Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Paid Background Ice Skaters for New TV Series

Job Description
A new Hulu TV series from A24 is seeking adults and kids to portray ice skaters in community rink scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers who can bring natural energy on camera. No experience required, and this is a great fit for anyone looking for background actor jobs in the New York area.

The series, The Spot, stars Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor and follows a successful surgeon and her schoolteacher husband whose lives unravel as they begin to suspect she may be connected to a child’s hit-and-run death. As they search for answers, the story escalates into mounting suspicion and dark secrets that test their relationship. The show is created and written by Ed Solomon, with Ariel Kleiman directing, and is produced by A24 (with 20th Television). Production is planned for 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ice skater in background scenes at a community ice rink.

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

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17 for youth roles; adults also needed.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rye, NY (or self-report as local).

• Comfortable being on camera in an active environment at an ice rink.

• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

CODE: ICE

Sneaker Brand Commercial Casting for Bold Personalities

Job Description
A major sneaker brand commercial is now casting real people with standout style and bold personalities for a “Forever Young” themed campaign. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking talent across a wide age range and welcomes all genders and ethnicities. Auditions are being scheduled in Las Vegas, and selected talent will appear in a high-energy commercial shoot that celebrates confidence, individuality, and timeless attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial campaign featuring expressive, lifestyle-driven moments
• Follow direction from the commercial director and on-set team
• Bring authentic personality, natural energy, and strong on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity across takes, wardrobe, and performance beats

Requirements

• Ages 4–40
• All genders
• All ethnicities
• Must be comfortable auditioning and working on camera in a commercial environment
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Las Vegas (or self-report as local)

Compensation

• $2,800 (project rate)

Youth Investment Account Commercial Casting for Kids Ages 5–16

Job Description
A youth investment account commercial is now casting everyday kids ages 5–16 for a paid commercial shoot. This project is seeking natural, relatable youth talent to appear on camera in a polished commercial production. This is a local hire opportunity for families based in Austin, Texas, and a great fit for kids interested in commercial acting and paid on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an everyday kid in a commercial scene

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude during filming

• Participate in a required fitting as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Kids ages 5–16

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and on-set support as needed

• Must be available for both a fitting and the shoot within the production window

Compensation

• $2,600 per person

• Paid fitting (rate provided by production)

1990s Black/Latino Bar Patrons (Background Actors) for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray 1990s-era bar patrons, with a focus on Black and Latino talent. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid background acting work on a feature film, helping create an authentic bar atmosphere with period-accurate styling. Filming and a wardrobe fitting will take place in New Jersey (Jersey City and Hoboken area).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lively 1990s bar patron in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a period-accurate look

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Must be local to the NJ/NY area or able to work as a local

• 1990s-appropriate hair and grooming required (no modern hairstyles)

• Must have valid identification to complete employment paperwork

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may be considered

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $224 / 8 hours

Non-Speaking Talent for Brand Sizzle Reel (Bay Area)

Job Description
A visually driven brand sizzle reel is casting in the San Francisco Bay Area and is open to real people and actors for non-speaking roles. This is a one-day, paid shoot for a commercial-style project featuring authentic, lifestyle moments tied to creative and professional identities. If you’re looking for paid commercial casting, non-speaking on-camera work, and Bay Area casting calls, this opportunity is now accepting submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in non-speaking scenes for a brand sizzle reel

• Follow direction from the production team for movement, timing, and continuity

• Bring natural, believable presence to visually driven setups

• Maintain a professional, on-time set attitude throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the SF Bay Area

• No acting experience required (roles are non-speaking)

• Casting is seeking the following:

  • Female artists, 40s–60s (preferably with access to an art space/studio)

  • Female architects/office workers, 20s–30s (preferably with access to an office space at home or rented)

  • Male golfers, 40s–50s (any skill level)

  • Men and women, 30s–60s (general/alternate options)

Compensation

• $1,200

• Additional location fee may apply if relevant

Job Description

A commercial production is casting male and female extras ages 20–45 for a paid shoot. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for commercial extra work, paid background acting, and on-set experience. Filming is one day within the production window, but availability across the window may be required for scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a commercial extra in lifestyle-style scenes

• Follow direction from the production team for timing, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Arrive on time and work professionally throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Ages 20–45

• Male and female talent

• Must have valid documents to work

• Must be available within the production window (one filming day scheduled)

Compensation

• $200 (flat rate)

Amputee Woman for Featured Background Role in Medical Drama

Job Description
An award-winning medical drama is casting a woman with a right leg amputation for a paid featured background role. Production is seeking a Caucasian woman ages 40–50 who can authentically portray a character in a hospital-style scene. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in featured background work, paid extra roles, and TV production experience. No fees are required, and prior acting experience is not necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in a medical drama scene

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

• Maintain a consistent look and performance throughout filming

• Work professionally with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Caucasian women ages 40–50

• Must have a right leg amputation

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Burbank, CA area (or self-report as local)

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Rate: $1,000

Kids Ages 11–13 to Portray Middle Schoolers for New A24/Hulu TV Series

Job Description
A new A24/Hulu TV series starring Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor is casting kids ages 11–13 to portray middle school students as paid background actors. This is a great opportunity for families seeking paid background acting jobs for kids, with no experience required and no fees to apply. Filming will take place in the New York area, and production is looking for kids who can follow direction, stay focused on set, and bring natural, age-appropriate energy to school scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a middle school student in background scenes for a TV series

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

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Kids ages 11–13

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the New York area (or self-report as local)

• No acting experience required

• Must be able to follow directions and remain set-ready during filming

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

CODE: 1113

Hostesses and Brand Ambassadors for Event Activation

Job Description
A paid event activation is casting female hostesses for a compensated on-camera or event-based opportunity in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Production is seeking confident, polished talent who can represent a brand professionally, engage with guests, and maintain a presentable look throughout the event. This is a great fit for performers and models looking for paid promotional work, event staffing gigs, and brand ambassador jobs in Fort Lauderdale.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist guests with a friendly, confident attitude

• Represent the brand professionally and follow event team direction

• Maintain a polished appearance and consistent energy throughout the shift

• Support event flow as needed (check-ins, guest guidance, light assistance)

Requirements

• Hostesses: Female talent with a confident, polished presence (all types welcome)

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Must provide your own transportation (transportation not provided)

• Comfortable working in a public-facing event environment

Compensation

• Hostesses: $300 / 8 hours (paid cash at wrap)

• Gas is not compensated

Black and Hispanic Couples for Shoe Retailer Campaign

Job Description
A shoe retailer campaign is casting Black and Hispanic couples for a paid commercial shoot in the NYC area. Production is seeking real couples with natural chemistry and strong on-camera connection for lifestyle-focused scenes created for web, social, and in-store use. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid commercial casting, couples casting, and brand campaign work in New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a couple in lifestyle-style campaign scenes

• Follow direction from the creative team for movement, timing, and continuity

• Provide natural reactions and authentic chemistry on camera

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across takes

Requirements

• Black and Hispanic couples

• LGBTQ+ couple needed as well (Black or Hispanic)

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

• Must be able to fit one of the required shoe sizes:

  • Men’s: 10.5 or 11.5

  • Women’s: 7 or 8

• Comfortable being photographed/filmed with your partner for a brand campaign

Compensation

• $600 / 10 hours

• Usage: 6 months (worldwide web, in-store, and social)