Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Beauty in Black Extras Casting: Employee Role (Paid)

Job Description
The series Beauty in Black is casting paid male and female background extras to portray an employee in a workplace setting. Production is seeking talent ages 25–50 who can work in Atlanta, GA and remain flexible for a full day on set. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to book TV extra work and gain on-set experience with a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an employee as a background actor in a scripted series scene.

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

• Maintain continuity and remain camera-ready throughout filming.

• Be prepared to work a long filming day and stay available as needed.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 25–50.

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

• Must have open availability for the day, with readiness for 8–12 hours on set.

• Must be punctual, professional, and comfortable in a workplace-style environment.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (time-and-a-half after 8 hours).

Caucasian Background Extras Casting: Multiple Roles (Non-Union)

Job Description
A period feature project is seeking Caucasian background actors for multiple extra roles in reenactment-style scenes. These are non-speaking background roles with natural on-set action and ambient sound recording. Filming is in the Virginia (Norfolk/Virginia Beach) area, and local hires are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in various period scenes.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.

• Stay professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout the workday.

Requirements

• Caucasian males, ages 20–70, for multiple background roles.

• Open to a range of looks, including lighter-hair/blonde types.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA area.

• Provide recent, clear photos that reflect your current look.

Compensation

• $225 / 10 hours (less any fees).

Sheriff Country Extras Casting: “Onlookers” (ACTRA)

Job Description
The series Sheriff Country is seeking ACTRA background performers to play onlookers in a community-style scene. Production is looking for talent who can work as a local in Brampton, with a preference for people who live nearby (including Brampton/West area). There’s also a need for one performer with a standard, older car to be used on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an onlooker as a background actor in a TV scene.

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and remain consistent across takes.

• Arrive on time, stay set-ready, and work professionally with cast and crew.

• If selected with a vehicle, bring your car as instructed and keep it available for filming.

Requirements

• ACTRA performers, ages 25–60.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Brampton (no travel time).

• Self-drivers preferred.

• Vehicle note: one role requires a non-luxury, older car (year/make/model/color may be requested).

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA background work (rate based on ACTRA terms).

Nurse Type Featured Extra Role (Non-Union)

Job Description
A period feature project is seeking a nurse-type featured extra for a non-speaking on-camera role. This is a great opportunity for background actors who can deliver an authentic, professional presence in period-style scenes. Filming is in the Virginia (Norfolk/Virginia Beach) area, and talent should be able to work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse-type featured extra in period scenes.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity between takes.

• Stay camera-ready, professional, and on time throughout the workday.

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 35–40, nurse-type look.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA area.

• Provide a recent, clear photo that reflects your current look.

Compensation

• $225 / 10 hours (less any fees).

Featured Background Actor Casting: Competition Judge (Male, 30–40)

Job Description
A non-union TV production is casting featured background talent to portray a competition judge in an indoor shoot. Production is looking for diverse males ages 30–40 who can work as a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This featured background role requires strong on-set professionalism and the ability to stay camera-ready throughout long filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a competition judge in featured background scenes for a TV production.

• Follow direction from the assistant director and maintain continuity between takes.

• Stay engaged and performance-ready during extended periods on set.

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

Requirements

• Diverse males, ages 30–40.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin/Nashville, TN.

• Must be available for multiple consecutive shoot days and able to commit to long filming hours (12+ hours).

• Must be comfortable receiving call time details the afternoon prior and remaining flexible with scheduling.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr) with an 8-hour guarantee.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Feature Film Extras Casting: Real Couples & Individuals (Non-Union)

Job Description
A non-union feature film is casting extras and background actors to portray real couples and individuals for scenes set at a couples yoga retreat. Production is seeking talent of all ethnicities, ages 20–50, who are comfortable with light physical interaction on camera (such as snuggling, assisted stretching, or massage). This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build experience as a film extra on a professional set in Austin, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in couples retreat and yoga-style scenes.

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes.

• Portray natural, believable reactions and interactions for the scene.

