Houston Extras Open Casting Call

Vertical Micro Drama Series – Background Talent

Job Description
Casting background talent for an upcoming vertical micro drama series filming in Atlanta. Production is seeking a variety of individuals to help bring the world of the story to life. These roles will appear in office scenes, restaurant environments, and general atmosphere moments that support the main cast. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain on-set experience and build their resume.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters naturally within office or public settings

• Follow direction from the AD team to match scene tone and movement

• Maintain continuity throughout takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full shoot day

• Work professionally around principal actors and production crew

Requirements

• All genders, all ethnicities

• Ages 18–60

• Must be local to Atlanta

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a professional production environment

Compensation

• Paid background role

Holiday Film – Extras (Families, Adults, Couples)

Job Description
Casting extras for a holiday film shooting in Orlando, Florida. Production is seeking real families with kids, individual adults, and real couples to participate in festive, theme-park style scenes. Talent will bring joyful, natural reactions while riding attractions and participating in holiday-themed moments. This opportunity is ideal for performers who enjoy lively environments and family-focused filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in background scenes with authentic, upbeat reactions

• Engage naturally in ride and park-style environments

• Follow direction from the production team

• Work as a local hire in Orlando

• Maintain professionalism during long shooting days, including possible overnight work

Requirements

• Real families with kids ages 7–15

• Individual adults

• Real couples

• Must be legal to work in the U.S.

• Must provide documentation for payment

• Must work as a local (no travel provided)

Compensation

• $150 per 10-hour day

Featured Family Photo Shoot – Caucasian Son

Job Description
Casting talent for a featured still photo shoot in the Chicago area. Production is looking for individuals to portray the family of a male actor, specifically seeking a Caucasian son in his mid-20s to 30s. This is a paid opportunity for talent who can bring natural warmth, relatability, and family-friendly energy to a professional photoshoot. Talent must work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a featured still photo session

• Take direction from the photographer and creative team

• Bring natural expressions and believable family energy to the shoot

• Attend a scheduled fitting prior to the shoot date

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared with wardrobe details if requested

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages mid-20s to mid-30s

• Blonde, red, or brown hair

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding IL border states

• Must be available for the fitting and shoot date

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Wardrobe fitting: $40

Jail Scene Background Talent

Job Description
Casting background actors for a jail visitor scene filming in Wilmington, NC. Production is seeking a variety of individuals to portray deputies, prisoners, attorneys, and prison visitors. This is a great opportunity for talent who can bring realism, subtle emotion, and strong character presence to a dramatic setting. Pay is guaranteed for 8 hours, with overtime provided after the 8th hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles with believable, grounded behavior

• Follow direction from the on-set team to match the tone of the scene

• Provide your own wardrobe based on guidelines if selected

• Maintain professionalism and be prepared for a full-day shoot

• Work well within a group, including families and paired submissions when applicable

Requirements
Sheriff Deputies

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Ages 25+

• Real-world law enforcement experience preferred but not required

Male Prisoners

• Male, any ethnicity

• Ages 18+

• Character faces encouraged

Prison Visitors (Singles & Families)

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Kids ages 8–13, adults ages 18+

• Family groups of 2–3 welcome

Attorneys

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Ages 25+

• Must provide your own professional attire

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours

Bakery Patrons – Background Roles

Job Description
A new Netflix film is casting background talent to portray everyday bakery patrons in warm, lively café scenes. Talent will help create an authentic, cozy atmosphere by appearing as regular customers enjoying the environment. This is a great opportunity for those comfortable on camera and interested in working on a major film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural bakery customer in various café scenes

• Follow direction for movement, blocking, and continuity

• Interact subtly with the environment to enhance realism

• Maintain a clean, everyday look suitable for a bakery setting

• If booked with a car, follow specific instructions regarding vehicle appearance and placement

Requirements

• Any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Comfortable performing non-verbal background acting

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• No red or white vehicles if booked with a car

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• Rate: $175 for 12 hours

• Car bump: $35 (if booked with vehicle)

Pedestrians – Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting background pedestrians for an outdoor lake scene. Talent will help create a natural, everyday atmosphere by walking along paths, interacting subtly with the environment, and contributing to the realism of a busy outdoor setting. Pedestrians should be comfortable repeating simple movements and maintaining consistency across multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray natural pedestrians in an outdoor lake environment

• Walk, stand, or interact casually within the scene as directed

• Follow instructions for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain an everyday, casual appearance suitable for an outdoor public area

