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

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

Job Description
A paid commercial campaign for a local financial institution is casting fresh faces for a generational story centered on the passage of time. Production is seeking local talent in Bay County, Florida (Panama City area), and families with physical similarities are encouraged to apply to help portray two versions of the same grandmother character on camera. This is a non-speaking opportunity with regional broadcast and social usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a non-speaking commercial shoot portraying a family role.

• Follow direction for natural reactions, movement, and lifestyle-style moments.

• Maintain professionalism on set and support continuity across takes.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Bay County, Florida (Panama City area).

• Non-speaking roles needed:

  • Grandmother: Female, 60–70.

  • Younger Grandmother: Female, 30–35.

  • Grandson/Son: Child, 8–10.

• Families encouraged to submit together (physical similarities preferred).

Compensation

• $450 per talent.

• Media buyout included.

• Usage: Regional broadcast (up to 1 year) and social media (in perpetuity).

Paid Background Actors for Horror Feature Film

Job Description
A new horror feature film is casting paid background actors to portray working-class individuals in a small-town setting. Production is looking for people who can appear as neighbors, EMTs, and local workers. Filming will take place in Clio (Plumas County), California, and local talent is strongly preferred. Casting Code: CLIO

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable working-class character in background scenes (neighbors, EMTs, workers).

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity notes throughout filming.

• Arrive camera-ready and remain professional during long shoot days.

Requirements

• Ages 25–50, all genders and looks welcome.

• Must be local to Plumas County / able to work in Clio, California.

• Comfortable working as a paid background actor in a horror feature film environment.

• Use Casting Code: CLIO when applying.

Compensation

• $144 per day.

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

College-Age Talent for Spring Break Pool Party Scene

Job Description
A production is casting college-age talent for a high-energy spring break pool party scene. This paid opportunity is ideal for performers seeking background acting and extra work in the Los Angeles area. Casting is open to union and non-union talent who can bring fun, natural party energy on camera and are comfortable working in swimwear for a lively pool setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a spring break partygoer in an upbeat pool party background scene

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

• Maintain a consistent look and energetic presence throughout filming

• Work professionally with cast and crew in a fast-paced set environment

Requirements

• Must be college-age

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

• Must be comfortable wearing bikini/swimwear on camera

• No visible tattoos

• Union and non-union talent welcome

Compensation

• Paid (rate provided by production)

Hispanic/Latino Talent for Untitled Soccer Film

Job Description
An upcoming soccer-themed film is casting Hispanic/Latino talent for multiple roles across a wide age range. Production is seeking a variety of looks for featured background and extra work, including families, kids, teens, adults, and seniors. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid extra work, background acting, and film casting in the Atlanta market.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in soccer-film scenes as background or featured background

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

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming

• Maintain a consistent look and performance throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latino talent, ages 2–100

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA (or self-report as local)

• Roles needed include:

  • Partyers 18+

  • Preteen girls 12–14

  • Young children 8–10

  • Twins 2–3

  • Adults 40–65

  • Grandparents 65–100

Compensation

• Adults: $96 / 8 hours

• Minors: Rate TBD

Teen Extras for Paid Student Scene

Job Description
A production is casting male and female teens ages 16–19 for a paid extra opportunity in a non-speaking student scene. This role will film outdoors and is open to all ethnicities. Casting is looking for teens who can bring natural, everyday energy on camera and follow simple on-set direction. This is a local hire opportunity for talent in Chicago and surrounding suburbs/border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set during an extended filming day if needed

Requirements

• Ages 16–19

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire to Illinois (Chicago and surrounding areas)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

• Submit a current color photo showing your current hairstyle/color

• No beards, no mustaches

• No headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, and no photos cropped with your head/hair cut off

Compensation

• $132.80 / 8 hours

• Overtime: time-and-a-half after 8 hours