NBC ‘Brilliant Minds’ Casting Call for Detectives

Male Morgue Attendant (White)

Job Description

A popular television mystery drama is casting White male background actors to portray morgue attendants in period hospital and investigative scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a morgue attendant in scripted background scenes
• Follow production and wardrobe direction
• Maintain continuity and period authenticity
• Be available for the full shoot day

Requirements

• White male
• ACTRA Apprentice or Full Member only
• Must not have appeared on the current season
• Must meet period-specific grooming standards
• No visible tattoos
• No non-removable piercings
• Facial hair may need modification based on production requirements
• Must be comfortable working in a hospital or morgue-themed set environment

Compensation

• Paid background role
• ACTRA rates apply

Female Passby (Black)

Job Description

A long-running television mystery series is casting Black female background performers to portray passersby in early 1900s street scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background pedestrian
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and background team
• Maintain continuity and period authenticity on set
• Be available for the entire filming day

Requirements

• Black female
• ACTRA Apprentice or Full Member only
• Must not have appeared on the current season
• No acrylic nails or shellac nail polish, including neutral colors
• No false lashes
• No visible tattoos
• No unusual makeup, microblading, or cosmetic tattoos
• No piercings that cannot be removed
• Must be comfortable adhering to strict period-drama appearance standards

Compensation

• Paid background role
• ACTRA rates apply

Male Passby (Asian)

Job Description

A hit television mystery series is seeking Asian male background actors to portray passersby in an upcoming episode. This role will help create authentic street and public environment scenes set in the early 1900s.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian/passerby in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and background coordinators
• Maintain period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Be available for the full filming day

Requirements

• Asian male
• ACTRA Apprentice or Full Member only
• Must not have worked on this season of the production
• Must meet period-drama grooming requirements
• No visible tattoos
• No piercings that cannot be removed
• Men with beards, mustaches, or sideburns may be asked to modify facial hair for period accuracy
• Must be able to provide an electric shaver if requested

Compensation

• Paid background role
• ACTRA rates apply

Wheelchair User for Television Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a wheelchair user for a recurring opportunity in an upcoming season filming in Pickering. Casting directors are looking for talented individuals interested in working throughout the production period and contributing to an engaging television project. This is a great opportunity for performers seeking consistent on-set experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a recurring character or featured role in a television series
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in scheduled filming dates throughout the season
• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Must be a wheelchair user
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Reliable and available throughout the production schedule
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to follow production direction and schedules

Compensation

• $45.00 per hour
• Recurring opportunity throughout the season
• Professional television production experience

African American Male Body Double for Non-Union Production

Job Description
A non-union production filming in the GTA is seeking an African American male body double for an upcoming shoot. Production is looking for talent who closely matches the specified physical measurements and appearance for on-camera body double work in a professional filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for production scenes
• Match the physical appearance and build required for continuity
• Follow on-set direction from production staff
• Participate in filming for up to 10 hours
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• African American male
• Ages 20–45
• Approximately 6’1” and 182 lbs
• Medium to slender build
• Bald head required
• Must be able to self-drive within the GTA
• Comfortable working long filming hours
• Reliable and professional attitude on set

Compensation

• $600 rate
• 10-hour filming day plus 1-hour lunch
• Overtime pay if applicable
• Non-union production opportunity

Male Continuity Background Actors for BET Series

Job Description
A BET television series is casting male continuity background actors for an extended filming schedule in Pickering and Toronto. Production is seeking reliable non-union performers who can maintain continuity across multiple shoot days throughout the season. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors looking for long-term television production experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as continuity background talent throughout the series
• Maintain consistent appearance across filming days
• Follow production direction and continuity requirements on set
• Be available for recurring filming between scheduled production dates

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–24
• Must be legally 18 years or older
• Clean-shaven appearance preferred
• Non-union or AABP performers only
• Must be local to Pickering, Toronto, or surrounding areas, or able to self-drive
• Reliable availability throughout the filming schedule required

