Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Background Actors for TV Pilot Core Friends

Job Description

A paid TV pilot filming in Kure Beach and Southport, North Carolina is seeking featured background actors to portray a core group of friends. Casting directors are looking for more male talent as well as performers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and extras to gain on-set experience in a featured background role for a television production. Selected talent should be comfortable working around a pool and wearing swimwear with a cover-up when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured member of the core friend group in a TV pilot.
• Participate in multiple filming days as needed.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in poolside and outdoor scenes.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 12–16 who can portray 14-year-olds.
• Open to all ethnicities, with additional interest in male performers and diverse backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable around a pool and wearing appropriate swim attire with a cover-up.
• Must be available for multiple filming days.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours.
• Time and a half paid for hours worked beyond 8 hours.

NBA Player Lookalike for Sports Media Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial acting opportunity is available for Blind Draft, a sports media project for online and social media distribution. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent who can convincingly portray an NBA player. This non-union production is ideal for performers with a strong on-camera presence, an athletic build, and the ability to improvise in character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NBA player in a commercial production.
• Improvise and perform based on a provided character bio.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Non-union.
• Height of 5’10” or taller.
• Athletic and muscular build.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional basketball player.
• Strong improvisation skills.
• Basketball experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• $750 per day.

Calvin Klein Commercial Models

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is now available for a Calvin Klein campaign filming in New York City. Production is seeking male and female models for multiple roles in a non-union commercial. Travel expenses will be covered, making this an excellent opportunity for talent looking to work on a nationally recognized fashion campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional commercial campaign.
• Follow creative direction from the production team and photographer.
• Perform confidently on camera in wardrobe provided for the campaign.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the campaign vision.

Requirements

• White woman, ages 20–40.
• Hispanic man, ages 20–40.
• White woman, ages 18–30.
• Comfortable modeling in underwear and jeans.
• Able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• $2,000.
• Travel expenses paid.

Sheppard Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray Sheppard in an upcoming network television production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for talent who closely resembles the reference photo, including hair and facial hair. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for performers who are comfortable appearing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Sheppard in a true crime recreation series.
• Match the required appearance, including white hair and facial hair.
• Perform naturally in scripted crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

• White male, late 50s to early 60s.
• White hair and facial hair.
• Must closely resemble the reference photo.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Billy Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray Billy in an upcoming network television production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking talent who closely resembles the reference photo and can convincingly portray the character. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for performers who are comfortable appearing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Billy in a true crime recreation series.
• Match the required appearance for the character.
• Perform naturally in scripted crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

• White male, approximately in his 40s.
• Bald.
• Must closely resemble the reference photo.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Andy Victim Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray Andy, a victim, in an upcoming network television production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for talent who closely resembles the reference photo, including hairstyle and facial hair. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for performers who are comfortable appearing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Andy, a victim, in a true crime recreation series.
• Match the required appearance, including hairstyle and facial hair.
• Perform naturally in scripted dramatic scenes involving crime-related content.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

• White male, approximately in his 50s.
• Gray buzz cut with some facial hair.
• Must closely resemble the reference photo.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• Up to $200 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Detective 2 Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a Detective 2 role for an upcoming network television production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are looking for talent who closely matches the reference photo in both hairstyle and body type. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for performers who are comfortable portraying law enforcement officers in dramatic crime reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective 2 in a true crime recreation series.
• Match the required hairstyle and body type for continuity.
• Perform naturally in scenes portraying law enforcement.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must closely resemble the reference photo in hairstyle and body type.
• Comfortable portraying a law enforcement officer.
• Available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Able to work in a professional television production environment.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

CASTING CALL — Commercial, 2026

CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting

PROJECT: Commercial

ROLES: Maddy Siegrist Stand-In

SHOOT DATES: July 26, 2026 through July 26, 2026

AVAILABILITY: Must be available for the scheduled filming day. Call time: TBD

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

RATE: $500/12

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

Maddy Siegrist Stand-In
• Height: 6’2″
• Weight: Not specified
• Caucasian female, age 18+, with dark hair.
• Must closely match the appearance of Maddy Siegrist.
• Stand-in experience preferred, but talent who closely matches the required height and look will also be considered.

Stand-in experience preferred, if applicable.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.

It is completely FREE to apply.

African American Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking an African American male stand-in for an exciting paid opportunity filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for a performer who closely matches the lead actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair color to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals. This recurring stand-in role offers the chance to work throughout the early months of production on a long-running television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the stand-in for a principal actor during lighting setups and camera rehearsals.
• Match the actor’s physical appearance as closely as possible.
• Follow directions from the assistant director, camera, and lighting departments.
• Maintain professionalism and availability for recurring filming schedules.

Requirements

• African American male, ages 20–40.
• Height between 6’4″ and 6’8″.
• Weight between 185–240 lbs.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states able to work in Illinois.
• Available for recurring stand-in work during the first several months of production.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Male Background Actor with Olive to Deep Skin Tones

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for Texas residents filming in Midlothian, Texas. Casting directors are looking for men with olive to deep skin tones to appear in an upcoming production. This role is ideal for local talent seeking multiple days of on-set experience in a professional film or television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in a film or television production.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for all scheduled workdays.

Requirements

• Male talent with olive to deep skin tones.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Available to film in Midlothian, Texas.
• Available for multiple filming days as needed.

Compensation

• $100 for 10 hours of work.