Casting Call: Background Actors for “Runarounds”
Job Description: We are seeking background actors to portray students in the upcoming production of “Runarounds” filming in Wilmington, NC. The shoot will take place this Thursday, July 18th. This is a great opportunity for young actors to gain experience on set and be part of an exciting project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a student in various scenes as directed by the production team.
- Follow directions from the director and production crew to maintain continuity and ensure a smooth filming process.
- Maintain a professional attitude and punctuality throughout the shoot day.
Requirements:
- Open to all genders and ethnicities.
- Age range: 16-20 years old.
- Must be available to work on Thursday, July 18th.
- No prior acting experience is required, but a positive attitude and willingness to take direction are essential.
Compensation Details:
- Pay rate: $88 for 8 hours of work (88/8).
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“Miami Vice” Starring Michael B. Jordan Casting Call
Casting TaylorMade is casting background and specialty talent of all types for the upcoming Miami Vice movie, a 1980s period piece filming in Miami during winter 2026-2027. The production seeks real locals with big personalities and unique looks, including 1980s hairstyles, mustaches, classic and exotic vehicle owners, musicians, dancers, models, athletes, first responders, hospitality professionals, and Miami’s Cuban and Little Havana community.
Responsibilities:
- Work as background or specialty talent on the Miami Vice movie.
- Be available for filming during select weeks in December, January, and February, with filming days typically around 12 hours.
- Attend a costume fitting expected at the end of October or beginning of November.
Requirements:
- All roles and types welcome; no previous set experience required.
- Men should stop cutting hair and let hair, mustaches, and sideburns grow naturally for the 1980s period look.
- Vehicle owners of roughly 1960-1989 vehicles are encouraged to apply.
- Must be comfortable with period wardrobe and bathing suits.
Compensation:
- Filming rate: $212 for 12 hours.
- Fitting rate: $50 for 3 hours.
- Vintage vehicle bump: +$250 for 1960-1967 vehicles, +$200 for 1968-1989 vehicles.
TV Series Atlanta Extras Casting Call for Upscale Bar
CAB Castings is casting paid male and female extras for a hit series filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production seeks upscale bar and restaurant patrons of all ethnicities, ages 18-65, for a shoot on October 19, with some talent needed to bring their cars.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a paid background extra portraying upscale bar and restaurant patrons.
- Be prepared to work at least an 8 to 12 hour day on October 19 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Some booked talent may need to bring their car; provide year, make, model, and color when submitting.
Requirements:
- Must be ages 18-65; all ethnicities welcome.
- Must be available in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 19.
- Must have open availability for the full shoot day.
Compensation:
- $100 for 8 hours, with overtime paid after 8 hours.
$270/Day San Francisco Casting Call for Photo Doubles
A SAG-AFTRA photo double is needed for background work in San Francisco on October 20 and 21, 2026. The casting seeks physically fit men, ages 25-50, approximately 6’3″ and 170-180 lbs, who must be available both days.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a SAG-AFTRA photo double (background) on October 20 and 21, 2026.
- Be available for both shoot days in San Francisco.
Requirements:
- Must be male, ages 25-50.
- Must be Caucasian, to match the principal being doubled.
- Must be approximately 6’3″ and 170-180 lbs.
- Shirt size L, jeans 33 x 34.
- Must be physically fit.
- Must be willing to get a haircut on set if needed.
Compensation:
- $270 per 8 hours, plus a $37.50 car bump.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Club Goers
NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting upscale, hip, and trendy club goers in their 20s and 30s for a club scene filming Wednesday, October 28, in Chicago. The production is also seeking real bartenders, real servers, and security men and bouncers for this paid, non-speaking extra opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a background extra in a hip club scene for Chicago Fire.
- Portray upscale, trendy club patrons, or work as a bartender, server, security guard, or bouncer.
- Be available for the full shoot day on Wednesday, October 28, with a call time as early as 5 AM.
Requirements:
- Must be in your 20s or 30s with an upscale, hip, and trendy look.
- Real bartenders, real servers, and security men and bouncers are encouraged to note their experience.
- Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only.
Compensation:
- $136.40 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for an Medical Types
NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting males and females of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 70s, to work as medical types and non-medical types on Thursday, October 22. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles filming in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a medical type or non-medical type background extra.
- Be available Thursday, October 22, for approximately a 12-hour shoot day.
Requirements:
- Must be in your 20s to 70s; all ethnicities welcome.
- Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only.
- Please do not apply if you are already working the club scene.
Compensation:
- $136.40 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
“Love on Location” Casting Call for a Bar Scene
Love on Location is casting bar patrons and a server for a western bar scene filming October 20 in Bradford. The production seeks new faces who are non-union or AABP, with background talent asked to dance casually in the scene.
Responsibilities:
- Appear as a bar patron or server in a western bar scene.
- Dance casually as required for the scene.
- Be available October 20 in Bradford; non-union and AABP talent must self-drive.
Requirements:
- New faces only; must be non-union or AABP.
- Bar patrons: male and female, 20s-30s, with one or two spots for ages 40-43.
- Server: male, 20s, attractive.
- All talent should be attractive.
Compensation:
- Compensation details were not provided.
