Horror Movie Extras Casting Call

Gorgeous Woman – Featured Background Role

Job Description
A film production is seeking a woman with a striking appearance to portray a featured background character in a Brooklyn street scene. This role adds visual presence and character to the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain natural performance and presence
• Ensure consistency across takes

Requirements

• Female with a standout or striking look
• Comfortable on camera
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity for featured screen time

Featured Passerby – Background Role

Job Description
A film is casting a featured passerby for a street scene in Brooklyn. This role requires natural movement and subtle on-camera presence to enhance the realism of the environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a passerby in street scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming
• Deliver natural and subtle performance

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Comfortable on camera
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity for on-screen exposure

Tough-Looking Male – Background Role

Job Description
A film production is seeking a male actor with a tough or rugged appearance to portray a character in a Brooklyn-based scene. This role adds depth and realism to the film’s urban setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tough-looking character in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain consistent performance across takes
• Deliver natural, believable reactions

Requirements

• Male with a tough or rugged look
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity to gain on-set experience

Arab-Looking Male – Background Role

Job Description
A film is casting a male actor with an Arab look to appear in a Brooklyn-based scene. This role contributes to the film’s diverse and authentic city environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in street scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain natural performance on camera
• Ensure continuity during filming

Requirements

• Male with Arab look
• Comfortable on camera
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity for film experience

Asian Individuals and Couples – Background Roles

Job Description
A film production is casting Asian individuals and couples to appear in realistic NYC street scenes. This role helps bring diversity and authenticity to the film’s storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians or couples in city scenes
• Interact naturally with surroundings
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

• Asian individuals and couples, ages 30–40s
• Comfortable on camera
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity for on-screen experience

Elderly Male – Featured Background Role

Job Description
A film is seeking an older male performer to portray a character in a Brooklyn-based scene. This role requires a natural and grounded presence to enhance the authenticity of the film’s environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an elderly man in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain natural and believable reactions
• Be consistent across takes

Requirements

• Male, approximately 80s
• Comfortable on camera
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity to be featured in a film project

NYC Street Passersby – Background Roles

Job Description
A film production is casting diverse individuals and couples to portray everyday New York City pedestrians. This role aims to capture authentic, real-life street energy in a present-day setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians in street scenes
• Walk, interact, and react naturally on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Ages 20s–70s
• Open to diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ+, BIPOC individuals, and couples
• Comfortable on camera in public-style scenes
• Must arrive with present-day wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Brooklyn Heights, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Great opportunity for film experience

Softball Camp Girls – Background Roles

Job Description
A film project is seeking teen girls to portray softball players in a summer camp scene set in the early 2000s. This role is ideal for athletic and expressive talent who can bring realism to a sports environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray softball players in a camp setting
• Participate in light athletic movements on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain natural and expressive reactions

Requirements

• Girls ages 15–18 (or 18+ to play younger)
• Comfortable with athletic activity
• Must arrive with early 2000s wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in Maplewood, NJ

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity to gain on-set experience

Bat Mitzvah Adults – Background Roles

Job Description
A narrative film is casting adults to portray family members and guests in a 1990s Bat Mitzvah scene. This role focuses on creating an authentic and vibrant celebration atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray relatives and guests at a Bat Mitzvah
• Follow direction from the production team
• Engage naturally in background interactions
• Maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–60s
• Comfortable performing in a social scene
• Must arrive with 90s-style wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in East Village, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Opportunity to work on a meaningful film project

Bat Mitzvah Kids – Background Roles

Job Description
A film centered around Jewish identity is casting kids to portray attendees in a 1990s-themed Bat Mitzvah scene. This role is perfect for energetic young talent who can bring authenticity and personality to a lively celebration setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bat Mitzvah attendees in a party scene
• Follow direction from the production team
• Interact naturally with other cast members
• Maintain high energy and authentic reactions

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 11–15
• Comfortable on camera in a group setting
• Must arrive camera-ready with 90s-style wardrobe (guidance provided)
• Must be available for filming in East Village, NY

Compensation

• Copy, credit, and meals provided
• Great opportunity for on-set experience

Firefighter and Paramedic Uniform Talent – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is casting non-union men and women who own authentic firefighter or paramedic uniforms for background roles. This is a great opportunity for talent with real-looking gear to bring realism and professionalism to emergency response scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters or paramedics in background scenes
• Wear your own authentic uniform/costume on set
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities
• Must own a full firefighter or paramedic uniform/costume
• Comfortable working on camera in a background role
• Must be available for filming in Calabasas/Woodland Hills
• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days

Compensation

• $144 for 8 hours (non-union rate)
• Opportunity for multiple days of work

Gym Goers – Background Actors (SAG-AFTRA & Non-Union)

Job Description
A popular television series is casting background actors to portray fit and in-shape gym goers for interior scenes filming in Manhattan. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with an athletic look who can bring authenticity and energy to a realistic gym environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray gym members actively working out in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity in movements and positioning across takes
• Bring natural, high-energy presence to fitness-focused scenes

Requirements

• Must have a fit, athletic, or in-shape appearance
• Comfortable performing gym-related activities on camera
• Ability to follow direction and work efficiently on set
• Open to both SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent
• Must be available for filming in Manhattan, NY

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: $224 for 8 hours (overtime after 8 hours)
• Non-union: $187 for 10 hours (overtime after 10 hours)