for women.

Requirements:

  • Must be a local resident of Albany or Rensselaer County, NY.

  • Must be available for filming between August 5th and August 23rd, 2024.

  • Ability to attend a costume fitting starting from June 26, 2024.

  • Must have natural hair colors only (no highlights), and no modern haircuts or visible tattoos.

  • Must not have allergies to wool and must be comfortable working around smoke.

  • Must provide current photos and include height, weight, clothing, and shoe sizes.

  • Minors must be submitted by a parent or guardian and include the date of birth.

Compensation:

  • SAG-AFTRA Members:

    • Fitting Pay: $82/2 hours

    • Shoot Day Pay: $216/8 hours

  • Non-SAG Members:

    • Fitting Pay: $40/2.5 hours

    • Shoot Day Pay: $176/10 hours

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Senior Patient Roles (Ages 70–80) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
Senior performers are needed to portray patient roles in a non-profit on-camera project centered on care, support, and community services. This half-day paid opportunity values warmth, authenticity, and lived experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a senior patient in on-camera scenarios

  • Participate in a calm, guided filming environment

  • Follow simple production direction

Requirements

  • Ages 70–80

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable on camera

Compensation

  • $600 for a half day (5 hours)

  • Paid non-union role

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Adult Patient Roles (Ages 20+) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
A non-profit project is casting adult patients for an on-camera production focused on authentic care-based storytelling. This opportunity is open to individuals interested in representing real-life experiences in a respectful, professionally produced setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as an adult patient

  • Engage naturally in guided scenarios

  • Follow production direction during filming

Requirements

  • Ages 20 and up

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable on camera

  • Open to diverse and inclusive representation, including LGBTQ+ performers

Compensation

  • $600 for a half day (5 hours)

  • Paid non-union role

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Teen Patient Roles (Ages 13–17) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
Teen performers are needed to portray patient roles in a non-profit on-camera project highlighting community care and support. This half-day paid opportunity is ideal for teens comfortable on camera in a structured, respectful production environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a teen patient in filmed scenarios

  • Take light direction from the production team

  • Participate professionally during filming

Requirements

  • Ages 13–17

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable on camera with guardian consent

Compensation

  • $600 for a half day (5 hours)

  • Paid non-union role

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Child Patient Roles (Ages 7–10) for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
A non-profit project is casting child performers to portray patients in an on-camera production centered on real-world care and community services. This is a half-day paid opportunity designed to be respectful, age-appropriate, and professionally supervised.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a child patient in guided scenes

  • Follow simple direction in a calm, supportive environment

  • Participate in a short, structured filming session

Requirements

  • Ages 7–10

  • Boys and girls of all ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable on camera with guardian consent

Compensation

  • $600 for a half day (5 hours)

  • Paid non-union role

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Social Worker Roles for Non-Profit Project

Job Description
A non-profit media project is seeking social workers for a professionally produced, on-camera project focused on real-life community and care-based scenarios. This is a full-day paid opportunity for individuals who can authentically represent social workers in a realistic setting. The production values genuine, respectful representation and welcomes diverse identities and backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a social worker in realistic, non-profit–focused scenarios

  • Participate in structured but natural on-camera moments

  • Follow production direction throughout the full filming day

  • Present professionalism and authenticity on set

Requirements

  • Ages 20–50

  • All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable on camera in a professional environment

  • Open to inclusive and diverse representation, including LGBTQ+ performers

Compensation

  • $1,200 for a full day (10 hours)

  • Paid non-union on-camera role

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Detective Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is seeking talent to portray a Detective in dramatic reenactment scenes. This non-union on-camera opportunity is ideal for performers who can realistically embody law enforcement roles and deliver grounded, believable performances for scripted recreations used in true crime storytelling.

