Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Background Talent for TV Series Bar Scene (Male, 20s–30s)

Job Description
A television series is seeking non-union featured background actors to portray bar patrons in an indoor scene. This paid background opportunity is ideal for local talent who can bring natural, believable bar energy while staying consistent and professional throughout filming. You must be available for a full day, as exact call times may be confirmed later.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron with natural reactions and realistic background movement

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

• Stay camera-ready and prepared to work an extended production day

• Work professionally with the background team and production schedule

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20s–30s

• Non-union background actors welcome

• Must be local to the Franklin, TN area (local hires only)

• Available for a full day (up to 12+ hours) even if call time is provided later

• Comfortable working indoors on a TV set

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr)

• 8-hour guarantee

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Paid Background Actors as Cotillion Parents (African American, 30+)

Job Description
A hit television series is casting paid background actors to portray parents attending a cotillion. This is a great opportunity for performers with a polished, upscale look who can bring elegant, formal-event energy to camera. This role books for two shoot days, and talent must have their own formal wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent attending a cotillion as background talent in a TV series

• Maintain a composed, formal-event presence and follow on-set direction

• Stay consistent across takes for continuity (movement, reactions, positioning)

• Work professionally on a busy production set across both filming days

Requirements

• African American talent, ages 30+

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area

• Must be available for both shoot days

• Must have your own formal attire (tuxedos or formal gowns required)

• Acting experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation

• $186 for 9 hours

• Payment issued after filming (timing varies)

Background Talent for Commercial (Adults 25–30s)

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking background talent for an electric company commercial filming in Flagstaff, Arizona. This is a great opportunity for performers who can bring natural, everyday energy on camera in a professional production environment. Local hires are needed, so you must be able to work in the Flagstaff area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes

• Stay camera-ready and professional throughout the production day

• Work efficiently with the crew during a fast-paced shoot

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–30s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Flagstaff or surrounding areas (no travel provided)

• Comfortable being photographed/filmed in a commercial setting

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours

Paid Court Show Reenactment Series Casting Black Actors (Ages 25–60)

Job Description

A paid court show reenactment series is casting Black/African American talent for dramatic relationship disputes, personal injury cases, and social-media-driven misunderstandings. These roles are dialogue-heavy and emotionally charged, requiring strong performance instincts, believable reactions, and the ability to handle confrontation in a courtroom setting. Filming takes place in a studio environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a courtroom role in a reenactment episode with authentic emotion and clear storytelling.
• Deliver testimony and react naturally during questioning and conflict.
• Follow direction for pacing, blocking, and continuity across multiple takes.
• Maintain character consistency through intense personal and relationship disputes.

Requirements

• Black/African American actors, ages 25–60 (role-specific ranges below).
• Comfortable with dramatic conflict, relationship disputes, and dialogue-heavy scenes.
• Strong on-camera presence with clear delivery and strong listening/reaction skills.

Roles

• Plaintiff Ethan Marks (Male, 30–40, Black): Romantic and generous professional who believes in showing effort when dating. Suing after an expensive third date ends in embarrassment and a financial loss.
• Defendant Lila Dawson (Female, 25–40, Black): Quiet, reserved woman who lives with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Overwhelmed during the date and insists her reactions were involuntary and that she shouldn’t be financially responsible.
• Defendant Cedrick Lockheed (Male, 50–60, Black): Retired equipment manager/homeowner—strict, suspicious, and cheap. Firm, old-school, and rule-driven, believes “rules are love” and doesn’t do second chances twice.

Compensation

• $120

Real Insurance Members for Paid Commercial

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking real insurance members (or spouses/family members) who have had a positive membership experience and want to share their story on camera. This is a real-people casting opportunity focused on authentic testimonials and everyday moments—no acting experience required. If you’re comfortable speaking about your experience in a simple, conversational way, this is a great chance to be featured in a national-style commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a commercial-style shoot

• Share a real, positive membership story in a natural, conversational tone

• Follow simple direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in basic interview-style or lifestyle filming as needed

Requirements

• Must be a real insurance member or a spouse/family member of a member

• Comfortable sharing your story on camera

• Natural, authentic presence (no acting experience needed)

• Available for a scheduled shoot if selected

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

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)

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)

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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Day Player Role: Club Kid for Vertical Short Film

Job Description
A vertical short film is casting men ages 20–30 for an important day player role. Production is seeking a “frat-boy type with heart”—the kind of guy who steps up when it matters. This role includes physical action (slaps, punches, falls), with a stunt coordinator on set, and requires talent who are comfortable performing staged combat and wearing stage blood makeup. This is a local hire opportunity for San Antonio, TX talent with reliable transportation and flexible availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a featured day player role in a vertical short film

• Participate in physical action scenes (staged slaps, punches, falls) under stunt supervision

• Follow direction closely for timing, blocking, and safety during action sequences

• Wear stage blood makeup and maintain continuity across takes

Requirements

• Men ages 20–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be a San Antonio, TX local hire

• Reliable transportation required

• Must be comfortable with 12-hour shoot days

• Must be comfortable with stage combat and physical scenes (experience is a plus, not required)

• Flexible availability within the production window

Compensation

• $250 / 12-hour day

Photo Double Casting (Male) for Film/TV Production

Job Description
A production is seeking a male photo double for an upcoming shoot in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This role requires someone who can closely match the lead actor’s look and approximate measurements for continuity. If you have a professional set attitude and can maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance, this is a strong paid background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double, matching the lead actor’s appearance for lighting, blocking, and continuity.

• Follow direction from the assistant director and on-set team quickly and accurately.

• Maintain continuity in grooming, wardrobe fit, and movement across takes.

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and prepared for a full day on set.

Requirements

• Must be local to the GTA (local hire).

• Must be clean-shaven for the booking.

• Should closely match the following approximate measurements:

  • Height: 5’11”

  • Weight: 185 lbs

  • Suit: 42

  • Waist/Pant: 33

  • Inseam: 30

  • Neck/Shirt: 16.5

  • T-shirt size: Medium/Large

  • Shoe size: 10.5

• Must be comfortable being photographed and working under typical film set conditions.

Compensation

• $34/hour

• 8-hour minimum guarantee