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Background Actors for Cable Company Commercial

Job Description
A cable company commercial is casting background actors for an upcoming shoot in Birmingham, Alabama. This paid extras opportunity is open to men and women of all ethnicities who can bring natural, everyday energy to on-camera commercial scenes. Talent must be able to work as a local hire, as no travel will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a cable company commercial

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Help create realistic, lifestyle-focused commercial scenes

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 25–55

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a Birmingham, Alabama local hire

• Available to work one shoot day within the scheduled window

Compensation

• $350–$400 per day

Billiard Players for Television Mini-Series

Job Description
A television mini-series is casting real billiard and pool players for paid background roles. This production is looking for individuals with genuine pool-playing experience who can naturally perform on camera. The project will film in New York and seeks talent who are comfortable working full day or night shoots in an authentic billiards setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a billiard or pool player in background scenes

• Play pool naturally and confidently on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Must have real-life pool or billiards experience

• Ages 18+

• Open to all genders, ethnicities, and body types

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent welcome

• Must be available for a full day or night shoot

• Must be able to work in New York City or surrounding NY/NJ areas

• Valid ID required for employment paperwork

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA

Marching Band Members for Sports-Themed Production

Job Description
A sports-themed production is casting marching band members for on-camera roles in energetic performance scenes. This opportunity is ideal for musicians with recent high school or college marching band experience who can bring authentic movement, timing, and musical presence to a professional set. Select performers may be featured, with filming scheduled for early February.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform marching band routines on camera

• Play instruments during filmed performance sequences

• Follow choreography, blocking, and on-set direction

• Work collaboratively as part of a coordinated band group

Requirements

• Ages 18 to early 20s

• Recent high school or college marching band experience

• Ability to perform with your own instrument preferred

• Comfortable performing on camera in a group setting

• Available to work in the Atlanta or Covington, Georgia area

Compensation

• Paid roles

• Compensation varies by role and screen time

Experienced Cheerleaders for Sports-Themed Production

Job Description
A sports-themed production is casting experienced cheerleaders for featured on-camera roles. This opportunity is ideal for high-energy performers with real cheerleading backgrounds who can bring authenticity, teamwork, and strong performance skills to the screen. Several featured spots are available, with filming scheduled for early February.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cheer routines and sideline-style movements on camera

• Work closely with fellow cheerleaders during group scenes

• Follow choreography and on-set direction

• Maintain high energy and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18 to mid-20s

• Prior cheerleading experience required

• Ideally part of a group of 3–5 cheerleaders who have trained or performed together

• Comfortable performing on camera in a team setting

• Able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area

Compensation

• Paid roles

• Featured rates available for select cheerleaders

Male Violinist for Period Television Production

Job Description
A television production is urgently casting a male violinist for a size replacement role in a period-style project filming at a historic location. This role requires authentic violin-playing ability, as real performance skills are essential for on-camera realism. The production is seeking a professional, reliable performer who can commit to all scheduled shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform violin-playing on camera with authentic technique

• Participate in fittings and rehearsals as required

• Follow direction from the production and costume teams

• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days

Requirements

• Male violinist

• Height between 5’8”–5’11”

• Chest: 38–42 inches

• Waist: 33–37 inches

• Shoe size: UK 8

• Real violin-playing experience required (miming only, but must look authentic)

• Clean-shaven or moustache only

• No visible tattoos

• No facial or non-removable piercings

• Available for all scheduled fitting and shoot dates

• Able to work on location in Berkeley, UK

Compensation

• Equity rate

• Daily rate: £109.89

• Holiday pay: £13.26

• Travel allowance: £10 per shoot day

• Additional compensation based on performance and skill

Diner Patrons With Cars or Motorcycles for Film Scene

Job Description
A film production is casting men and women to portray diner patrons for a scene filming in Conyers, Georgia. This background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities and ages who can bring a natural, everyday presence to a diner setting. Talent must have access to a car, truck, or motorcycle that fits production guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a diner patron in a filmed scene

• Interact naturally in a casual diner environment

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Park and feature your vehicle as part of the scene if selected