Actors should have a professional presence, be comfortable on set, and bring authenticity to investigative scenes filmed for broadcast television.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a detective in true crime reenactment scenes

  • Perform scripted actions that reflect real law enforcement procedures

  • Take direction from the production team during filming

  • Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Must resemble a professional law enforcement officer

  • Comfortable portraying authority figures on camera

  • Reliable and able to work full production days

  • Non-union performers welcome

Compensation

  • $150 per day worked

  • Hotel accommodations provided

  • Paid on-camera role for network television

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Actor
Skills:
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Seeking New Atlanta Actors – Talent Representation Opportunity

Job Description
A talent agency is currently looking for unrepresented Atlanta actors to join its growing roster. This opportunity is ideal for emerging performers under the age of 18 who are serious about building a professional acting career and seeking industry representation. Actors should be based in or near the Atlanta market and ready to take the next step toward auditions, bookings, and career growth in film, television, and commercial projects.

This casting opportunity is designed for young talent who want guidance, advocacy, and access to professional opportunities in the Southeast entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities

  • Represent yourself professionally as an actor seeking talent representation

  • Be available for auditions and industry opportunities when submitted

  • Maintain a positive, coachable attitude toward career development

  • Work collaboratively with representation to pursue acting opportunities

Requirements

  • Unrepresented actors only

  • Under the age of 18

  • Must live within 100 miles of Atlanta

  • Passion for acting and interest in professional representation

Compensation

  • Talent representation for acting opportunities

  • Access to auditions for film, television, and commercial projects

  • Career guidance and industry support

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Film Casting Call for Supporting Role – Blake’s Mom

Job Description
A scripted film production is casting an African American female actor for a supporting family role. This character appears as a maternal figure within a close-knit family dynamic and will be featured in a professionally produced film project. This is a paid, director-selected role with guaranteed compensation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a believable and emotionally grounded maternal character

  • Perform scripted scenes alongside principal cast members

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain character continuity

  • Arrive prepared, professional, and camera-ready

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • African American

  • Age range: 40s–60s

  • Comfortable portraying a family-oriented role

  • Able to provide personal wardrobe if requested

Compensation

  • $96 for 8 hours

  • Time and a half paid for every hour over 8 hours

  • $50 wardrobe bump if personal wardrobe is used

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Comedy Skit Show Casting Call – Monique

Job Description
A comedy skit series is seeking a female performer for a dynamic role requiring dance ability, strong physicality, and comedic expression. This role is ideal for performers with rhythm, confidence, and engaging screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a featured comedic role

  • Incorporate movement or dance into scenes when needed

  • Take direction and maintain character consistency

  • Collaborate with production team on set

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • Black

  • Age range: 20s–30s

  • Dancer build

  • Attractive, confident on-camera presence

Compensation

  • $200 per day

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Comedy Skit Show Casting Call – One Night Stand Character

Job Description
A scripted comedy skit show is casting a female performer for a bold, confident character role that brings personality and humor to short-form scenes. This role requires strong presence and comfort performing expressive comedy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a featured comedic role in skits

  • Portray confidence and strong character energy

  • Take direction and adjust performance as needed

  • Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • Black or Latina

  • Age range: 20s–30s

  • Confident, sexy on-camera presence

  • Comfortable performing comedy

Compensation

  • $200 per day

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Comedy Skit Show Casting Call – Boogie

Job Description
A comedy skit series is casting a female performer for a physically expressive role that blends humor with confident movement and strong screen presence. This role is ideal for talent with an athletic build and bold personality.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a recurring comedic character

  • Use body language and movement to enhance comedy

  • Take direction well during filming

  • Maintain energy throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • Athletic build

  • Age range: 20s–30s

  • Comfortable performing comedy on camera

Compensation

  • $200 per day

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Comedy Skit Show Casting Call – Tyiesha

Job Description
A comedy skit show is seeking a female performer to portray a confident, charismatic character with strong on-camera appeal. This role calls for expressive acting and natural comedic energy in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform a featured comedic role in a skit series

  • Bring personality and charm to scripted scenes

  • Follow direction and adapt quickly on set

  • Collaborate with cast and production team

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • Black

  • Age range: 20s–30s

  • Confident, attractive presence

  • Comfortable performing in comedy sketches

Compensation

  • $200 per day

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07-12-2024

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