HULU’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ Atlanta Extras Open Casting Call
Casting Call: Background Extras for Limited Series “Murdaugh Murders”
Job Description
A limited series based on the real-life drama of the Murdaugh family is seeking background extras to portray a variety of roles. Filming will take place in locations across the greater Atlanta area, including Doraville, Monroe, and Lake Lanier. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile project for NBC/Universal Television.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray specific background roles including family members, law enforcement, medical staff, and courtroom attendees.
- Participate in filming during a Monday-to-Friday schedule.
- Collaborate with the production team to bring authenticity to the scenes.
Requirements
- Must be available for filming in Atlanta and surrounding locations.
- Open to the following roles:
- Police, sheriff, and detective types.
- Real medical staff such as nurses, doctors, and EMTs.
- Law firm staff, including lawyers and other professionals.
- Courtroom types such as judges, stenographers, and court attendees.
- South Carolina locals for party scenes and Low Country vibes.
- Men and women with 1970–1990 pickup trucks or cars.
- Reporters, photographers, and videographers (real experience is a bonus).
- Special ability rates apply for certain roles, including medical and police professionals.
Compensation
- Standard rate: $100 per day with overtime after 8 hours.
- Stand-in/photo double rate: $196 per 12-hour day, plus overtime after 12 hours.
- Special ability rates and additional bumps apply to specific roles or vehicle use.
- Most filming days will be 12 hours or more, with adjusted pay for extended hours.
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Men and Women with Cars for Stunt Unit Scene
Job Description
A production filming in Oxford, GA is now casting men and women with personal vehicles for a stunt unit scene. Casting directors are seeking adults 18 and over of all ethnicities who can work a Friday afternoon call time and provide their own car for filming.
This is a paid background opportunity that includes additional vehicle and gas compensation. Production is looking for everyday vehicles, but red, black, or white cars will not be accepted for this booking.
If you have availability and a camera-ready vehicle, this is a great chance to get on set and earn extra pay for both you and your car.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear in a background/stunt unit scene with your vehicle
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Arrive on set for a 1:00 PM call time
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Follow direction from the stunt and production team
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Provide accurate vehicle details for continuity
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Remain available for the duration of filming
Requirements
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Men and women, age 18+
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must have a car available for filming (no red, black, or white vehicles)
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Submit year, color, make, and model of your car
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Provide a current photo of your vehicle
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Must be local to Oxford, GA
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Available to work on 2/20
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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$35 car bump
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$20 gas allowance
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Paid background/stunt unit opportunity
Family Parent Types for Background Role
Job Description
A production filming near Decatur is now casting additional family “parent-type” background actors for an upcoming shoot. Casting directors are looking for men and women who can authentically portray parents in a family setting.
This is a great opportunity for Atlanta-area talent who fit a relatable, everyday parent look. The call time will be later in the morning, making it ideal for performers with flexible daytime availability.
If you’re local to the Decatur area and ready to work, this is a quick-turnaround background opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a parent in family-based background scenes
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Follow direction from assistant directors on set
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Maintain continuity throughout filming
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Arrive on time for later morning call
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Deliver natural, realistic background performance
Requirements
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Male and female talent, late 20s to 60s
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Must be able to portray a parent type
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Local to the Decatur, GA area
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Available to work Friday 2/20
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Professional and reliable on set
Compensation
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Paid background rate
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On-set production experience
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Opportunity for future background bookings
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Work on a professional film/TV set
Experienced Balloon Artist for TV Series “Minivan”
Job Description
A television series is now casting an experienced balloon artist to appear in a middle school fair scene for the upcoming series Minivan. Filming will take place in Pearl River, NY, and production is seeking a skilled performer who can create a variety of balloon shapes including animals, hats, and specialty designs.
This background role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement and qualifies for the Special Ability rate. Casting directors are looking for someone with real professional balloon artistry experience who can perform confidently on camera. Talent with their own balloon supplies is strongly encouraged.
If you’re a creative balloon artist ready to showcase your skills on a professional TV set, this is an exciting paid opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a balloon artist at a middle school fair
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Create balloon animals, hats, and custom balloon shapes on camera
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Bring your own balloon kit and supplies if available
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Follow direction from the production team
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Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date
Requirements
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Professional balloon artist experience required
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Ability to create multiple balloon shapes and designs
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Must be local to Pearl River, NY or NYC area
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Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
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Submit clear current photos and examples of balloon artwork
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Confirm full availability for 3/6
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $234 for 8 hours
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Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement
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Professional television production credit
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Opportunity for future background bookings
Face Painters for TV Series “Minivan”
Job Description
A television series is now casting background actors to portray face painters for a middle school fair scene in the upcoming series Minivan. Filming will take place in Pearl River, NY, and casting directors are seeking performers with real face painting experience who can bring authenticity and creativity to the role.