Requirements

• Men and women of all ethnicities and ages

• Must own a car, truck, or motorcycle

• Vehicles cannot be red, black, or white

• Willing to provide vehicle details and photos

• Able to work on location in Conyers, Georgia

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• $35 car bump if vehicle is booked

• $182 for 12 hours plus $100 motorcycle bump if booked with a motorcycle

Background Actors for Holiday Film

Job Description
A holiday-themed film is casting background actors for an upcoming shoot in Orlando. This opportunity is open to families with children and individual adults who can help bring festive scenes to life. The production is seeking reliable talent who can work flexible call times and follow on-set direction in a fast-paced filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in holiday film scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Interact naturally in family-friendly, festive environments

• Be punctual and prepared for early or late call times

Requirements

• Families with children ages 5 and older

• Individual adult background actors

• Children must be accompanied by a parent who is also working on set

• Must be able to work in Orlando, Florida

• Comfortable working overnight or early morning call times

Compensation

• $95 for 6 hours

CASTING CALL — The Chi, 2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Chi — Showtime Television Series
ROLES: Neighbor

SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for a 10:30 AM call time
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80 / 8 hours

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

NEIGHBOR
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age Range: Early 30s
• Must have an active EP Casting profile to be considered

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

Job Description
A network television drama series is seeking a Latino male performer to work as a stand-in for a principal actor. This role is essential to the production process and involves standing in for lighting, camera blocking, and technical rehearsals to support the cast and crew during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups

• Match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion as closely as possible

• Follow detailed direction from the assistant director and camera department

• Remain on set for extended periods as required by production

• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

• Latino male

• Ages 20s to 40s

• Dark hair

• Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”

• Weight between 170–200 lbs

• Must closely match the physical build and complexion of the principal actor

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois

• Prior experience as a stand-in or background performer is a plus but not required

Compensation Details

• Paid stand-in role

• Compensation rate provided by production upon booking

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a male actor to portray the role of Shooter. This is a dramatized reenactment role that involves mature, crime-related material. The character is a young man with an athletic, muscular build and a loose match to a provided reference look. Talent must be comfortable with implied weapon-related action (non-firing prop), and scripted violence, presented in a recreation format with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the “Shooter” character in true crime reenactment scenes

• Follow director and production direction to recreate events accurately

• Perform staged, non-speaking action on camera while maintaining continuity

• Maintain a professional attitude while filming sensitive subject matter

Requirements

• White male, ages 18–early 20s

• Brown hair

• Muscular/football build

• Must be a loose match to a provided reference photo

• Comfortable with implied prop weapon action (non-firing)

• Comfortable with scripted violence and crime-related themes

• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area and list any conflicts

Compensation

• $150 per day

African-American Musicians for Church Band Scene

Job Description
A non-union production is seeking African-American musicians to appear as church band members in a Baptist church scene. This on-camera background opportunity is ideal for skilled organists, drummers, keyboardists, and guitarists who can mime along naturally and look authentic as part of a live worship band. Talent must be registered with Central Casting and available to work in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church band member on camera in a Baptist church setting

• Mime instrument performance naturally and stay in sync with scene direction

• Follow on-set cues and maintain continuity across takes

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout the workday

Requirements

• African-American talent only

• Non-union submissions only

• Must be registered with Central Casting

• Musicians needed: organists, drummers, keyboardists, and guitarists

• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area

Compensation

• $154 for 8 hours (non-union)

Hospital Types (Paid Background Extras)

Job Description
A network television production is casting paid, non-speaking background extras to portray hospital types for an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is open to men and women of all ethnicities with a realistic, everyday look. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois, and must not already be visible scheduled for this special episode. If you’re reliable, camera-ready, and available to work on set, this is a great background acting job.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital types in non-speaking background scenes

• Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive on time, remain set-ready, and stay available for the full workday

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizes to support costume department needs

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–70s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois

• Must not be booked/scheduled for this special episode

• Must be able to provide a current color photo and complete sizing details

• If you’ve worked on the series before, be able to share when you last worked

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection)