Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

“Challenger” Limited Series Background Actors

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger,” inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, is seeking background performers in Atlanta, Georgia. Set across the 1970s and 1980s, the production explores NASA, the Space Shuttle program, and the people and decisions surrounding the 1986 tragedy. A wide variety of talent is needed to help create an authentic period setting, with recurring opportunities available for select performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s

• Help portray authentic characters and environments from the period

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Commit to consistent availability when selected for a recurring role

Requirements

• Open to a wide variety of background performers

• Must be able to portray characters appropriate for a 1970s and 1980s setting

• Must be comfortable working as part of a large television production

• Recurring performers must maintain reliable availability throughout production

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Background rate: $182/12 hours

• Featured/director-selected rate: $196/12 hours

Kid Actors for One-Shot Short Film

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “What Would a Turtle Think?” is seeking young actors ages 11–18 for an ambitious one-shot production filming in the Cleveland, Ohio area. The entire 4-minute film will be captured in one continuous take without cuts or do-overs, giving young performers a unique opportunity to experience a technically challenging filmmaking process. The project includes a rehearsal and filming day, and some roles may include dialogue. Please note that the film deals with sensitive subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a 4-minute narrative short film.
• Participate in a continuous one-shot filming process.
• Attend the required rehearsal before filming.
• Memorize and perform assigned actions and dialogue, if applicable.
• Maintain focus and character throughout the uninterrupted take.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Collaborate professionally with other young performers and crew members.

Requirements

• Young actors ages 11–18.
• Must be comfortable participating in a project involving sensitive subject matter.
• Must be able to work in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
• Must be available for both the rehearsal and filming.
• Able to memorize blocking and repeat performances consistently.
• Comfortable working within the demands of a continuous one-shot production.

Compensation

• Volunteer roles include food on set and IMDb credit.
• Compensation for speaking roles is negotiable.
• Travel gas stipend provided for performers traveling from out of town.

Blue-Collar Background Actors with Newer Trucks

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking blue-collar types who own newer trucks for paid background acting roles. Selected performers will appear on camera with their personal vehicles, helping create an authentic working-class environment for the scene. Talent whose trucks are booked for production will receive an additional vehicle bump.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a blue-collar worker in background scenes.
• Appear on camera with a personal newer-model truck if selected.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by production.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must convincingly portray a blue-collar worker.
• Must own or have access to a newer truck suitable for production use.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Comfortable having your vehicle appear on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.
• Additional $35 vehicle bump if booked with your truck.

Blue-Collar and Construction Worker Background Actors

Job Description

A production is seeking blue-collar and construction worker types for paid background acting roles filming in Senoia, Georgia. Casting is open to performers of all ethnicities who can authentically portray hardworking tradespeople, laborers, and construction professionals in on-camera scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a blue-collar or construction worker in background scenes.
• Perform realistic workplace actions appropriate to the assigned role.
• Follow direction and blocking from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and believable working presence on camera.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must convincingly portray a blue-collar or construction worker.
• Comfortable performing work-related background actions on camera.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set instructions.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Experienced Ranch Hands and Farm Hands

Job Description

A production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking experienced ranch hands and farm hands for paid background roles. Casting is looking for performers of all ethnicities who have authentic experience working around farms, ranches, livestock, or agricultural environments. Selected talent should be comfortable performing realistic farm-related actions on camera, with potential opportunities for additional filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced ranch hand or farm hand in production scenes.
• Perform realistic farm and ranch-related background actions.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Bring authentic agricultural experience and movement to the role.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Real ranch, farm, or agricultural experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable portraying an experienced ranch or farm worker.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Reliable and comfortable following production direction.
• Flexible availability for potential additional filming days is preferred.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Models for Major Content Creator Shoot

Job Description

A major content creator is seeking 20 models for a paid content shoot in the Los Angeles Arts District. Selected models will participate in a fast-paced 1.5-hour session designed to create engaging digital and social media content. This opportunity is ideal for camera-ready talent interested in working with a major online content creator and expanding their professional modeling experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for digital and social media content.
• Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the content production team.
• Participate in a 1.5-hour scheduled session.
• Maintain a professional and camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot.
• Collaborate effectively with other models and production staff.

Requirements

• Seeking 20 models.
• Must be comfortable modeling and appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles Arts District.
• Confident, reliable, and able to follow creative direction.
• Must be available for one assigned 1.5-hour session.

Compensation

• $100 for 1.5 hours.

Boxing Match Crowd Extras for Livestream

Job Description

A livestream production is seeking energetic extras to join the crowd for a boxing match stream in Atlanta, Georgia. Selected participants will appear as audience members and help create an exciting, authentic fight-night atmosphere for the live broadcast. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing individuals who are comfortable on camera and ready to bring enthusiastic crowd energy to the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a crowd extra during a live boxing match stream.
• Cheer and react naturally throughout the boxing event.
• Help create an energetic and authentic fight-night atmosphere.
• Follow instructions from the livestream and production teams.
• Remain engaged and camera-ready throughout the event.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Comfortable appearing on camera during a livestream.
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Able to follow production instructions.
• Must behave professionally throughout the event.

Compensation

• Compensation will be discussed with selected participants.

Actors and Background Talent for “The Vanguard” Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description

“The Vanguard” is casting lead, supporting, day player, and background roles for a psychological thriller short film shooting in Oakland, California. The story follows an outspoken podcaster whose celebration after receiving a prestigious honor from an elite organization takes a disturbing turn following an unexpected confrontation. The production is seeking performers for a diverse ensemble of ambitious professionals, influential organization members, event staff, security personnel, and gala guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in an assigned lead, supporting, day player, or background role.
• Bring authenticity and emotional depth appropriate to a psychological thriller.
• Deliver scripted dialogue naturally for speaking roles.
• Follow direction, blocking, and performance notes from the filmmaking team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout production.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with cast and crew.
• Perform moderate physical action when required for security guard roles.

Requirements

• Simone: Black actor, 30s, lead role; poised, intelligent, ambitious, and accustomed to questioning the world around her.
• Adrian: Open ethnicity, late 30s, lead role; charming, affectionate, attentive, and able to portray Simone’s fiancé and longtime Vanguard member.
• Julian: Black actor, 30s, lead role; able to portray a brilliant, passionate, fiercely defiant scientist with a strong sense of conviction.
• The Founder: Open ethnicity, 60s, supporting role; elegant, magnetic, emotionally precise, and commanding.
• Marcus: Black actor, late 50s, supporting role; suave, composed, socially effortless, and able to portray The Founder’s trusted right-hand man.
• Nia: Black actor, mid-30s, supporting role; intelligent, observant, publicly fearless, and confident.
• Vanguard Staffer: Open ethnicity, 40s–60s; calm, professional, procedural, and comfortable within an elite organizational environment.
• Handler: Open ethnicity, 40s–60s; efficient, courteous, and quietly authoritative.
• Security Guards: Two performers, open ethnicity, 30s–50s; commanding presence and natural authority with moderate physical action required.
• Photographer: Open ethnicity, ages 20s and older; polished and professional Vanguard event staff member with one line.
• Aide: Open ethnicity, ages 20s and older; polished and professional Vanguard event staff member; non-speaking role.
• The Four Fellows: Open ethnicity, ages 20s–40s; accomplished, polished, and aspirational.
• Donors/Gala Guests: Open ethnicity, ages 30s and older; affluent, elegant, and comfortable portraying guests within The Vanguard’s polished world.
• Must be able to work in Oakland, California.
• Self-tapes are not required for the Photographer and Aide roles.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA SPA pending.
• Additional compensation details will be provided to selected performers.

Men with Valid Driving Licences for Commercial

Job Description

A London commercial is seeking funny, warm, and personable men ages 21–30 with valid driving licences. Casting is looking for talent with an approachable personality and natural on-camera presence who can bring humor and authenticity to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial production.
• Bring a warm, funny, and engaging personality to the role.
• Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow direction from the director and creative team.
• Participate in driving-related scenes if required by production.

Requirements

• Men ages 21–30.
• Must have a valid driving licence.
• Must be based in London.
• Funny, warm, and personable demeanor.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Unrepresented talent only.

Compensation

• This is a paid commercial opportunity.

Real Couples Ages 60–75 Who Love to Dance for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial is seeking real couples ages 60–75 who genuinely enjoy dancing together. London-based couples with natural chemistry, personality, and enthusiasm for dance are encouraged to apply. Selected couples will bring their real relationship and energy to a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real couple in a commercial.
• Dance naturally together on camera.
• Showcase genuine chemistry and personality.
• Follow movement and creative direction from the production team.
• Participate professionally throughout filming.

Requirements

• Real couples ages 60–75.
• Must genuinely enjoy dancing together.
• Must be based in London.
• Comfortable dancing and interacting naturally on camera.
• Both partners must be available to participate in the commercial.
• Unrepresented talent only.

Compensation

• This is a paid commercial opportunity.