This background role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement. Production is looking for individuals who have hands-on experience with face painting and, ideally, their own face painting kit.
If you’re a skilled face painter with on-set availability and ready to work on a professional TV production, this is a great opportunity to showcase your talent.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a face painter during a middle school fair scene
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Perform face painting actions realistically on camera
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Bring your own face painting kit if available
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
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Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date
Requirements
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Face painting experience required
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Must be local to Pearl River, NY or NYC area
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Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
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Minors must provide measurements (height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes)
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Submit clear current photos (selfies acceptable, plus one full-length photo)
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Fully available for filming on 3/6
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $234 for 8 hours
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Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA agreement
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Professional television production experience
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Opportunity for additional background work
Chicago Fire Department Students – Background Actors
Job Description
A hit network television series is now casting background actors to portray Chicago Fire Department students for an upcoming scene filming in Chicago. Production is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look to appear as firefighter trainees in a classroom or academy setting.
This casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you have a professional appearance and are ready to work on a fast-paced television set, this is a great opportunity to gain network TV experience.
Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent must be fully available for the scheduled shoot date.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Chicago Fire Department students in background scenes
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
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Maintain continuity throughout filming
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Arrive camera-ready with required grooming standards
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Be available for full-day shoot schedule
Requirements
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Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states
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Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven with short hair
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Women: Natural appearance (no false eyelashes, no long painted nails)
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must provide current photo and accurate clothing sizes
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Professional attitude and reliability on set
Compensation
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Paid television background rate
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Network TV production experience
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Opportunity for future background bookings
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On-set industry networking
Union Drag Kings for Background Role
Job Description
A television production filming in the LA/Glendale area is now seeking union background actors who can portray Drag Kings. Casting directors are looking for performers who can bring authenticity, confidence, and strong stage presence to the role.
Talent must be able to provide their own drag king costume, including wardrobe, wig, and makeup. This is a great opportunity for experienced drag performers or actors comfortable embodying drag king personas on a professional set.
Filming is expected to take place toward the end of March, with exact dates to be announced.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a Drag King in background scenes
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Provide and wear your own costume, wig, and makeup
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Follow direction from the production team on set
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Maintain continuity throughout filming
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Be available for scheduled shoot dates
Requirements
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Union submissions only
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Must be registered with Central Casting
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Ability to authentically portray a Drag King
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Must provide your own costume, wig, and makeup
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Available for filming in the LA/Glendale area
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Flexible for end-of-March production timeframe
Compensation
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Union background rate (negotiable per production)
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Professional television set experience
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Opportunity for future background bookings
Union Background Actors with Hacky Sack Experience
Job Description
A production in the Los Angeles area is now seeking union background actors with real hacky sack experience for upcoming filming dates. Casting directors are looking for talent who can authentically portray hippies or unhoused individuals while naturally playing hacky sack on camera.
This is a great opportunity for experienced SAG-AFTRA background actors who are registered with Central Casting and available for early March work dates. If you have strong hacky sack skills and can embody a free-spirited or rugged character type, this role is for you.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform hacky sack naturally during background scenes
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Portray hippie or unhoused character types authentically
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Follow on-set direction from assistant directors
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Maintain continuity throughout filming
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Be fully available for scheduled work dates
Requirements
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Union talent only
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Must be registered with Central Casting
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Real hacky sack experience required
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Able to portray hippie or unhoused character types
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Available for potential work dates 3/5 and 3/6
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Must be local to the Los Angeles area
Compensation
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$241 for 8 hours
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Union background rate
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Professional on-set experience
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Opportunity for additional background bookings
Dinner Customers – Background Role
Job Description
Casting directors are now hiring background actors to portray dinner customers in a television series filming in Atlanta, GA. These scenes call for conservative, clean-cut individuals who can bring natural, everyday energy to a restaurant setting.
Production is seeking a variety of Atlanta types to reflect authentic restaurant guests. New faces only — applicants must not have worked on this season of the show.
