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House of Highlights Casting Call for Street Basketball Players

Casting Street Basketball Players for Sports Debate Series in NYC

Job Description
A new sports debate series is seeking passionate and skilled street basketball players from the NYC area. If you love the game, have a strong presence, and want to share your voice on camera, this is your opportunity to be part of an exciting project that celebrates the culture and energy of street basketball. Filming will take place in Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in filmed sports debates centered around basketball culture

  • Engage with other players and speakers authentically

  • Showcase your love and knowledge of the game

  • Bring energy and enthusiasm to the discussion

Requirements

  • Must be based in the NYC area

  • Passionate about street basketball and knowledgeable about the sport

  • Comfortable speaking on camera

  • Available for filming in early November

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

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“Homicide for the Holidays” – Pastor / School Teacher Reenactment Role

Job Description

A true crime reenactment episode of Oxygen’s “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray a pastor or school teacher in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-speaking role calls for talent who can naturally portray a trustworthy, professional community figure on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a pastor or school teacher in true crime reenactment scenes
  • Perform natural actions and reactions without scripted dialogue
  • Bring a professional and believable presence to the character
  • Follow direction and blocking from the production team
  • Maintain character consistency throughout the scene

Requirements

  • White male talent
  • Must be able to convincingly portray a pastor or school teacher
  • Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
  • Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $75 per day
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“Homicide for the Holidays” – CSI Reenactment Role

Job Description

The Oxygen series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking an adult actor to portray a crime scene investigator in a non-speaking true crime reenactment. Talent should be able to bring a focused, professional presence to investigative scenes while following detailed production direction.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a CSI professional in reenactment scenes
  • Perform realistic investigative actions on camera
  • Maintain a focused and professional demeanor
  • Follow blocking and instructions from the production team
  • Perform naturally without scripted dialogue
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

  • Open to adult talent
  • Must be able to convincingly portray a crime scene investigator
  • Comfortable performing a non-speaking television role
  • Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $75 per day
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“Homicide for the Holidays” – Security Guard Reenactment Role

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is casting a male actor to portray a security guard for an upcoming true crime reenactment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role requires a performer who can naturally convey the professional presence and demeanor of a security guard without scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a security guard in true crime reenactment scenes
  • Perform realistic security-related actions as directed
  • Maintain an alert and professional presence on camera
  • Follow production blocking and scene direction
  • React naturally to events taking place within the scene

Requirements

  • White male talent
  • Must be able to realistically portray a security guard
  • Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
  • Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $75 per day
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“Homicide for the Holidays” – Tim Reenactment Role

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray Tim in an upcoming reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union production features no scripted audio, so talent should be comfortable communicating character and story through natural expressions, movement, and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Tim in true crime reenactment scenes
  • Perform story-driven actions without scripted dialogue
  • Deliver believable facial expressions and physical reactions
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team
  • Maintain character consistency throughout filming
  • Work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

  • White male talent
  • Ages 30s
  • Dark hair
  • Comfortable performing in a non-speaking reenactment role
  • Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $135 per day
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

“Chicago Fire” – Featured Firefighter Background Actor

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Latino male actor for a featured, non-speaking firefighter role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for talent with a clean-cut, professional appearance who can convincingly portray a firefighter and work comfortably in a featured background capacity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role
  • Maintain a professional and authentic firefighter presence on camera
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team
  • Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
  • Maintain character and continuity throughout multiple takes
  • Work professionally alongside principal cast, crew, and background performers

Requirements

  • Latino male talent
  • Ages 30–49
  • Must be clean-shaven
  • Must have short hair
  • Must be able to convincingly portray a professional firefighter
  • Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
  • Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

  • $165 for 8 hours
  • Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Studio Audience Members for Lifetime Series

Job Description

A new Lifetime series filming in Hollywood, Florida, is seeking studio audience members for upcoming tapings. The production is looking for energetic and attentive individuals who can remain focused, interactive, and engaged throughout long filming sessions. Selected participants may be booked for one or two days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a studio audience member during television filming
  • Remain attentive and engaged throughout extended taping sessions
  • React naturally and interactively to the on-stage action
  • Follow instructions and cues provided by the production team
  • Maintain appropriate energy and focus throughout filming

Requirements

  • Ages 20–45
  • Must be located in Florida
  • Must be comfortable participating in long studio taping sessions
  • Must be able to remain focused, interactive, and engaged
  • Must be able to work in Hollywood, Florida

Compensation

  • $200/10 hours
  • 60-day net payment terms
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Hospital Staff Background Actors

