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Network Television True Crime Series Casting Call – Mike

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series is seeking a Hispanic male actor to portray Mike in scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is looking for talent who can reasonably resemble the character reference and deliver a believable on-camera performance. This non-union role involves murder-related content, so applicants must be comfortable working with sensitive true crime material. No scripted audio is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mike in a network television true crime recreation series
• Perform naturally in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes
• Follow creative and production direction while filming
• Maintain character continuity throughout production
• Work professionally with the cast and crew

Requirements

• Hispanic male
• Approximately 40s
• Should reasonably resemble the character reference
• Must be comfortable performing in murder-related content
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $150 per day

Chicago Fire Casting Call – Molly’s Bar Patrons

Job Description

Chicago Fire is seeking male background actors to portray patrons in an upcoming Molly’s Bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This non-speaking background casting opportunity is open to men of all ethnicities who can naturally portray bar patrons and help create an authentic, lively atmosphere for the popular television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patron in Molly’s Bar background scenes
• Interact naturally with other background performers
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Create a believable bar atmosphere on camera
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other performers

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 20s–40s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
• Must be comfortable appearing in a non-speaking background role
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

911 Nashville Casting Call – Snake Wranglers

Job Description

911 Nashville, a 20th Century Television series, is seeking non-union background talent to portray snake wranglers in upcoming scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is looking for performers with fit, athletic builds who can bring a believable and confident presence to the role. Real snakes will not be used during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a snake wrangler in television background scenes
• Perform physical movements appropriate to the role
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain a confident and believable on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day as required

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Ages 25–55
• Fit and athletic build
• Must be comfortable portraying a snake wrangler
• No interaction with real snakes is required
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Must be prepared to work 12 or more hours if required
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

911 Nashville Casting Call – Department of Public Safety Officers

Job Description

911 Nashville, a 20th Century Television series, is seeking non-union background actors to portray Department of Public Safety Officers in upcoming scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is looking for talent with fit, athletic builds who can convincingly portray public safety professionals. This is a local hire opportunity, and selected performers should be prepared for a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Department of Public Safety Officer in background scenes
• Maintain a professional and authoritative presence on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Perform naturally within public safety-related scenes
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day as required

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Ages 25–55
• Fit and athletic build
• Must convincingly portray a Department of Public Safety Officer
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Must be prepared to work 12 or more hours if required
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Major Food Chain Commercial Casting Call – On-Camera Background Talent

Job Description

A major food chain commercial is seeking non-union on-camera background talent for an upcoming production filming in Aurora, Illinois, or Montgomery, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and genders, with opportunities available for children ages 6 and older as well as adults of all ages. Talent must have previous on-camera experience and be comfortable working in a professional commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as on-camera background talent in a commercial
• Bring a natural and authentic presence to the production
• Follow creative direction and on-set instructions
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers
• Remain available for the required production hours

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Children must be at least 6 years old
• Adults of all ages may apply
• Previous on-camera experience required
• Non-union talent
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Aurora or Montgomery, Illinois
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $250 session guarantee and buyout for up to 10 hours
• $45.46 per hour overtime after 10 hours
• Minors will work shorter hours

GABLE Feature Film Casting Call – Background Actors

Job Description

GABLE, an upcoming feature film about Olympic wrestling legend Dan Gable, is seeking background actors for scenes filming throughout Central Illinois. The production is looking for talent who can authentically portray people from the 1960s, with period-appropriate appearances, hairstyles, and wardrobe-friendly looks. This feature film casting opportunity offers performers the chance to participate in a sports biopic centered on one of wrestling’s most celebrated athletes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in the feature film GABLE
• Portray characters appropriate to the film’s 1960s setting
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance while on set
• Help create authentic environments for scenes throughout the film
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Must be available to work in Central Illinois
• Must be able to portray characters appropriate to a 1960s setting
• Period-appropriate hairstyles and appearances are encouraged
• Comfortable working as a background performer on a feature film
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity

