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Casting Call: Real People for Videography Session

Job Description:

Big Fish Casting is seeking real people of all ages, shapes, colors, and sizes to participate in a research and development project. The role involves being part of a videography session in a Hollywood studio, capturing a diverse range of real-life individuals. This project aims to showcase authentic and natural expressions and interactions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a videography session at a Hollywood studio.
  • Follow directions from the videography and production team to capture various poses and expressions.
  • Maintain a natural and authentic presence on camera.
  • Engage in activities and interactions as directed to create genuine footage.

Requirements:

  • Age: Must be 18 years or older
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Appearance: All ages, shapes, colors, and sizes are needed
  • Experience: No prior modeling or acting experience required
  • Availability: Must be available to shoot at the Hollywood studio on the specified date

Compensation Details:

  • Paid roles (rate to be discussed upon hiring)

Related jobs:

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Deli Boys, Season 2 Promo
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Deli Boys S2 Promo
ROLES: Stand-In
SHOOT DATES: Saturday, 12/13/25 (possible additional date Sunday, 12/14/25)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250/10

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

SAAGAR SHEIKH (“RAJ”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’10” (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Saagar Sheikh
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

ASIF ALI (“MIR DAR”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’7″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Asif Ali
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

POORNA JAGANNATHAN (“LUCKY”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’6″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Poorna Jagannathan
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

FRED ARMISEN (“MAX”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’8″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Fred Armisen
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Naimah-Jade Photo Double & Hair Stylist
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, 12/10/25 and Thursday, 12/11/25 (possible additional prep on Tuesday, 12/09/25 for nail match)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD; must also be available for potential nail appointment on 12/09
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8 + $75 special ability

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

NAIMAH-JADE PHOTO DOUBLE & HAIR STYLIST
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: AA/Black/Ethnically Ambiguous
• Age: 21–40
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 135 lbs
• Complexion: Light to Medium (caramel)
• Skills: Licensed professional hair stylist specializing in braids and loc maintenance
• Additional: Comfortable having nails matched to the actress; must match provided photo references

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Groomsman Photo Double
SHOOT DATES: Thursday, 12/11/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

GROOMSMAN PHOTO DOUBLE
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 21–40
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Short
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 145 lbs
• Shirt: Small; dress shirt 14.5
• Pants: 29 x 30; 32 x 33
• Suit: 36R
• Shoe: 9

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Amazon’s Barbershop, Season 1
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon’s Barbershop — Season 1
ROLES: Barbershop Customer
SHOOT DATES: Next two weeks
AVAILABILITY: Various call times; must be able to work during the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if your hair is cut), or $10 line haircut bump (if your hair is cut)

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

GENERAL BARBERSHOP CUSTOMERS
• Gender: Primarily Male (female customers may be sprinkled in)
• Age: 18–45
• Ethnicity: Black
• Additional: Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered

FERNAN
• Look: Latinx and African American men with fades and wig installs

KOFI
• Look: Gay men and straight men open to haircut designs

NAIMAH JADE
• Look: Talent with locs

ROBERT
• Look: Older men (old timers, 50+) and young men (old timers’ kids, 18–30)

STELLA
• Look: Studs and men with braids and short cuts

TRAV
• Look: Upscale men with clean cuts

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Amazon’s Barbershop, Season 1
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon’s Barbershop — Season 1
ROLES: Female Barbershop Customer
SHOOT DATES: Run of show (Season 1)
AVAILABILITY: Various call times; must be available to work multiple days during the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if your hair is cut) or $10 line haircut bump (if your hair is cut)

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

FEMALE BARBERSHOP CUSTOMERS
• Gender: Female
• Age: 20–45
• Ethnicity: Black
• Hair: Short hair; must regularly go to barbershops (not stylists) for clipper cuts
• Additional: Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Trav Photo Double | Magician (Coin Tricks)
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, 12/17/25 and Thursday, 12/18/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8 + $50 Magic Trick

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

TRAV PHOTO DOUBLE & MAGICIAN
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 21–40
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Short
• Height: 5’8″
• Weight: 150 lbs
• T-Shirt: Medium
• Hoodie: Large
• Pants: 30 x 30
• Shoe: 11.5–12
• Special Skills: Magician who can perform the Retention Vanish and Coin Roll trick

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025–2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Hustle Mike Photo Double
SHOOT DATES: Friday, 12/19/25 and Tuesday, 01/20/26
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

HUSTLE MIKE PHOTO DOUBLE
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 40–55
• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Complexion: Medium/Dark
• Hair: Bald
• Chest: 41.5″
• Dress Shirt: 18 x 34
• Pants: 35 x 39
• Shoe: 12

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — Barbershop, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop — Coffee Shop Scene
ROLES: Barista | Coffee Shop Patron
SHOOT DATES: Monday, 12/15/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; tentative call time 7:00 AM
LOCATION: Chicago, IL (18th W Street & S Peoria Street)
RATE: $132.80/8 + $15 Barista Bump (if you have barista experience and are selected for the role)

SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

GENERAL COFFEE SHOP GROUP
• Male/Female, Ages 18–50
• All ethnicities
• Mixed group atmosphere

ABBI’S BARISTA #2
• Gender: Male
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Additional: Handsome look

ABBI’S BARISTA #3
• Gender: Female
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Latina

ABBI’S BARISTA/AUNT ESTHER
• Gender: Female
• Age: 60s
• Ethnicity: Nigerian

ABBI’S BARISTAS/COUSINS
• Gender: Male
• Age: 18 years
• Ethnicity: African

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors for Church Fellowship Film Scene

Job Description
An independent film is casting paid background actors to portray a lively congregation in a powerful church fellowship scene. The production is looking for Latino and Hispanic adults who can bring joyful energy, authentic worship vibes, and real community atmosphere to a mid-week praise service. This is a great chance for Atlanta-based talent, families, and friend groups to work together on a heartfelt, character-driven project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray churchgoers in a mid-week Baptist fellowship scene

  • Sing, clap, sway, and lightly dance to create an energetic praise environment

  • Follow direction from the AD and background team to maintain continuity

  • Stay engaged and in character throughout long takes

  • Arrive camera-ready in appropriate wardrobe that fits the requested style

Requirements

  • Adults ages 18+

  • Latino and Hispanic talent strongly encouraged to submit

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

  • Available for two potential shoot dates (final date will be confirmed by production)

  • Comfortable participating in faith-based praise and worship scenes

  • Able to follow on-set direction and work well in a small group of 15–25 background actors

  • Families and friend groups welcome, as long as all meet the age requirement

Wardrobe Guidelines

  • Men: button-down shirts and slacks

  • Women: casual dresses, blouses, and skirts

  • Outfits should feel natural, modest, and appropriate for a weekday prayer service

  • Color palette: deep, rich tones such as dark reds, blues, and greens

  • Talent who already own these looks and can arrive camera-ready are prioritized

Compensation

  • Rate: $100 for up to 8 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Gas Station / Grocery Store Attendant

Job Description
A scripted production is casting one background performer to play a gas station or grocery store attendant. This Atlanta casting call is perfect for actors and real people who can bring a grounded, everyday feel to a store setting and take direction well on a busy film set. Talent will appear in a featured background role interacting with customers and the environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a gas station or grocery store attendant in a realistic, natural way

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and background team

  • Maintain continuity of simple actions (ringing up items, stocking, tidying) across multiple takes

  • Stay camera-ready and in character while on set

  • Arrive on time and be prepared for a full day of filming

Requirements

  • Open to men and women, ages 18–50

  • Able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

  • Comfortable portraying a customer-service worker on camera

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

  • Flexible schedule for a one-day shoot

Compensation

  • Rate: $130 for up to 10 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Doctor for Television Project

Job Description
A television production is seeking a male actor to portray a doctor for a one-day shoot in the Dunwoody area of Atlanta. This non-speaking role is ideal for performers who can bring a professional, authoritative presence to camera and are comfortable working in a fast-paced TV set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a doctor in hospital or office-style scenes

  • Take direction from the assistant directors and on-set team

  • Hit marks and maintain continuity across multiple takes

  • Wear wardrobe and props appropriate for a medical professional

  • Remain professional, punctual, and prepared for a full shoot day

Requirements

  • Male performer, ages 40–65

  • Able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta/Dunwoody area

  • Clean, professional appearance suitable for a doctor role

  • Comfortable in medical wardrobe (lab coat, stethoscope, etc.)

  • Reliable transportation and full availability for the scheduled filming day

Compensation

  • Rate: $130 for up to 10 hours

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Police Officers for TV Projects

Job Description
Multiple scripted productions are holding an Atlanta casting call for background talent to portray police officers. Shoots will take place in the Dunwoody and Atlanta areas and will feature law enforcement, SWAT, and EMT-style scenes. These non-speaking roles are ideal for performers interested in police officer extras work, TV background jobs, and set experience with small, focused crews.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray uniformed police officers, SWAT, or EMT personnel in various scenes

  • Take direction from the assistant directors and background team

  • Hit marks and maintain continuity across multiple takes

  • Wear provided uniforms and gear comfortably for long periods

  • Maintain a professional, clean-cut appearance on camera

  • Arrive on time and be prepared for a full shoot day

Requirements

  • Men for “RBF” project: 3 men to portray police officers, ages 18–50, no beards

  • Men and women for “MCS” project: 11 talent to portray police officers/SWAT/EMTs, ages 18–50

  • Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area (including Dunwoody)

  • Clean-shaven or neatly groomed; conservative, professional look

  • Comfortable in law enforcement-style wardrobe and gear

  • Reliable transportation and full availability on the specified shoot date for each project

Compensation

  • Rate: $130 for up to 10 hours, per day (standard unless otherwise noted by production)

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