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Amputee Woman for Featured Background Role in Medical Drama

Job Description
An award-winning medical drama is casting a woman with a right leg amputation for a paid featured background role. Production is seeking a Caucasian woman ages 40–50 who can authentically portray a character in a hospital-style scene. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in featured background work, paid extra roles, and TV production experience. No fees are required, and prior acting experience is not necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in a medical drama scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a consistent look and performance throughout filming

• Work professionally with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Caucasian women ages 40–50

• Must have a right leg amputation

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Burbank, CA area (or self-report as local)

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Rate: $1,000

College-Age Talent for Spring Break Pool Party Scene

Job Description
A production is casting college-age talent for a high-energy spring break pool party scene. This paid opportunity is ideal for performers seeking background acting and extra work in the Los Angeles area. Casting is open to union and non-union talent who can bring fun, natural party energy on camera and are comfortable working in swimwear for a lively pool setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a spring break partygoer in an upbeat pool party background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a consistent look and energetic presence throughout filming

• Work professionally with cast and crew in a fast-paced set environment

Requirements

• Must be college-age

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Los Angeles area (or self-report as local)

• Must be comfortable wearing bikini/swimwear on camera

• No visible tattoos

• Union and non-union talent welcome

Compensation

• Paid (rate provided by production)

Hispanic/Latino Talent for Untitled Soccer Film

Job Description
An upcoming soccer-themed film is casting Hispanic/Latino talent for multiple roles across a wide age range. Production is seeking a variety of looks for featured background and extra work, including families, kids, teens, adults, and seniors. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid extra work, background acting, and film casting in the Atlanta market.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in soccer-film scenes as background or featured background

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity across takes

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming

• Maintain a consistent look and performance throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latino talent, ages 2–100

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA (or self-report as local)

• Roles needed include:

  • Partyers 18+

  • Preteen girls 12–14

  • Young children 8–10

  • Twins 2–3

  • Adults 40–65

  • Grandparents 65–100

Compensation

• Adults: $96 / 8 hours

• Minors: Rate TBD

Teen Extras for Paid Student Scene

Job Description
A production is casting male and female teens ages 16–19 for a paid extra opportunity in a non-speaking student scene. This role will film outdoors and is open to all ethnicities. Casting is looking for teens who can bring natural, everyday energy on camera and follow simple on-set direction. This is a local hire opportunity for talent in Chicago and surrounding suburbs/border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set during an extended filming day if needed

Requirements

• Ages 16–19

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire to Illinois (Chicago and surrounding areas)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

• Submit a current color photo showing your current hairstyle/color

• No beards, no mustaches

• No headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, and no photos cropped with your head/hair cut off

Compensation

• $132.80 / 8 hours

• Overtime: time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Featured Background Bachelorettes for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is seeking female featured background talent to portray bachelorettes in an indoor scene. This is a great opportunity for performers looking for featured background work and paid extra roles in the Nashville-area market. Casting is focused on talent who can bring upbeat energy, strong camera presence, and a polished look for a party-style scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured bachelorette in an indoor background scene

• Follow direction from the director and on-set team for movement and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across takes

• Remain available for an extended filming day if needed

Requirements

• Females ages 23–33

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Franklin, TN / Nashville area

• Must be available for a full day commitment (up to 12+ hours)

• Must be 18+

• Provide current photos that clearly show your present look (at least one full-body photo)

• No hats or sunglasses in submitted photos

Compensation

• $100 / 8 hours (equivalent to $12.50/hr)

• 8-hour guarantee, with overtime after 8 hours (time-and-a-half after 8)

Jewish Patriots of the American Revolution Casting Call

Job Description
A new historical film project is casting featured extras and background actors for multiple roles portraying Jewish Patriots during the American Revolution. Talent will help bring authentic period scenes to life across several Virginia-area locations. This opportunity is ideal for performers seeking paid extra work, featured extra roles, and background acting jobs in a historically focused production with wardrobe, movement, and on-camera atmosphere support.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray historically accurate characters in American Revolution scenes as a featured extra or background actor.

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and period-appropriate behavior on set.

• Wear provided wardrobe and maintain continuity across takes and scenes.

• Participate in simple guided actions for scenes (no formal dialogue required).

Requirements

• Must be available to work as a local hire in Virginia filming areas when scheduled.

• Featured extras may work multiple days; background extras typically work one day (some may be requested for additional days).

• Preference for talent with hair that can appear period-appropriate (some may be asked to wear a wig for scenes).

• Featured Extras (Roles Needed):

  • Jewish males, ages 18–60 (preference for longer dark/gray “salt and pepper” hair).

  • Caucasian males, ages 30–50s.

  • Jewish women, 30s and 60s/70s.

  • Jewish wife, 30s (will portray pregnant; must be able to sit on demand).

  • Jewish kids: girls ages 2 and 6; boy age 5.

