Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Paid Background Ice Skaters for New TV Series

Job Description
A new Hulu TV series from A24 is seeking adults and kids to portray ice skaters in community rink scenes. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers who can bring natural energy on camera. No experience required, and this is a great fit for anyone looking for background actor jobs in the New York area.

The series, The Spot, stars Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor and follows a successful surgeon and her schoolteacher husband whose lives unravel as they begin to suspect she may be connected to a child’s hit-and-run death. As they search for answers, the story escalates into mounting suspicion and dark secrets that test their relationship. The show is created and written by Ed Solomon, with Ariel Kleiman directing, and is produced by A24 (with 20th Television). Production is planned for 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ice skater in background scenes at a community ice rink.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Work professionally with cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 6–17 for youth roles; adults also needed.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rye, NY (or self-report as local).

• Comfortable being on camera in an active environment at an ice rink.

• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $224 / 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $187 / 10 hours

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Youth Investment Account Commercial Casting for Kids Ages 5–16

Job Description
A youth investment account commercial is now casting everyday kids ages 5–16 for a paid commercial shoot. This project is seeking natural, relatable youth talent to appear on camera in a polished commercial production. This is a local hire opportunity for families based in Austin, Texas, and a great fit for kids interested in commercial acting and paid on-camera work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an everyday kid in a commercial scene

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude during filming

• Participate in a required fitting as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Kids ages 5–16

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and on-set support as needed

• Must be available for both a fitting and the shoot within the production window

Compensation

• $2,600 per person

• Paid fitting (rate provided by production)

1990s Black/Latino Bar Patrons (Background Actors) for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray 1990s-era bar patrons, with a focus on Black and Latino talent. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid background acting work on a feature film, helping create an authentic bar atmosphere with period-accurate styling. Filming and a wardrobe fitting will take place in New Jersey (Jersey City and Hoboken area).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lively 1990s bar patron in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a period-accurate look

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Must be local to the NJ/NY area or able to work as a local

• 1990s-appropriate hair and grooming required (no modern hairstyles)

• Must have valid identification to complete employment paperwork

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may be considered

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $224 / 8 hours

Job Description
A student short film is casting lead roles for an upcoming dramatic project centered on family, trauma, and personal growth. The story follows two brothers navigating a difficult household as they confront inherited behaviors, emotional conflict, and their desire to become better versions of themselves. This is a strong opportunity for actors interested in character-driven storytelling and emotionally grounded performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a principal character in a narrative-driven student short film

• Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members

• Participate in rehearsals and on-set filming as scheduled

• Deliver emotionally authentic performances aligned with the script and character arc

Requirements

• Open to performers capable of portraying complex family dynamics

• Comfortable working on an indie/student film set

• Strong acting skills with the ability to convey emotional depth

• Availability for filming during the production window

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Travel and transport to and from set will be covered by production

Job Description
A paid casting opportunity is now open for a Chinese or British-Chinese female actor to play the female lead in an upcoming production. This lead acting role calls for a performer who can bring depth, presence, and emotional range to a character-driven story, with scenes filming in London. Bilingual ability is essential, as the role requires speaking both English and Cantonese.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the female lead in a scripted narrative production

• Deliver dialogue in both English and Cantonese with confidence and clarity

• Collaborate with the director and cast to develop a strong on-screen performance

• Attend rehearsals, fittings, and filming days as required

• Maintain professionalism on set and follow production direction

Requirements

• Chinese or British-Chinese female actor, age 25–30

• Fluent in English and Cantonese (required)

• Strong on-camera acting skills and ability to carry a lead role

• Available to film in London as scheduled

• Prior acting experience preferred (film, TV, or short film)

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection/booking)

Job Description
A rated-R urban emotional drama feature film is casting strong, emotionally grounded talent for a dialogue-driven story centered on love, betrayal, secrets, and grief within a Black family. This is a powerful opportunity for actors who thrive in intense, character-forward scenes and can bring authenticity, vulnerability, and presence to the screen. Filming will take place in Florida.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character in a dramatic feature film with emotionally intense themes

• Collaborate with the director and cast to deliver truthful, grounded performances

• Participate in rehearsals, callbacks, and filming as scheduled

• Take direction on set and maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Comfortable performing in mature, rated-R material (strong language, emotional conflict)

