Casting Call for Background Talent in “Scar Tissue”
Job Description:
Seeking men and women of all ethnicities, aged 18 and over, for background roles in the upcoming production “Scar Tissue.” This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting project while showcasing your on-screen presence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate as background talent in various scenes.
- Follow on-set directions to ensure a seamless performance.
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality during the production.
Requirements:
- Open to men and women of all ethnicities, aged 18 and above.
- Comfortable working as background talent in a professional environment.
- Ability to provide three recent photos (including a dated selfie), along with age, height, weight, and contact information.
Compensation:
- $182 for 12 hours of work.
- Filming in Smyrna; no travel expenses provided.
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College Students and Football Player Types for Campus Scene
Job Description
A television production is casting college students and football player types for a fun campus scene filming in the Athens, Georgia area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to young adults who can authentically portray students in a lively college environment.
Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 18 to early 20s to play college students, as well as athletic male talent ages 18 to mid-20s to portray football players. This smaller scene will capture natural campus energy, so talent should feel comfortable interacting casually on camera.
This is a great opportunity for local Georgia talent looking to gain on-set experience and expand their background acting credits.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray college students or football players in a campus scene
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain natural, energetic reactions on camera
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Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a casual campus setting
Requirements
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College students: Ages 18 to early 20s
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Football players: Ages 18 to mid-20s with athletic build
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Must be local to the Athens, GA area
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Comfortable working in a background acting role
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Submit recent photo and full contact information
Compensation
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Paid background acting role
Corporate Business Suit Extras for TV Series
Job Description
A hit Chicago-based television series is casting men and women who own business suits and can pull off a strong corporate look. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 30s–60s of all ethnicities who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.
Casting directors are seeking professionals with a polished, executive appearance to portray corporate employees in office or business-related scenes. Talent must have their own business suit and be able to present a believable corporate presence on camera.
This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to work on a major TV production filming in Chicago.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray corporate professionals in background scenes
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Arrive on set wearing a business suit
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 30s–60s
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must own and wear a business suit
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Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states
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Submit recent color photo wearing a business suit
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Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)
Compensation
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Paid background extra role
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Television production experience
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Opportunity to work on a major network series
College Football Player Type Background Actor
Job Description
A television production is casting an additional college football player type for an upcoming shoot in Atlanta. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent, ages 18–30, who can convincingly portray a college football player in game-day or practice scenes.
This paid background acting role is ideal for individuals with real football experience, though experience is not required. Talent who own cleats or football gear are encouraged to apply, as this role may lead to more featured opportunities.
If you have the build, athletic presence, and confidence to portray a collegiate athlete on camera, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable on-set experience.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a college football player in background scenes
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Perform light football-related action as directed
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Arrive prepared with athletic gear if available
Requirements
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Male, ages 18–30
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Athletic build with college football player look
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Football experience preferred but not required
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Cleats or football gear a plus
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Submit recent photo, clothing sizes, and full contact information
Compensation
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Paid background acting role
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Opportunity for more involved or featured roles
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On-set experience on a television production
Press Type Background Actor for TV Production
Job Description
A television production is casting a press-type male or female background actor for an upcoming shoot in Atlanta. Casting directors are seeking talent ages 30s–50s who can portray members of the media with a polished, professional appearance.
This paid background acting role requires business attire options suitable for a press or media environment. Talent should look credible as reporters, journalists, or media personnel in a professional setting.
This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to gain on-set experience in a professional television production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray press or media personnel in background scenes
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Arrive camera-ready with business attire options
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Follow direction from the assistant director and crew
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Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
Requirements
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Male or female, ages 30s–50s
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Professional, press-type appearance
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Must own and bring nice business attire options
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Comfortable working as a background actor
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Submit a recent photo and full contact information
Compensation
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Paid background extra role
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On-set television production experience
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Opportunity to expand professional acting credits
Chicago TV Series Paid Extras and Mail Carrier Role
Job Description
A popular Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for non-speaking extra roles. Production is seeking men and women, ages 20s to 60s, of all ethnicities to work in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.
