New Orleans Extras Casting Call for a Club Scene

Job Description

An urban drama film project is seeking extras and supporting on-camera talent for scenes set in club and studio environments. The production will film in South Florida and is looking for individuals who can authentically portray high-energy, emotionally driven moments in an urban performance setting.

Roles include background and featured appearances within nightlife, music, and studio scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background or featured talent

• Portray realistic club, performance, or studio environments

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Comfortable with urban themes, performance environments, and high-emotion scenes

• Singing, rapping, or music production skills are a plus for featured roles

• Florida-based talent strongly encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work on location

• Travel is not provided

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified in the original listing

Driving Instructor – Film Role

Job Description
A film production is seeking an experienced driving instructor to portray a driving instructor on screen. This role is ideal for someone with real-world driver’s education experience who can bring authenticity and confidence to the performance. Acting experience is a plus, but candidates with professional driving instruction backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a driving instructor in a scripted film scene

• Demonstrate realistic teaching behavior and on-camera professionalism

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain a calm, instructional presence during filming

Requirements

• Proven experience as a driving instructor

• Acting experience preferred but not required

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Reliable, professional, and adaptable on set

• Availability later this month (exact filming date to be confirmed)

Compensation

• Paid role

• Compensation provided based on production terms

Chicago Fire – Passenger Background Roles

Job Description
A network television series is casting paid background actors to portray passengers in upcoming episodes filming in the western suburbs of Chicago. These are non-speaking roles and a great opportunity for performers looking to gain on-set experience in a fast-paced television production. Talent must be available for all required filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a passenger in background scenes

• Perform natural, non-speaking background actions

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and readiness throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female performers ages 20s–70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be available for all scheduled filming days

• Comfortable working in non-speaking background roles

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago or surrounding areas

Compensation

• $132 for up to 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

• Paid background role

Chicago Fire – Female Stand-In Role

Job Description
A network television series is casting a paid female stand-in for an upcoming shoot. This non-speaking role supports lighting, camera blocking, and scene setup by standing in for a principal actor. The production is seeking a performer who closely matches specific physical characteristics and can work efficiently on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match height, build, complexion, and general appearance as directed

• Remain available on set for technical rehearsals and scene preparation

• Follow instructions from the assistant director and camera team

Requirements

• African American female

• Portraying ages 20s–50s

• Height range: 5’8”–5’11”

• Weight range: approximately 130–170 lbs

• Dark hair

• Comfortable working in a non-speaking stand-in role

• Prior stand-in or background experience is a plus

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid, non-union stand-in role

Rush Casting Call – General Extras

Job Description
A rush casting call is seeking background extras for an upcoming production filming in Austin, Texas. This is a paid opportunity for adults looking to work as general extras, portraying everyday roles such as bystanders and pedestrians. The production is moving quickly, so availability and responsiveness are important.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a background extra

• Portray natural pedestrian or bystander activity

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the day

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, Texas

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

• Available for an early morning call time

Compensation

• $200 per day

Birthday Party Kids – Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting Hispanic children to appear as kids at a birthday party scene. This is a fun, family-friendly background role ideal for young performers who are comfortable on camera and can follow simple on-set direction. The scene will feature natural interactions and playful energy in a party setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a child attending a birthday party

• Participate in light, natural background action during the scene

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism on set

Requirements

• Hispanic children ages 6–14

• Comfortable working on set for extended periods

• Able to follow basic instructions

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours

• Paid, non-union background role

Parachute – Feature Film Casting for Military Veterans

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA feature film is seeking real military veterans for an upcoming production filming in Texas. This project is looking for authentic individuals who can bring real-life experience and presence to the screen. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for veterans interested in participating in a major film production. Skydiving or other high-adrenaline experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as part of a scripted feature film

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Portray roles rooted in authentic military experience

• Participate in filming during scheduled production dates

Requirements

• Military veterans ages 20–50

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• No acting experience required

• Skydiving or high-adrenaline experience is a plus but not required

• Available to film in Central Texas

Compensation

• Paid roles under SAG-AFTRA agreements

• Professional on-set experience in a feature film

Chicago Fire – Paid Background Extras

Job Description
A network television series is casting paid background actors for upcoming episodes filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is for clean-shaven male performers who can portray law enforcement and federal agents in non-speaking roles. Filming will take place on two separate Saturdays, with different uniformed roles needed for each shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background law enforcement personnel

• Wear provided or approved uniform wardrobe

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 20s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Able to portray FBI SWAT, police, U.S. Marshals, or FBI HAZMAT

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Available for one of the scheduled Saturday shoot dates

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Compensation provided per production rates

Research Project Extras – Security Software Study

Job Description
A paid research project is seeking background participants to take part in a controlled recording session for a security software study. The project involves recreating everyday movement scenarios inside a school setting to help develop technology designed to distinguish people from objects in high-risk environments such as schools, retail spaces, and hospitals. Recordings are strictly for internal research use only and will not be publicly released. Participants will only be needed for one scheduled day.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in recorded movement scenarios inside a classroom setting

• Perform repetitive walking, standing, and positioning as directed

• Follow instructions from the research and production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout the session

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older

• Open to all body types, shapes, and sizes

• Must be local to the Pittsburgh area

• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location

• Comfortable with extended periods of walking and standing

• Accurate height and weight information required for research purposes

• Prior participation in a similar April 2025 project does not disqualify you

Compensation

• $100 for a 4-hour session

• $150 for a 6-hour session

• Paid research participation

True Crime Recreation Series – Prosecutor Role

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a non-union actor to portray a prosecutor in a dramatized courtroom scene. This role requires a professional, polished appearance and the ability to closely resemble a provided reference look. Filming will take place on a single shoot day and is ideal for performers with a strong on-camera presence and professional wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a prosecutor in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow scripted direction for courtroom-style performances

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance on camera

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate professional wardrobe

Requirements

• Ability to resemble the provided reference photo

• Professional wardrobe suitable for a courtroom setting

• Comfortable performing in a non-union television production

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $125 per day

• Paid, non-union role

Chad Powers Season 2 – Student Background Roles

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to portray college students for Chad Powers Season 2. This opportunity is ideal for young adults who can naturally fit into a university campus setting and are interested in gaining on-set television experience. Filming will take place in Georgia and is open to diverse talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a college student in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Perform natural, campus-style actions during filming

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18–24

• All genders welcome

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Georgia

• Comfortable working as background talent on a television set

Compensation

• $121 for up to 10 hours

• Paid, non-union background role

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking background actors for a lifestyle-focused wine commercial. The scene features a relaxed picnic setting and calls for natural, camera-friendly performances. This opportunity is ideal for talent comfortable on set and interested in commercial background work with competitive pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial scene

• Participate naturally in a picnic-style setup on camera

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Female performers portraying ages 20s–30s, open to all ethnicities

• Male performers portraying ages 20s–30s, open to all ethnicities

• Couples portraying ages 20s–30s, open to all ethnicities

• Must be over the age of 25

• Comfortable appearing in a scene where alcohol is present

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $325 for up to 8 hours

• Paid background role