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

Chicago Fire – Featured Palmer Still Photo Shoot

Job Description

A popular Chicago television drama is seeking men for a featured still photo shoot portraying a character named Palmer. This paid casting opportunity is looking for talent who can deliver a natural, authentic look for photos that will be presented to the production director.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a featured still photo shoot for a television production
• Portray the Palmer character as directed by the production team
• Follow posing and creative direction during the photo session
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout the shoot
• Be available for the required fitting and photo shoot

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 40s–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois
• Comfortable participating in a professional still photo shoot
• Must be available for the fitting and photo shoot

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours

Untitled Tennis Project – Black Male Child Photo Double

Job Description

An untitled tennis project is seeking a young Black male photo double to match a principal child actor for upcoming filming in New York City. This paid background opportunity is looking for talent with dark brown hair who can closely match the principal performer and work professionally on a television or film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal child actor
• Perform on-camera actions as directed by the production team
• Maintain continuity with the principal performer during filming
• Follow instructions from the director and production team
• Be available for multiple potential filming days in New York City

Requirements

• Black male child actor
• Ages 9–13
• Dark brown hair
• Approximately 4’10″–5’0″ tall
• Must be available to work in New York City
• Comfortable working as a photo double on a professional production

Compensation

• $270 for 8 hours

Lizard Music – Feature Film NYC Commuter Background Actors with Cars or Bicycles

Job Description

The feature film Lizard Music is seeking men and women to portray NYC commuters in an upcoming scene filming in Jonesboro. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for adults with cars or bicycles who can help create an authentic New York City commuter atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NYC commuter in the feature film Lizard Music
• Appear on camera with a personal car or bicycle
• Perform natural commuter background action as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and background teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have a car or bicycle available for filming
• Cars cannot be red, black, or white
• Must be available to work in Jonesboro
• Comfortable working as a background actor in a feature film

Compensation

• $196 for 12 hours
• Additional $35 for use of a car
• Additional $15 for use of a bicycle

Middle Eastern Men 45+ – Brand Video Background Talent

Job Description

A family-owned Middle Eastern hot sauce brand is seeking two Middle Eastern men for an upcoming branded video shoot in Burbank, California. This background casting opportunity is looking for authentic talent who can bring a natural, relatable presence to lifestyle-focused commercial content.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in branded video content
• Perform natural on-camera actions as directed by the production team
• Help create an authentic and engaging environment for the brand video
• Follow creative direction throughout filming
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude on set

Requirements

• Middle Eastern men
• Ages 45 and older
• Must be available to work in Burbank, California
• Comfortable appearing as background talent on camera
• Natural and authentic on-camera presence

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected

Star Wars Fans – YouTube Channel Casting Call

Job Description

A U.S. YouTube channel is seeking passionate Star Wars fans for an upcoming digital content project. The production is looking for enthusiastic young participants with genuine knowledge and excitement about the Star Wars universe who can bring personality and authentic fan perspectives to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in Star Wars-themed content for a U.S. YouTube channel
• Share genuine enthusiasm, opinions, and knowledge about Star Wars
• Engage naturally and confidently during filming
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Bring an energetic and authentic personality to the project

Requirements

• Ages 16–18
• Must be a genuine Star Wars fan
• Must have a non-UK accent
• Comfortable speaking and appearing on camera
• Engaging, enthusiastic, and expressive personality

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected talent

Chicago Fire – Trendy Bar Scene Background Actors

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking hip, trendy, and stylish men and women for an upcoming bar scene filming in Chicago. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring a fashionable, energetic, and authentic nightlife atmosphere to the scene. These are non-speaking extra roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a lively television scene
• Perform natural background action during filming
• Help create an authentic and energetic bar atmosphere
• Follow direction from the production and background teams
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–40s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Hip, trendy, and stylish appearance
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois
• Comfortable working in a non-speaking background role

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours

Chicago Fire – Featured Firefighter Background Actor

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking a Latino male to portray a featured firefighter in an upcoming Chicago production. This paid, non-speaking featured background role requires talent who can deliver an authentic firefighter look and work naturally in a professional television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking background role
• Perform natural on-camera action as directed by production
• Maintain an authentic and professional firefighter appearance
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming
• Follow direction and remain professional throughout production

Requirements

• Latino male
• Ages 30s–40s
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must have short hair
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois
• Must be available for the required wardrobe fitting and filming

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours
• $40 wardrobe fitting fee