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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Sneaker Brand Commercial Casting for Bold Personalities

Job Description
A major sneaker brand commercial is now casting real people with standout style and bold personalities for a “Forever Young” themed campaign. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking talent across a wide age range and welcomes all genders and ethnicities. Auditions are being scheduled in Las Vegas, and selected talent will appear in a high-energy commercial shoot that celebrates confidence, individuality, and timeless attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial campaign featuring expressive, lifestyle-driven moments
• Follow direction from the commercial director and on-set team
• Bring authentic personality, natural energy, and strong on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity across takes, wardrobe, and performance beats

Requirements

• Ages 4–40
• All genders
• All ethnicities
• Must be comfortable auditioning and working on camera in a commercial environment
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Las Vegas (or self-report as local)

Compensation

• $2,800 (project rate)

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

String Quartet Casting: Male Cellists (On-Camera Musicians)

Job Description
A production is casting male musicians to portray members of a string quartet, with a specific need for cellists. Performers will be miming on camera, but real-life cello playing experience is essential to keep the performance authentic. This is a great opportunity for professional musicians looking for paid on-camera work in the UK.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a string quartet cellist in performance scenes.

• Mimic playing convincingly and maintain accurate posture and technique.

• Take direction from the production team and stay consistent across takes.

• Attend fittings and be available for all required shoot dates.

Requirements

• Male musicians with real cello playing experience.

• Must be available for all scheduled shoot dates.

• Clean-shaven or moustache only.

• No visible tattoos or piercings.

• Able to attend fittings in Bristol and shoot on location in Berkeley, Gloucestershire.

Compensation

• Equity Pact Standard Day Rate (approx. £130).

• £10 travel.

• SP2 performance skill (where applicable).

Fort Lauderdale Perps (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray perps in police station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, crime drama background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a “perp” character in non-speaking police station scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Wear your own wardrobe based on production-provided guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a suspect/perp role on camera

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours