Now Casting Real People

Job Description
A new television series is seeking young men to portray characters aged 15–18 in an upcoming production written by Jimmy McGovern. This is an excellent opportunity for new or emerging talent, and no acting experience is required. The project focuses on authentic storytelling and welcomes performers who can bring honesty, depth, and relatability to their roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teenage character in scripted scenes

• Take direction well and collaborate with the production team

• Participate in all scheduled filming days between March and May 2026

• Deliver natural, grounded performances suitable for television

Requirements

• Young men, all ethnicities

• Must be 18+ by March 2026 (required to legally play 15–18)

• Particularly seeking talent from the North West of England, though all regions may apply

• No acting experience required

• Must be available March–May 2026

• Reliable, professional, and comfortable on camera

Compensation

• Paid television roles

Tess – Co-Lead Role

Job Description
A new independent feature film is casting a young actress to play Tess, a Chinese American teenager navigating grief, identity, and emotional growth. Tess is sharp, self-assured, and deeply vulnerable beneath the surface—someone who hides her insecurities while grappling with personal loss. This co-lead role offers a powerful opportunity for a young performer with an authentic presence and emotional depth. Musical ability is welcome but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tess with honesty, nuance, and emotional range

• Perform dramatic scenes focused on grief, growth, and self-reflection

• Collaborate closely with the director and lead cast on character development

• Participate in rehearsals and follow creative direction on set

• Deliver both English dialogue and scenes requiring Mandarin or Cantonese

Requirements

• Female, Chinese American

• Ages 15–25

• Strong emotional presence and ability to perform vulnerable, layered scenes

• Must have command of Mandarin or Cantonese, as well as English

• Musical talent appreciated but not required

• Authentic, expressive, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• SAG feature film

• Filming in NYC

Bakery Patrons – Background Roles

Job Description
A new Netflix film is casting background talent to portray everyday bakery patrons in warm, lively café scenes. Talent will help create an authentic, cozy atmosphere by appearing as regular customers enjoying the environment. This is a great opportunity for those comfortable on camera and interested in working on a major film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural bakery customer in various café scenes

• Follow direction for movement, blocking, and continuity

• Interact subtly with the environment to enhance realism

• Maintain a clean, everyday look suitable for a bakery setting

• If booked with a car, follow specific instructions regarding vehicle appearance and placement

Requirements

• Any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Comfortable performing non-verbal background acting

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• No red or white vehicles if booked with a car

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• Rate: $175 for 12 hours

• Car bump: $35 (if booked with vehicle)

Thanksgiving Family – YouTube Video Feature

Job Description
A YouTube creator is seeking a real Atlanta-area family willing to host them at their Thanksgiving celebration for a filmed holiday video. This project aims to capture genuine holiday moments, warm interactions, and the spirit of togetherness. The family should feel comfortable being filmed casually during their Thanksgiving gathering and interacting naturally with the creator.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome a YouTube creator into your Thanksgiving celebration

• Allow filming of natural interactions, conversations, and holiday activities

• Maintain a warm, friendly, and open attitude on camera

• Follow simple direction when needed while keeping the environment authentic

Requirements

• Real family located in the Atlanta, GA area

• Comfortable having a YouTube creator and small crew present during Thanksgiving

• Open to being filmed in a casual, lifestyle-focused environment

• Friendly, welcoming, and able to appear naturally on camera

Compensation

• Paid appearance

Pedestrians – Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting background pedestrians for an outdoor lake scene. Talent will help create a natural, everyday atmosphere by walking along paths, interacting subtly with the environment, and contributing to the realism of a busy outdoor setting. Pedestrians should be comfortable repeating simple movements and maintaining consistency across multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray natural pedestrians in an outdoor lake environment

• Walk, stand, or interact casually within the scene as directed

• Follow instructions for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain an everyday, casual appearance suitable for an outdoor public area

• Work professionally with the production and background team

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s–60s

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

• Comfortable performing simple walking or standing actions repeatedly

• Able to maintain continuity in wardrobe and movement

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction well

Compensation

• Standard background rate provided by production

Bicyclists – Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is seeking background bicyclists to help create an active, outdoor lake scene. Talent will appear riding bikes along the path, contributing to a lively and realistic environment. Bicyclists should feel comfortable riding repeatedly for multiple takes and maintaining smooth, natural movement on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural bicyclist in an outdoor lake setting

• Ride a bicycle safely and consistently across multiple takes

• Follow direction for pacing, positioning, and scene continuity

• Maintain an athletic, casual appearance suitable for an outdoor activity scene

• Work cooperatively with the production and background team

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s–60s

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

• Comfortable riding a bicycle outdoors for repeated shots

• Able to maintain continuity in performance and wardrobe

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Standard background rate provided by production