In addition to general background roles, casting directors are specifically looking for a female actor who can fit a mail carrier uniform (medium shirt, pants size 8 or 10). Selected talent for this role will attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.
Some roles require talent to work with their cars on camera. Vehicles must not be black, red, or white. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced extras to gain television production experience on a major network series.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as a non-speaking background extra in various scenes
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Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and crew
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Maintain professional behavior and continuity during filming
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Attend wardrobe fitting if selected for the mail carrier role
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Provide vehicle details if submitting for car-related scenes
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 20s–60s
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or Illinois border states
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Submit a recent color photograph
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For car scenes: include vehicle color, year, and make (no black, red, or white cars)
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For mail carrier role: must fit medium shirt and size 8 or 10 pants
Compensation
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Paid non-speaking extra roles
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Additional fitting compensation if applicable
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On-set experience on a major television production
Chicago Fire Department Student Extras
Job Description
A hit television drama is casting clean-shaven men and women to portray Chicago Fire Department students. This paid TV extra casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states.
Casting directors are seeking men in their 20s to 40s with short hair, as well as women who can maintain a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails). Talent must be able to realistically portray fire department students in training scenes.
This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced background performers looking to gain on-set experience on a popular television production filming in Chicago.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Chicago Fire Department students in training scenes
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain continuity and professional behavior on set
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Arrive camera-ready with a natural, clean appearance
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Provide accurate wardrobe sizing for production
Requirements
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Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states
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Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven, short hair, all ethnicities
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Women: Natural look (no false eyelashes, no long painted nails)
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Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)
Compensation
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Paid background extra role
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Television production experience
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Opportunity to work on a major network drama
News Videographers for TV Series Background Role
Job Description
A hit television series is casting background actors to portray news videographers for an upcoming filming day in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men and women ages 21–65 of all ethnicities who have not worked on the show this season.
Casting directors are seeking professional, conservative-looking talent who can convincingly portray camera operators or news crew members. Preference will be given to those with real videography or camera experience to enhance authenticity on screen.
This is a local hire only. Talent must be able to work in the Atlanta area, as transportation and accommodation will not be provided.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a news videographer in background scenes
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Handle or simulate use of camera equipment on set
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Follow direction from the assistant director and production team
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Maintain a professional and conservative on-camera appearance
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Be available for a full filming day (up to 12+ hours)
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 21–65
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must not have worked on the show this season
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Professional, conservative look
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Videography or camera experience preferred
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No visible tattoos that cannot be covered
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Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area
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$168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed)
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Overtime paid after 12 hours
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Paid background television role
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On-set experience on a major series
Caucasian Male Photo Double for TV Series
Job Description
A hit television series is casting a Caucasian male photo double for an upcoming season filming in New York. This paid photo double opportunity is for work throughout the season, spanning approximately April through August.
Casting directors are seeking a man in his 40s–50s with red hair in a darker auburn shade. Talent must closely match the lead actor’s physical profile, standing between 5’10” and 6’0”. This role requires availability across multiple filming dates and the ability to maintain consistent appearance for continuity.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be professional, reliable, and flexible with scheduling.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a photo double for a principal actor
- Match height, build, and hair color for continuity purposes
- Stand in for lighting, blocking, and select scenes
- Maintain consistent hair color and appearance throughout the season
- Be available for recurring work April through August
Requirements
- Caucasian male
- Ages 40s–50s
- Red hair with darker auburn shade
- Height between 5’10”–6’0”
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be available for seasonal work
- Comfortable working long hours on set
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- Paid photo double role
- Recurring work throughout the season
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Caucasian Male Photo Double for TV Series
Job Description
A hit television series is casting a Caucasian male photo double for an upcoming season filming in New York. This paid photo double opportunity is for work throughout the season, spanning approximately April through August.