• Work professionally with the production and background team

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s–60s

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Comfortable performing simple walking or standing actions repeatedly

• Able to maintain continuity in wardrobe and movement

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction well

Compensation

• Standard background rate provided by production

Bicyclists – Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is seeking background bicyclists to help create an active, outdoor lake scene. Talent will appear riding bikes along the path, contributing to a lively and realistic environment. Bicyclists should feel comfortable riding repeatedly for multiple takes and maintaining smooth, natural movement on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural bicyclist in an outdoor lake setting

• Ride a bicycle safely and consistently across multiple takes

• Follow direction for pacing, positioning, and scene continuity

• Maintain an athletic, casual appearance suitable for an outdoor activity scene

• Work cooperatively with the production and background team

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s–60s

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Comfortable riding a bicycle outdoors for repeated shots

• Able to maintain continuity in performance and wardrobe

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Standard background rate provided by production

Joggers – Background Roles

Job Description
A popular television series is casting background joggers for an outdoor lake scene. Talent will help create a lively and realistic atmosphere by portraying everyday runners enjoying an outdoor path. Joggers should be comfortable performing repeated light running or jogging actions and able to maintain continuity across multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural jogger in an outdoor lake environment

• Perform light jogging or running consistently across takes

• Follow direction for pacing, positioning, and scene flow

• Maintain a clean, athletic look suitable for an outdoor fitness scene

• Work professionally with the background team and production crew

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s–60s

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Comfortable jogging outdoors and repeating actions as needed

• Able to maintain continuity in wardrobe and performance

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Standard background rate provided by production

Political Staff – Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A major television series is seeking new faces to portray political staff members for featured background roles. This scene will depict a professional, government-style environment, so talent should have a polished look and feel comfortable in formal business attire. These roles require individuals who can take direction well, maintain continuity, and contribute to a realistic political office atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional political staff members in office or government settings

• Follow direction for blocking, reactions, and movement

• Maintain continuity in appearance and performance throughout filming

• Wear formal business attire as required for the scene

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 25–65

• Must not have appeared in previous scenes for this series

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area

• Women: Must have business attire such as skirts or pant suits

• Men: Must have suits

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable or able to sign a release

• Professional, conservative appearance preferred

Compensation

• Rate: $168 for 12 hours

Family Photo Shoot – Featured Roles (Wife, Daughter, Son)

Job Description
A lifestyle still photo shoot is seeking Caucasian talent to portray a family for an upcoming campaign. The project will feature authentic, warm family moments alongside the lead male actor. Talent should feel comfortable on camera, take direction well, and maintain consistency throughout both the fitting and the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family unit in a lifestyle-themed photo shoot

• Follow posing and expression guidance from the photographer

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before the shoot date

• Maintain consistent appearance and professional behavior throughout production

Requirements

• Wife: Caucasian female, 50s–early 60s

• Daughter: Caucasian female, mid-to-late 20s

• Son: Caucasian male, early 30s

• Blonde, reddish, or brown hair preferred

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Comfortable with family-oriented lifestyle imagery

• Must be available for both the fitting and shoot

Compensation

• Featured rate: $165 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Wardrobe fitting rate: $40 for 2 hours

Family Photo Shoot – Featured Role (Son)

Job Description
A lifestyle still photo shoot is seeking a male actor to portray the son in a family-themed campaign. This project focuses on warm, relatable family moments and natural expressions. Talent should feel comfortable on camera, take direction well, and be able to convey authenticity in still photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the son in a family-style photo shoot

• Follow posing and expression guidance from the photographer

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

• Maintain consistent appearance and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Caucasian male, mid-20s to late-30s

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Comfortable with family-oriented lifestyle imagery

• Able to attend a wardrobe fitting before the shoot

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Featured rate: $165 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Fitting rate: $40 for 2 hours

Uniformed Police Officers – Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A television series is casting male talent to portray uniformed police officers for featured background scenes. These roles require a clean-cut, authoritative look with strong physical presence. Talent should be able to follow direction well, deliver realistic reactions, and maintain continuity while on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray uniformed police officers with professionalism and credibility

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and scene continuity

• Maintain a conservative, clean-cut appearance suitable for law-enforcement roles

• Wear provided police uniforms and equipment as required

Requirements

• Male, all ethnicities

• Ages 25–45

• Fit and in good physical shape

• Clean-cut, conservative look

• Military or law enforcement experience preferred but not required

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable or you can provide a tattoo release

• Professional, reliable, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Rate: $168 for 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)