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Casting Call for Featured Background Role: Emperor Types

Job Description:
Alessi Hartigan Casting Los Angeles is seeking males with short hair and muscular builds, aged 30–50, to portray Emperor types in a TV series. This is a featured background role requiring availability for three consecutive workdays and a costume fitting.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray an Emperor type with a strong and commanding presence in a TV series.
  • Attend a scheduled costume fitting prior to filming.
  • Follow on-set directions to deliver a convincing performance.
  • Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout the production.

Requirements:

  • Male, ages 30–50.
  • Short hair and muscular build.
  • Must have open availability for three consecutive workdays.
  • Ability to attend a costume fitting in Newhall, CA.

Compensation:

  • SAG rate: $216/8 hours.
  • Non-union rate: $140/8 hours.
  • Fitting rate: 1/4 of daily rate.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for CSI/Forensic Types – Brookhaven, GA

Job Description:
CL Casting is seeking men and women aged 30-70 to portray CSI/forensic characters for the production Scar Tissue. Applicants of all ethnicities are welcome, and no prior acting experience is required—any type of relevant background or experience is encouraged. This role involves overnight work and requires professionalism and attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray CSI/forensic professionals in an authentic manner.
  • Collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate depictions of the role.
  • Participate in overnight shoots with professionalism and focus.

Requirements:

  • Male or female actors, aged 30-70.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Comfortable working overnight shifts.
  • Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.
  • Must be local to Brookhaven, GA, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $182 for 12 hours of work.
  • Overtime pay applies for hours exceeding 12.
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Courtroom Extras – Corsicana, TX

Job Description:
We are seeking adults to serve as courtroom extras in a teaser/pitch project shoot in Corsicana, Texas (southeast of Dallas). This is a great opportunity to be part of a professional production and gain on-set experience. Extras will be portraying courtroom attendees and should wear business professional attire such as suits, dress shirts, or similar outfits suitable for court.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray courtroom attendees in a realistic and professional manner.
  • Wear appropriate business professional attire as required for the role.
  • Follow on-set instructions and collaborate with the production team for a smooth shoot.

Requirements:

  • Open to adults of all ethnicities.
  • Must own business professional attire (e.g., suits, dress shirts, etc.).
  • Punctuality and professionalism on set.
  • Local to Corsicana, TX, or able to self-report to the shoot location.

Compensation:

  • $50 cash to be paid at wrap.
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Casting Call for Young Male Actor to Portray Football Kid 3 – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a young male actor, aged 8-12, to play the role of a skilled football player in a production for a cable company. This character is athletic, with prior football experience required. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a football-playing child with confidence and athletic ability.
  • Participate in scenes that focus on football skills and teamwork.
  • Collaborate with the production team and other actors to ensure a seamless and realistic performance.

Requirements:

  • Male, aged 8-12.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have prior football experience and demonstrate athletic skills.
  • Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout
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Casting Call for Young Male Actor to Portray Football Kid 2 – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a young male actor, aged 8-12, to play the role of a football-loving kid in a production for a cable company. This character is physically larger, resembling a lineman type, or a boy who has just hit puberty. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a football-playing child with authenticity and enthusiasm.
  • Participate in scenes focused on football-related activities and dynamics.
  • Collaborate with the production team and fellow actors to deliver a believable performance.

Requirements:

  • Male, aged 8-12.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Physically bigger or lineman type, or a boy who has recently hit puberty.
  • Comfortable with football-related activities.
  • Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout.
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Casting Call for Female Actor to Portray a Grocery Lady – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a female actor, aged 60-85, to play the role of a grocery lady in a production for a cable company. This character has a strong personality with expressive facial features, embodying wisdom and a no-nonsense demeanor. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a lively and expressive grocery lady with personality and charm.
  • Deliver a natural and engaging performance that brings the character to life.
  • Work collaboratively with the production team to create memorable scenes.

Requirements:

  • Female, aged 60-85.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have a lot of character in facial expressions and the ability to convey a strong personality through subtle gestures and expressions.
  • Professional attitude and ability to take direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout
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Casting Call for Female Actor to Portray a Jogger – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a female actor, aged 25-35, to play the role of a jogger in a production for a cable company. This character is fit, put-together, and embodies an active lifestyle. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a confident and active jogger in outdoor or lifestyle scenes.
  • Collaborate with the production team to deliver a natural and engaging performance.
  • Participate in scenes requiring light jogging or running.

Requirements:

  • Female, aged 25-35.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must be fit and ideally someone who jogs or runs regularly.
  • Professional attitude and ability to take direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout.
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Casting Call for Female Actor to Portray a Grandmother – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a female actor, aged 60-85, to play the role of a grandmother in a production for a cable company. This character has a lot of personality and expressiveness, bringing a dynamic and memorable presence to the screen. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a lively and expressive grandmother figure on screen.
  • Deliver a performance that captures the character’s personality and relatability.
  • Work collaboratively with the production team and other actors to create engaging scenes.

Requirements:

  • Female, aged 60-85.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have a lot of character in facial expressions and the ability to convey emotions subtly.
  • Professional attitude and ability to take direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout
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Casting Call for Female Actor to Portray a Mom – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a female actor, aged 30-40, to play the role of a supportive and warm mother in a production for a cable company. This character is fit, approachable, and embodies the qualities of a caring and aspirational parent. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a supportive and approachable mother figure on screen.
  • Collaborate with the production team and other actors to deliver a heartfelt and relatable performance.
  • Participate in scenes involving family dynamics.

Requirements:

  • Female, aged 30-40.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Fit and attractive, with a warm and approachable demeanor.
  • Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout.
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Casting Call for Young Male Actor to Portray a Football Son – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a young male actor, aged 7-13, to play the role of a football-loving son in a production for a cable company. This character is an energetic boy who loves, watches, or plays football. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a football-enthusiast son with authenticity and energy.
  • Act in scenes highlighting the character’s love for football and family dynamics.
  • Collaborate with the production team and fellow actors to ensure engaging performance.

Requirements:

  • Male, aged 7-13.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have an interest in football—whether playing, watching, or engaging with the sport.
  • Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout.
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Casting Call for Young Male Actor to Portray a Son – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a young male actor, aged 7-13, to play the role of a son in a production for a cable company. This character is a bigger, lineman-type boy or a child who has just hit puberty. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a son with authenticity and relatability on screen.
  • Work closely with the production team and other actors to ensure a cohesive performance.
  • Participate in scenes that highlight family and sports-related dynamics.

Requirements:

  • Male, aged 7-13.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Physically larger or a lineman type, or a boy who has recently hit puberty.
  • Professional attitude and ability to take direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout
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Casting Call for Male Actor to Portray a Dad – Nashville, TN

Job Description:
We are seeking a male actor, aged 30-50, to play the role of a father in a production for a cable company. This character embodies authenticity and strength, portraying a father taking his first steps toward coaching a group of 9-year-old football players. Filming will take place locally in Nashville, TN, with no travel provided.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a strong and authentic father figure on screen.
  • Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired character representation.
  • Deliver a realistic and compelling performance in scenes involving coaching and family dynamics.

Requirements:

  • Male, aged 30-50.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Clean-shaven, fit, and aspirational with a strong, masculine presence.
  • Professional attitude and ability to follow direction.
  • Local to Nashville, TN, or able to self-report.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the shoot day.
  • Additional $1,500 buyout.
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Casting Non-Union Background Talent for “Scarpetta” Amazon Streaming Series

Job Description:
Jenny Alison Casting is seeking non-union background actors to portray employees at a medical examiner’s office for the Amazon streaming series “Scarpetta,” produced by Blumhouse TV. Filming will take place in the Nashville area, and submissions are only open to local talent.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a professional employee at a medical examiner’s office in background scenes.
  • Follow on-set directions from the production team to ensure authenticity and continuity.
  • Be available for the full workday and any required fittings prior to filming.

Requirements:

  • Open to all genders, aged 30 to 55 years old.
  • Must be a local hire in the Nashville area (no transportation or accommodation provided).
  • Ability to commit to being on set for up to 12+ hours.
  • Availability for a potential wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot day.

Compensation Details:

  • Rate: $100.00 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour, guaranteed 8 hours). Time and a half paid for overtime after 8 hours.
  • Payment details will be provided upon booking confirmation.

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