Network Television Series Casting Call for EMT

Bar Patron (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray bar patrons hanging out at a bar scene. This paid background extra opportunity is seeking talent with a natural, everyday look who can bring relaxed “barfly” energy on camera. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who haven’t worked recently on this show.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in a casual bar hangout scene

• Follow direction for background action, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Remain professional on set and available for the full workday

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current facial hair (if any)

• Photo rules: no headshots, no old pics, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Little League Baseball Teams + Coaches + Families (Background Roles)

Job Description
A production filming near Wilmington, North Carolina is casting real Little League baseball teams for an upcoming scene. They’re looking for 1–2 teams of different sizes with true Little League (Majors) experience, plus potential coaches and family crowd to fill out the stands. This is a paid background opportunity for youth athletes and supporting community members who can bring authentic baseball energy on camera. Teams must be within reasonable driving distance of Wilmington and able to work as local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera baseball scenes as a real Little League team

• Follow direction from the production team for gameplay beats and staging

• Maintain continuity across takes (positions, actions, reactions)

• For coaches: support the scene as an on-camera coach presence

• For families: portray a lively crowd with natural cheering and reactions

Requirements

• Little League Baseball Teams: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 9–12

• Teams must have Little League (Majors) level experience

• Seeking 1–2 teams of different sizes

• Coaches: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+ (real team coaches preferred if requested)

• Families/Crowd: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 8+

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines or attend a fitting if needed

• Must be within driving distance (local hire; no travel provided)

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Child Role (Featured Background)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting child talent for a featured background role in an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is for young performers who can follow direction well and appear naturally on camera. Talent will be featured walking through a mall environment as part of surveillance-style footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured child in a mall/surveillance-style scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain calm, focused, and professional while filming

• Work cooperatively with the production team on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 8–10

• Able to follow simple directions and stay engaged on set

• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as required

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• $100/day

Townspeople With Cars (Background Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking men and women to portray townspeople with their personal vehicles for a paid on-camera background opportunity. This role is perfect for talent who can bring natural, everyday energy to a scene while featuring their car on camera. Vehicles must meet specific color requirements, and you should be ready to provide accurate vehicle details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a townsperson in a background scene with your personal vehicle

• Drive, park, or stage your car on camera as directed by production

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

• Arrive camera-ready and remain professional throughout the workday

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Must have a vehicle that is NOT red, black, or white

• Must be comfortable having your vehicle used on camera

• Able to provide the year, color, make, and model of your car

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Additional $35 car bump

Mall Security Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Mall Security Officer for a featured on-camera scene. This paid role is a great fit for talent who can portray a professional, observant security presence and react naturally while assisting law enforcement. You’ll appear on camera as the person who shows footage to police, so a grounded, believable performance is important.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mall security officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Show or reference surveillance footage to law enforcement on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready look throughout filming

Requirements

• Male

• Comfortable portraying a security professional on camera

• Able to take direction and remain consistent across takes

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• $75/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting an Officer role for filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is for talent who can portray a believable law enforcement presence with a clean-cut, professional look. The role involves scene action where the officer takes a confession, so you should be comfortable performing serious, grounded moments while following direction closely.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Participate in a confession-related scene with focused, realistic reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a polished, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional appearance

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement in serious scene work

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

• Available for a morning call time on the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $125/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting Detective roles (Detective 3 & Detective 4) for filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent who can convincingly portray law enforcement with a strong, professional presence. You should be physically fit, camera-ready, and have professional wardrobe that suits a detective look for a true crime reenactment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for investigative action, movement, and scene blocking

• Maintain a professional, authoritative on-screen presence

• Arrive set-ready with wardrobe appropriate for a detective role

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional appearance

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective

• Reliable and able to take direction well

• Available for likely morning call times on scheduled shoot days

Compensation

• $125/day

Gas Station Attendant (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Gas Station Attendant for a featured on-camera role filming in Tennessee. This paid role is perfect for talent who can deliver a believable, everyday working-person vibe and react naturally in scene moments with detectives. You’ll portray an attendant who shows detectives surveillance footage, so a grounded, realistic performance is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gas station attendant in a true crime reenactment scene

• Interact on camera with detectives and follow direction for timing and blocking

• React naturally and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready with a clean, realistic look for the role

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50s

• Comfortable performing on camera in a network TV reenactment setting

• Able to take direction and remain professional on set

• Available for a morning call time on the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $75/day

Witness (Speaking Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is seeking talent for Witness roles (Witness 3 & Witness 4). This paid on-camera opportunity is for performers who can deliver natural, believable dialogue while speaking with detectives at the scene. If you’re comfortable taking direction, staying present on camera, and keeping your performance grounded and realistic, this role is a solid way to build TV credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness who speaks to detectives during a true crime reenactment scene

• Deliver simple, natural dialogue and reactions on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional on-set behavior

Requirements

• Any gender, ages 30–50

• Comfortable with dialogue and speaking on camera

• Able to take direction and stay in character during multiple takes

• Reliable and punctual for scheduled call times (likely late morning)

Compensation

• $100/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Officer role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is perfect for talent who can convincingly portray a law enforcement first responder with a confident, professional presence. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and able to take direction quickly while staying camera-ready on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer/first responder in a true crime reenactment

• Follow direction for movement, blocking, and scene actions

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally when required

• Maintain a clean-cut, polished on-screen appearance throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, 30s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut look

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Comfortable portraying a law enforcement first responder

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

Compensation

• $125/day

Witness (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Witness role for an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent who can deliver natural reactions in intense moments and follow direction closely. The scene includes reacting to the sound of “gunfire,” so performers should be comfortable portraying realistic, heightened emotion while staying professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness in a true crime reenactment for network television

• React naturally and believably to scripted “gunfire” audio cues

• Follow direction for timing, blocking, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready appearance and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• Black female, ages 30–40

• Comfortable reacting to the sound of “gunfire” in a dramatized scene

• Able to take direction well and remain focused during multiple takes

• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work on the scheduled day/time

Compensation

• $150/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Officer role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent who can portray a believable law enforcement presence with a calm, authoritative look. You should be physically fit, clean-cut, and comfortable handling a prop weapon while following direction for scene blocking and action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and on-camera blocking

• Safely handle a prop weapon when required

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, age range as specified by the role

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional look

• Must be comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

• Reliable and able to take direction well

Compensation

• $125/day