Joggers – Background Roles

Job Description
A popular television series is casting background joggers for an outdoor lake scene. Talent will help create a lively and realistic atmosphere by portraying everyday runners enjoying an outdoor path. Joggers should be comfortable performing repeated light running or jogging actions and able to maintain continuity across multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a natural jogger in an outdoor lake environment

• Perform light jogging or running consistently across takes

• Follow direction for pacing, positioning, and scene flow

• Maintain a clean, athletic look suitable for an outdoor fitness scene

• Work professionally with the background team and production crew

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s–60s

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

• Comfortable jogging outdoors and repeating actions as needed

• Able to maintain continuity in wardrobe and performance

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Standard background rate provided by production

Political Staff – Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A major television series is seeking new faces to portray political staff members for featured background roles. This scene will depict a professional, government-style environment, so talent should have a polished look and feel comfortable in formal business attire. These roles require individuals who can take direction well, maintain continuity, and contribute to a realistic political office atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional political staff members in office or government settings

• Follow direction for blocking, reactions, and movement

• Maintain continuity in appearance and performance throughout filming

• Wear formal business attire as required for the scene

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Ages 25–65

• Must not have appeared in previous scenes for this series

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area

• Women: Must have business attire such as skirts or pant suits

• Men: Must have suits

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable or able to sign a release

• Professional, conservative appearance preferred

Compensation

• Rate: $168 for 12 hours

Family Photo Shoot – Featured Roles (Wife, Daughter, Son)

Job Description
A lifestyle still photo shoot is seeking Caucasian talent to portray a family for an upcoming campaign. The project will feature authentic, warm family moments alongside the lead male actor. Talent should feel comfortable on camera, take direction well, and maintain consistency throughout both the fitting and the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family unit in a lifestyle-themed photo shoot

• Follow posing and expression guidance from the photographer

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before the shoot date

• Maintain consistent appearance and professional behavior throughout production

Requirements

• Wife: Caucasian female, 50s–early 60s

• Daughter: Caucasian female, mid-to-late 20s

• Son: Caucasian male, early 30s

• Blonde, reddish, or brown hair preferred

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

• Comfortable with family-oriented lifestyle imagery

• Must be available for both the fitting and shoot

Compensation

• Featured rate: $165 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Wardrobe fitting rate: $40 for 2 hours

Family Photo Shoot – Featured Role (Son)

Job Description
A lifestyle still photo shoot is seeking a male actor to portray the son in a family-themed campaign. This project focuses on warm, relatable family moments and natural expressions. Talent should feel comfortable on camera, take direction well, and be able to convey authenticity in still photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the son in a family-style photo shoot

• Follow posing and expression guidance from the photographer

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

• Maintain consistent appearance and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Caucasian male, mid-20s to late-30s

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

• Comfortable with family-oriented lifestyle imagery

• Able to attend a wardrobe fitting before the shoot

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Featured rate: $165 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Fitting rate: $40 for 2 hours

Uniformed Police Officers – Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A television series is casting male talent to portray uniformed police officers for featured background scenes. These roles require a clean-cut, authoritative look with strong physical presence. Talent should be able to follow direction well, deliver realistic reactions, and maintain continuity while on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray uniformed police officers with professionalism and credibility

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and scene continuity

• Maintain a conservative, clean-cut appearance suitable for law-enforcement roles

• Wear provided police uniforms and equipment as required

Requirements

• Male, all ethnicities

• Ages 25–45

• Fit and in good physical shape

• Clean-cut, conservative look

• Military or law enforcement experience preferred but not required

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable or you can provide a tattoo release

• Professional, reliable, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Rate: $168 for 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

New York Pedestrians – Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A major television series is seeking featured background talent to portray New York pedestrians in energetic street scenes. These roles help bring an authentic city atmosphere to life, making the environment feel real and lived-in. Talent should have strong on-camera presence, natural movement, and the ability to blend into busy street moments while still maintaining consistency across multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray everyday New York pedestrians with natural reactions and movement
• Follow direction for blocking, continuity, and scene flow
• Participate in outdoor scenes that may involve walking, crossing streets, or background interactions
• Maintain consistent performance and appearance throughout the shoot
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and background teams

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities
• Ages 18–70
• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area
• Must have a look fitting everyday New York street life
• No visible tattoos unless able to cover them—tattoos that cannot be covered require signing a release form
• Must not have previously worked on the same series in other key roles

Compensation

• Rate: $168.00 for up to 12 hours
• Overtime applies after 12 hours if required
• Non-union background role