Compensation

• Rate: $17.60 per hour
• Long-term television background acting opportunity
• Shuttle transportation may be available from designated stations

Tourist Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A Toronto production is now casting tourists for featured background scenes in Good Sheppard. Production is seeking energetic and diverse talent to help create lively city and travel-inspired environments on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray tourists in city and public scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in active outdoor and crowd scenes
• Maintain continuity throughout production
• Help create realistic travel and tourist environments on screen

Requirements

• Apprentice or full union members only
• Must be a new face who has not worked on Good Sheppard
• Open to all genders and ethnicities
• Casual and approachable appearance encouraged
• Must be available for filming in Toronto
• Reliable transportation and professionalism required

Compensation

• Paid union background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a major production
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Government Worker Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A Toronto production is casting background actors to portray government workers in Good Sheppard. Production is seeking professional-looking talent for featured scenes involving office and public service environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray government employees in background scenes
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and crew
• Participate in office-related filming sequences
• Maintain continuity throughout production days
• Support realistic workplace storytelling on camera

Requirements

• Apprentice or full union members only
• Must be a new face who has not worked on Good Sheppard
• Men and women of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply
• Professional and clean-cut appearance preferred
• Must be local to Toronto or able to self-report
• Strong professionalism and reliability required

Compensation

• Paid union background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major Toronto production
• Networking exposure within the entertainment industry

Business Professional Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A Toronto production is now casting new faces to portray business professionals in upcoming scenes for Good Sheppard. Casting directors are seeking polished and professional-looking talent for featured background work in a busy corporate environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray business professionals in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Participate in office and city-style production scenes
• Help create realistic workplace environments on camera

Requirements

• Apprentice or full union members only
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on Good Sheppard
• Seeking diverse male and female talent
• Professional and polished appearance preferred
• Must be available for filming in Toronto
• Reliable and professional attitude required

Compensation

• Paid union background acting role
• Professional film and television set experience
• Opportunity to work on a major production
• Networking opportunities with cast and crew

Black Male Background Actors for TV Production

Job Description
A television production filming in Toronto is now casting Black male background actors for featured morgue scene roles. The production is seeking talent for apprentice or full union opportunities. Selected talent will portray deceased bodies in a professional film and television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background morgue scene characters during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Remain comfortable performing still-body roles on set
• Wear production-provided wardrobe for filming scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout production hours

Requirements

• Black men only
• No tattoos visible anywhere on the body
• Apprentice or full union status required
• Must not have previously worked on “Good Sheppard”
• Comfortable portraying deceased body roles in morgue scenes
• Must be available to work in Toronto
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Union production experience
• Opportunity to work on a professional television set
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Athletic Male Police Officer Types for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is now casting athletic male background talent to portray police officers for a night shoot in Clairville. Casting directors are specifically seeking new faces who have not previously worked on the production. This opportunity is open to union apprentice and full union members who can bring an authentic law enforcement look and professional on-set presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team
• Participate in night shoot filming sequences
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Male talent only
• Must be union apprentice or full union member
• Athletic build required
• Seeking Black, Asian, or Latino talent
• Must be a new face who has not worked on the production before
• Comfortable working night shoots
• Reliable transportation or willingness to use available shuttle service

Compensation

• Paid television production opportunity
• Night shoot filming in Clairville
• Shuttle service may be available
• Opportunity to work on a professional TV production

Indigenous Background Performers for TV Series

Job Description
A new television series is casting Indigenous background performers for a production filming across Winnipeg, Selkirk, and surrounding Manitoba areas. This project is seeking authentic talent of all ages to bring meaningful representation and real stories to screen in a professionally produced TV series.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in various scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Maintain natural and authentic on-camera presence
• Participate in filming across scheduled dates

Requirements

• Must be Indigenous
• Open to all ages (children, adults, and elders)
• Must be a Manitoba resident with a local address
• Able to work in Winnipeg and surrounding areas
• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• Paid background roles
• Open to ACTRA and non-union performers
• Professional TV production experience