Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

College Professor Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking talent to portray college professors for an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 25+, and is ideal for performers who can deliver a polished, scholarly on-camera presence. Talent should be comfortable wearing their own wardrobe, since a professional academic look will be needed for the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college professor with a believable, professional presence

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Arrive camera-ready in appropriate wardrobe as requested

• Work efficiently in a classroom or campus-style environment

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Should have a scholarly, professional look

• Must be able to provide own wardrobe (academic/professional attire)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Rate details provided to selected talent

Community Center Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray community center employees and volunteers in a scripted scene. This background acting casting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 18+, and is ideal for performers who can bring a natural, grounded presence to a realistic community setting. The scene includes themes related to addiction counseling, so comfort with the subject matter is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a community center employee or volunteer in a realistic manner

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Interact naturally within the scene environment

• Arrive prepared, professional, and camera-ready

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must be comfortable appearing in a scene that references addiction counseling

• Reliable, professional, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Pay rate details provided to selected talent

Photo Double Needed for Film/TV Scene (Male Talent)

Job Description
A production is seeking a photo double to match a specific male performer for an interior daytime shoot. This photo double casting opportunity is ideal for talent who can closely match the required look and work professionally on set while supporting continuity for camera setups.

Job Responsibilities

• Match the lead performer’s look for photo double work on camera

• Follow direction from the production team for blocking and continuity

• Maintain consistent appearance and wardrobe fit as needed for the scene

• Remain available for interior daytime filming during scheduled work hours

Requirements

• Male talent who can closely match the referenced performer’s look

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Mississauga

• Comfortable working interior, daytime scenes

• Must be able to provide accurate measurements and current photos if selected

Compensation

• $34 per hour (minimum 8-hour guarantee)

Male Soccer Players Needed for Major Auto Brand Background Shoot

Job Description
A major auto brand commercial is seeking male soccer players ages 16–20 (all ethnicities) for a background acting opportunity in Austin, TX. Talent does not need to be professional—any level of soccer experience is welcome, as long as performers are comfortable wearing soccer gear and playing soccer on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a soccer player in a commercial background scene

• Wear soccer wardrobe and move naturally on camera

• Play soccer comfortably during filming as directed

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 16–20

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Must be comfortable playing soccer on camera

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

• Minors must be able to work with a parent/guardian as required by production

Compensation

• $350 for up to 10 hours

• 15% agency fee

Male Extras Needed for Soccer Commercial

Job Description
A soccer commercial casting is seeking male background actors in the Austin, Texas area who are comfortable playing soccer on camera. This extras casting opportunity is for local talent only, with no travel provided. Ideal for performers who can move naturally in soccer gear and bring authentic energy to a sports-focused shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a soccer player/extra in a commercial scene

• Play soccer comfortably on camera during filming

• Follow on-set direction and repeat action for multiple takes

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, movement, and positioning

Requirements

• Male talent, approximately ages 16–25

• Must be comfortable playing soccer

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX (no travel provided)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• $350 flat rate

• 20% agency fee

Competitive Basketball Players Needed for Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking competitive basketball players (all ethnicities, ages 18–28-ish) for an on-camera opportunity in Los Angeles. This basketball commercial casting is looking for athletes who feel real and skilled on camera—confident, edgy, and authentic. Players should be comfortable playing hoops naturally without looking like actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Play basketball naturally on camera with strong skill and presence

• Take simple direction while keeping movement authentic and competitive

• Perform game-style actions (dribbling, shooting, defense) as needed

• Maintain continuity across multiple takes and setups

Requirements

• Ages 18–28-ish, all ethnicities encouraged

• Competitive basketball experience (must look skilled on camera)

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

• Must be able to provide current photos and basketball videos if selected

Compensation

• $350 flat rate

• 20% agency fee

Teen Background Actors Needed for Outdoor Student Scene (Ages 16–19)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female teen background actors (all ethnicities, ages 16–19) for an outdoor paid student scene. This teen extras casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can look like real students on camera and follow direction on a fast-paced set. Local talent in Chicago and surrounding areas is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor scene with natural, believable behavior

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and prepared to work outdoors

• Work professionally with the background team throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Ages 16–19, male and female, all ethnicities encouraged

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must provide recent color photos showing current hairstyle and overall look

• Grooming guidelines (as required for this scene):

  • Current hairstyle/color/cut must match photos

  • No beards, no mustaches

  • No headshots only (must include clear current photos)

  • No sunglasses photos, no hats

  • Photos must not crop off hair/head at the edge of the image

• On-set experience is welcome but not required

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Lunch provided if working the full day

High School Cheer Team Dancers Needed for Basketball Game Scene

Job Description
A production is seeking a high school cheer team (dancers) for a large-scale basketball game scene. This cheerleader casting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 14–18 (or 18+ if playing younger). Talent with real dance and/or cheerleading experience is strongly preferred, and similar performance backgrounds may also be considered. Performers must be comfortable working in a high-energy crowd environment and following direction for repeated takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cheer/dance-style routines and crowd reactions on camera

• Follow direction from the on-set team for timing, formation, and energy

• Maintain continuity across multiple takes in a game-day setting

• Provide own wardrobe as required or attend a fitting if scheduled

Requirements

• Ages 14–18 (or 18+ able to portray younger)

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Actual dance and/or cheerleading experience preferred (similar experience may be accepted)

• Must be able to participate as a team or as individuals with relevant experience

• Must be able to provide accurate sizes and be available for fitting/wardrobe guidelines if selected

• Must be reliable and 100% available on the scheduled workday

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (guaranteed)

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Teenage Basketball Spectators Needed for Game Scene (Ages 14–18)

Job Description
A production is seeking teenage basketball spectators to portray students and friends attending a high school basketball game. This background acting casting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 14–18 (or 18+ able to portray younger). Talent should be comfortable working in a crowded, high-energy environment with realistic reactions and repeated takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student spectator with natural crowd reactions on camera

• Follow direction for cheering, clapping, and scene timing

• Maintain continuity across multiple takes in a game setting

• Provide own wardrobe as required or attend a fitting if scheduled

Requirements

• Ages 14–18 (or 18+ who can portray younger)

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must be able to work as a local hire as required by production

• Minors may be booked with or without parents, but each minor must have a separate account and unique email to be booked

• Must be reliable, professional, and fully available if selected

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (guaranteed)

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Kids and Family Basketball Spectators Needed for Game Scene (Kids 8–13 + Parents)

Job Description
A production is seeking kids and families to portray basketball spectators at a high school game. This family background acting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, looking for kids ages 8–13 and their parents/guardians to appear in crowd scenes with natural reactions. Talent should be comfortable working in a busy, high-energy environment and following direction for repeated takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray spectators in a basketball game crowd with natural reactions

• Follow on-set direction for cheering, clapping, and scene timing

• Maintain continuity across multiple takes and setups

• Provide own wardrobe as required or attend a fitting if scheduled

Requirements

• Kids ages 8–13 and their parents/guardians

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must be able to work as a local hire as required by production

• Each person must have a separate account and unique email address to be booked

• Must be reliable, professional, and fully available if selected

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours (guaranteed)

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours