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Grillmaster for Food Product Commercial (Non-Union, Local Hire)

Job Description
A non-union food product commercial is casting a grillmaster for a college football stadium tailgate scene. This is a local hire opportunity for talent based in Mobile or Fairhope, Alabama, featuring a confident, natural on-camera presence in a non-speaking commercial setting. Usage includes college football stadium video boards with a full buyout in perpetuity, and wardrobe will require red or white.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grillmaster at a tailgate with natural, believable energy on camera

• Follow direction for movement, reactions, and continuity during filming

• Maintain a camera-ready, game-day look and professional set etiquette

• Wear requested wardrobe colors and stay set-ready throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, mid 30s to mid 60s

• Any ethnicity

• Must be a local hire to Mobile/Fairhope, AL (no travel provided)

• Non-union talent only

• No dialogue required

• Must wear red or white wardrobe (tailgate-ready looks encouraged)

• Must provide current, unfiltered photos (no hats, sunglasses, or filters)

Compensation

• $40/hour (4 hours guaranteed), paid at wrap

Featured Firefighter Extras (Non-Speaking, Chicago Area)

Job Description
A featured background casting is seeking good-looking, fit men in their 20s to early 30s to portray dressed firefighters (no real firefighter experience required). This is a Chicago-area local hire opportunity for talent who can present a clean, professional firefighter look on camera. The role is featured and non-speaking, ideal for performers looking for Chicago extras work and featured background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dressed firefighter in featured, non-speaking scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Arrive prepared with correct wardrobe sizing details for costuming

Requirements

• Must be local to Chicago, IL suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Men, 20s to early 30s, fit/athletic build

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities welcome

• Reliable transportation and full availability for the shoot day

• Must be able to provide clothing sizes (height, weight, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe)

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours

Higher Plane Dispensary Customers (Background Extras)

Job Description
A background casting call for the TV series Tulsa King needs new faces to portray cannabis dispensary customers in scenes set at “Higher Plane.” This Atlanta-area extra opportunity is for local hire only (no travel, lodging, or transportation provided). Talent should look like young, hip customers and be comfortable with scenes that depict marijuana use and imply purchasing or selling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dispensary customer as background talent in a scripted TV series scene

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready presence in a busy retail-style environment

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window as required

Requirements

• Must be able to work as an Atlanta, GA local hire

• Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 21–40

• Young, hip customer look appropriate for a dispensary setting

• Must be comfortable with scenes depicting marijuana use and implied buying/selling

• No visible tattoos unless they can be fully covered, or the tattoo can be added to a release form

Compensation

• $168.00 for up to 12 hours (paid full day even if wrapped early)

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

Now Casting Extras: Men with “Weathered” Faces for Period Shoot

Job Description
A Savannah, Georgia extras casting is seeking men with naturally rugged, sun-worn, outdoorsy, “weathered” faces to appear as yard workers in a 1960s period production. This is a local hire in Savannah only (no travel or lodging provided). Talent should be comfortable portraying working-class background roles and available for the scheduled shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1960s yard worker as background talent with authentic, natural movement

• Follow on-set direction for placement, timing, and continuity

• Provide accurate sizing details for wardrobe preparation

• Arrive camera-ready and remain professional throughout the workday

Requirements

• Men, ages 38–68

• Must have a naturally rugged, outdoorsy, “weathered” look

• Must be able to work as a Savannah local hire (no travel/lodging)

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day

• Recent photos required to show current look

Compensation

• $100/day

Job Description
A non-union background casting call in Newport Beach is seeking new faces for a major streaming project filming locally. Talent will work as background performers for golf-related scenes, with availability needed for up to 8 workdays. This is a great fit for Newport Beach background actors who can work multiple days, are comfortable in an outdoor setting, and can commute locally.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in golf scenes, following on-set direction

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain continuity during filming

• Remain professional, punctual, and attentive throughout the workday

• Be available for multiple shoot days as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Non-union talent only

• Must be 18+

• Must live near Newport Beach or be willing to drive locally

• Preferably new faces (talent not previously booked on this golf project)

• Reliable availability for up to 8 days

Compensation

• $144 for up to 8 hours

• Additional compensation may be provided for local travel/gas (when applicable)

Student Driver (Featured Role)

Job Description
A popular YouTube series is casting featured talent to play a Student Driver in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid on-camera role is for performers who can portray a young new driver (or someone hilariously bad at driving) with strong reactions and comedic timing. If you’re comfortable on camera and can bring expressive, character-driven energy to a fun digital production, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student/new driver in a featured YouTube series scene

• Deliver natural, comedic reactions and follow performance direction

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• Ages 18–22

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

• Comfortable performing on camera with comedic, expressive energy

• Able to take direction in a fast-paced digital production environment

• Must provide name, phone number, and 2 current photos for consideration

Compensation

• $150/day

Unemployed Person (Featured Role)

Job Description
A popular YouTube series is casting a featured “Unemployed Person” role in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid on-camera opportunity is for talent who can confidently pitch their “story” with personality—sharing why they’re tired of their jobs and how much money they believe they deserve from the “unemployment office.” Strong comedic timing, expressive delivery, and the ability to stay natural on camera are key for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured talent in a dialogue-driven YouTube series scene

• Pitch a character “story” with clear, confident delivery and strong personality

• Follow direction for pacing, timing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional on-set behavior

Requirements

• Age 18+

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

• Comfortable speaking on camera with personality and comedic energy

• Able to take direction well in a fast-paced digital production environment

• Must provide name, phone number, and 2 current photos for consideration

Compensation

• $150/day

Hospital Scene Extras (Doctors, Nurses, Patients)

Job Description
A production is casting background extras to portray doctors, nurses, and patients for a hospital scene filming in the Atlanta area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults of all ethnicities who can take direction and look natural on camera in a medical setting. Some talent may be booked with their vehicle, so if you have an eligible car and want to be considered for driving/parking work, be ready to include your vehicle details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor, nurse, or patient as background talent in a hospital scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity on set

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance during filming

• If booked with a car: stage or drive your vehicle on camera as directed

Requirements

• Ages 18+, all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

• Comfortable working in a hospital-style scene environment

• If submitting with a car: vehicle must NOT be red, black, or white

• Able to provide the year, color, make, and model of your car (if applicable)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Additional $35 car bump if booked with your car

Prosecutor (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Prosecutor role for an on-camera reenactment scene filming in Tennessee. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent who can deliver a confident, professional courtroom presence and appear polished on camera. Production is looking for someone who can closely match a reference look and already owns appropriate professional wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a prosecutor in a true crime reenactment scene for network television

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, courtroom-ready appearance on set

• Match required hair/look to fit the reference style for the role

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Knoxville, TN area

• Able to match a reference look (including hair)

• Must own professional wardrobe appropriate for a prosecutor/courtroom setting

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction well

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• $125/day

Attorney (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Attorney role for an on-camera reenactment scene filming in Tennessee. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent who can present a polished, professional look and deliver a believable attorney presence on camera. Production is seeking someone who can closely match a reference look, including hair and facial hair, and who already owns appropriate professional wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an attorney in a true crime reenactment scene for network television

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Match required hair/facial hair look and present a credible attorney vibe

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Knoxville, TN area

• Able to match a reference look (including hair and facial hair)

• Must own professional wardrobe appropriate for an attorney

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction well

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• $125/day

Kids Extras (Schoolyard Scene)

Job Description
A docu-film is casting kids to appear as background extras in a schoolyard scene filming in Savannah, Georgia. This is a quick, paid shoot looking for children who can take simple direction and look natural on camera in a period setting. Production will be pulling costumes, so accurate kid sizing is important. This is a local hire only—no travel or lodging provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a student in a schoolyard background scene

• Follow direction for simple movement, reactions, and continuity

• Arrive on time and remain attentive during filming

• Work with wardrobe/costumes for a period-appropriate look

Requirements

• Kids ages 8–12

• Must be local to Savannah, GA (no travel or lodging provided)

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and supervision

• Must provide recent photos and accurate sizing details

• Reliable transportation to and from set

Compensation

• $100/day

Stand-In (Caucasian Female, Red/Reddish Hair)

Job Description
A television production is casting a Caucasian female stand-in to work on set in the Chicago area. This paid stand-in role is for someone with red or reddish hair and a slim to medium build who can match an actor’s general look. As a stand-in, you’ll be used for lighting, camera blocking, and setup before the principal actor steps in—so being patient, professional, and comfortable taking technical direction is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting setups and camera blocking

• Follow direction from the crew for marks, timing, and positioning

• Maintain continuity in posture and movement while scenes are prepped

• Remain focused and available on set for repeated technical adjustments

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s

• Red or reddish hair

• Slim to medium build

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Comfortable working closely with the crew in a technical stand-in role

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Prior stand-in or extra experience helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate provided if selected)