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Austin, TX Feature Film Extras Casting (Non-Union, Paid)

Job Description
A feature film casting in Austin, Texas is hiring non-union background actors (extras) for multiple shoot days. This paid extras casting is open to kids, teens, and adults of all ethnicities, with specific age ranges needed on different filming dates. Talent should be dependable, camera-ready, and able to provide full availability for any dates submitted. This is a strong opportunity for anyone seeking Austin background acting jobs and paid extra work on a feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as general background talent in a feature film scene

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

• Maintain professional set etiquette and stay ready between takes

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full workday as scheduled

Requirements

• Must be non-union and able to work in Austin, TX

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must only submit for dates with full availability

Compensation

• $125/12 (paid)

Real Couples for Feature Film Background Role (Intimacy Required)

Job Description
A feature film is casting real couples ages 20–35 for a one-day background role in New York City. This opportunity is open to any gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and is seeking new faces only. Scenes involve kissing and making out, with implied nudity and simulated intimacy, so couples must be fully comfortable performing intimate contact on camera in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a real couple in background scenes featuring romantic interaction

• Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a professional attitude and respect on-set intimacy guidelines

• Arrive camera-ready and remain available for the full workday

Requirements

• Real couples, ages 20–35

• Must be able to work as a NYC local hire

• Must be comfortable with: kissing, making out, implied nudity, and simulated intimacy

• New faces only

• Must be able to provide current clear couple photos (close-up and full-body)

• Must be able to share basic info for both partners (names, contact details, sizes, availability, and union status if applicable)

Compensation

• $400 / 8 hours

• +$100 bump for kissing and intimate contact

Strip Club Goers Extras for TV Series (Atlanta, Paid)

Job Description
A TV series filming in Atlanta, GA is casting paid male and female extras to portray strip club goers in a scene set inside a co-ed exotic dance club. This background role requires comfort in an adult-themed environment with semi-nude/nudity present. Talent must be 21+ and have reliable transportation to work locally. Open availability is required, as shoot days can run 8–12 hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strip club patron in background scenes with natural, lively energy

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity throughout filming

• Maintain professional set etiquette in an adult-themed filming environment

• Remain available for the full workday and adapt to production schedule changes

Requirements

• Men and women, 21+

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, GA as a local/self-report hire

• Must have a car/reliable transportation for work days

• Must be comfortable around semi-nude/nudity and adult club atmosphere (co-ed)

• Must have open availability for the shoot day (8–12 hours possible)

• Call time: TBD

Compensation

• $100 / 8 hours

Featured Firefighter Extras (Non-Speaking, Chicago Area)

Job Description
A featured background casting is seeking good-looking, fit men in their 20s to early 30s to portray dressed firefighters (no real firefighter experience required). This is a Chicago-area local hire opportunity for talent who can present a clean, professional firefighter look on camera. The role is featured and non-speaking, ideal for performers looking for Chicago extras work and featured background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dressed firefighter in featured, non-speaking scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Arrive prepared with correct wardrobe sizing details for costuming

Requirements

• Must be local to Chicago, IL suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Men, 20s to early 30s, fit/athletic build

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities welcome

• Reliable transportation and full availability for the shoot day

• Must be able to provide clothing sizes (height, weight, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe)

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours

Union Background Talent for Theme Park Commercial (LA Self-Report)

Job Description
A union commercial shoot at a major theme park in the Los Angeles area is casting background talent. This is a great opportunity for union performers who can self-report locally and work in a fast-paced commercial set environment. Talent should be reliable, camera-ready, and comfortable taking direction for crowd and lifestyle action scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background talent in a commercial shoot

• Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity throughout filming

• Maintain a professional, upbeat presence on set

• Arrive prepared and remain available for the full shoot day

Requirements

• Union background talent

• Must be able to self-report in Los Angeles, CA

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

• Reliable availability for the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• Paid union commercial role (rate provided upon selection)

Crime Scene/Bonfire Friend Extras (18–Early 20s) for Oxygen True Crime Recreation Series (Knoxville, TN Area)

