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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Football Players for “Kings” Season 1
Job Description
The new series “Kings” is seeking male talent with real football experience for paid background work in Atlanta, Georgia. This casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who have authentic experience playing football and can confidently perform football-related action on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a football player in scenes for the new series “Kings.”
- Perform authentic football movements and actions on camera.
- Follow direction from the production and coaching teams.
- Maintain a believable athletic presence throughout filming.
- Work professionally with fellow performers and crew on set.
Requirements
- Male talent.
- All ethnicities are welcome to apply.
- Must have real football playing experience.
- Must be comfortable performing football-related action on camera.
- Must be physically capable of participating in required athletic scenes.
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
Compensation
- $250 for 8 hours.
Job Description
A television legal series filming in Culver City, California, is seeking recurring background actors for ongoing courtroom scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ages and ethnicities who can portray jurors, attorneys, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs, and courtroom spectators. Selected talent may have opportunities to return for multiple episodes and production days throughout the series.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray jurors, attorneys, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs, or courtroom spectators.
- Perform natural reactions during courtroom proceedings and dialogue.
- Return for recurring courtroom scenes when selected by production.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Maintain continuity when returning for multiple production days.
- Help create a realistic and professional courtroom environment.
Requirements
- Open to talent of all ages.
- All ethnicities are welcome to apply.
- Must be comfortable appearing in courtroom-style television scenes.
- Must be able to work in Culver City, California.
- Talent interested in recurring background work is encouraged to apply.
- Must be reliable, adaptable, and professional on set.
- Previous acting experience is not required.
Compensation
- $120 flat rate
Stepmom Background Actor for Lifetime Film
Job Description
A new Lifetime film based on a documentary is seeking a female background actor to portray a stepmom in a flashback scene filming in East Point, Georgia. The role calls for a performer who can portray a woman who has experienced difficult circumstances and bring a natural, weathered presence to a small scene with principal cast members.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a stepmom in a dramatic flashback scene.
- Interact naturally with principal cast members.
- Communicate the character’s difficult life experiences through expressions and body language.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
Requirements
- Caucasian female talent.
- Ages 35–48.
- Must be able to portray a woman who has experienced hardship.
- Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking background role.
- Must be able to work in East Point, Georgia.
Compensation
- $140 for 12 hours.
Sketchy Street Guy Background Actor for Lifetime Film
Job Description
A new Lifetime film based on a documentary is seeking a male background actor to portray a suspicious street character in East Point, Georgia. This non-speaking role involves a small alley scene with background and principal cast interaction.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a suspicious street character in an alley scene.
- Perform natural background action alongside cast members.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Bring a believable gritty presence to the assigned character.
- Maintain continuity and professionalism between takes.
Requirements
- Caucasian male talent.
- Ages 25–55.
- Must be able to convincingly portray a suspicious street character.
- Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking background role.
- Must be able to work in East Point, Georgia.
Compensation
- $140 for 12 hours.
Police Officer Background Actor for Lifetime Film
Job Description
A new Lifetime film based on a documentary is seeking a male background actor to portray a police officer in East Point, Georgia. This non-speaking role involves standing guard outside a hospital room in a small scene with principal cast members.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a uniformed police officer in a hospital scene.
- Perform as a standing guard outside a hospital room.
- Interact naturally with principal cast members as directed.
- Follow production direction and maintain continuity between takes.
- Maintain a professional law enforcement presence on camera.
Requirements
- Male talent.
- Ages 24–60.
- Must be clean-shaven or have a mustache.
- Must be comfortable portraying a police officer.
- Must be able to work in East Point, Georgia.
- Non-speaking background role.
Compensation
- $140 for 12 hours.
Math Professionals and Students for “Challenger” Limited Series
Job Description
The limited series “Challenger” is seeking people with a genuine interest or background in mathematics for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Mathematicians, teachers, professors, engineers, statisticians, physics professionals, students, math club members, and people who regularly work with numbers are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in scenes requiring math-oriented individuals and students.
- Perform natural classroom, academic, or professional background activity as directed.
- Bring authentic knowledge or enthusiasm for mathematics to the production.
- Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.
- Work professionally with the cast, crew, and other background performers.
Requirements
- Age 18 or older.
- All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
- Mathematicians, math teachers, professors, engineers, statisticians, physics professionals, and math students are encouraged to apply.
- Math club members and professionals who regularly work with numbers are welcome.
- Individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for equations, numbers, mathematics, or problem-solving are encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours.
- $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
- Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.
Tennis Players for “Challenger” Limited Series
Job Description
The limited series “Challenger” is seeking experienced tennis players for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for adults with genuine tennis experience who can naturally handle a racket and convincingly perform tennis-related action on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a tennis player in background scenes.
- Handle a tennis racket naturally and confidently on camera.
- Perform tennis-related movements and actions as directed.
- Follow production instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
- Work professionally with fellow performers and the production crew.
Requirements
- Age 18 or older.
- All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
- Must have real tennis experience.
- Current or former tennis players are encouraged to apply.
- School, club, or competitive team experience is preferred.
- Must be comfortable handling a tennis racket naturally on camera.
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours.
- $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
- Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.
Swimmers and Athletic Types for “Challenger” Limited Series
Job Description
The limited series “Challenger” is seeking swimmers, athletic types, and students for paid background roles filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for physically fit adults who are confident in the water and comfortable performing swimming-related background action. Competitive swimming experience is not required.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as a swimmer, athletic type, or student in background scenes.
- Participate in swimming and water-related activity as directed by production.
- Tread water comfortably when required for filming.
- Follow safety instructions and on-set direction throughout production.
- Maintain a natural athletic presence on camera.
- Work professionally with the cast, crew, and other background performers.
Requirements
- Ages 18–30.
- All genders and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
- Must be physically fit and comfortable swimming.
- Must be able to tread water confidently.
- Must be comfortable working in and around water.
- Current or previous swim team experience is a plus but not required.
- Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours.
- $198 for 12 hours if upgraded to featured background.
- Additional pay bumps may apply depending on work performed.
Older Jerry – True Crime Recreation Role
Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray an older version of Jerry during an interview-style scene. The role has no scripted dialogue and requires a natural, believable on-camera presence.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an older version of Jerry in an interview recreation.
- Deliver natural reactions and body language on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain a believable character throughout the scene.
- Work professionally with cast and crew.
Requirements
- White male talent.
- In his 40s.
- Must be comfortable performing in an interview-style true crime scene.
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $75 per day.
Jerry’s Mom – True Crime Recreation Role
Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a female actor to portray Jerry’s mother during an interview-style scene. This non-speaking role requires believable expressions and natural reactions appropriate for a true crime recreation.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Jerry’s mother in an interview-style recreation scene.
- Deliver natural expressions and emotional reactions without scripted dialogue.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
- Work professionally on set.
Requirements
- White female talent.
- In her 50s.
- Darker hair.
- Must be comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation.
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $75 per day.
Jerry – True Crime Recreation Role
Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray Jerry during an interview-style scene. The role requires natural on-camera reactions and does not include scripted dialogue.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Jerry in an interview-style true crime recreation.
- Perform natural reactions and body language on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain character consistency throughout filming.
- Work professionally with cast and crew.
Requirements
- White male talent.
- Ages 20–30.
- Brown hair.
- Must be comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation.
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $75 per day.
Mark R – True Crime Recreation Role
Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male actor to portray Mark R. The role includes an interview scene and a scripted slap as part of the dramatic recreation.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Mark R in true crime recreation scenes.
- Participate in an interview-style scene.
- Perform a safely coordinated scripted slap scene.
- Follow production direction and safety guidance.
- Deliver believable reactions without scripted dialogue.
Requirements
- White male talent.
- Ages 20s–30s.
- Brown hair.
- Must be comfortable with safely coordinated scripted physical action.
- Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $100 per day.
