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YouTube Drama Series Lead & Supporting Talent

Job Description

A major YouTube platform production is casting talented actors for lead and supporting roles in an upcoming scripted project. Casting directors are seeking expressive performers with strong acting or improv skills who can bring authentic emotion, storytelling ability, and engaging on-camera presence to character-driven scenes. This paid opportunity is open to talent of all ethnicities and offers featured roles in a digital production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead or supporting characters in a scripted YouTube production
• Deliver emotional and engaging performances on camera
• Participate in dialogue-driven and story-focused scenes
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Collaborate with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–30
• Open to all ethnicities
• Acting and/or improvisation experience required
• Strong personality and on-camera confidence
• Ability to portray authentic emotions and character development
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable performing on camera
• Available for production in Atlanta or Miami

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity

Pilates Instructor With Real Experience

Job Description

A television production is seeking union background actors with real Pilates instruction experience for an upcoming shoot. Producers are looking for authentic Pilates instructors who can confidently portray fitness professionals on camera. This is a paid background acting opportunity for experienced Pilates instructors in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional Pilates instructor in television scenes
• Demonstrate authentic Pilates knowledge and techniques on camera
• Follow direction from the production and background casting teams
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor on set
• Be available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements

• Union talent only
• Must have real Pilates instructor experience
• Comfortable performing Pilates-related activities on camera
• Professional fitness or wellness background preferred
• Must be registered with Central Casting
• Able to work in the Los Angeles area
• Current photo and summary of Pilates experience required for consideration

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours of work
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Work on a professional television production
• Opportunity to showcase real Pilates expertise on screen

Netflix Series Background Actors & Stand-Ins

Job Description

A hit streaming series is preparing for its upcoming season and is seeking background actors, stand-ins, and specialty talent for recurring opportunities. Production is looking for both returning performers and new faces to portray a variety of roles throughout the season. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors, experienced background performers, athletes, and specialty talent to gain on-set experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in television scenes
• Portray a variety of characters in school, gym, social, and community settings
• Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Stand-in opportunities may be available for qualified talent
• Participate in recurring roles throughout the season when needed

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older, or younger talent who can portray high school students
• Open to new and experienced background actors
• Reliable transportation and availability for filming schedules
• Comfortable working on a professional television set
• Specialty talent encouraged to apply, including:
  • High school students
  • High school wrestlers with experience
  • Middle school wrestlers with experience
  • Athletic gym-goers
  • Spin class participants with experience
  • Dive bar patrons
  • Teachers
  • Upscale and wealthy-looking individuals
• Wrestling experience preferred for wrestler-specific roles

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunities
• Potential recurring work throughout the season
• Stand-in opportunities for selected talent
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major streaming series

Job Description

Super Delicious is casting local Southern California talent for two upcoming episodes of the YouTube series How Hard Can It Be? The production is seeking men who are willing to participate in unique challenge-based episodes that test confidence, skill, and competitive spirit.

Selected participants will appear in entertaining unscripted segments designed for digital audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in challenge-based filming for a YouTube series.
• Follow production instructions and engage authentically on camera.
• Attend the scheduled filming date and remain available for production activities.
• Provide a short introductory video as part of the submission process.

Requirements

Polygraph Challenge Participants

• Men, 18 years or older.
• Must have never taken a polygraph test.
• Believe they could successfully beat a polygraph examination.
• Located in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Available for filming.

Powerlifting Challenge Participants

• Men, 19 years or older.
• Regular gym-goers.
• Have never trained for or competed in powerlifting.
• Must believe they could outperform a competitive male or female powerlifter.
• Located in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Available for filming.

Submission Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• A video (one minute or less) introducing themselves.
• Explain why they believe they can beat a polygraph test or outperform a competitive powerlifter.
• Briefly explain why they should be selected for the episode.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.

Staff Background Actors

Job Description

A film production is seeking male and female background actors to portray staff members in upcoming scenes. This paid non-union opportunity is open to adults who can help create an authentic workplace environment on set. Casting directors are looking for reliable talent who can commit to a full day of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray staff members in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Help create realistic workplace and event environments
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day

Requirements

• Male and female talent, age 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Open to all genders
• Must be available for the entire filming day
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment
• Reliable and punctual

Compensation

• $120 for 8 hours
• Paid non-union background acting opportunity

Background Actors With Middle-Class Vehicles

Job Description

A television production is seeking SAG-AFTRA background actors who own a clean, everyday middle-class vehicle for an upcoming filming opportunity. Casting directors are looking for talent whose vehicles fit naturally into neighborhood and street scenes. This paid background acting role offers additional compensation for the use of your vehicle on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in television or film scenes
• Provide and use your personal vehicle during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Help create realistic street and neighborhood environments
• Remain available for the full filming day as needed

Requirements

• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing
• Open to all genders, ages, and ethnicities
• Must own a clean, well-maintained middle-class vehicle
• Red and white vehicles are not eligible
• Vehicle must be available for production use during filming
• Must be fully available for the scheduled filming day
• Reliable transportation to the filming location

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Additional $37.50 vehicle bump

Latin Diner Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors to portray patrons, restaurant staff, and community members in scenes set at a Latin diner. Casting directors are looking for authentic South American, Hispanic, and Latinx talent to help create a vibrant and realistic dining atmosphere. This paid union background acting opportunity is filming in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a Latin diner setting
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Participate in restaurant, street, and community scenes
• Help create an authentic and engaging atmosphere on camera
• Remain available throughout the entire filming day, including evening hours if needed

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Open to all ages
• South American, Hispanic, or Latinx talent preferred
• Seeking the following background roles:
  • Servers
  • Busboys
  • Restaurant patrons
  • Street vendors
  • Background actors with vehicles
  • Experienced Latin cook
• Must be fully available for the filming day, including possible evening and night work
• Comfortable working in a professional production environment

Compensation

• Union rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity

Police Officers for Television Series

Job Description

A hit television series is seeking male background actors to portray police officers in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to new faces who can authentically represent law enforcement personnel on screen. Local talent in the Nashville area is encouraged to apply for this television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and background casting staff
• Maintain a professional law enforcement appearance on camera
• Participate in background and featured crowd scenes as assigned
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming
• Remain available for extended filming hours if needed

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–55
• Must be able to portray a police officer
• Non-union performers welcome
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be available regardless of call time
• Able to commit to up to 12+ hours on set if required
• New faces are strongly encouraged to submit

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• $12.50 per hour base rate
• Time-and-a-half paid after 8 hours
• Opportunity to work on a major television production
• Professional on-set experience with cast and crew

Child Actor for True Crime Television Series

Job Description

A true crime television series is now casting a young child actor to portray a featured character in a limited-scene role. Production is seeking a multiracial male child who can authentically portray a 3-year-old for scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This is a paid opportunity for families interested in television acting and on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured child character in a true crime television series
• Participate in scheduled filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Remain available for the duration of filming as needed
• Work comfortably in a professional production environment

Requirements

• Multiracial male child (Black/White)
• Able to portray a 3-year-old child
• Parent or legal guardian must be present on set at all times
• Comfortable participating in a limited number of scenes
• Must be available for filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Recent photo required for submission

Compensation

• $75 per day
• Featured role in a television production
• Opportunity to gain on-camera experience in a professional filming environment

Teenage Types for New Television Series

Job Description

A new television series is seeking paid female background actors to portray teenage versions of featured characters. This casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can authentically represent younger character types in period scenes set during the 1950s and 1960s. Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teenage version of a featured character in television scenes
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in background scenes to help create an authentic setting
• Be available for the entire filming day if selected

Requirements

• Female talent, age 18 and older, able to portray a teenager
• Must match one of the following character descriptions:
  • Light-skinned female, 5’9″ or shorter, medium to large clothing size
  • Dark-skinned female, 5’4″ or shorter, small clothing size
  • Brown-skinned female, 5’1″ or shorter, extra-small to small clothing size
  • Dark-skinned female, 5’7″ or shorter, medium clothing size
• Must be able to portray a natural 1950s/1960s appearance
• No acrylic nails
• No individual lash extensions
• No modern hairstyles
• Natural looks strongly preferred
• Must have open availability

Compensation

• $186 for up to 9 hours of work
• Payment issued by check approximately 2–3 weeks after filming
• Opportunity to gain experience on a professional television production

Hospital Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking background actors for hospital scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is casting new faces to portray a variety of hospital personnel and visitors in realistic medical settings. This is a great opportunity for local talent interested in gaining on-set experience in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff, patients, visitors, and other background roles
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in realistic hospital environment scenes
• Be available for the full filming schedule as required

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–65
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for all scheduled filming days
• Comfortable working long production days on set
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set instructions
• New faces encouraged to apply

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed ($12.50 per hour)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Opportunity to gain experience on a television production
• Work alongside an experienced cast and crew

Television Series Stand-In Casting Call

Job Description

A major television network series is seeking experienced stand-ins for a one-day production shoot in Atlanta, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for reliable talent with previous stand-in experience who can closely match specific character looks and work alongside the production team to support filming operations on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for principal cast members during production
• Assist the crew with lighting, camera, and scene setup preparations
• Maintain consistency in positioning and movement for technical rehearsals
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production staff
• Remain available and professional throughout the filming day
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled production activities

Requirements

• Men and women ages 20 and older
• Previous stand-in experience preferred
• Must closely match one of the following casting specifications:
  • Caucasian male, bald, 5’9″–5’11”
  • Caucasian male, brunette, 5’9″–6’0″
  • Caucasian female, blonde, 5’1″–5’3″
  • Caucasian female, brunette, 5’4″–5’6″
  • Black/African American male, 5’11″–6’1″
  • Black/African American, biracial, or Hispanic male, 5’10″–6’1″
  • Indian, South Asian, or multi-racial female, 5’3″–5’5″
• Ability to follow on-set instructions and maintain professionalism
• Available to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $36 per hour
• One-day television production opportunity
• Gain experience working on a major network television series
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced production team