Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

LA Tour Promo Casting: Featured Background Talent

Job Description
A tour promo for an undisclosed music artist is casting featured background actors in the Los Angeles, CA area. This opportunity is for talent who can bring strong character energy and authentic, camera-ready presence. You must be able to work as a local hire (no travel, transportation, or accommodation provided). Location: Los Angeles area (Lancaster, CA).

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as featured background talent in a tour promo shoot.

• Follow on-set direction, maintain continuity, and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

• Bring believable character energy that matches the scene (rural realism or party atmosphere).

Requirements

• Must be local to the Los Angeles area and able to self-report to set in Lancaster, CA.

• Open to all ethnicities (role-specific age ranges apply).

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction quickly in a fast-moving production environment.

Compensation

• Country Woman (Featured Background): Female, age 50–70, lived-in rural vibe with an interesting character look. $200/6.

• Bachelorette Party Girls (Featured Background): Female, age 20s–early 30s, confident, fun, energetic with strong party vibes. $200/6.

Dressed Firefighter Extras (Clean-Shaven Males)

Job Description
A production filming in the Chicago area is seeking clean-shaven male extras to portray dressed firefighters. This background role is ideal for talent with a polished, uniform-ready look and the ability to take direction on a busy set. Casting is focused on short hair, clean-shaven men across all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s. Location: Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter in background scenes.

• Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

• Remain camera-ready with a neat, clean-shaven appearance and short hair.

• Be prepared for a full filming day and work efficiently in a team setting.

Requirements

• Male, clean-shaven, short hair.

• All ethnicities, ages 20s–40s.

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or able to work in Illinois from surrounding border states.

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day provided by production.

• If previously booked in the last two weeks, be ready to share that information.

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed.

True Crime Reenactment Series Casting: Young “Taylor” Role

Job Description
A non-union, network true crime reenactment series is casting a featured role for an upcoming shoot in Knoxville, Tennessee. Production is seeking a white female actor who can portray “Taylor,” with blonde hair and a believable younger look that matches a provided reference. This role involves sensitive material, including scripted violence and murder-related content, so comfort with mature subject matter is required. Location: Knoxville, TN.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Taylor” in a true crime recreation for network television.

• Follow direction to perform scripted reenactment scenes with natural, realistic reactions.

• Maintain professionalism on set while working with serious, crime-related themes.

Requirements

• White female, age 18 to early 20s.

• Blonde hair (or willing to match the look).

• Must closely resemble a younger version of the provided reference.

• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.

• Must be able to work in Knoxville, TN (local hire or able to travel).

Compensation

• $125/day.

Miami Home Improvement Store Commercial Casting (SAG Scale)

Job Description
A Miami-based commercial is casting talent for a home improvement store shoot. Production is seeking a range of Hispanic, Caucasian, Asian, and all-ethnicity looks to portray everyday shoppers and store customers in a natural, approachable style. This is a SAG-AFTRA scale opportunity and will include a fitting and multiple shoot days. Location: Miami.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a realistic store customer in a home improvement retail setting.

• Take light direction on set to deliver natural reactions and simple actions.

• Attend any required callbacks and fitting as scheduled by production.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami (or able to work there as needed).

• Hispanic men (30–50)

• Hispanic women (30–50)

• Hispanic women (22–28)

• Hispanic men (22–28)

• Caucasian men (30–50)

• Caucasian women (30–50)

• Asian men (30–50)

• All ethnicities (22–40)

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA scale rate: $783.00 (as provided by production)

Featured Background Actors for Network TV Series (Fertility Clinic Scene)

Job Description
A network TV series is seeking non-union featured background talent for a fertility clinic scene in Nashville, TN. Casting is looking for specific looks and authentic, camera-ready performers who can help bring a real-world clinic environment to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fertility clinic visitor or patient spouse in a featured background role with natural, believable reactions on camera.

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity while maintaining a professional, production-ready attitude.

• Remain available for a full production day based on scheduling needs.

Requirements

• Local hire to Nashville, TN (no travel provided).

• Lesbian Couple: 2 female-presenting talent, ages 30–40, comfortable portraying a couple (no touching).

• Husband Role: 1 male-presenting talent, ages 30–40, portraying a husband at the clinic.

• Wife Role: 1 female-presenting talent, ages 30–40, portraying a wife at the clinic.

• Must match the requested look/type and be comfortable in a clinical setting scene.

• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set if needed (call time provided later).

Compensation

• $100 / 8 hours (8-hour guarantee at $12.50/hr).

• Overtime paid (time-and-a-half after 8 hours).

• Non-union featured background pay structure; actual time worked may vary.

Southern Church Ladies (Background Actors)

Job Description
An independent film in Atlanta, GA is casting paid background actors to portray Southern church ladies in a Sunday service scene. This is a great fit for experienced background talent or newcomers who can authentically represent church culture, bring warm community energy, and confidently wear classic “Sunday Best” looks—especially church hats.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Southern church ladies in a realistic Sunday church service scene.

• Bring natural, authentic reactions and presence on camera (church mother/usher board/choir member vibe).

• Follow on-set direction, hit simple marks, and maintain continuity with wardrobe and props.

Requirements

• Black/African-American women, ages 50+.

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (no travel or lodging provided).

• Must bring your own wardrobe that matches the required Sunday Best church look.

• Church hats are required (statement hats, fascinators, or traditional church hats).

• Wardrobe options may include:

  • Modest church dresses or skirt suits

  • Dressy blouses with skirts

  • Coordinated church suits

  • Optional accessories: gloves, small purses, hosiery

  • Shoes: church heels, wedges, or dressy flats comfortable for standing/walking

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid background rate).

Early 1960s European Sports Car Needed for Docu-Film Scene

Job Description
A docu-film filming in Savannah, Georgia is seeking an early 1960s European sports car to appear on camera for an upcoming scene. This is a paid opportunity for vehicle owners—no driving is required, as the car will be parked and used in the scene. Owners with a well-maintained, camera-ready classic car are encouraged to submit for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide an early 1960s European sports car for an on-camera docu-film scene

• Make the vehicle available for at least one shoot day within the requested window

• Share clear, recent photos of the car for review

• Coordinate availability and basic vehicle details with production

Requirements

• Early 1960s European sports car (make/model/year required)

• Must be available for at least one shoot date between December 9–18

• Vehicle must be presentable and clean for filming

• No driving required (vehicle will be parked in the scene)

• Must be able to work as a local in/near Savannah, GA

Compensation

• $300/day for vehicle use

Latinx Background Actors for Mexican Cantina Short Film

Job Description
A paid background acting opportunity is available for a short film featuring an authentic 1970s Mexican cantina scene filming in Atlanta, GA. Casting is focused on Latinx talent who can naturally fit the look and spirit of a working-class cantina setting—real presence, natural character, and comfortable performing simple background action on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic cantina patrons in a 1970s Mexican bar environment with natural, lived-in energy.

• Perform simple, natural background action such as drinking, socializing, playing dominoes, or dancing close to music.

• Maintain continuity on set and take basic direction from the background team.

Requirements

• Latinx talent, 18+ (no acting experience required).

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA (local hire).

• Must have a wardrobe that matches a 1970s cantina vibe and period-appropriate styling.

• Must be comfortable with a realistic cantina atmosphere (may include background smoking/drinking moments as part of the environment).

• Role-specific fit:

  • Domino Players (Latinx Men, 50–90): Weathered, hardworking look; natural conversation energy.

  • Dancing Couples (Latinx Men & Women, 20–30): Comfortable dancing naturally with a partner (no formal training needed).

  • Bar Patron (Latinx Man, 30+): Brooding, solitary presence—quiet, expressive, believable.

  • Bartender (Latinx Man, 30+): Steady-handed, grounded, observant; feels like part of the bar.

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours (paid background rate).

Featured Mechanic & Featured Wife (Network Feature Film)

Job Description
A major network feature film is casting featured roles for a small-day shoot. Production needs a believable blue-collar Mechanic type and a Wife type with a natural, Midwest feel. These are featured background opportunities with solid pay for talent who can take direction and stay camera-ready throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character type naturally and believably on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and background team

• Arrive groomed, wardrobe-ready, and prepared for a full filming day

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Featured Mechanic: Caucasian male, ages 30–50, tall & fit, blue-collar mechanic look

• Featured Wife: Caucasian woman with blonde hair, ages 30–40, Midwest/approachable type

• Comfortable working on a professional set and taking direction

• Local hire (Atlanta-area filming locations: Marietta area and Dunwoody area)

Compensation

• $150 for up to 10 hours (featured rate)

Photo Casting: Upscale Caucasian Male (Late 40s–Early 50s)

Job Description
A photo casting is seeking 1 Caucasian male to portray an upscale, fatherly, good-looking character for a project titled “The Body.” Talent must be fully available for both required work dates. This opportunity is open to ACTRA and non-union talent and is a strong fit for performers with a polished, mature on-camera presence who can deliver a clean, natural look for still photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an interior photo shoot portraying an upscale, fatherly character type

• Arrive camera-ready and follow on-set direction for posed and lifestyle-style images

• Provide current, straight-on reference photos through the application process

• Maintain full availability for both scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Caucasian male, late 40s to early 50s appearance

• ACTRA or non-union

• Must be available for both work dates (no partial availability)

• Able to provide current photos: selfie, chest-up, and full-length

• No filters; clean, straight-on images (not professional headshots)

• Comfortable sharing additional “life” photos (examples: formal wear, casual, business, animals, car)

Compensation

• Paid photo casting (rate not listed)