TV Series Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Male Veterans
Background Actor – Male Veterans for TV Series
Job Description:
Alessi Hartigan Casting Los Angeles is seeking non-union male background actors to portray uniformed veterans in an upcoming TV series set in a VA hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for new faces to participate in a professional production. Filming will take place in Los Angeles, with a costume fitting scheduled prior to filming.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a uniformed veteran in background scenes with professionalism and authenticity.
- Attend a costume fitting to ensure proper wardrobe alignment.
- Follow on-set instructions from the director and production team to contribute to the quality of the scene.
- Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude during the production process.
Requirements:
- Male actors, ages 35-75, with short hair.
- New faces only (those who have not worked with this production before).Full flexibility in schedule to accommodate the production timeline.
Compensation:
- Rate: $140/8-hour day (non-union).
- Fitting rate: 1/4 of the daily rate.
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