Casting Call for Pickleball Players – Comedy Film “The Dink” Starring Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson
Job Description:
Central Casting Los Angeles is seeking experienced pickleball and tennis players to work as paid background actors for the upcoming comedy “The Dink,” featuring Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson. This project requires individuals with a strong skill level in pickleball or tennis who can consistently play multiple sets during filming.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray pickleball players in various scenes, demonstrating high-level pickleball skills.
- Play consistently for extended periods during filming, adhering to the director’s instructions and maintaining energy levels.
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure scenes are executed smoothly, while delivering authentic athletic performances.
Requirements:
- Open to all genders, ethnicities, and body types.
- Must have experience playing pickleball or tennis at a 3.0 skill level or higher.
- Must own and provide personal pickleball equipment, including paddles and appropriate shoes.
- Ability to commit to full filming days and play multiple sets if required.
- Must be local to the Los Angeles area and available for filming locations including Altadena, Burbank, and Calabasas.
Compensation:
- This is a paid opportunity for background actors.
- No fees or prior background actor experience is required.
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Party Goers – Country Music Scene Casting Call
Job Description
A new production titled Smoky (working title) is now casting men and women to portray party goers in an energetic country music-themed scene filming in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for individuals who embody a fun, lively party atmosphere — especially those with a country music vibe.
Talent who can portray country music fans, parents, and everyday party guests are encouraged to apply. This is a paid background opportunity for performers ready to bring high energy and authenticity to the set.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray party guests in a country music scene
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Perform natural background actions in social settings
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Follow direction from assistant directors
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Maintain consistent energy and continuity throughout filming
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 18+
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be able to work in Sugar Hill, GA
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Comfortable portraying a party or country music fan vibe
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Professional and reliable on set
Compensation
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$182 for 12 hours
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Paid background role
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Opportunity to work on a country music-themed production
Featured Hispanic/Latina Baby – New TV Series Casting Call
Job Description
A new television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is now casting paid featured babies for an upcoming production. Casting directors are seeking Hispanic/Latina single babies or twins between 6 to 8 months old to appear in a special featured role.
This is a paid opportunity for families local to Atlanta who have flexible weekday availability. Production is looking for babies with open schedules, as filming dates may vary and could require extended time on set.
This is a great opportunity for parents interested in getting their child featured in a professional television series.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a featured baby in a television series
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Be available for weekday filming
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Participate in scenes as directed by production
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Maintain flexible availability during the booking window
Requirements
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Hispanic/Latina baby
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Age 6–8 months
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Single baby or twins welcome
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Local to Atlanta, GA
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Open weekday availability within the filming window
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Parents must be prepared for a 4–6 hour workday
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$200 for up to 10 hours
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Paid featured television role
Girlfriend Role – True Crime Reenactment Series Casting Call
Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment television series is now casting for a featured role filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This network production recreates real-life cases and requires actors who can deliver realistic, emotionally grounded performances in dramatic crime-related scenes.
Production is seeking a Black female in her early 20s with brown hair to portray the girlfriend of a central figure in the case. The selected performer must closely resemble a younger version of the real individual connected to the story. This role includes scripted violence and murder-related themes consistent with true crime programming.
Filming will take place over multiple days, though talent may not be required for every scheduled shoot date.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the girlfriend in reenactment scenes
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Perform emotionally driven dramatic moments
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Follow direction to maintain realism and authenticity
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Maintain professional conduct on set
Requirements
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Black female, early 20s
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Brown hair
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Must resemble a younger version of the real individual
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Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content
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Available to work in Knoxville, TN
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Non-union performer
Compensation
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$150 per day
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Divorce Court Season 28 – Live Studio Audience Casting Call
Job Description
A hit courtroom television series is now casting paid live studio audience members for Season 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. This is your chance to experience real courtroom drama in person as cases unfold during live tapings.
Producers are seeking energetic and engaged audience members to be part of the in-studio experience. If you enjoy television production, live tapings, and reality courtroom shows, this is a great opportunity to get behind the scenes and be part of the action.
Tapings will take place in Atlanta, and selected audience members will attend scheduled recording dates throughout the production season.
Job Responsibilities
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Attend live studio tapings in Atlanta
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Participate as an engaged courtroom audience member
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Follow studio guidelines and audience direction
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Maintain professional behavior during live recordings
Requirements
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Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA
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Available for scheduled taping dates
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Comfortable participating in a live television audience setting
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Reliable and punctual
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Paid studio audience opportunity
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Experience live television production
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Be part of a nationally recognized courtroom series
Police Officer Background Role – Independent Film Casting Call
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray a police officer in background scenes
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Follow direction from the production and assistant directors
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Maintain professional on-set conduct
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Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming
Requirements
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Must be able to portray a police officer
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Available to work in Newnan, GA
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Reliable and punctual for scheduled call time
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Comfortable working on a small independent production
Compensation
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$130 for 10 hours
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Paid via direct deposit or check
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Paid background film role
High School Student Types – Paid Background Casting Call
Job Description
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This is a great opportunity for emerging actors and background performers looking to build on-set experience in youthful, story-driven moments.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray high school students in background scenes
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Participate in smaller, character-driven setups
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Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors
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Maintain consistent wardrobe and performance continuity
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Ages 18 to early 20s
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Able to convincingly portray a high school student
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Available for an afternoon call time
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Professional and reliable on set
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$96 for 8 hours
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$18 per hour after 8 hours
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Football Fans & Referees – Background Casting Call
Job Description
A new production is casting football fans and referees for energetic crowd scenes. This project is seeking adults 18 and older to portray passionate football fans in dynamic stadium-style moments, including tight crowd shots alongside principal cast members.
Casting is open and strongly encourages performers of all backgrounds, including individuals who use wheelchairs. The goal is to create authentic, inclusive crowd scenes that reflect real football game energy.
In addition, casting is seeking a few referees. Real officiating experience is a plus, but talent with the authentic referee look and presence are also encouraged to apply.
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Portray football fans in high-energy crowd scenes
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Participate in tight stadium-style shots with cast members
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Perform natural reactions appropriate for a live game setting
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Referees: Portray official game referees with realistic presence
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Ages 18 and older
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Open to all backgrounds
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Individuals who use wheelchairs are encouraged to apply
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Referees: Real experience preferred but not required
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Must be able to portray an authentic football fan or referee
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Paid background role
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ROTC College Student Type – Featured Rush Casting Call
Job Description
A rush casting call is now seeking a featured background actor for a short shoot happening later today. Casting directors are looking for a clean-cut male with an ROTC look, portraying a college student type between 18 and early 20s.
This is a featured spot offering a higher background rate for a short filming day. Talent should have a polished, disciplined appearance consistent with ROTC or military-training aesthetics. This is a great opportunity for young performers who fit the ROTC profile and are available immediately.
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Portray a featured ROTC-style college student
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Follow on-set direction for a short filming day
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Maintain a clean-cut, disciplined appearance on camera
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Participate in featured background scenes
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Male, ages 18 to early 20s
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Clean-cut, ROTC or military-type appearance
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Must be available later today
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Able to work as a featured background performer
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$150 featured rate
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Small Town Church Fish Fry Casting Call – Background Talent
Job Description
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Portray church attendees at a small-town fish fry event
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Participate in crowd and atmosphere scenes
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Follow on-set direction from production team
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Maintain energy and continuity throughout filming
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Men and women, ages 18+
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Kids ages 9–13 (will work one filming day)
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Talent with Gator boots is a plus
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Job Description
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Portray hockey players in television scenes
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Participate in sports-action background sequences
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Follow direction from assistant directors
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Maintain athletic authenticity and continuity
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Union and non-union talent accepted
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Must be able to portray a hockey player
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Athletic build preferred
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Available to work in New York
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Paid television role
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Opportunity to work on a network TV series
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This is a paid background opportunity for talent who can bring realism and authenticity to the project.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray homeless or downscale characters in filmed scenes
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Maintain a natural, minimal-styling appearance
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Follow direction from the assistant directors
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Attend scheduled wardrobe fitting
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Be fully available for filming date
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Ages 18–100
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All ethnicities welcome
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Able to portray a homeless, rugged, or rough look
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Comfortable appearing with minimal styling
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Available for fitting and filming in the Atlanta/Fayetteville area
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Local hire only
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$132 for 10 hours
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Paid background television role
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Overtime paid according to production standards
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A hit television series filming in the Atlanta, GA area is now casting a featured background Nightclub DJ for an upcoming nightclub scene. Production is seeking a hip, cool, high-energy performer who looks and feels like a real DJ working at an upscale Atlanta nightclub.
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Job Responsibilities
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Portray a professional nightclub DJ in a high-energy club scene
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Hype up the crowd and create authentic DJ performance moments
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Follow direction from production for featured background action
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Maintain continuity across fitting and filming dates
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Male or female, ages 21–30
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must have an authentic DJ look and confident presence
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DJ experience preferred
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No visible tattoos unless fully coverable
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Must be available for fitting and filming dates
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Atlanta, GA local hire only
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New faces who have not worked this season
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$250 for up to 12 hours (filming)
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