Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Lead Actress for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description

A major artist music video filming in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a female lead actress for a featured on-camera role. The production is looking for a confident, expressive performer who can bring strong screen presence and personality to the music video across two shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead actress in a major artist music video

• Portray the creative direction and mood of the production on camera

• Deliver expressive and engaging performances throughout each scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism and continuity across both filming days

Requirements

• Female performers

• Strong acting ability and natural on-camera presence

• Confident portraying a prominent lead role

• Comfortable working in a professional music video production

• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California

• Must be available for both required shoot days

Compensation

• $1,600/10 hours per shoot day

• $3,200 total for both shoot days

Major Hotel Chain Commercial – Families, Kids, Young Adults, Couples and Older Adults

Job Description

A major hotel chain commercial is seeking a diverse range of talent for an upcoming production in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Casting is open to families, children, young adults, older adults, couples, and individual performers who can bring natural personality and authentic energy to a fun hospitality campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in lifestyle and hospitality-focused commercial scenes

• Portray natural interactions between families, couples, and individuals

• Follow direction from the production and creative teams

• Bring an engaging, authentic, and camera-friendly presence to the shoot

• Work professionally with other cast members throughout production

Requirements

• Seeking different types of families

• Seeking kids for featured roles

• Seeking young adults and teen talent

• Seeking older adults

• Seeking real or castable couples

• Individual talent is also encouraged to apply

• Modeling or acting experience is welcome

• Must be able to work in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Compensation

• Families: $12,225

• Couples: $6,525

• Individual talent roles: $3,500

• Travel expenses, room, and board provided

• $125 per-person stipend for each day

• Additional compensation may be provided if an additional shoot day is added

“Challenger” Limited Series Background Actors

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger,” inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, is seeking background performers in Atlanta, Georgia. Set across the 1970s and 1980s, the production explores NASA, the Space Shuttle program, and the people and decisions surrounding the 1986 tragedy. A wide variety of talent is needed to help create an authentic period setting, with recurring opportunities available for select performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s

• Help portray authentic characters and environments from the period

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Commit to consistent availability when selected for a recurring role

Requirements

• Open to a wide variety of background performers

• Must be able to portray characters appropriate for a 1970s and 1980s setting

• Must be comfortable working as part of a large television production

• Recurring performers must maintain reliable availability throughout production

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Background rate: $182/12 hours

• Featured/director-selected rate: $196/12 hours

Star Wars Fans for YouTube Channel

Job Description

A U.S.-based YouTube channel is seeking teenage Star Wars fans for an upcoming online video project. This opportunity is ideal for enthusiastic young fans who are comfortable sharing their knowledge, opinions, and excitement about the Star Wars universe on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a Star Wars-themed YouTube video.

• Share genuine reactions, opinions, and enthusiasm about Star Wars.

• Engage naturally with prompts and discussions during filming.

• Follow creative direction from the production team.

• Bring an energetic and confident personality on camera.

Requirements

• Teenagers ages 16–18.

• Must be a genuine Star Wars fan.

• Must have a non-UK accent.

• Comfortable speaking and appearing on camera.

• Enthusiastic and able to communicate naturally.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected participants.

Featured Firefighter for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a Latino male background actor for a featured firefighter role. This paid, non-speaking opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring an authentic and professional first-responder presence to the screen. The selected performer will appear in a featured capacity and participate in a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role.

• Maintain a confident and authentic first-responder presence on camera.

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Latino male talent, ages 30s–40s.

• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.

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

• Comfortable portraying a firefighter in a featured television role.

• Able to follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Hip Bar Scene Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking hip, trendy, and stylish male and female background actors for a lively bar scene. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers in their 20s through 40s of all ethnicities. Talent should bring a fashionable, natural presence to help create an energetic and authentic nightlife atmosphere on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a non-speaking background role.

• Create natural interactions and reactions during the bar scene.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Maintain a stylish, camera-ready appearance throughout filming.

• Remain professional and attentive while working on set.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–40s.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Hip, trendy, and stylish appearance.

• Comfortable appearing in a lively bar environment.

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

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Male Actors for Political Commercial

Job Description

A non-union political commercial is seeking two male actors for an upcoming Virginia congressional campaign advertisement. Talent will portray finance or banker types having a conversation across a table. The production is looking for performers with strong, natural comedic timing and authentic dialogue delivery rather than an overly theatrical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional finance or banker character in a political TV commercial.

• Perform a conversational scene opposite another actor.

• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally and confidently on camera.

• Bring subtle comedic timing and authentic reactions to the scene.

• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Male actors, approximately ages 40–60.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Strong conversational acting and dialogue delivery skills.

• Natural comedic ability and comfortable performing on camera.

• Must be available to work in the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads area or Washington, DC, depending on the final filming location.

Compensation

• Minimum $800 per adult, less applicable fees.

Tall Female Stand-In for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a very tall African American female stand-in to work with a well-known athlete for a major fast-food restaurant campaign filming in Las Vegas. This stand-in casting opportunity is open to union and non-union talent with an athletic, basketball-player build. Local Las Vegas performers who closely match the required physical profile are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a well-known athlete during commercial production.

• Assist the crew with lighting, camera setup, blocking, and scene preparation.

• Follow instructions from the director and production team throughout the shoot.

• Maintain consistent positioning and movement as required for camera setups.

• Remain professional and available throughout the production day.

Requirements

• African American female talent, ages 18–35.

• Height between 6’3″ and 6’5″.

• Approximately 180–200 lbs.

• Athletic or basketball-player build.

• Must be a Las Vegas local hire.

• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• $513.10 flat rate for 8 hours per day.

• Overtime pay provided when applicable.

FBI Agents for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking clean-shaven male and female background actors to portray FBI agents in Chicago. This paid, non-speaking extra opportunity is open to talent in their 20s through 60s of all ethnicities. Selected performers should be comfortable portraying professional federal agents and wearing business-style wardrobe on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in background scenes for a television production.

• Maintain a professional and authoritative appearance on camera.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–60s.

• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.

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

• Comfortable portraying an FBI agent in a non-speaking background role.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

• $40 for a 2-hour wardrobe fitting.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Michelle, an accomplished defense attorney in her 40s–50s who is intelligent, resilient, and accustomed to maintaining high expectations. Described as a power player, Michelle is confident and reserved but faces a more vulnerable challenge in her personal life as she learns to open herself to love. The role calls for a commanding performer who can balance professional authority with subtle emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Michelle as a confident and accomplished defense attorney.
• Perform dramatic and relationship-focused scenes with emotional nuance.
• Balance the character’s strength, intelligence, and reserved nature.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting and on-camera presence.
• Able to portray authority alongside emotional vulnerability.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.