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Muscle Beach Background Casting Call

Job Description
A production filming in Los Angeles is now casting highly athletic men and women for background roles inspired by the iconic Muscle Beach lifestyle. Casting directors are searching for talent with strong physiques, bodybuilding or weight training experience, and a confident on-camera presence. This is a great opportunity for fitness enthusiasts and athletes to appear in an exciting production filming in California.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer in fitness-themed scenes
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Participate in on-set activities related to athletic or gym environments
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women of all ages and ethnicities
• Must have an athletic or muscular physique
• Weight training or bodybuilding experience preferred
• Comfortable performing on camera in fitness-related scenes
• Must be available to work in Los Angeles, CA

Compensation

• Union rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-union rate: $144 for 8 hours
• Opportunity to gain experience working on a professional production set

Male Stand-In for “The Chosen” Season 7

Job Description
Season 7 of The Chosen is now casting a male stand-in for filming in Midlothian, Texas. Production is seeking Texas residents who closely match the specified physical description for this paid television opportunity. Selected talent must be available for all scheduled filming days and comfortable working long production hours on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for actors during production setup and filming
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and camera team
• Maintain continuity for lighting and camera preparation
• Be available for all scheduled filming dates
• Arrive on set prepared and on time each filming day

Requirements

• Male talent with olive to deep skin tones
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: Approximately 165 lbs
• Must be a Texas resident
• Must be available for all four filming days
• Comfortable working on a professional television production set
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• $200 for 10 hours
• Paid stand-in opportunity for a hit television series
• Gain professional on-set production experience

Child Photo Double Casting Call for Feature Film “Eloise”

Job Description
The feature film Eloise is now casting child photo doubles for upcoming filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking children who closely match specific physical descriptions for paid background and stand-in work on the production. This is an exciting opportunity for young talent to gain experience working on a professional feature film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for child actors during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in scheduled filming days in New York City
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Be available for tentative shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

• Seeking a 5’1” white female child around 10 years old
• Seeking a 4’8” Asian male child around 10 years old
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Child performer work permit may be required for New York productions
• Must be comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

• $262 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA covered production
• Paid background and photo double opportunity
• Professional feature film experience

SAG-AFTRA MMA Gym Patrons for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is now casting SAG-AFTRA members to portray MMA gym patrons in scenes filming in downtown Los Angeles. Casting directors are seeking talent who can authentically fit the atmosphere of an active MMA training environment for this exciting film opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray MMA gym members and patrons in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Participate in full-day filming as scheduled
• Help create a realistic gym environment on set

Requirements

• Must be a SAG-AFTRA member
• Comfortable portraying MMA gym attendees
• Must be available for a full filming day
• Professional attitude and reliability required
• Ability to work in Los Angeles, California

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate of $224 for 8 hours
• Opportunity to work on a feature film production
• Professional on-set experience with industry filmmakers

Paid Background Extras for HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 4

Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is now seeking Albany and Rensselaer County locals to work as paid background extras for Season 4 of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Production is looking for talent to portray 1880s-era people of all social classes in scenes filming throughout Troy, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a hit period television drama and gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1880s-era background characters during filming
• Follow costume, hair, and production direction for period scenes
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected
• Be available for filming dates scheduled in Troy, New York

Requirements

• Must be local to Albany or Rensselaer County, New York
• Open to talent of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Comfortable wearing period wardrobe and styling
• Reliable transportation to filming locations in Troy, NY
• Ability to follow on-set direction and production guidelines

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA Fitting Rate: $56 for 2 hours
• Non-SAG Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Non-SAG Fitting Rate: $46.75 for 2.5 hours
• Paid background extra opportunity for HBO television series

Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Background Casting Call

Job Description
A new Netflix television series, The Woods, is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking adults ages 18 and older to portray a variety of background roles in scenes set during the 1970s summer season. Filming will take place across multiple New York locations, and talent should be prepared for full-day and evening shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking background characters in various scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
• Be available for full-day shoots, including possible late-night filming
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected

Requirements

• Adults ages 18+
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must have flexible availability for filming days and evenings
• Comfortable working long production hours if needed
• Ability to work in outdoor and on-location filming environments
• Must be available to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Full-day and evening filming commitments required
• Non-negotiable production rates

Civil War Production Casting Call for Midwife Background Role

Job Description
A historical Civil War-era production is now casting an African American woman to portray a midwife in background scenes for the upcoming project A Land Remembered. Casting directors are seeking talent with a natural appearance and authentic period-appropriate look for filming in Pasco County, Florida. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers interested in historical television or film productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a midwife character in historical background scenes
• Follow direction from production and casting teams on set
• Maintain a natural and period-appropriate appearance during filming
• Participate in filming for a Civil War-era production
• Remain available for the full production day as needed

Requirements

• African American woman ages 40–60
• Must have natural hair with no braids, locs, twists, or bright color treatments
• No braces permitted
• Must be local to the Pasco County, Florida area
• Comfortable portraying historical period roles
• Must provide recent, clear photos representing current appearance

Compensation

• $225 for 12 hours plus 1-hour meal break
• Paid background acting role in a historical production
• Opportunity to work on a Civil War-era film project

Upscale New Yorker Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description
A television miniseries filming in New York City is now casting background actors to portray upscale, wealthy New Yorkers. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces with polished appearances, sophisticated style, and authentic luxury lifestyle energy for scenes in an upcoming production. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for talent comfortable portraying affluent NYC socialites and professionals on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale New Yorkers in television background scenes
• Arrive camera-ready in polished, upscale wardrobe styles
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in professionally staged city scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to non-union and SAG-AFTRA talent
• Must have upscale or sophisticated appearance and style
• Comfortable wearing upscale attire such as suits, dresses, or luxury-inspired looks
• Must be local to the NYC area
• New faces preferred who have not previously worked on the production
• Must be fully available for filming in New York City

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid television background acting opportunity
• Gain experience working on a professional miniseries production

College Student Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Purchase, New York is now casting background actors to portray college students for upcoming scenes. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces with authentic student looks and energetic personalities for paid extra work in a campus-style environment. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and background performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in campus-style filming environments
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during production
• Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to non-union and SAG-AFTRA talent
• Must have an authentic college student appearance
• Comfortable working as background talent on a television set
• Must be able to work in Purchase, NY
• New faces preferred who have not previously worked on the production

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid television background acting opportunity
• Gain experience working on a professional TV series set

Police Officer and Detective Background Casting Call

Job Description
A Detroit-area production is now casting background actors to portray police detectives and police officers in upcoming scenes filming in Southfield, Michigan. Casting directors are seeking reliable talent with professional appearances who can help bring authenticity to law enforcement scenes in the production. This is a great opportunity for local background actors looking to gain on-set experience in an independent film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police detectives or police officers in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a professional and realistic law enforcement appearance
• Participate in filming in Southfield, Michigan
• Arrive prepared and on time for production call times

Requirements

• Men and women interested in background acting roles
• Professional appearance preferred
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement personnel on camera
• Must be available to work in Southfield, MI
• Reliable transportation and punctuality required
• Positive attitude and ability to work with cast and crew

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Gain experience working on an independent film production
• Opportunity to build on-camera credits and networking connections