Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for College-Age Males in The Hunting Wives

Job Description
A new production, The Hunting Wives, is casting tall, college-age males to portray basketball player types in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity for athletic individuals looking to gain on-set experience in a professional filming environment. No basketball playing will be required for this background role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a basketball player type in a background scene
• Follow direction from the production team and maintain professionalism on set
• Participate in one day of filming (date to be determined)

Requirements

• Males ages 19–24
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be tall, in good physical shape, and have an athletic build
• Basketball experience is a plus but not required
• Must provide two current photos (one close-up and one full-length)

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection

Actors Needed for True Crime Series in Knoxville

Job Description
A non-union true crime television series is now seeking local talent in the Knoxville, TN area for several roles in upcoming episodes. The production does not include scripted dialogue and will involve dramatic reenactments for a professional TV network.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in reenactment scenes under director guidance.

• Collaborate with cast and crew while maintaining professionalism on set.

• Be available for filming on November 3–4, with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Officer #2: Any male, physically fit; filming Monday at 11 a.m. — $150/day

• Neighbor #1: Black female, 30s+; filming Monday at 11 a.m. — $135/day

• Neighbors #2–3: Couple, male and female, any ethnicity; filming Monday at 11 a.m. — $135/day each

• Marcus’ Brother: Black male, 20s–early 30s; filming Monday at 2 p.m. — $150/day

Compensation

• Rates range from $135–$150 per day, depending on the role.

Actors Needed for College Scene in Feature Film

Job Description
A new feature film is casting two African American males for a hero background role in an exciting college scene. The production is seeking young men with a youthful, post–high school or freshman college appearance to portray students heading off to college with family and friends.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college student in a family-oriented campus scene.

• Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism during filming.

• Participate in a full day of shooting as required by the production schedule.

Requirements

• African American males, ages 18–22.

• Must have a youthful appearance with little to no facial hair.

• Must be available to film on Friday, October 31 in Atlanta, GA.

• Should look like a recent high school graduate or freshman college student.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours of work.

Male Choir Member Needed for Upcoming Project

Job Description
A production is seeking a male choir member for an upcoming shoot requiring strong vocal presence and a youthful appearance. The role calls for clean-shaven talent who can blend well in a group performance setting. This is a paid opportunity at the standard group singer rate.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of a male choir ensemble during filming.

• Follow direction from the music and production team.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements

• Male, appearing 18–24 years old.

• Must be clean-shaven for the role.

• Previous choir or singing experience preferred.

• Must be available October 30.

• Open to both union and non-union performers.

Compensation

• Group singer rate.

Background Extras Needed for Nashville Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking background actors to portray office workers in an upcoming shoot in the Nashville, TN area. This is a great opportunity for local non-union talent looking to gain professional on-set experience. The production requires full-day availability on both scheduled shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray office employees naturally in background scenes.

• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appropriate on-camera appearance.

Requirements

• Male and Female, all ethnicities, ages 25–55.

• Must be local to Nashville, TN (no travel or accommodation provided).

• Must be available Sunday, November 2 and Monday, November 3 — no exceptions.

• Conservative, clean-cut, and professional appearance.

• Must bring and wear office-appropriate wardrobe.

Compensation

• $275 for up to 12 hours (paid full day even if wrapped early).

SAG Background Actors Needed for Commercial in Nashville

Job Description
A new SAG commercial titled Traveller is seeking background actors for an upcoming shoot in the Nashville area. This project will feature stadium environments and requires performers who can portray realistic workers and event staff. The production is accepting SAG submissions only and is open to local talent available for a full day on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various stadium crew members such as custodial staff, concessions workers, event techs, and security.

• Follow on-set direction and repeat simple background actions as needed.

• Maintain professionalism and availability throughout the filming day.

Requirements

• Ages 20–50, all ethnicities.

• SAG members only (non-union submissions are no longer being accepted).

• Must be local to Nashville, TN, as travel compensation is not provided.

• Available to work Tuesday, November 4, for up to 12+ hours.

• Comfortable in practical clothing suited for crew and stadium settings.

Compensation

• SAG scale rate: $488.70/day + 10% agency fee (if applicable).

Extras Needed for TV Series Filming in Chicago

Job Description
A popular television series is seeking men and women to portray detectives in an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for local talent to gain experience on a professional TV set. The production is especially looking for individuals with distinctive looks that suit law enforcement roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in various background scenes.

• Follow on-set directions from the assistant directors and crew.

• Maintain professionalism and availability for the entire filming day.

Requirements

• Men (ages 30–50) with longer hair and beards (not full beards).

• Women (ages 30–40), all ethnicities.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or border states to Illinois.

• Must not have worked on the show in the past week or be scheduled for upcoming dates.

• Must submit photos showing current hair color, length, and style (and facial hair for men).

Compensation

• Paid background role.

• Professional on-set experience on a major network television

Feature Film Background Roles – “Rooster”

Job Description
A new feature film titled Rooster is now seeking adult men and women for paid background roles. The movie will be filming in Lockhart and Brenham, Texas, and no prior acting experience is required. This is a great opportunity for locals looking to work on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters authentically in various film scenes.

• Follow on-set directions from the production team.

• Be punctual and prepared for long shooting days.

Requirements

• Men and Women, 18+, all ethnicities welcome.

• Must be available to film in Lockhart and Brenham, TX.

• Specific featured roles include:

  • Churchgoers: Men and women, all ethnicities, filming November 3.

  • Smoke Shop Skinheads: Men 25+, bald or shaved head with an “intimidating” look. Shoots on November 3, 11/13, 11/18, 11/20, 11/21, and 11/25.

• Must have open availability for the scheduled dates.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Stand-In Needed for TV Production in Chicago

Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago is seeking a male stand-in for an upcoming shoot. The role involves working closely with the crew to assist with camera blocking and lighting setups. This is a great opportunity for individuals with on-set experience who want to gain more hands-on exposure in professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for an actor during lighting and camera setup.

• Match the height, build, and complexion of the lead actor.

• Maintain focus, professionalism, and punctuality throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male actor of Latino or Indian descent, ages 20s to 40s.

• Dark hair, height between 5’8″–5’10”, and weight between 155–175 lbs.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day.

• Previous stand-in or background experience preferred.

Compensation

• Paid stand-in opportunity with valuable on-set experience.

Extras Needed for Feature Film in Texas

Job Description
A feature film currently shooting in Conroe, Texas, is seeking male and female extras to appear in various background scenes. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and be part of an exciting movie production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a background extra during key scenes.

• Follow on-set directions from the assistant director and production team.

• Maintain professionalism and availability for the duration of filming.

Requirements

• Men and women aged 25–50, all ethnicities welcome.

• Must be local to Conroe, TX, or able to work as a local hire.

• Comfortable working full days that may extend into the evening.

Compensation

• $125/day.