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Featured Background Roles for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming television series filming in Mississauga. The production is seeking several featured background performers, including a forensic technician, an elderly civilian woman, and detectives. This opportunity is open to non-union and AABP performers who have not previously portrayed a specific role or appeared as featured talent on the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured background actor in a television series.
• Portray your assigned character authentically.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Non-union and AABP performers only.
• Must not have previously played a specific role or been featured on the production.
• Seeking the following roles:
  • Male Forensic Technician (any ethnicity).
  • Elderly Civilian Woman (any ethnicity).
  • Two Detectives: one male and one female, including one Black performer.
• Available to work in Mississauga.
• Reliable and professional on set.

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity.

Male Jogger for True Crime Reenactment Series

Job Description

A paid non-union true crime reenactment series is casting a male actor for an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for a man in his 20s with hair similar in color to the reference provided. The character will jog alongside a German Shepherd, so applicants should be comfortable working around dogs and appearing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a jogger in a true crime reenactment series.
• Perform jogging scenes alongside a German Shepherd.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in non-speaking reenactment scenes.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20s.
• Hair color similar to the reference character.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Comfortable working around dogs, including a German Shepherd.
• Available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Filmmakers & Crew Members for Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is casting real filmmakers and crew members in the Greater Toronto Area for an upcoming production. This non-union opportunity is looking for outgoing professionals ages 18–25 who work on film sets and are comfortable appearing on camera while doing what they do best. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity to showcase your real-world skills in a national commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourself in a commercial.
• Perform authentic filmmaking or crew-related activities on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Attend wardrobe, rehearsal, and filming if selected.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Ages 18–25.
• Real filmmakers or crew members.
• No acting experience required.
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must live in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to film in Toronto.
• Available for audition, wardrobe fitting, rehearsal, and filming if selected.

Compensation

• $75 for wardrobe appointment.
• $600 per filming day.
• Additional usage payment of $3,000–$6,000 if featured in the final commercial.
• Total potential compensation: $675–$6,675.

Commercial Background Talent

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial is casting male and female background talent for an upcoming production filming in Pickering. The production is seeking adults with a natural on-camera presence to appear in commercial scenes over two filming days. Talent must be available for the full schedule and able to self-drive to the filming location.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Be available for both scheduled production days.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 25–55.
• Valid government-issued ID required on set.
• Must be available for both filming days.
• Must be able to self-drive to Pickering.
• Comfortable working an extended filming schedule, including an afternoon-to-late-night shoot.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 12 hours.
• One-hour meal break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Less 15% commission.

True Crime Reenactment Victim Role

Job Description

A paid non-union true crime reenactment series is casting a female actor to portray the best friend of a victim in an upcoming network television production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This featured reenactment role requires talent who is comfortable appearing in scenes involving murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the best friend of the victim in a true crime reenactment.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform naturally in non-speaking reenactment scenes.
• Help create authentic dramatic moments for the production.
• Be available for scheduled filming.

Requirements

• Female.
• Ages 20s.
• Blonde hair.
• Comfortable with murder-related content.
• Available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $135 per day.

Kids for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking kids to appear in an upcoming television series filming in Elmvale. This outdoor production is looking for young performers who are comfortable working on a farm setting. The role is open to union performers who can portray authentic youth in exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in a television series.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Participate in outdoor farm scenes.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Kids ages 12–17.
• ACTRA or AABP performers only.
• Comfortable working outdoors on a farm.
• No allergies that would affect working in a farm environment.
• Available to work in Elmvale.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Male Stand-In for Film Production

Job Description

A paid stand-in opportunity is available for an upcoming film production in the Atlanta area. The production is seeking an African American male with a similar skin tone and physical build to match a principal performer. This role requires full weekday availability throughout the filming schedule and is ideal for experienced or aspiring stand-ins who are reliable and professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal performer during production.
• Assist the crew with lighting, camera, and blocking setups.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Be available for the full production schedule.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 20–50.
• Height: 6’–6’2″.
• Full availability Monday through Friday during the filming period.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $170 for up to 10 hours.

Asian Male Coffee Shop Patron Background Actor

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking an Asian male to portray a coffee shop patron in an upcoming production filming in Chamblee, Georgia. This non-speaking role is ideal for performers who can naturally portray a customer enjoying a café environment while helping create authentic background scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coffee shop patron in background scenes.
• Perform natural activities such as reading, using a laptop, or enjoying a beverage.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Asian male.
• Ages 25–55.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chamblee, Georgia.
• Reliable and available for the scheduled filming day.

Compensation

• $100 for 4 hours.

Paparazzi Extras for Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking paparazzi extras for an upcoming night shoot in London. Casting is open to all genders and ethnicities, ages 25 and older, who can help create energetic red carpet and celebrity-style scenes. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in background work on a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray paparazzi photographers in commercial scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform natural background actions during filming.
• Help create authentic red carpet and media environments.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Ages 25 and older.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Comfortable working during an evening shoot.
• Able to work as a local hire in London.
• Reliable and professional on set.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Subway Passengers for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now casting non-union talent to portray subway passengers in an upcoming television series filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking adults who can help create authentic subway scenes set in early spring. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in gaining experience on a professional TV set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a subway passenger in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Perform natural commuter actions during interior and exterior scenes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Ages 18 and older.
• Comfortable portraying a New York City subway rider.
• Available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Reliable and able to work a full production day.

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Principal Female Realtor for Commercial

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial is casting a principal female actor to portray a realtor in an upcoming production filming in San Antonio, Texas. This featured role is ideal for performers who can project professionalism, warmth, and confidence in a non-speaking commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a realtor in a commercial.
• Deliver an authentic, professional on-camera performance.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in a self-tape audition if selected.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Able to portray ages 30–50.
• Comfortable performing in a non-dialogue role.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in San Antonio, Texas.
• Available for a full-day production.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Featured Extra Couples for Commercial

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial is seeking featured extra couples for an upcoming production in San Antonio, Texas. The production is looking for couples with a natural on-camera presence to appear in featured non-speaking roles. Individuals are also welcome to apply for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured couple in a commercial.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Portray authentic interactions in non-dialogue scenes.
• Participate in a self-tape audition if selected.
• Work collaboratively with the production team.

Requirements

• Couples or individual applicants.
• Able to portray ages 30–60.
• Comfortable performing in a non-dialogue role.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in San Antonio, Texas.
• Available for a full-day production.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.