Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Average Man With Dad Bod for Men’s Health Commercial

Job Description

A men’s health commercial filming in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area is seeking a mixed-race male actor for a lead role. The production is looking for an approachable, everyday man with a dad bod who can deliver a natural and relatable performance for social media advertising content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead character in a men’s health commercial.
• Deliver scripted material naturally and confidently on camera.
• Portray a relatable, everyday personality appropriate for the campaign.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain a professional and consistent performance throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Age 30 or older.
• Mixed-race talent only.
• Average build or dad bod.
• Comfortable performing a lead commercial role.
• Able to work in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
• Strong, natural on-camera presence.

Compensation

• $1,500 flat rate.
• 20% agent fee.
• $750 flat usage fee plus 20% agent fee for adding digital stills.

Auntie #1 for “High Priestess of Souls” Feature Film

Job Description

The feature film “High Priestess of Souls” is seeking a Chinese or Chinese-appearing woman to portray Auntie #1. This role is for an older adult performer with a strong on-camera presence who can appear frequently throughout the film and deliver limited dialogue. Cantonese-speaking talent is strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Auntie #1 throughout the feature film.
• Deliver limited scripted dialogue when required.
• Maintain a consistent and believable character performance.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Work professionally with cast and crew across multiple scenes.

Requirements

• Chinese or Chinese-appearing female talent.
• Older adult.
• Cantonese-speaking ability is strongly preferred.
• Strong and natural on-camera presence.
• Comfortable with limited dialogue and frequent appearances throughout the film.
• Able to work in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Lead Relocation Agent for “High Priestess of Souls” Feature Film

Job Description

“High Priestess of Souls” is seeking a Chinese or Chinese-appearing male actor for a speaking role as the Lead Relocation Agent. This feature film role calls for an older adult performer with a larger build who can deliver dialogue confidently and bring a strong, believable presence to the screen. Filming will take place in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Lead Relocation Agent in a feature film.
• Perform scripted dialogue naturally and confidently.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity across multiple takes.
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Chinese or Chinese-appearing male talent.
• Older adult.
• Big or larger build.
• Comfortable performing a speaking role.
• Strong ability to take direction and deliver a natural performance.
• Able to work in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Lion Dancer #2 for “High Priestess of Souls” Feature Film

Job Description

The feature film “High Priestess of Souls” is seeking a Chinese or Chinese-appearing male actor for a lion dancer role in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The ideal performer is in his early 20s with a bigger, heavier build and is comfortable participating in a lion dance sequence. Professional lion dancing experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Lion Dancer #2 in the feature film.
• Participate in a choreographed lion dance sequence.
• Learn and execute movements required for the scene.
• Follow direction from the production and choreography teams.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• Chinese or Chinese-appearing male talent.
• Early 20s.
• Heavy-set, big, or hefty build.
• No previous lion dancing experience required.
• Willing to participate in a lion dance sequence.
• Able to work in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Lion Dancer #1 for “High Priestess of Souls” Feature Film

Job Description

The upcoming feature film “High Priestess of Souls” is seeking a Chinese or Chinese-appearing male actor for a lion dancer role filming in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The production is looking for a young performer with a somewhat thin build who is comfortable participating in a lion dance sequence. Previous lion dancing experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Lion Dancer #1 in a feature film.
• Participate in a choreographed lion dance sequence.
• Follow movement and performance direction from the production team.
• Work collaboratively with fellow performers and crew.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Chinese or Chinese-appearing male talent.
• Early 20s.
• Young appearance with a somewhat thin build.
• No previous lion dancing experience required.
• Willing and able to participate in a lion dance sequence.
• Able to work in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Business Commuters, Casual Commuters, Joggers, and Pedestrians for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for non-speaking extra roles in Chicago. The production is looking for talent to portray business commuters, casual commuters, joggers, and pedestrians in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to a wide range of ages and ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in assigned “Chicago Fire” scenes.
• Portray a business commuter, casual commuter, jogger, or pedestrian.
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity and natural background movement during filming.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–70s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be local to Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must not have recently worked or already be scheduled for an upcoming episode of “Chicago Fire.”
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
• Reliable and able to work approximately 12-hour production days.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Background Actors for SAG Energy Company Commercial

Job Description

An upcoming SAG energy company commercial filming in Austin, Texas, is seeking teens and adults for paid background acting roles. Both SAG and non-SAG performers are welcome, with roles available to talent of all ethnicities. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for performers interested in gaining professional experience on a SAG production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in an energy company commercial.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Participate naturally in assigned commercial scenes.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Remain attentive and prepared while working on set.

Requirements

• Teens ages 16–17, all ethnicities.
• Men and women ages 18–65, all ethnicities.
• SAG and non-SAG talent are welcome.
• Must be able to work in Austin, Texas.
• Reliable and comfortable following production direction.

Compensation

• SAG background rate.

Business Types for “Kings” Season 1 TV Series

Job Description

The new TV series “Kings” Season 1 is seeking paid background actors to portray professional business types in Canton, Georgia. This casting opportunity is open to adults of all genders who can convincingly portray corporate professionals and bring a polished, business-ready presence to scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in professional business scenes.
• Portray a convincing corporate or business professional.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain appropriate character behavior and continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and attentive while working on set.

Requirements

• Adults of all genders are welcome.
• Must be able to portray a professional business type.
• Polished and professional on-camera appearance.
• Able to work in Canton, Georgia.
• Reliable and comfortable following on-set direction.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity; rate details will be discussed.

Male Voice-Over Artist for Regional Marketing Campaign

Job Description

A regional destination marketing campaign is seeking a non-union male voice-over artist with a deeper, natural voice. The ideal voice talent can deliver playful and quirky commercial reads while keeping the performance authentic and grounded. Recording can take place in Halifax or from the performer’s professional remote studio.

Job Responsibilities

• Record professional voice-over content for a regional marketing campaign.
• Deliver playful, quirky, and natural commercial reads.
• Follow creative direction and adjust delivery when requested.
• Maintain an authentic performance without sounding cheesy or overly theatrical.
• Provide broadcast-quality recordings when working remotely.

Requirements

• Male voice-over talent.
• Ages 30–65.
• All ethnicities are welcome and diversity is encouraged.
• Deeper male vocal quality.
• Strong ability to deliver natural, playful, and quirky reads.
• Access to a professional remote recording studio if not recording in Halifax.

Compensation

• $500.
• Rate covers one 30-second TV spot, one 15-second online video, and one 30-second digital audio spot.
• Includes one-year regional media usage for TV, online, radio, and digital audio.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting non-union background talent for an upcoming restaurant scene in Nashville, Tennessee. Production is seeking polished, sophisticated talent to portray upscale restaurant patrons, along with professional-looking performers to portray waitstaff. Selected talent should fit naturally into an elegant, high-end dining environment and be comfortable following direction throughout a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale restaurant patron or professional waitstaff member.
• Perform natural dining, socializing, or restaurant service actions as directed.
• Interact naturally with other background performers.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout filming.

Requirements

• Upscale Restaurant Patrons: All genders, ages 25–70.
• Professional Waitstaff: All genders, ages 25–55.
• Polished and sophisticated appearance appropriate for a high-end restaurant.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, TN or surrounding areas.
• Must be available regardless of the final call time and able to commit to 12+ hours if needed.
• New faces required. Talent who worked on the production within the past month as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked for this call.
• Must be legally authorized to work and provide acceptable I-9 documentation.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.