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Background Extras for TV Series “Abilene”

Job Description
A hit television pilot is now casting background actors and extras for six upcoming episodes filming in the Rochester, New York area. Producers are seeking SAG and non-union talent of all genders for a variety of fun and energetic scenes, including diners, concerts, church gatherings, festivals, and store settings.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors and local talent looking to gain on-set television experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in television scenes
• Follow direction from the casting and production teams
• Participate in crowd, community, and event-style scenes
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming
• Be available for full production days as scheduling may change

Requirements

• Open to SAG and non-union talent
• All genders welcome
• Ages 10–100 accepted for submissions
• No acting experience required
• Must work local to the Rochester, New York area
• Must have flexible all-day availability for filming dates
• Comfortable participating in various crowd and public setting scenes

Compensation

• Featured SAG extra roles pay SAG rate of $224/day
• Additional background roles may be unpaid

Featured Background Talent for “Thirstygirl” Project

Job Description
A non-union production titled “Thirstygirl” is now casting featured background talent for filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking attractive blue-collar type men for featured roles portraying diner cooks, factory workers, and truck drivers.

These roles will be picture-picked by the director, making this a great opportunity for talent looking for featured background exposure in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray blue-collar background characters in featured scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Be available for extended filming hours if needed
• Participate in realistic workplace-style scenes on camera

Requirements

• Male talent ages 40–60
• Attractive blue-collar appearance preferred
• Seeking:
  • Diner cooks
  • Factory workers
  • Truck drivers
• Must work local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must have full-day availability regardless of call time
• Comfortable committing to potential 12+ hour production days

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Additional overtime paid after 8 hours

Background Actor – Mobster Man With Oxygen Tank

Job Description
A television production is now casting a background actor to portray an older mobster character with an oxygen tank for an upcoming evening shoot in Downtown Los Angeles. Casting directors are seeking reliable talent for a gritty character-driven background role in a professional production environment.

This opportunity is ideal for performers comfortable portraying dramatic character types in nighttime filming scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an older mobster character in background scenes
• Work during an evening into night shoot schedule
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Participate in background action and atmosphere scenes

Requirements

• Seeking an older male mobster-type character with an oxygen tank
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be fully available for the scheduled shoot
• Comfortable working evening and nighttime filming hours
• Must work local to Downtown Los Angeles
• SAG and non-union performers accepted

Compensation

• SAG rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $144 for 8 hours

Union Background Chefs and Cooks for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is now seeking union background actors with real culinary experience to portray chefs, cooks, and sous chefs on set. Casting directors are looking for talent with authentic kitchen experience who can bring realism and professionalism to food service scenes.

This opportunity is open to union performers registered with Central Casting and available for ongoing production work in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray chefs, cooks, or sous chefs in background scenes
• Use real culinary knowledge to create authentic on-screen performances
• Follow production direction while working in kitchen environments
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming
• Be available for recurring production dates during the filming period

Requirements

• Must be union talent
• Must be registered with Central Casting
• Real culinary experience is required
• Must have open availability through the production schedule
• Must submit a current photo and contact information
• Include any major scheduling conflicts with submission

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours

True Crime Series Background Actor – Attorney Role

Job Description
A new non-union true crime reenactment series is now casting background talent for an attorney role in an upcoming production filming in Tennessee. This unscripted television project is seeking experienced or camera-ready performers who can portray a professional legal character in a dramatic detective scene.