This Summer Will Be Different Casting Call – Attractive Nightclub Goers

Job Description

This Summer Will Be Different is seeking non-union background talent to portray attractive nightclub goers for scenes filming in downtown Toronto. The production is looking for fresh faces with a stylish, youthful appearance who can naturally portray people enjoying a lively nightclub environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nightclub goer in background scenes
• Create a natural and energetic nightlife atmosphere on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Ages 20–30
• Open to mixed ethnicities
• Non-union talent
• Must be a new face to the production
• Must be available to work in downtown Toronto
• Stylish, attractive, and comfortable portraying a nightclub goer
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity

Chicago Fire Casting Call – Featured Firefighter

Job Description

Chicago Fire is seeking male talent for a featured firefighter role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for stern-looking, clean-shaven men with a tall, fit, muscular, and imposing appearance who can convincingly portray a firefighter. This is a non-speaking featured role ideal for talent with a strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role
• Maintain a stern and commanding presence on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Perform naturally within firefighter-related scenes
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other performers

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 40s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Clean-shaven appearance
• Tall, fit, muscular, and physically imposing
• Must convincingly portray a firefighter
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• $40 for 2-hour wardrobe fitting

Network Television True Crime Series Casting Call – Alyssa

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Hispanic female actor to portray Alyssa. The ideal performer should resemble the character reference, though red hair is not required. This non-union role involves scripted gun violence and murder scenes, so talent must be comfortable performing sensitive dramatic material. No scripted audio is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alyssa in a network television true crime recreation series
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes involving gun violence and murder
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming
• Deliver a believable and professional on-camera performance

Requirements

• Hispanic female
• Ages 20s–early 30s
• Should reasonably resemble the character reference
• Red hair is not required
• Must be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder scenes
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $200 per day worked
• Hotel provided

Job Description

A self-funded comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Boss in Vancouver, British Columbia. The film takes a comedic look at the absurd extremes of modern hiring as a recent graduate encounters increasingly strange employers and workplace cultures during his job search. The Boss is a muscular, attractive startup founder in his late 20s to 30s with an intensely driven, self-improvement-obsessed personality. He radiates serene confidence and relentless positivity while viewing his company and employees as a “family.”

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a confident and intensely driven startup founder.
• Capture the character’s self-improvement-focused personality and toxic positivity.
• Deliver comedic and satirical material naturally on camera.
• Maintain the character’s calm confidence alongside his hyper-intense energy.
• Collaborate with the director and follow performance direction.

Requirements

• Male actor in his late 20s–30s.
• Muscular and attractive appearance sought.
• Strong comedic and character acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying an intense startup-founder personality.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.

Job Description

A Vancouver comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Head of Department. The self-funded project follows a talented recent graduate whose search for employment leads him through a series of increasingly absurd interviews and exposes the fragile state of modern hiring culture. The Head of Department is a man in his 40s to 60s who appears soft-spoken, polished, warm, and approachable. Beneath that reassuring presentation, however, he sincerely pitches exploitative employment “opportunities” without recognizing anything wrong with them.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a polished and approachable department head.
• Deliver satirical dialogue with complete sincerity.
• Balance warmth and professionalism with the absurdity of the character’s ideas.
• Maintain a grounded performance throughout the comedic material.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 40s–60s.
• Polished and professional on-camera presence.
• Strong subtle or deadpan comedic ability.
• Able to portray a warm, sincere corporate personality.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.

Job Description

A self-funded comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is seeking a male actor for the supporting role of Business Man in Vancouver, British Columbia. The project follows a recent graduate facing a succession of increasingly ridiculous interviews, exposing the contradictions and frustrations of contemporary hiring culture through absurdist comedy. The Business Man is an intense, rigid executive in his 40s to 60s who has no patience for résumés, corporate buzzwords, or conventional hiring practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an intense and demanding corporate executive.
• Deliver absurd demands with a convincing deadpan performance.
• Maintain the character’s rigid, high-performance personality.
• Perform comedic dialogue without overplaying the humor.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 40s–60s.
• Strong deadpan comedic ability.
• Able to portray an intense and rigid executive personality.
• Comfortable delivering absurd material with complete seriousness.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.