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Adult Teen Basketball Player – True Crime Series Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking an adult male actor to portray a teenage basketball player. This role will appear in a portrait-style scene for a network television true crime production. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teenage basketball player in a portrait-style scene.
• Follow posing and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain the appropriate appearance and character throughout filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the production crew.

Requirements

• Black male talent.
• Age 18 or older.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a teenager.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Deputy – True Crime Series Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray a deputy. The role involves taking a report from another character and requires a convincing law enforcement presence. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deputy in a true crime recreation scene.
• Perform a scene involving taking a report from another character.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain believable law enforcement mannerisms and reactions.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 30–40.
• Must be comfortable portraying a law enforcement officer.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

PJ Lady – True Crime Series Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Black female actor to portray PJ Lady. The role involves appearing in pajamas while portraying a woman speaking with police about a confession. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray PJ Lady in a true crime recreation scene.
• Perform a scene involving an interaction with police.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Deliver realistic reactions and body language appropriate to the story.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female talent.
• Ages 30–40.
• Must be comfortable filming in pajamas.
• Must be comfortable portraying true crime subject matter.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $125 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Tiffany – True Crime Series Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Black female actor to portray Tiffany. This network television role involves an interview scene with detectives and requires a performer who can deliver a natural, believable performance. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tiffany in a true crime recreation scene.
• Participate in an interview-style scene with actors portraying detectives.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver natural reactions appropriate to the scene.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black female talent.
• In her 20s.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Must be comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation series.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Police Officers, SWAT and EMT Background Actors

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is seeking paid background actors to portray Chicago Police Department officers, SWAT team members, and EMTs in an action-packed outdoor incident scene. This opportunity is open to local talent from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. Real police experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer, SWAT team member, or EMT in an outdoor incident scene.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform natural background action appropriate to emergency response scenes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and remain prepared for an active filming environment.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair for police officer, SWAT, and EMT roles.
• Women ages 20–50 are being considered for police officer and EMT roles.
• Women of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience portraying police or emergency personnel is welcome but not required.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be dependable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.
• Paid non-speaking extra roles.

Non-Union Stand-Ins for TV Production

Job Description

A production filming in Las Vegas, Nevada, is seeking non-union stand-ins to work as local hires. Casting is looking for male and female talent with brown hair who can closely match the required stand-in profiles and confidently support the production team on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for principal talent during production.
• Assist the crew with lighting, camera blocking, and scene preparation.
• Follow directions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism while working on set.
• Be available to work locally in Las Vegas.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Seeking a Caucasian male who can portray approximately 5’8″ with brown hair.
• Seeking a Caucasian female who can portray approximately 5’6″ with brown hair.
• Stand-in experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work as a Las Vegas local hire.
• Must be dependable and comfortable following detailed on-set direction.

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours.

Paid Extras for “Wine Country Crush”

Job Description

The upcoming film “Wine Country Crush” is seeking local men and women for paid extra roles in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California. Multiple background roles are available, including townsfolk, country line dancing bar patrons, winery workers, and more. No previous acting or on-set experience is required, making this a great opportunity for new and experienced background actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in scenes for “Wine Country Crush.”
• Perform as townsfolk, bar patrons, winery workers, or other background roles as assigned.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform natural background movements and interactions on camera.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, or the surrounding area.
• No previous acting or on-set experience required.
• Comfortable working as a background extra on a film set.
• Able to follow production instructions and work collaboratively on set.

Compensation

• Rate: $203 for 10 hours.
• Non-union paid background work.

Athletic Men to Portray Construction Workers for “The Chosen” Season 7

Job Description

“The Chosen” Season 7 is seeking athletic men to portray construction workers in a production filming in Midlothian, Texas. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for physically fit performers with olive to deep skin tones who can authentically portray construction workers on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a construction worker in background scenes for “The Chosen” Season 7.
• Perform natural workplace movements and background actions as directed.
• Maintain an authentic and physically capable presence on camera.
• Follow instructions from the director and production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Men, ages 20–40.
• Olive to deep skin tones.
• Must have an athletic or muscular build.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Must be able to work in Midlothian, Texas.
• Comfortable portraying a construction worker on camera.

Compensation

• Rate: $200 for 12 hours.

Upscale Gala Guests for NBC Series “Line of Fire”

Job Description

The NBC series “Line of Fire” is seeking non-union men and women to portray upscale, chic gala guests in Lower Manhattan, New York. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for polished and sophisticated talent who can bring elegance, style, and authentic gala glamour to an upscale event scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale gala guest in background scenes for the NBC series “Line of Fire.”
• Bring a polished, sophisticated, and elegant presence to the scene.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during production.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Must be able to work in Lower Manhattan, New York.
• Polished, sophisticated, and upscale appearance.
• Comfortable portraying a guest at an elegant gala event.
• Able to follow on-set direction and work professionally with cast and crew.

Compensation

• Rate: $187 for 10 hours.

Witness – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a female actor to portray a Witness in Knoxville, Tennessee. This background acting role is suited for talent who can deliver natural, believable reactions and help recreate events for a television crime reenactment. The role does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Witness in realistic true crime recreation scenes.
• Deliver natural reactions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• White.
• Must appear to be in their 20s.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation series.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Neighbor – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray a Neighbor in Knoxville, Tennessee. This background acting opportunity calls for talent who can naturally portray an everyday neighborhood resident in a realistic crime reenactment. There is no scripted audio for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Neighbor in a true crime recreation scene.
• Perform naturally and realistically on camera.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism while working on set.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Open ethnicity.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable participating in a true crime reenactment production.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Officer – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray an Officer in Knoxville, Tennessee. This background role is ideal for talent with an athletic build who can realistically portray law enforcement in a professionally produced crime reenactment. The production does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Officer in a true crime recreation scene.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain a professional and believable law enforcement presence on camera.
• Be prepared to work according to the production schedule.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Open ethnicity.
• Athletic build.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable appearing in a non-union true crime recreation series.

Compensation

• $75 per day.