“Snapped” Episode 3724 Casting Call – Relative Extra and Detective Roles
Job Description
Jupiter Casting is seeking background actors for an upcoming episode of the true crime television series “Snapped,” filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is casting talent for two roles: a relative extra and a detective. This paid TV casting opportunity is ideal for performers interested in crime reenactment television, background acting, and dramatic storytelling. Selected actors will help bring realistic investigative scenes and character portrayals to life.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned characters in the true crime television series “Snapped.”
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Participate in crime reenactment and investigative scenes as directed.
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Deliver natural and believable performances appropriate to the assigned role.
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Follow instructions from the director and production team.
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Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming.
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Collaborate with cast and crew to support the production’s storytelling.
Requirements
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Relative Extra 1 – Black Female, 30s: Seeking a Black female actor in her 30s with a thin frame to portray a relative in the episode.
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Detective 2 – White Male: Seeking a white male actor to portray a detective in investigative scenes.
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Must be available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Comfortable appearing on camera in a true crime television production.
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Ability to follow directions and portray assigned characters convincingly.
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Previous background acting experience is an advantage but not required.
Compensation
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Relative Extra 1: $100 per day.
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Detective 2: $125 per day.
SAG-AFTRA Photo Double Casting Call
A SAG-AFTRA photo double is needed for background work in San Francisco on October 20 and 21, 2026. The casting seeks a physically fit man, ages 25-50, approximately 6’3″ and 170-180 lbs, who must be available both days.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a SAG-AFTRA photo double (background) on October 20 and 21, 2026.
- Be available for both shoot days in San Francisco.
Requirements:
- Must be male, ages 25-50.
- Must be Caucasian, to match the principal being doubled.
- Must be approximately 6’3″ and 170-180 lbs.
- Shirt size L, jeans 33 x 34.
- Must be physically fit.
- Must be willing to get a haircut on set if needed.
Compensation:
- $270 per 8 hours, plus a $37.50 car bump.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for an Upscale Scene
NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting upscale, hip, and trendy background talent in their 20s and 30s for a club scene filming Wednesday, October 28, in Chicago. The production is also seeking real bartenders, real servers, and security men and bouncers for this paid, non-speaking extra opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a background extra in a hip club scene for Chicago Fire.
- Portray upscale, trendy club patrons, or work as a bartender, server, security guard, or bouncer.
- Be available for the full shoot day on Wednesday, October 28, with a call time as early as 5 AM.
Requirements:
- Must be in your 20s or 30s with an upscale, hip, and trendy look.
- Real bartenders, real servers, and security men and bouncers are encouraged to note their experience.
- Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only.
Compensation:
- $136.40 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
$182/Day ‘Challenger’ Limited Series Casting Call for Bar Patrons in Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description
The upcoming period drama limited series “Challenger” is seeking background actors and real couples for bar scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Set during the late 1970s and 1980s, the series explores the story surrounding NASA and the 1986 Challenger disaster. Casting directors are looking for local talent to portray bar patrons, restaurant staff, neighbors, office workers, and other everyday characters in authentic period settings. The production is also seeking real couples or individuals comfortable portraying couples during a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration. This paid background acting opportunity offers performers a chance to bring historical scenes to life in a professional television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray background characters in bar, restaurant, and social gathering scenes set during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Participate in realistic bar activities, including socializing, celebrating, and interacting with other background performers.
- Help recreate the atmosphere of a New Year’s Eve 1985 celebration and other period-specific scenes.
- Portray characters such as bar patrons, servers, bartenders, office staff, neighbors, or other background roles as assigned.
- Follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and production team during filming.
- Maintain appropriate period-specific appearance and behavior throughout the production.
- Work professionally with fellow background actors and production crew.
- Participate in costume fittings when required by the production.
Requirements
- Background actors based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
- Local hires only; no travel or lodging provided.
- Must be comfortable portraying characters in a late 1970s or 1980s setting.
- Ability to follow production instructions and work professionally on set.
- Real couples are encouraged to apply for the New Year’s Eve 1985 party scene.
- Individuals comfortable portraying couples and participating in a midnight kiss scene are also encouraged to apply.
- Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking background roles.
- Must be available for costume fittings if required.
- Ability to maintain a consistent period-appropriate appearance throughout filming.
- Previous background acting experience is not specified as required.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours of filming.
- $28 for a 2-hour costume fitting.
- Additional compensation may apply for eligible Outpost filming days.
Atlanta Extras Casting Call for business and Upscale Types
A production is casting talent ages 40 and older of all ethnicities to portray business and upscale “quiet luxury” types in a white-tablecloth-style restaurant scene filming in Senoia, Georgia.
Responsibilities:
- Portray a business or upscale “quiet luxury” type in a restaurant scene.
- Participate in filming on Wednesday, October 28.
Requirements:
- Must be age 40 or older.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- This scene is not for people with vegan or vegetarian-style diets.
- Must be available to work in Senoia, Georgia.
Compensation:
- $182 for 12 hours.
ABC ‘911: Nashville’ Casting Call for Featured Hardware Store Employee
20th Century Television is casting a featured background role for 911 Nashville in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is seeking a woman ages 48-58 to portray a hardware store employee, with the role to be picture picked by the Director.
Responsibilities:
- Work as featured background talent portraying a hardware store employee.
- Be available to work on Tuesday, October 20th.
- Commit to being on set for 12 or more hours.
Requirements:
- Female, ages 48-58.
- Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee or surrounding areas.
- Must be available for non-union background work.
- Role will be picture picked by the Director.
Compensation:
- $100 for 8 hours.
- $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
- Time and a half after 8 hours.