Job Description
A new Oxygen Network true crime recreation series (premiering spring 2026) is casting non-union talent in the Knoxville, Tennessee area for Crime Scene/Bonfire Friend Extras. This is a true crime reenactment project with no scripted audio, focused on natural, believable reactions and authentic “friend group” energy on camera. Production is seeking a variety of looks in the late teens to early 20s range. This is a paid local-hire opportunity with no travel, lodging, or stipends.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a friend extra in crime scene and bonfire-related reenactment scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, background action, and continuity

• Maintain professional behavior on set and adjust performance as directed

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s

• Variety of looks encouraged

• Non-union talent local to the Knoxville, TN area (local hire only)

• Able to submit 2 current photos: one shoulders-up and one full body (no selfies; have someone take the photos)

Compensation

• $75 per day (paid non-union)

Featured Barfly Role for TV Series (Chicago Area)

Job Description
A TV series is casting featured, non-speaking background talent to portray a barfly in a bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This is a featured extra opportunity for males who can deliver a natural, believable bar atmosphere look on camera. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois, and should be ready to submit a clear recent color photo and full sizing details for quick director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured barfly in a bar scene with natural, realistic behavior

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Must be available for the filming day

• Do not submit if you have worked in the past two weeks

• Must provide full measurements/sizes: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam (plus age, phone, and state)

Compensation

• Featured pay: $165 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Payment by check approximately two weeks after filming (if cast)

Photo Casting: Upscale Caucasian Male (Late 40s–Early 50s)

Job Description
A photo casting is seeking 1 Caucasian male to portray an upscale, fatherly, good-looking character for a project titled “The Body.” Talent must be fully available for both required work dates. This opportunity is open to ACTRA and non-union talent and is a strong fit for performers with a polished, mature on-camera presence who can deliver a clean, natural look for still photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in an interior photo shoot portraying an upscale, fatherly character type

• Arrive camera-ready and follow on-set direction for posed and lifestyle-style images

• Provide current, straight-on reference photos through the application process

• Maintain full availability for both scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Caucasian male, late 40s to early 50s appearance

• ACTRA or non-union

• Must be available for both work dates (no partial availability)

• Able to provide current photos: selfie, chest-up, and full-length

• No filters; clean, straight-on images (not professional headshots)

• Comfortable sharing additional “life” photos (examples: formal wear, casual, business, animals, car)

Compensation

• Paid photo casting (rate not listed)

Dressed Firefighter Extras (Clean-Shaven Males)

Job Description
A production filming in the Chicago area is seeking clean-shaven male extras to portray dressed firefighters. This background role is ideal for talent with a polished, uniform-ready look and the ability to take direction on a busy set. Casting is focused on short hair, clean-shaven men across all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s. Location: Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter in background scenes.

• Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

• Remain camera-ready with a neat, clean-shaven appearance and short hair.

• Be prepared for a full filming day and work efficiently in a team setting.

Requirements

• Male, clean-shaven, short hair.

• All ethnicities, ages 20s–40s.

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or able to work in Illinois from surrounding border states.

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day provided by production.

• If previously booked in the last two weeks, be ready to share that information.

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed.

Brand Anthem Commercial Casting: Babies & Older Men (Phoenix)

Job Description
A non-union commercial campaign is casting in the Phoenix, Arizona area for a “Brand Anthem” project. Production is seeking babies and older men for lead, co-star, and featured background opportunities. Talent must be able to work as a Phoenix local hire (no travel or accommodations provided) and should have full-day availability across the listed shoot dates to be considered for one or multiple days. Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured roles in a commercial setting with natural, camera-ready reactions.

• Follow on-set direction and remain professional throughout a full filming day.

• For babies: appear on camera with a parent/guardian as needed and remain calm in a controlled set environment.

• For older men: perform simple, directed actions that support the storyline and brand visuals.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Phoenix, AZ as a local hire (no travel/transportation/accommodation provided).

• Seeking babies and older men (roles updated by production).

• Must have full-day availability for the selected dates, as call times may vary.

• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• Featured Background: $275/day for up to 10 hours (includes usage and buyout).

• Usage/Buyout: Full usage, full buyout for 3 years (as provided).