• Background Extras (Roles Needed):

  • Caucasian female, ages 35–40 (nurse type).

  • Caucasian males, ages 20–70 (multiple roles).

Compensation

• Featured extras: $300 / 10 hours (less any applicable fees).

• Background extras: $225 / 10 hours (less any applicable fees).

• Fitting pay: minimum $50 if needed.

• Travel: talent works as locals; possible one-night hotel for travel over 50 miles (negotiable).

Paid Background Ice Skaters for New TV Series

Job Description
A new Hulu TV series from A24 is seeking adults and kids to portray ice skaters in community rink scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers who can bring natural energy on camera. No experience required, and this is a great fit for anyone looking for background actor jobs in the New York area.

The series, The Spot, stars Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor and follows a successful surgeon and her schoolteacher husband whose lives unravel as they begin to suspect she may be connected to a child’s hit-and-run death. As they search for answers, the story escalates into mounting suspicion and dark secrets that test their relationship. The show is created and written by Ed Solomon, with Ariel Kleiman directing, and is produced by A24 (with 20th Television). Production is planned for 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ice skater in background scenes at a community ice rink.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17 for youth roles; adults also needed.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rye, NY (or self-report as local).

• Comfortable being on camera in an active environment at an ice rink.

• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

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Paid Background Actors as Cotillion Parents (African American, 30+)

Job Description
A hit television series is casting paid background actors to portray parents attending a cotillion. This is a great opportunity for performers with a polished, upscale look who can bring elegant, formal-event energy to camera. This role books for two shoot days, and talent must have their own formal wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent attending a cotillion as background talent in a TV series

• Maintain a composed, formal-event presence and follow on-set direction

• Stay consistent across takes for continuity (movement, reactions, positioning)

• Work professionally on a busy production set across both filming days

Requirements

• African American talent, ages 30+

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area

• Must be available for both shoot days

• Must have your own formal attire (tuxedos or formal gowns required)

• Acting experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation

• $186 for 9 hours

• Payment issued after filming (timing varies)

Featured Background Talent for TV Series Bar Scene (Male, 20s–30s)

Job Description
A television series is seeking non-union featured background actors to portray bar patrons in an indoor scene. This paid background opportunity is ideal for local talent who can bring natural, believable bar energy while staying consistent and professional throughout filming. You must be available for a full day, as exact call times may be confirmed later.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron with natural reactions and realistic background movement

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Stay camera-ready and prepared to work an extended production day

• Work professionally with the background team and production schedule

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–30s

• Non-union background actors welcome

• Must be local to the Franklin, TN area (local hires only)

• Available for a full day (up to 12+ hours) even if call time is provided later

• Comfortable working indoors on a TV set

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr)

• 8-hour guarantee

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Featured Background: County Official (Male, 25–35)

Job Description
A scripted production is hiring director-selected featured background talent to portray a county official in multiple scenes. This is a strong opportunity for performers looking to add a featured background credit and work across several shoot days. If you can bring a polished, professional on-camera presence and commit to multiple dates, this role is a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a county official as featured background in a scripted production

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes and shoot days

• Arrive camera-ready and professional for each call time

• Work smoothly with the background team and production schedule

Requirements

• Male, ages 25–35

• Must be able to work locally in the Southeast Atlanta area (including Conyers and Jonesboro)

• Professional look suitable for a county official role

• Reliable availability for multiple shoot days

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Overtime may apply based on production schedule

Featured Background Talent for TV Series Bar Scene (Male, 20s–40s)

Job Description
A television series is seeking non-union featured background actors to portray drunk bar patrons in an indoor scene. This is a great opportunity for performers who can bring natural, believable bar energy on camera while staying professional and consistent across takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable bar patron with natural reactions and movement

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout the scene

• Stay performance-ready for extended periods during production hours

• Work professionally with cast, crew, and production timelines

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–40s

• Non-union background actors welcome

• Comfortable portraying intoxicated behavior in a controlled, professional setting

• Must be able to commit to a full day of availability

• Local hire only (Franklin, TN area)

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr)

Featured Background Casting: Racing Official Male (TV Series)

Job Description
A hit television series is casting featured background talent to appear as a racing official in an upcoming scene. This is a paid background acting opportunity for local talent who can bring authentic presence and professionalism to a director-selected role. If you’re comfortable around horses and can work confidently on a fast-paced set, this featured extra role is a great addition to your on-camera credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a racing official as featured background in a scripted TV series scene

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and background team

• Maintain continuity (wardrobe, movement, positioning) across multiple takes

• Work safely and professionally around horses and active set environments

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 50–60

• Must be local to the Atlanta area (no travel or accommodations provided)

• Comfortable around horses

• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (or able to meet production requirements)

• Must be available for both a fitting and a filming day if selected

Compensation

• $168.00 for up to 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)