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Background Talent Needed for 1970s-Themed Streaming Series

Job Description
A new streaming series set in the 1970s is seeking background actors to help bring the decade to life on screen. Filming will take place in New Jersey from late June through October 2025. Talent should have a natural, vintage-friendly look that reflects the era—think long hair, no visible tattoos, and no modern hairstyles or piercings. This is a paid opportunity open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in various background roles to support 1970s-themed scenes

  • Maintain continuity with the time period in wardrobe and grooming

  • Follow direction on set and contribute to the authenticity of each scene

Requirements

  • Must be 18+ (or include guardian info if under 18)

  • Natural hair colors only (no highlights, fantasy colors, or balayage)

  • Men should have shaggy or longer hair—no modern shaved cuts or edges

  • No visible tattoos, facial piercings, or ear gauges

  • Must be local to NJ/NY or able to self-report

Compensation

  • SAG-AFTRA: $216 for 8 hours

  • Non-Union: $181.50 for 10 hours

  • Paid background role with potential for multiple days of work

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Job Type:
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Skills:
Acting

Upscale Servers for Netflix Series “Free Bert”

Job Description

A Netflix series is casting upscale servers for featured background roles in restaurant scenes. Producers are seeking polished hospitality professionals with previous serving experience who can authentically portray staff in a high-end dining environment. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with restaurant experience looking to work on a major streaming production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray upscale restaurant servers in featured scenes
  • Demonstrate authentic serving and hospitality skills
  • Interact naturally within restaurant environments
  • Follow production direction and continuity requirements
  • Help create a realistic fine dining atmosphere

Requirements

  • Male or female talent
  • Age range: 21–45
  • All ethnicities welcome
  • Conservative, upscale, and professional appearance
  • Attractive and polished presentation
  • Previous waitstaff or server experience required
  • Comfortable working in featured background scenes
  • Must be available for all required filming dates

Compensation

  • Fitting Rate: $37.50 for up to 2 hours (overtime after 2 hours)
  • Filming Rate: $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime pay after 12 hours
  • Featured background role on a Netflix production
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Executive Chef for Netflix Series “Free Bert”

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking experienced culinary professionals to portray an Executive Chef in featured background scenes. Casting directors are looking for individuals with real-world kitchen experience who can authentically represent an upscale restaurant environment. This is a featured background opportunity for professionals who understand the pace, professionalism, and responsibilities of working in a commercial kitchen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an Executive Chef in restaurant and kitchen scenes
  • Demonstrate authentic culinary and kitchen management behavior
  • Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Help create a realistic upscale dining environment

Requirements

  • Male or female talent
  • Age range: 30s–60s
  • All ethnicities welcome
  • Conservative, professional, and confident appearance
  • Real culinary experience as a chef or cook required
  • Comfortable working on camera in featured background scenes
  • Must be available for all required filming dates

Compensation

  • Fitting Rate: $37.50 for up to 2 hours (overtime after 2 hours)
  • Filming Rate: $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime pay after 12 hours
  • Featured background role on a Netflix production
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Wrestling Fans and Spectators for Netflix Series “Free Bert”

Job Description

A Netflix series is looking for energetic background actors to portray wrestling fans and spectators attending wrestling events. Producers are seeking individuals who can help create the excitement and atmosphere of a live wrestling match. No wrestling experience is required for this role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray audience members attending wrestling events
  • React naturally during wrestling match scenes
  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Help create an authentic crowd atmosphere

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Age 18+
  • All ethnicities welcome
  • Comfortable participating in crowd scenes
  • Wrestling knowledge is a plus but not required
  • Must be available for all filming dates
  • Able to work full production days

Compensation

  • Fitting Rate: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime after 2 hours)
  • Filming Rate: $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime pay after 12 hours
  • Opportunity to work on a Netflix production
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Wrestling Coaches for Netflix Series “Free Bert”

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking experienced wrestling coaches to appear in background scenes centered around the wrestling community. Casting directors are looking for authentic coaches with real-world training experience who can help create realistic sports environments for the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray wrestling coaches in background scenes
  • Demonstrate authentic coaching behavior and interaction
  • Follow direction from production staff
  • Participate in fittings and filming as scheduled
  • Help create a realistic wrestling atmosphere

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Age 18+
  • All ethnicities welcome
  • Real wrestling coaching experience required
  • Experience coaching youth, club, high school, collegiate, or private athletes
  • Include coaching background and years of experience
  • Must be available for all filming dates

Compensation

  • Fitting Rate: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime after 2 hours)
  • Filming Rate: $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime pay after 12 hours
  • Professional television production experience
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Wrestling Referees for Netflix Series “Free Bert”

Job Description

A Netflix series is casting experienced wrestling referees to appear in realistic wrestling match scenes. Producers are seeking individuals with actual officiating experience who can bring authenticity to the production and help recreate competitive wrestling environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray wrestling referees during match scenes
  • Demonstrate authentic officiating techniques and signals
  • Follow production and coordinator instructions
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Assist in creating realistic wrestling event scenes

Requirements

  • Male and female talent
  • Age 18+
  • All ethnicities welcome
  • Real wrestling officiating experience required
  • High school, collegiate, freestyle, Greco-Roman, youth, club, or other officiating experience accepted
  • Include details about officiating experience
  • Must be available for all filming dates

