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Times Square Gorilla Costume Actor for “Dexter: Resurrection”

Job Description

“Dexter: Resurrection” is seeking a Times Square character performer for paid background work in Manhattan, New York. Casting is looking for talent who owns a gorilla costume and is comfortable wearing it while filming summer exterior scenes in Times Square. This background acting opportunity is ideal for an experienced character performer who can work comfortably in costume and follow production direction in a busy outdoor environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a Times Square gorilla character in background scenes for “Dexter: Resurrection.”
• Wear a personal gorilla costume during filming.
• Perform in outdoor summer exterior scenes in Manhattan.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and professionalism while working in a busy Times Square environment.

Requirements

• Must have access to or own a gorilla costume.
• Comfortable performing in the costume during outdoor filming.
• Able to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable working as a paid background actor.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background work; specific rate not provided

Male Photo Double for “The Chosen” Season 7

Job Description

“The Chosen” Season 7 is seeking a male photo double for filming in Midlothian, Texas. Casting is looking for a Texas-based performer with an athletic build who closely matches the specified physical appearance. The selected photo double will work with the production team to match the principal performer during filming and related production setups.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a male photo double for “The Chosen” Season 7.
• Match the principal performer’s general appearance and physical build.
• Follow direction from the production and camera teams.
• Maintain consistent hair and facial hair for production continuity.
• Work professionally and remain available throughout the scheduled shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Height: 5’8″–5’10”.
• Weight: approximately 145 lbs.
• Athletic build.
• Olive skin tone and brown eyes.
• Dark brown, chin-to-ear-length hair.
• Short beard or scruff with matching facial hair, or willingness to trim.
• No tattoos.
• Must be able to work in Midlothian, Texas.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours.

Senior Wheelchair Patient Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female senior background actors to portray patients in wheelchairs for a paid, non-speaking scene in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is looking for thin seniors in their 70s and 80s of all ethnicities. Production can provide the wheelchair for selected talent. Applicants should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wheelchair patient in background scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform in a paid, non-speaking background role.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Male and female seniors in their 70s–80s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Thin build.
• Comfortable portraying a patient in a wheelchair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.

Pedestrian Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors in their 20s to 60s for paid, non-speaking pedestrian roles in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and includes opportunities for general pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and pedestrians with bicycles. Talent should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a pedestrian background actor in scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray everyday pedestrians in non-speaking scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Work with a personal vehicle or bicycle if selected for those specific roles.

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• For pedestrians with cars, vehicles cannot be white, black, or red.
• Bicycle owners may be considered for pedestrian-with-bicycle roles.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.

Male Photo Double for “Tommy Karate”

Job Description

“Tommy Karate” is seeking fit and athletic male talent for a photo double opportunity in the Griffin, Georgia area. Casting is looking for Caucasian men in their 20s to 40s with dark, shorter hair who closely match the requested physical specifications. Exact matches are not required, but selected talent should have a similar overall appearance and build.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double during production.
• Match the general appearance and physical build of the principal performer.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain consistent hair and facial hair for filming.
• Work professionally and remain attentive throughout production.

Requirements

• Caucasian men in their 20s–40s.
• Fit or athletic build.
• First look: 5’9″–5’10” with dark hair and a medium/large shirt size.
• Second look: 6’0″–6’2″ with dark hair and a large/XL shirt size.
• Shorter hairstyles preferred.
• Some facial hair is acceptable.
• Must be available to work in the Griffin, Georgia area.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Vendor Background Actor

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking background talent to portray a vendor for filming in the Wilmington and Castle Hayne, North Carolina area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults of all races and genders who can commit to both required filming days and work professionally with the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a vendor in background scenes for the production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and remain attentive throughout scenes.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background actors.

Requirements

• Ages 25 and older.
• Open to all races and genders.
• Must be available to work both required filming days.
• Reliable and comfortable following on-set direction.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

Angler Background Actor

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking background talent to portray an angler for filming in the Wilmington and Castle Hayne, North Carolina area. This background acting opportunity is open to adults of all races and genders who can work professionally on set and follow production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an angler in background scenes for the production.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for standard background acting duties during production.

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older.
• Open to all races and genders.
• Must be available for the required filming schedule.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

Job Description

A casting team is seeking two young children—a girl to portray approximately 4 years old and a boy to portray approximately 2 years old—for background roles in a very popular television series. The selected children will portray the kids of established characters. Casting is looking for children whose appearance can believably fit the on-screen family, with the father described as mixed race and light-skinned and the mother as Caucasian. Dark, curly hair is considered a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in scenes for a popular television series.
• Portray the young children of established characters.
• Follow age-appropriate instructions from the casting and production teams.
• Be comfortable participating in a professional television production.
• Attend filming with a parent or legal guardian as required by production.
• Cooperate with production requirements and scheduling.

Requirements

• Girl Role: Child able to portray approximately 4 years old.
• Boy Role: Child able to portray approximately 2 years old.
• Children should visually fit the specified on-screen family.
• Dark, curly hair is a plus.
• East Coast talent is being sought.
• A parent or legal guardian must be available to coordinate the child’s participation with production.

Compensation

Not specified.

Maggie – Principal Role Casting Call for Educational Advertisement

Job Description

An educational advertisement is casting a young female actor to portray Maggie, a principal role filming in San Antonio, Texas. The production is seeking an ethnically ambiguous girl with a curious, observant, and thoughtful personality who can deliver an authentic on-camera performance. This non-union commercial casting opportunity involves one day of filming for an educational campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Maggie in a principal role for an educational advertisement
• Deliver a natural, curious, and thoughtful on-camera performance
• Participate in professionally directed commercial scenes
• Bring authentic personality and expressive reactions to the character
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production and creative teams
• Work professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming

Requirements

• Female talent
• Ages 10–13
• Ethnically ambiguous
• Curious, observant, and thoughtful presence
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Able to follow age-appropriate acting direction
• Must be able to work in San Antonio, Texas
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $1,500 session and usage
• 15% agency fee

Job Description

A paid tourism lifestyle production is casting one male and one female talent in their late 20s–30s for a scenic outdoor video shoot at Deep Creek in Bryson City, North Carolina. The selected performers will portray a couple enjoying a hiking and waterfall experience, including exploring the trail, interacting naturally, and enjoying the scenery on camera. This is a non-speaking lifestyle role with an estimated 2–3 hours of filming. The final shoot date will be selected from September 4, 5, or 6, 2026, based on talent availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a couple naturally enjoying an outdoor hiking experience.
• Participate in hiking, trail exploration, and waterfall scenes.
• Perform natural couple interactions and repeated walking shots for camera.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
• Provide personal hiking wardrobe and appropriate outdoor gear.

Requirements

• One female and one male, late 20s–30s.
• All ethnicities welcome.
• Slim, athletic, or average build.
• Natural, outdoors-oriented and tourism-friendly appearance.
• Comfortable portraying a couple on camera.
• Must be comfortable hiking outdoors for approximately 2–3 hours along the Deep Creek waterfall trail.
• No facial tattoos, excessive visible piercings, or non-natural hair colors.
• Must provide appropriate hiking/trail shoes, outdoor clothing, and a hiking backpack.

Compensation

$150 per selected performer.

Real Same-Sex Female Couple Casting Call for Cleveland Video Project

Job Description

A paid video project is casting a real same-sex female couple from the Cleveland, Ohio area for a principal role. The production is seeking real people with natural personalities, genuine chemistry, flexibility, and a meaningful connection to Cleveland. No acting or on-camera experience is required, making this an opportunity for an authentic local couple to represent the real faces and relationships of the city.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real couple in a professional video project
• Share authentic chemistry and natural interactions on camera
• Participate in lifestyle-focused scenes highlighting real people from Cleveland
• Bring genuine personality and a positive presence to the production
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in up to three hours of filming

Requirements

• Real same-sex female couple
• Must be from the Cleveland, Ohio area
• Genuine connection and natural chemistry as a couple
• Comfortable appearing together on camera
• Natural, flexible, and personable
• No acting or on-camera experience required
• Must be available for one production day

Compensation

• $250 per person

Apartment Manager Casting Call for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting an actor to portray an apartment manager in Knoxville, Tennessee. The character will appear in a scene showing surveillance footage to police as part of a true crime recreation. The production is seeking talent who can deliver a believable, natural performance without scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an apartment manager in a true crime television reenactment
• Participate in a scene involving surveillance footage and law enforcement
• Deliver authentic nonverbal reactions and physical performances
• Interact naturally with actors portraying police officers
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Black male or female
• Ages 40+
• Comfortable portraying an apartment manager
• Strong natural and nonverbal acting abilities
• Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $100 per day