Casting directors are seeking a man in his 40s–50s with red hair in a darker auburn shade. Talent must closely match the lead actor’s physical profile, standing between 5’10” and 6’0”. This role requires availability across multiple filming dates and the ability to maintain consistent appearance for continuity.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be professional, reliable, and flexible with scheduling.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a photo double for a principal actor
- Match height, build, and hair color for continuity purposes
- Stand in for lighting, blocking, and select scenes
- Maintain consistent hair color and appearance throughout the season
- Be available for recurring work April through August
Requirements
- Caucasian male
- Ages 40s–50s
- Red hair with darker auburn shade
- Height between 5’10”–6’0”
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be available for seasonal work
- Comfortable working long hours on set
Compensation
- Paid photo double role
- Recurring work throughout the season
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Paid Background Casting Call – “A Christmas Kind of Love”
Job Description:
A family-friendly Christmas movie titled A Christmas Kind of Love is now casting paid background talent in the New Orleans, Northshore, and Slidell, Louisiana areas. This heartwarming holiday film will shoot across multiple weeks, and producers are seeking local talent of various ages to appear in festive community and lifestyle scenes.
This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and local performers to gain on-set experience in a feature-length holiday production. Most filming will take place in the Northshore/Slidell area.
Job Responsibilities:
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Appear as background talent in holiday-themed scenes
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
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Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
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Be available for scheduled shoot dates
Requirements:
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Open to various ages
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Must be local to New Orleans, Northshore, or Slidell, LA
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Submit updated headshot and full-body photo (no filters or editing)
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Include height and weight information
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Provide contact information and city/state of residence
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Musical instrument skills (if applicable)
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On-set stand-in experience (if applicable)
Compensation:
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Paid background role
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Professional feature film credit
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On-set experience in a holiday movie production
Paid Background Actors – “The Statement” Feature Film
Job Description:
A major feature film titled The Statement is now casting paid background actors in the New Orleans and Chalmette, Louisiana areas. This period film, set in 1980 St. Petersburg, Florida, is written and directed by an acclaimed filmmaker known for award-winning projects and stars A-list talent.
Production is seeking adults 18+ to appear in various scenes that will recreate the look and style of the 1980s. All selected background actors will attend a costume fitting in advance to ensure period accuracy. This is a great opportunity to gain feature film experience alongside an award-winning production team.
Job Responsibilities:
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Portray background characters in a 1980s-set feature film
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Attend a required costume fitting prior to filming
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
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Maintain period-appropriate appearance and continuity
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Be fully available for listed filming dates
Requirements:
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Ages 18+
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Must be local to New Orleans or Chalmette, LA
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Comfortable portraying 1980s styles
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Provide headshot and full-body photo (current look)
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Include height, weight, and wardrobe measurements
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List any visible tattoos
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Indicate if willing to wear swimwear on camera (not mandatory)
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Provide availability for specified filming dates
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Men must confirm willingness to film clean-shaven and/or receive haircut if needed
Compensation:
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$150 for 12 hours (filming rate)
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$50 costume fitting fee
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Paid feature film background opportunity
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Professional on-set experience
Elderly Couple – Non-Speaking Roles
Job Description:
A television production is now casting an elderly couple for featured director-selected non-speaking roles in Season 5 of a scripted series. Casting directors are seeking authentic senior talent who can naturally portray warmth, connection, and real-life emotion on camera. Real-life couples are strongly encouraged to apply.
These featured background roles offer strong visibility and are ideal for experienced senior performers looking to expand their television credits.
Job Responsibilities:
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Portray an elderly couple in featured non-speaking scenes
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Follow on-set direction from the director and assistant directors
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Maintain continuity across filming
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Be fully available for the required filming date
Requirements:
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Ages late 70s–80s
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Any ethnicity
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Any gender (real couples preferred)
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Must have flexible availability for filming
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Comfortable performing in emotional or character-driven scenes
Compensation:
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$265 for 12 hours
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Featured non-speaking television role
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Professional on-set experience


