High-End US Series Open Casting Call

Background Talent to Portray Younger

Job Description

A production filming in New Jersey is seeking SAG-AFTRA and non-union background actors ages 18 and older who can convincingly portray younger individuals. This is a great opportunity for aspiring and experienced performers to gain on-set experience while working on a professional production. Transportation from Manhattan may be available if needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray younger characters as background talent in production scenes
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for scheduled shoot dates
• Participate in various background scenes as needed

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older
• Must be able to convincingly portray a younger age range
• Open to both SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
• Available to work in New Jersey
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working on set
• Transportation from Manhattan may be available if needed

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Overtime paid when applicable
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity for future background work opportunities

Actors for Urban Drama Feature Film

Job Description

An upcoming urban drama feature film is casting talented actors for multiple featured speaking roles and child actor roles. Production is seeking performers who can bring depth, authenticity, and strong on-screen presence to a compelling story-driven project. This opportunity is ideal for actors looking to gain feature film experience in dramatic roles with meaningful character development.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured or supporting characters in the feature film
• Deliver authentic and engaging performances on camera
• Collaborate with the director and production team
• Attend rehearsals, filming dates, and production-related activities as required
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in featured speaking roles
• Must be able to portray one of the following featured characters: Bunny, Skant, Kesha, Fresh, or Chyna
• Child actors ages 10–12 are encouraged to apply for featured youth roles
• Strong acting ability and natural on-screen presence preferred
• Ability to work as a local hire
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable performing in a dramatic production

Featured Roles

• Bunny – Street-smart, attractive, and caught between loyalty and betrayal
• Skant – Charismatic, dangerous, and always three steps ahead
• Kesha – Bold, outspoken, and never afraid to speak her mind
• Fresh – Respected hustler and master strategist
• Chyna – Beautiful, ambitious, and determined to create her own path
• Legend – Smart, observant, and wise beyond his years
• Tez – Energetic, fearless, and loyal
• Ava – Confident, intelligent, and strong-willed
• Shakur – Quiet, focused, and street-smart

Compensation

• Featured and speaking roles in a feature film
• Opportunity to work with an independent film production
• Valuable on-camera acting experience
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Tennis Player for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production filming in Mexico City is seeking an exceptional tennis player for a featured role. This opportunity is looking for a highly skilled athlete in excellent physical condition who can perform advanced tennis movements repeatedly on camera. Travel expenses will be covered, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced tennis players seeking professional commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform tennis-related actions and athletic movements on camera
• Execute tennis techniques consistently throughout filming
• Follow direction from the production team
• Attend scheduled fittings and filming sessions
• Help create authentic sports-focused scenes for the commercial

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Appears between ages 20–35
• Excellent tennis player with advanced skills
• Outstanding physical fitness and athletic ability
• Able to perform athletic movements repeatedly during filming
• Resembles the look of a legendary professional tennis player
• Valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration
• Available for travel and filming in Mexico City

Compensation

• $750 per 12-hour session day
• $3,000 usage fee if featured in the final edit
• $750 travel/down day rate if applicable
• $75 per diem if applicable
• $50 fitting fee for up to 2 hours, if applicable
• Travel to Mexico City paid by production

Expert Ball Handler

Job Description

A commercial production filming in Mexico City is looking for an expert basketball ball handler with exceptional dribbling skills and strong athletic ability. This featured role seeks a performer capable of executing advanced basketball moves with confidence and precision on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Showcase elite ball-handling techniques during filming
• Perform advanced basketball moves under direction
• Attend fittings and scheduled production dates
• Help create authentic basketball action sequences

Requirements

• African American male
• Appears between ages 20–30
• Excellent basketball player with elite ball-handling skills
• Able to perform advanced dribbling moves confidently
• Strong athletic ability and on-camera presence
• Valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration
• Available for travel and filming in Mexico City

Compensation

• $750 per 12-hour session day
• $3,000 usage fee if featured in the final edit
• $750 travel/down day rate if applicable
• $75 per diem if applicable
• $50 fitting fee for up to 2 hours, if applicable
• Travel to Mexico City paid by production

Elite AAU Basketball Player

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking an elite AAU basketball player for a featured role in an upcoming project filming in Mexico City. Candidates should be in excellent physical condition and capable of performing advanced basketball moves repeatedly throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform high-level basketball actions and drills on camera
• Execute athletic movements consistently throughout filming
• Follow production direction and choreography
• Participate in fittings and scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• African American male
• Appears between ages 20–40
• Elite basketball player with AAU-level experience
• Excellent physical condition and athletic ability
• Able to repeat complex basketball moves multiple times
• Valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration
• Available for Mexico City travel and filming

Compensation

• $750 per 12-hour session day
• $3,000 usage fee if featured in the final edit
• $750 travel/down day rate if applicable
• $75 per diem if applicable
• $50 fitting fee for up to 2 hours, if applicable
• Travel to Mexico City paid by production

Street Basketball Player

Job Description

A commercial production filming in Mexico City is searching for an exceptional street basketball player with advanced ball-handling and shooting abilities. This featured role is ideal for athletes who can confidently showcase impressive basketball skills while performing naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced street basketball skills on camera
• Perform basketball moves and sequences as directed
• Attend fittings and scheduled filming dates
• Work closely with the production team during filming

Requirements

• African American male
• Appears between ages 18–25
• Excellent street basketball player
• Strong ball-handling and shooting skills
• Valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration
• Available for travel and filming in Mexico City

Compensation

• $750 per 12-hour session day
• $3,000 usage fee if featured in the final edit
• $750 travel/down day rate if applicable
• $75 per diem if applicable
• $50 fitting fee for up to 2 hours, if applicable
• Travel to Mexico City paid by production

Young Female Basketball Player

Job Description

A major commercial production filming in Mexico City is casting a talented young female basketball player for a featured role. This opportunity is seeking a confident athlete with strong basketball skills who can perform naturally on camera. Travel expenses will be covered, making this a great opportunity for young performers looking to gain experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball-related actions on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in scheduled fittings and filming dates
• Portray a skilled and authentic young basketball player

Requirements

• Young female, any ethnicity
• Appears between ages 12–16
• Excellent basketball player with strong athletic ability
• Valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration
• Available for fitting and filming in Mexico City

Compensation

• $750 per 12-hour session day
• $3,000 usage fee if featured in the final edit
• $750 travel/down day rate if applicable
• $75 per diem if applicable
• $50 fitting fee for up to 2 hours, if applicable
• Travel to Mexico City paid by production

Medical Examiner’s Office Workers

Job Description

A television production is seeking male background actors to portray workers at a medical examiner’s office for a non-union project filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Set in 1999, this opportunity is ideal for performers who can help create an authentic workplace environment while contributing to a professionally produced television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner’s office worker in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Participate in multiple takes as needed
• Help create a realistic workplace atmosphere on screen
• Remain available for the full filming commitment

Requirements

• Male talent only
• Ages 25–65
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a full filming day of up to 12 hours
• Professional attitude and reliability required
• Comfortable working in a production environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Able to provide acceptable employment verification documentation

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• Non-union background acting opportunity
• Professional television production experience

Autistic and ADHD Adults for Mental Health Training Program

Job Description

A professional mental health training program is seeking autistic adults and adults with ADHD to participate in educational video demonstrations for clinicians. Talent will work alongside licensed professionals in simulated therapy conversations designed to help mental health providers improve evidence-based treatment approaches. Producers are looking for individuals whose lived experiences can help create authentic and informative training content in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in educational training video demonstrations
• Engage in simulated therapy-style conversations with a mental health professional
• Share personal perspectives and experiences at your comfort level
• Help create realistic learning scenarios for clinician education
• Collaborate with the production team in a supportive environment
• Contribute to educational content designed for professional training purposes

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Must identify as autistic and/or have ADHD
• Comfortable appearing in educational video content
• Willing to participate in discussion-based demonstrations
• Able to work in the Washington, D.C. area
• Self-tape audition required

Compensation

• $1,000 per talent selected
• Compensation includes session and usage fees

Artenna for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking an actor to portray Artenna in scripted reenactment scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for talent in their late 20s who can closely match the character’s hairstyle and appearance. The role involves participating in dramatic crime recreation scenes and requires performers who are comfortable with scripted murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Artenna in scripted reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and directors
• Participate in dramatic true crime recreation sequences
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Female talent in her late 20s
• Must be able to match the character’s hairstyle and appearance
• Comfortable with scripted murder-related content
• Professional and reliable on set
• Available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Able to take direction and perform dramatic scenes effectively

Compensation

• $200 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Non-union television production opportunity
• Professional experience on a network true crime series

Male Body Double for TV Series “On a Bell”

Job Description

A television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Caucasian male body double to portray a deceased character in multiple scenes. This role requires talent who closely matches the actor’s physical appearance, including height, build, hair color, and facial hair. The selected performer must be comfortable remaining still for extended periods while working with special effects makeup, blood effects, and prosthetics during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a featured character
• Portray a deceased character in scripted scenes
• Remain still for extended periods during filming
• Work with special effects makeup and blood effects
• Follow direction from the production team and special effects department
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple filming days

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Ages 18–45
• Height: 5’10″–6’0″
• Weight: 175–190 lbs
• Jacket size: 42
• Pant size: 34
• Shoe size: 10–11
• Must closely match the actor’s facial hair and hair color
• Must be willing to work with special effects makeup and blood effects
• Comfortable portraying a deceased character on camera
• Reliable availability for multiple filming dates

Compensation

• $200 for up to 12 hours
• Multiple filming days possible
• Opportunity for recurring work on the production
• Professional television production experience

Gen Z NBA Fans for Digital Sports Series

Job Description

A digital sports media production is seeking passionate Gen Z NBA fans and basketball content creators for a featured discussion series filming in Los Angeles. Participants will join a conversation with longtime NBA fans to debate basketball topics, share opinions on the evolution of the game, and discuss why today’s NBA is better than ever. This is a great opportunity for basketball enthusiasts with strong personalities and a love for sports culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera discussions about the NBA
• Share opinions and insights on basketball topics and trends
• Engage in conversations with fellow NBA fans
• Contribute energy, personality, and authentic perspectives
• Follow production team direction during filming

Requirements

• Must be a Gen Z NBA fan
• Basketball content creators encouraged to apply
• Strong knowledge of the NBA and basketball culture
• Comfortable speaking on camera
• Outgoing personality with strong communication skills
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles, California

Compensation

• $150 flat rate
• Approximately 2–3 hour filming commitment
• Featured appearance in a digital sports media production