This is a paid background opportunity for actors looking to gain experience on a professional television set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray restaurant guest in dining scenes
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React naturally in background performance
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Follow direction from assistant directors
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Attend fitting prior to filming
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Remain available for full-day shoot schedule
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 18–70
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All ethnicities welcome
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Conservative, clean-cut appearance
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No visible tattoos (unless covered or legally released)
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Must not have worked on this season
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Must be local to Atlanta, GA
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Full availability for fitting and filming dates
Compensation
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Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime if applicable)
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Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)
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Overtime paid after 12 hours
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On-set television credit and experience
Restaurant Waitstaff – Background Role
Job Description
A major television series is seeking background actors to portray restaurant waitstaff in upcoming Atlanta-based filming. These scenes require polished, conservative, clean-cut individuals who can convincingly play servers or wait staff in an upscale setting.
Production is casting new faces only who have not appeared on this season. Prior restaurant experience is required to ensure authenticity on camera.
This is a great opportunity for Atlanta actors looking to gain paid background work on a high-profile TV production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray restaurant server or waitstaff in background scenes
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Perform realistic serving actions during filming
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Follow on-set direction for movement and timing
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Attend scheduled wardrobe fitting
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Maintain continuity throughout shooting day
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 20–40
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Conservative, professional, clean-cut appearance
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Must have prior experience as a server or waitstaff
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No visible tattoos (unless covered or legally released)
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Must not have worked on this season
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Must be local to Atlanta, GA
Compensation
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Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime if applicable)
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Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)
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Overtime paid after 12 hours
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Valuable television production experience
Distillery Workers – Background Role
Job Description
A hit television series is now casting background actors to portray distillery workers in upcoming scenes filming in the Atlanta, GA area. These scenes are set in “Italy” and “Atlanta,” and production is seeking new faces who have not worked on this season yet.
Casting directors are looking for conservative, professional, clean-cut individuals who can realistically portray laborers working in a vodka distillery. Talent should be comfortable performing manual labor actions on camera to create an authentic production environment.
Filming requires full-day availability, including fitting and shoot dates. Local Atlanta hires only.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a distillery worker in background scenes
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Perform light manual labor actions on camera
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
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Attend scheduled fitting prior to filming
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Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 21–60
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White or ethnically Italian appearance preferred
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Conservative, professional, clean-cut look
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No visible tattoos (unless covered or legally released)
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Must not have worked on this season of the series
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Must be local to Atlanta, GA
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Full availability for fitting and filming dates
Compensation
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Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime if applicable)
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Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)
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Overtime paid after 12 hours
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Professional on-set television experience
Detective Role for True Crime Reenactment Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is now casting a male actor to portray a Detective in an upcoming filmed episode in Knoxville, TN. Production is seeking talent who can closely match a reference photo, including similar hairstyle and overall appearance.
This role requires strong on-camera presence and the ability to authentically portray law enforcement in dramatic reenactment scenes. Filming is expected to take place in the afternoon, and selected talent must be comfortable handling a prop weapon as part of the portrayal.
If you have experience in dramatic recreations, crime series, or law enforcement roles, this is a great opportunity to expand your acting credits in television.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a Detective in a true crime reenactment episode
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Match provided reference photo in appearance and hairstyle
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Comfortably handle a prop weapon during filming
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Follow direction from the director and production team
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Participate in scheduled afternoon filming in Knoxville, TN
Requirements
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Male actor who can resemble reference photo
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Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera
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Able to handle prop weapon safely and professionally
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Available for filming in Knoxville, TN
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Non-union talent
Compensation
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$150 per day
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Hotel accommodations provided
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Network television credit
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Professional on-set experience
Dinner Customers – Background Role
Job Description
Casting directors are now hiring background actors to portray dinner customers in a television series filming in Atlanta, GA. These scenes call for conservative, clean-cut individuals who can bring natural, everyday energy to a restaurant setting.
Production is seeking a variety of Atlanta types to reflect authentic restaurant guests. New faces only — applicants must not have worked on this season of the show.
This is a paid background opportunity for actors looking to gain experience on a professional television set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray restaurant guest in dining scenes
-
React naturally in background performance
-
Follow direction from assistant directors
-
Attend fitting prior to filming
-
Remain available for full-day shoot schedule
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 18–70
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All ethnicities welcome
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Conservative, clean-cut appearance
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No visible tattoos (unless covered or legally released)
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Must not have worked on this season
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Must be local to Atlanta, GA
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Full availability for fitting and filming dates
Compensation
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Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours (overtime if applicable)
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Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)
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Overtime paid after 12 hours
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On-set television credit and experience


