Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Firefighter Competition Audience Background Actors (Indoor Shoot)

Job Description
A non-union television production is casting background talent to play firefighter competition audience members for an indoor shoot in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This is a great opportunity for locals who can bring real crowd energy—cheering, reacting, and supporting the atmosphere of a competition-style scene. Priority will be given to talent with open availability across all required shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an audience member in indoor firefighter competition scenes.

• React naturally on camera—cheering, clapping, and following crowd direction as needed.

• Follow production direction for seating, timing, and continuity across takes.

• Maintain professionalism during holding, resets, and long filming blocks.

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–70.

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

• Must be comfortable working indoors for extended periods.

• Open availability across all listed work days preferred; those available all days get priority.

• Must be able to commit to being on set for up to 12+ hours if needed (call time shared later).

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (guaranteed).

• $12.50/hour equivalent with overtime after 8 hours (time-and-a-half).

State Police Background Actors (Law Enforcement Types)

Job Description
A production is casting men and women to portray state police officers for a paid background opportunity filming in Conyers, Georgia. This role is open to all ethnicities and is ideal for talent who can bring a professional, authoritative presence on camera. Applicants with prior on-set or law enforcement-style experience are encouraged to apply and list relevant experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a state police officer in background scenes with realistic presence and movement.

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

• Maintain a professional, uniform-ready appearance and strong set etiquette.

• Work smoothly with wardrobe, props, and production team as needed.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.

• Ages 25+.

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera.

• Prior experience encouraged (include relevant experience if applicable).

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

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (paid).

Job Description
A major vitamin brand is casting fitness-focused talent for a paid shoot in NYC. This opportunity is looking for CrossFit/Hyrox-style athletes and gym-built physiques to appear as featured background/extras, bringing strong energy, confidence, and athletic presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured extra in a fitness-forward commercial or branded content shoot.

• Take direction from the production team for movement, reactions, and positioning.

• Maintain an energetic, athletic presence throughout the shoot day.

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

Requirements

• Must be 21+.

• Must be available to work in New York City as a local hire.

• Fitness types encouraged: CrossFit, Hyrox, gymnastics physique, athletic builds, and similar training backgrounds.

• Comfortable being filmed and photographed for commercial-style content.

Compensation

• Paid role (rate shared upon selection).

Drivers With Cars for Background Roles

Job Description
A production is casting men and women to portray drivers with their own cars for a paid background opportunity in Oxford, Georgia. This role is open to all ethnicities and is looking for talent who can bring a natural, everyday driving look on camera. Vehicle details are required for consideration, and certain car colors are not eligible.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a driver using your own vehicle in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction for driving, parking, and placement as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and safety while working around cast, crew, and vehicles.
• Be prepared for routine resets and continuity notes during filming.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.
• Must have your own car and be able to bring it to set.
• Car colors not accepted: red, black, or white.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Oxford, GA.
• Able to provide vehicle details: year, color, make, and model.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (paid).
• Additional $35 car bump.

Background Actors for Major Soft Drink Commercial

Job Description
A major soft drink commercial is casting male and female background actors (18+) for a paid shoot. This opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring natural, camera-ready energy to commercial scenes and take direction well on a fast-moving set. Availability for the required shoot window is essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in commercial scenes.

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot day.

• Work efficiently with cast and crew during resets and multiple takes.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, 18+.

• Must be available for the production dates listed in the casting notice.

• Comfortable working as background talent in a commercial environment.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $300 per day (paid).

• $200 usage buyout (paid).

Background Actors and Real Families for Electric Company Commercial (Non-Union)

Job Description
A non-union electric company commercial is casting background actors and real families for a one-day shoot. Production is hiring local talent only for two Arizona locations and is seeking a wide range of ages and looks to create an authentic, everyday community feel on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in commercial scenes for an electric company.

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

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready look and professional set behavior throughout the day.

• For families, appear together on camera and follow simple direction as a group.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.

• Must be a local hire to the specific city you apply for (locals only).

• Yuma, Arizona: Men and women ages 20–70, plus real families, all ethnicities.

• Flagstaff, Arizona: Men and women ages 25–35, all ethnicities.

• Must have availability within the stated shoot window and be flexible for a one-day booking.

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours (paid).

Pedestrian Background Actors for Feature Film Scenes

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray pedestrians in a police-station area scene filming in the Newnan area near Atlanta, Georgia. This paid background opportunity is perfect for new faces who can bring natural, everyday movement and realistic street atmosphere to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian in background action to help build realistic street and public-setting moments.

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

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready look and professional set etiquette.

• Work smoothly with production regarding holding, staging, and resets.

Requirements

• Ages 18–60.

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

• Current photos must reflect your present look.

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and basic appearance details (including tattoos, if any).

• New faces preferred.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours (unless otherwise stated).

Detective Background Actors for Feature Film Scenes

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray detectives for scenes filming in the Newnan area near Atlanta, Georgia. This paid background opportunity is for talent who can bring a believable, professional law-enforcement presence to a police-station setting and take direction well on a fast-moving set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in background action for police station scenes.

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

• Maintain a camera-ready, professional presence and stay in character during takes.

• Work with wardrobe and production to match the scene’s look and requirements.

Requirements

• Ages 18–60.

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

• Current photos must reflect your present look.

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and basic appearance details (including tattoos, if any).

• New faces preferred.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours (unless otherwise stated).

Police Background Actors for Feature Film Scenes

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray police officers for scenes filming in the Newnan area near Atlanta, Georgia. This is a great opportunity for new faces to join a professional set, work with a strong crew, and appear in police-station sequences that help build the realism of the story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in background action for a police station scene.

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

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence and remain in character during takes.

• Work smoothly with wardrobe and production to match the scene’s requirements.

Requirements

• Ages 18–60.

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

• Current photos must reflect your present look.

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and basic appearance details (including tattoos, if any).

• New faces preferred.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours (unless otherwise stated).

Neighbor Background Actors for TV Series Exterior Shoot (Chicago Locals Only)

Job Description
A network TV series is casting paid, non-speaking background actors to portray neighbors for an exterior shoot. This opportunity is for Chicago-area locals only, including Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states able to work as Illinois locals. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 70s, who can bring natural, everyday neighborhood energy on camera and are available for both shoot days listed in the casting notice.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor in outdoor background scenes with natural movement and reactions.
• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity.
• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional set etiquette throughout filming.
• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s.
• Must be a Chicago-area local (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states working as IL locals).
• Must be available for both required work dates listed in the casting notice.
• Must not have worked on the show very recently and must not be currently scheduled for a future date (per casting notice).
• Able to provide a recent color photo and full measurements/sizes for wardrobe.
• Must share whether you’ve worked on the show before and, if so, the last time.

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection).