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Male Background Actors for TV Series Industrial Yard Scene

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for a television series filming in Hamilton. Production is seeking three male performers to portray workers in a rugged industrial scrapyard setting. This role is ideal for reliable background actors who can handle physically active scenes and bring authenticity to a gritty outdoor environment. Some performers may also be selected for visual effects scanning as part of the production process.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in industrial yard scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Work in exterior locations for extended production days.
• Participate in visual effects scanning if selected.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Male performers only.
• Open to non-union and AABP members.
• Must be available for all scheduled filming days.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment, including climbing stairs and catwalks.
• Able to work extended filming hours.
• Facial hair is welcome.
• No dyed hair, brightly colored nails, nail extensions, or false eyelashes.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Hamilton.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Undercover Police Officer Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking adult performers to portray undercover police officers in a television series filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. Production is looking for versatile performers who can bring authenticity to law enforcement scenes while following on-set direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an undercover police officer in television scenes.
• Follow creative and production direction.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally during the scheduled production day.

Requirements

• Open to all races and genders.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming day.
• Able to work as a local hire in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Rate: $96 for 8 hours.

Police Officer Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking clean-cut adult performers to portray police officers in a television series filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. This role is ideal for reliable performers who can convincingly portray law enforcement professionals in a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity during filming.
• Work professionally throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Open to all races and genders.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Clean-cut appearance.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming day.
• Able to work as a local hire in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Rate: $96 for 8 hours.

Bar Patron Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for a television series filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. Production is seeking adult performers to portray bar patrons in a lively scene. This is a great opportunity for aspiring and experienced background actors looking to gain on-set experience in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in a television series.
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for the full scheduled workday.

Requirements

• Open to all races and genders.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming day.
• Able to work as a local hire in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Rate: $96 for 8 hours.

UGC Creator Casting Call for Food and Lifestyle Content

Job Description

A paid UGC creator opportunity is now open for passionate content creators who love sharing healthy recipes, grocery hauls, family meals, snack ideas, and everyday lifestyle content. This campaign is seeking authentic creators who enjoy producing engaging food-focused videos and inspiring others through creative storytelling. Whether you’re an experienced creator or growing your audience, this is a great opportunity to collaborate on exciting brand campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging UGC featuring food, recipes, and everyday lifestyle moments.
• Produce authentic short-form videos for social media platforms.
• Share creative recipe ideas, grocery finds, and meal inspiration.
• Help promote food products through original and engaging content.

Requirements

• Passion for creating food, recipe, or lifestyle content.
• Comfortable producing authentic, high-quality videos.
• Active on social media with an engaged audience.
• Creative storyteller with a positive on-camera presence.
• Able to collaborate on branded content campaigns.

Compensation

• Free product samples.
• Opportunities to win exclusive prizes and giveaways.
• Featured across social media channels.

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.

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.

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.