“Law & Order Toronto” Casting Call for Employees

Skateboarders for Paid Background Roles

Job Description

A production filming in Powassan, Ontario, is seeking skilled skateboarders for paid background roles. Casting is looking for young performers who can bring authentic skateboarding ability, confidence, and energetic movement to the production. Both union and non-union talent may be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform skateboarding activities naturally on camera
• Appear in background scenes as directed by the production team
• Demonstrate confident and controlled skateboarding skills
• Follow on-set instructions and safety guidelines
• Maintain energy and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Skateboarders ages 16–25
• Must have genuine skateboarding skills
• Must be an Ontario resident
• Must be able to work in Powassan, Ontario
• Union and non-union talent may apply

Compensation

• $47.50 per hour

Lifeguard Featured Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting a fit young man to portray a lifeguard in a featured background role filming in the Beconia, Thalberg, St. Clements, Manitoba, and surrounding areas. The production is set in present-day Chicago and is seeking talent who can bring an athletic, believable lifeguard presence to the screen. No previous acting experience is required for this paid featured background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeguard in a professional television production
• Perform as featured background talent in on-camera scenes
• Bring a fit, athletic, and authentic presence to the role
• Perform natural background actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18+
• Any ethnicity
• Fit and athletic appearance
• Comfortable portraying a lifeguard
• No previous acting experience required
• Any visible tattoos must be able to be covered with clothing or makeup
• Must be able to work in the Manitoba filming area

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity
• Selected talent will receive compensation for the production day

1950s Period Production Casting – Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is casting men and women in their 50s–80s to portray psychiatric patients. The production is seeking thin or frail-looking performers with distinctive character faces who can authentically fit a mid-century setting. Talent must meet specific period-appropriate appearance and wardrobe requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Maintain an authentic period-appropriate appearance on camera
• Follow direction from the production and wardrobe teams
• Perform naturally in assigned background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 50s–80s
• Caucasian talent
• Thin or frail appearance with distinctive character features
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women must have natural hair with approximately shoulder-length hair preferred
• No visible tattoos when wearing shorts and short sleeves
• No fake nails, dyed hair, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Men must fit approximately a 28–34 waist and 36–42 jacket
• Women must wear dress size 10 or smaller

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Female Maids

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking two Caucasian female actors to portray maids. This background casting opportunity calls for performers with a natural, period-appropriate appearance who can authentically fit the production’s 1950s setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a maid in a 1950s period production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 34–37
• Bust measurement approximately 27–30 inches
• Shoulder-length natural hair
• No dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking non-union or AABP male and female background actors to portray psychiatric patients. The production is looking for performers with distinctive, character-driven appearances who can convincingly portray patients within a period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Take direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain the required period appearance while on set
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform naturally and professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Men and women
• Non-union or AABP talent
• Women must be no larger than size 12
• Men must have a waist no larger than 34 inches and jacket size no larger than 42
• Performers with distinctive facial features are encouraged
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women should have shoulder-length natural hair with no dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Background Actors Casting Call for Hospital Drama in Mississauga

Job Description

A hospital drama filming in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking non-union background actors for several available roles. Casting is looking for upscale business-class guests, café servers, and an ethnic male performer to portray a fertility clinic staff member. Talent who recently worked on the production or portrayed hospital staff on the project are not eligible for these specific roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a professional hospital drama production.
• Portray an upscale business guest, café server, or fertility clinic staff member.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Three upscale business-class guests with a polished, luxury appearance.
• Two ethnic performers for upscale business-class guest roles.
• Café servers.
• Ethnic male performer for a fertility clinic staff role.
• Must be able to work locally in Mississauga, Ontario.
• Transportation is not provided.
• Must not have recently appeared on this production or portrayed regular hospital staff.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Drummer Casting Call

Job Description

A film production is seeking an experienced drummer for a paid Special Skills Extra (SSE) role. Casting directors are looking for talented performers who own their own drum kit and can authentically portray a drummer on screen. This is a great opportunity for musicians to showcase their drumming skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a drummer in production scenes.
• Provide and use your own drum kit during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must have drumming experience.
• Must own and provide a drum kit.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming date.

Compensation

• Special Skills Extra (SSE) Rate: $49.50 per hour.
• Minimum 8-hour guarantee.

FBI Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking nonunion and AABP male background actors to portray FBI agents in a multi-day shoot. This paid opportunity is looking for clean-cut performers with a professional law enforcement appearance who can maintain direct continuity across all filming days. Previous experience portraying FBI agents is welcome but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in television scenes.
• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Perform professionally in background scenes requiring a polished federal agent appearance.
• Be available for the complete production schedule.

Requirements

• Male actors only.
• Nonunion or AABP talent.
• Minimum height of 5’10”.
• Clean-shaven or neatly groomed with short hair.
• Must have a fit, professional FBI-type appearance.
• Must be available for all scheduled filming days.
• Previous experience portraying an FBI agent is a plus.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Crime Scene Technicians for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting male performers to portray crime scene technicians. This paid background opportunity is ideal for actors who can bring professionalism and authenticity to investigative scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a crime scene technician in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Help create realistic investigative sequences.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 40–50.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.
• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Deputies for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting ACTRA and Apprentice performers to portray deputies in exterior scenes filming in Hamilton. This continuity role is seeking new faces with an authentic law enforcement look. Talent with previous experience handling prop firearms or portraying police officers is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deputy in exterior law enforcement scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Handle approved prop equipment safely if required.

Requirements

• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.
• Ages 30–48.
• Must have an athletic, law enforcement appearance.
• Previous experience portraying police officers is preferred.
• Comfortable handling a prop firearm.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Diner Patrons for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking diverse performers to portray diner patrons in a featured background scene. This paid opportunity is looking for fresh faces who can naturally fit into a casual restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a diner patron in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Help create a realistic restaurant atmosphere.
• Maintain continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 35–40.
• Seeking diverse talent, including Black, Latino, and White performers.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.
• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.