Compensation

  • Fitting Rate: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime after 2 hours)
  • Filming Rate: $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime pay after 12 hours
  • Opportunity to appear in a Netflix series
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Real Wrestlers for Netflix Series “Free Bert”

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking experienced wrestlers to portray authentic wrestling talent in background scenes. Casting directors are looking for individuals with real wrestling experience who can perform naturally and safely while helping create realistic wrestling match environments. This is a paid background acting opportunity for a major streaming production filming in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray professional or amateur wrestlers in background scenes
  • Demonstrate authentic wrestling movement and ring presence
  • Follow direction from production staff and coordinators
  • Maintain professionalism and safety standards on set
  • Participate in fittings and filming as required

Requirements

  • Male talent
  • Age 18+ and able to appear younger
  • All ethnicities welcome
  • Must have real wrestling experience
  • Familiarity with proper wrestling techniques and ring etiquette
  • Include wrestling experience, years trained, weight class (if applicable), and notable accomplishments
  • Must be available for all required filming dates

Compensation

  • Fitting Rate: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime after 2 hours)
  • Filming Rate: $150 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
  • Overtime pay after 12 hours
  • Opportunity to work on a Netflix production
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Tradesmen and Skilled Power Tool Operators

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking tradesmen and men with strong experience using a variety of power tools for an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for authentic, hardworking individuals who can naturally portray skilled trades professionals on camera. This opportunity is ideal for real tradesmen and experienced workers interested in appearing in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a skilled tradesman in a commercial or branded production
  • Demonstrate comfort and familiarity with various power tools
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams
  • Participate in filming as scheduled
  • Maintain a professional and safety-conscious presence on set

Requirements

  • Male talent
  • Must be proficient with a variety of power tools
  • Tradesmen strongly encouraged to apply
  • Minimum height of 6’0″
  • Muscular or athletic build preferred
  • Must live within approximately two hours of Greenville, South Carolina
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a professional production

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to work on a professional commercial production
  • Industry exposure and on-camera experience
  • Potential consideration for future projects
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Twin Babies for Television Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking twin babies for paid background roles in an upcoming project filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for 6-month to 1-year-old twin babies who can portray African American characters. No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for families interested in gaining on-set experience in the entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background performers in television scenes
  • Follow production guidance with the assistance of parents or guardians
  • Participate in filming as scheduled
  • Help create authentic family and community scenes on set

Requirements

  • Twin babies aged 6 months to 1 year old
  • Must be able to portray African American
  • No acting or modeling experience required
  • Parent or legal guardian must be available during production
  • Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Application code: twins

Compensation

  • Paid background acting role
  • Opportunity to work on a professional television production
  • Valuable entertainment industry experience for families
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Featured Background Actors for Local Landmark Project

Job Description

A production is seeking featured background actors for a project filming at a well-known local landmark. Casting directors are looking for adults to appear in non-speaking roles and help bring authentic community scenes to life. This is a paid opportunity for reliable performers who are comfortable working outdoors around farm equipment and animals.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray background characters in featured scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Participate in outdoor filming environments
  • Work comfortably around farm animals and tractors
  • Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled call times

Requirements

  • Men and women, any ethnicity
  • Ages 35–55
  • Comfortable around farm animals and tractors
  • Available for scheduled filming dates and times
  • Professional, dependable, and able to follow direction
  • Recent photos required for consideration
  • No speaking roles

Compensation

  • $125 per day
  • Breakfast and lunch provided
  • Paid featured background opportunity
  • Professional production experience
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casino Staff for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is casting background actors to portray casino staff members in casino scenes. Production is seeking performers who can help create a realistic casino environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray casino employees in background scenes
  • Follow production instructions and direction
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Participate in casino-related scenes
  • Wear required wardrobe for filming

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 18–60
  • Must be available for both filming days
  • Must have a white button-down shirt and black slacks
  • Professional attitude and reliability
  • Comfortable working on set

Compensation

  • $100 for up to 10 hours unless otherwise stated
  • Paid via direct deposit
  • Opportunity to gain professional production experience
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casino Security Guards

Job Description

A streaming series is casting background actors to portray casino security personnel. Production is looking for men who can convincingly portray professional security guards in casino scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray casino security personnel
  • Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism
  • Participate in casino environment scenes
  • Wear required wardrobe throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male, ages 20–60
  • Must own an all-black suit
  • Professional demeanor
  • Comfortable portraying security personnel
  • Reliable transportation and punctuality

Compensation

  • $100 for up to 10 hours unless otherwise stated
  • Paid via direct deposit
  • Opportunity to work on a professional production

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Female Bartender for Streaming Series

Job Description

A vertical shorts streaming series is seeking a female background actor to portray a bartender in casino scenes. This role requires someone who can naturally fit into a fast-paced casino environment and bring authenticity to the setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a bartender in casino scenes
  • Follow on-set direction from production staff
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Interact naturally within the background environment
  • Be available for the full filming schedule

Requirements

  • Female, ages 18–40
  • Must be available for both filming days
  • Professional and dependable
  • Comfortable working in a casino-themed setting
  • Previous on-set experience is a plus

Compensation

  • $100 for up to 10 hours unless otherwise stated
  • Paid via direct deposit
  • Professional production experience

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05-18-2025

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