• Remain professional, punctual, and ready to work throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Real couples and individuals, all ethnicities, ages 20–50.

• Must be comfortable with light physical interaction (snuggling, assisted stretching, massage).

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

• Provide recent, clear photos that reflect your current look (including a chest-up and full-body photo).

Compensation

• $125 for 12 hours (non-union rate).

SAG Commercial Extras Casting: African American Kids (Ages 6–18)

Job Description
A SAG commercial is casting background actors (extras) who are African American kids—boys and girls ages 6–18—for a commercial shoot in the Augusta, Georgia area. This is a local hire opportunity, so talent must be able to work as a local in/near Augusta, GA. If your child is camera-ready and comfortable on set, this is a great chance to gain on-set commercial experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a background extra in a SAG commercial scene.

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

• Maintain a professional, positive attitude during holding and filming.

• Arrive on time, ready to work, and remain available for the full shoot window.

Requirements

• African American kids, boys or girls, ages 6–18.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Augusta, GA area.

• Must have a recent, clear photo that reflects your current look (no filters or distracting backgrounds).

• Prior on-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• $448.70 per 8 hours (SAG Background rate).

Female Stand-In and Hand Model for Social Media Content Shoot

Job Description
A non-union social media content shoot is casting one female stand-in/hand model in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This paid role is for talent who are comfortable working as a stand-in for branded content while also performing hand modeling for close-up shots. The production is looking for a clean, natural look with well-groomed hands and nails, and the project will provide compensation for a required manicure.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in on set to support lighting, blocking, and camera setups.

• Perform hand modeling for branded social media content, including close-up shots.

• Follow direction from the production team for hand positioning, movement, and continuity.

• Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance and professional set etiquette.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 28–38.

• Must be a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, TN area.

• Comfortable working as a stand-in and appearing in close-up hand shots for branded content.

• Well-groomed hands and nails preferred (no extreme nail lengths or bold designs).

• Must be willing to get a manicure as required (manicure compensated by the project).

• Clean, natural appearance.

• No visible tattoos on hands/arms preferred (if you have any, note them).

Compensation

• $500 total (10 hours/day for 2 days).

Latinx Background Actors for 1970s Mexican Cantina Short Film

Job Description
An independent short film is casting paid Latinx background actors to bring an authentic 1970s Mexican cantina setting to life in Atlanta, Georgia. Production is looking for real presence and character—no acting experience required—just people who naturally fit the look, spirit, and cultural authenticity of a working-class cantina community. Scenes will feature miners, villagers, and couples socializing, dancing, and gathering in a lively cantina environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mexican cantina locals in a late-1970s village setting with natural, lived-in energy.

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

• Participate in realistic cantina activities such as socializing, drinking, talking, and reacting naturally.

• For selected roles, dance naturally with a partner in a close, jukebox-style vibe.

Requirements

• Latinx adults 18+.

• Must be comfortable wearing 1970s period-appropriate clothing (wardrobe must match the setting).

• Must be able to portray authentic Mexican villagers with expressive, lived-in presence.

• Must be fully available for both listed work days (may work one or both).

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid).

Compliance Officer Featured Background Role for TV Series (New Faces Only)

Job Description
A television series is casting director-selected featured background talent to portray a Compliance Officer in a scene filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This is a paid, featured background opportunity for performers who can deliver a polished, professional, and authoritative presence on camera. Talent must be local to Atlanta—travel, transportation, and accommodations are not provided. New faces only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a compliance officer in featured background action with a professional, controlled presence.

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity during filming.

• Maintain a clean, conservative, camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot day.

• Work smoothly with wardrobe and production standards for a law-enforcement style role.

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40 (all ethnicities).

• Height range 5’7”–5’10”.

• Clean-cut, conservative, in good physical shape; professional law-enforcement type.

• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (unless you can obtain a tattoo release).

• Must be a new face (do not apply if already scheduled/worked in the specified block).

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

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours (paid).