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking background actors to portray hospital staff. Casting is looking for talent who can authentically portray doctors, nurses, ER nurses, and other medical professionals in a realistic hospital environment. Previous healthcare or hospital experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray hospital staff in background scenes
  • Perform realistic medical workplace actions and interactions on camera
  • Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
  • Maintain a professional and authentic hospital staff presence
  • Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

  • Open to all ethnicities
  • Seeking ER nurses, registered nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff types
  • Previous medical, healthcare, or hospital experience preferred
  • Must be comfortable portraying a healthcare professional on camera
  • Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia
  • Local talent from Senoia, Newnan, Peachtree City, and surrounding areas encouraged

Compensation

  • $182/12 hours
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

“Chicago Fire” – Molly’s Bar Background Actors

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for a Molly’s Bar scene filming in the Chicago area. Casting is looking for a diverse group of performers who can naturally portray bar patrons and help create an authentic, lively atmosphere for the hit television series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a patron in Molly’s Bar background scenes
  • Participate in natural conversations and social interactions on camera
  • React naturally to the action taking place in the scene
  • Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Ages 20–40
  • Open to all ethnicities
  • Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron
  • Must not have worked on the same episode on previous or upcoming filming dates
  • Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

  • Paid non-speaking background role
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“Homicide for the Holidays” – Charlie Shooter Role

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray Charlie, a shooter, for an upcoming reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union, non-speaking role involves recreating dramatic crime-related scenes, including handling non-firing prop weapons and portraying an implied romantic affair with the victim’s wife.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Charlie in true crime reenactment scenes
  • Handle non-firing prop weapons safely as directed
  • Perform dramatic, story-driven actions without scripted dialogue
  • Portray an implied romantic relationship as required by the storyline
  • Follow blocking and direction from the production team
  • Maintain character continuity throughout multiple filming days

Requirements

  • White male talent
  • Playing age 40s–50s
  • Thin to average build
  • Must be comfortable handling non-firing prop weapons
  • Must be comfortable portraying an implied romantic affair
  • Able to work multiple filming days in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $150 per day
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“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Police Officer Background Actors

Job Description

The streaming series “Untitled Rodeo Project” is casting male and female background actors to portray police officers in the Douglasville, Georgia area. Casting is seeking professional, clean-cut performers who can realistically portray law enforcement personnel, with relevant professional experience considered a plus.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a police officer in streaming series background scenes
  • Maintain a professional and authoritative law enforcement presence
  • Perform realistic police-related actions as directed
  • Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
  • Maintain character and continuity throughout filming
  • Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Open to all ethnicities
  • Must have a clean-cut and conservative appearance
  • Must be reasonably physically fit
  • Must be able to realistically portray a law enforcement officer
  • Previous law enforcement, military, security, or similar experience is a plus
  • Must have full availability for a night shoot that may continue into the early morning
  • Must work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area
  • New faces only, except talent already booked as Rodeo Attendees
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime after 10 hours, if applicable
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“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Recurring Restaurant Wait Staff

Job Description

“Untitled Rodeo Project” is seeking experienced servers and wait staff for recurring background roles in a streaming series filming in the Douglasville, Georgia area. Talent must have real restaurant serving experience and confidently perform authentic wait staff duties on camera. Selected performers may return for additional episodes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray restaurant wait staff in background scenes
  • Carry trays, food, and beverages naturally and safely
  • Perform realistic restaurant service actions on camera
  • Interact naturally with performers portraying restaurant customers
  • Follow direction from the production team
  • Maintain continuity for potential recurring appearances

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Ages 20–50
  • African American talent preferred
  • Real server or wait staff experience required
  • Must be comfortable carrying trays, food, and drinks
  • Flexible availability for potential future filming dates is preferred
  • Must have full availability for the night shoot
  • Must work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area
  • New faces only, except talent already booked as Rodeo Attendees
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime after 10 hours, if applicable
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“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Restaurant Customers and Fundraiser Attendees

Job Description

A streaming series filming in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking background actors to portray customers at a Soul Food Kitchen and guests attending a fundraiser. “Untitled Rodeo Project” is looking for a diverse mix of authentic, everyday personalities who can create believable restaurant and community event environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a restaurant customer or fundraiser attendee
  • Participate in natural social interactions with other background performers
  • Follow scene-specific direction from the production team
  • React naturally to activity taking place within the scene
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Ages 35–60
  • African American talent preferred, but all ethnicities are encouraged to apply
  • Seeking authentic and diverse everyday looks
  • Must be comfortable working during a night shoot that may continue into the early morning
  • Must work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area
  • New faces only, except talent already booked as Rodeo Attendees
  • Non-union talent

Compensation

  • $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime after 10 hours, if applicable
  • Additional $25 vehicle bump for talent selected to work with their vehicle

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11-07-2025

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