Casting directors are looking for a white male in his 60s with an average build and dark or graying hair. Talent should own a well-fitted business suit with tie and button-down shirt options for filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an attorney in a true crime reenactment scene
• Appear in a death notification scene alongside detectives
• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe options
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• White male, 60s age range
• Average build with dark or graying hair
• Must own a professional suit, tie, and dress shirts
• Comfortable working on a non-union true crime production
• Must submit current shoulder-up and full-body snapshots
• No hats or sunglasses in submission photos
• Include any scheduling conflicts with submission

Compensation

• $75/day

Property Manager – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a white female actor in her 40s or older to portray a property manager speaking with police during reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a property manager in scripted scenes
• Interact with actors portraying law enforcement
• Follow production and scene direction
• Participate in television reenactment filming

Requirements

• White female talent
• 40 years old or older
• Comfortable performing speaking scenes
• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• $75/day
• Non-union television production
• Filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Medical Examiner – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is hiring a male actor in his 40s or older to portray a medical examiner in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves crime scene reenactment work in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner during crime scene sequences
• Perform realistic procedural actions on camera
• Follow scene direction from production staff
• Participate in dramatic reenactment filming

Requirements

• Male talent, 40s or older
• Comfortable performing procedural reenactment scenes
• Professional demeanor on set
• Able to follow direction during filming

Compensation

• $100/day
• Non-union television production
• Filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Officer 2 – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is casting male talent of any ethnicity to portray a law enforcement officer. Actors should be physically fit and comfortable participating in dramatic crime reenactment scenes for television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scripted reenactment scenes
• Follow production and director instructions
• Participate in procedural and crime scene sequences
• Deliver realistic on-camera performance

Requirements

• Male talent of any ethnicity
• Physically fit appearance
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement
• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $150/day
• Non-union production
• Filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Officer 1 – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a physically fit Black male actor to portray a law enforcement officer. This role is ideal for performers comfortable with dramatic reenactments and on-camera procedural scenes for network television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in recreation scenes
• Perform natural and believable on-camera movements
• Follow production direction during filming
• Participate in crime scene reenactment sequences

Requirements

• Black male talent
• Physically fit appearance
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement
• Able to perform in dramatic reenactment scenes
• Professional attitude on set

Compensation

• $150/day
• Non-union production
• Filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

College-Age Background Actors for TV Series “Frisco King”

Job Description
A television series filming in Dallas is now casting college-age background actors for non-speaking roles in upcoming university scenes. Production is seeking energetic young talent in the DFW area who can bring an authentic student atmosphere to the set. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and students looking to gain on-set experience in a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from production staff
• Maintain continuity during filming
• Arrive prepared for a full production day
• Participate in university campus scenes for television

Requirements

• Ages 18–23
• Must be located in the DFW area
• Comfortable working as a background actor
• Available for up to 12 hours of filming
• Professional attitude and reliable availability

Compensation

• Paid background acting role
• Opportunity to work on a television series
• Filming at a university in Dallas
• Gain professional on-set experience

Fight Attendees Background Casting Call

Job Description
A Los Angeles production is now casting SAG and non-union background actors to portray fight attendees in scenes for an upcoming “Unsanctioned Boxing Club” project. Casting directors are seeking energetic talent who can help bring authentic fight-night atmosphere to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray audience members and fight attendees in boxing club scenes
• Follow on-set direction from production staff
• React naturally during crowd and fight sequences
• Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ages, and ethnicities
• Must be comfortable working in crowd scenes
• Reliable and professional on set
• Must be available for filming in downtown Los Angeles

Compensation

• SAG rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $144 for 8 hours

Scary Man With Dog Background Casting Call

Job Description
A major television series is now casting a SAG-AFTRA male background actor with a tough or intimidating appearance and a dog with a similarly intimidating look for featured scenes filming in Los Angeles. Talent will work evening and night shoots for a high-profile production. The dog will only be needed for one filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in television scenes
• Work alongside your dog during designated filming scenes
• Follow all on-set direction from production staff
• Maintain professionalism during evening and night shoots

Requirements

• SAG-AFTRA male talent with a rugged or intimidating appearance
• Must own a dog with a “scary” or intimidating look
• Dog must have current rabies vaccination proof
• Must be comfortable working evening and night shoots
• Must be available for both filming dates in Los Angeles

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours SAG rate
• Additional pet bump included for dogs on set