• Strong acting ability with natural dialogue delivery and emotional range

• Roles available across ages, including leads, supporting, and featured characters

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided upon selection

Cuffin Ain’t Easy (Vertical Scripted Series) – Casting Talent

Job Description
A new vertical scripted series is casting actors for multiple principal roles. Cuffin Ain’t Easy follows a tight-knit group of young men still coping with the loss of a close friend as they spiral into a competitive “who can cuff the most women before Valentine’s Day” challenge—raising the stakes on friendship, grief, loyalty, and identity. Filming is planned for the Atlanta area, and this is a strong opportunity for performers looking to build narrative credits in a fast-growing vertical series format.

Roles Available (Principal)

• Kamran (Male, early 20s, Black) — clean-cut, athletic, confident; must be a trans man

• Jamal (Male, early–mid 20s, Black) — high energy, comedic, lively

• Marcus (Male, early–mid 20s, Black) — tall, assertive, natural leader

• Erika (Female, early–mid 20s, Black) — attractive, unpredictable, comedic

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes with strong emotional range and natural dialogue delivery

• Collaborate with director and production team during rehearsals and filming days

• Take direction quickly and maintain character consistency across scenes

• Arrive prepared, professional, and ready for a paced vertical series production

Requirements

• Acting experience preferred (training or prior on-camera work encouraged)

• Must fit the role specifications listed above

• Comfortable performing in a character-driven scripted series

• Available to work in the Atlanta area as needed by production

Compensation

• IMDb credit

• Copy/footage provided

Job Description
A paid non-union short film titled Why Gamble on Love? is casting for two principal roles. The story follows Jayce, an Asian woman pressured to marry, who enters a high-end matchmaking agency and begins to unravel what’s really being sold beneath the polished surface. This project is seeking actors who can deliver layered, emotionally precise performances with strong comedic timing and subtle shifts in tone. Filming and rehearsals will take place in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes for a character-driven short film.

• Deliver nuanced emotional beats, comedic timing, and natural dialogue work.

• Take direction and collaborate with the creative team during rehearsals and production.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area.

• Casting the following roles:

  • Jayce (Late 20s): Asian female. Sharp, observant, quietly skeptical; needs strong comedic timing, emotional range, and vulnerability.

  • Ling (Late 20s): Asian female. Charismatic, precise, polished senior consultant type; requires authority, restraint, and controlled intensity.

Compensation

• Paid non-union roles (rate provided upon selection).

Job Description
A paid feature film for streaming is casting speaking and background roles in the Raleigh–Durham, North Carolina area. Talent must be available for a three-day shoot window in late February. Both union and non-union performers are welcome, and production is seeking experienced actors who can deliver grounded, believable performances for a suspense-driven story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a feature-length thriller film.

• Take direction well and maintain continuity across multiple takes.

• Arrive camera-ready, professional, and prepared for full production days.

• For background roles, follow set direction and help create realistic scene atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the Raleigh–Durham, NC area.

• Must be available for all filming days within the three-day shoot window.

• Speaking roles available (any race):

  • Callia Temm: Female, 30s–40s, best friend type.

  • Dr. Robbins: Female, 30s, corrupt doctor.

  • Amanda: Female, 20+, suspicious maid.

  • Lana: Female, 19–25, waitress.

• Speaking roles available (any race):

  • James Arnoldton II: Male, 30s–40s, wealthy and convincing ex-husband.

  • Stephen Beta: Male, 30s–40s, current husband.

  • Richard Shadly: Male, 30s, lawyer.

• Background role:

  • Compensated Paid Background: Needed for various scenes.

Compensation

• Paid work for speaking roles (rate shared upon selection).

• Paid background work (rate shared upon selection).

Job Description
A music video project is casting female actors for an on-camera role. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring expressive presence, follow direction quickly, and deliver natural performance energy suited for music video storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera in a music video and follow creative direction during filming.

• Deliver expressive, camera-friendly performance and reactions as needed.

• Maintain professionalism on set and collaborate smoothly with the production team.

Requirements

• Female actors ages 26–32.

• Must be able to work in Mumbai.

• Comfortable performing on camera in a music video environment.

• Able to submit photographs and a 1-minute introduction video for consideration.

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection).