Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

911 NSV Season 2 Photo Double Casting Call

Job Description

A 20th Century Television production is seeking a non-union female photo double for 911 NSV Season 2 filming in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. This background talent opportunity is for a white blonde female who closely matches the featured actor’s appearance, complexion, build, and hairstyle. Local Nashville-area talent should be prepared for a potentially extended day on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work on set as a photo double for a featured actor
• Closely match the actor’s appearance for filming needs
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain the required hairstyle and overall look during filming
• Be available for a potentially 12+ hour production day

Requirements

• Female talent
• White with blonde hair
• Height: approximately 5’3″–5’6″
• Thin physique
• Hairstyle and hair color must closely resemble the featured actor
• Similar complexion, appearance, and build to the actor
• Must be a local hire in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for an extended filming day

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours
• 12-hour guarantee
• Time-and-a-half pay after 12 hours

UGC Creator for Shopping Hacks Videos

Job Description

A content campaign is seeking a UGC creator to produce engaging videos focused on shopping hacks and practical shopping tips. Creators of any gender are welcome to apply, with opportunities available for talent based in the UK, Germany, and the USA. This paid UGC creator opportunity requires raw video footage only, so no editing is needed. Applicants should have previous content creation experience and a portfolio demonstrating their work.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging UGC videos featuring shopping hacks and tips.
• Deliver natural, relatable, and audience-friendly content.
• Record high-quality raw video footage based on the provided creative brief.
• Communicate shopping tips clearly and confidently on camera.
• Follow campaign guidelines and deliver content within agreed timelines.

Requirements

• Open to creators of any gender.
• Must be based in the UK, Germany, or USA.
• Previous UGC or content creation experience.
• Must have a portfolio of previous projects.
• Comfortable creating engaging shopping-related video content.
• Able to provide raw footage without editing.

Compensation

• £150 per video for UK creators.
• $200 per video for US creators.

Kim – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film shooting in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian female actor to portray Kim, a principal character in a family drama set within the world of an underground casino. Kim is a quiet, observant woman in her mid-20s with a strong moral compass who feels increasingly out of place in the world created by her father. Actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim, a principal character in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally authentic performance.
• Portray a quiet, observant character navigating complex family dynamics.
• Perform scenes in both English and French.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–30.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Peter – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Peter, a principal character in a family drama set around an underground casino. Peter is in his mid-40s and seeks connection and validation but often undermines himself. As one of the casino’s loyal customers, he spends much of his time losing money while struggling with his personal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Peter in a principal dramatic role.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance.
• Perform scenes involving complex personal and family dynamics.
• Perform dialogue in English and French.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Zach – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Zach, a principal character in a family drama set within an underground casino. Zach is confident, loud, confrontational, charismatic, and threatening, using his dominant personality to conceal deep insecurity and fears of inadequacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Zach in a principal role for a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a confident, charismatic, and confrontational performance.
• Bring emotional depth to a character masking underlying insecurity.
• Perform dialogue naturally in English and Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English.
• Must speak Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Real Families Casting Call for Tech Product Commercial

Job Description

A well-paid tech product commercial is seeking real families for filming in London. Casting is looking for authentic families who are comfortable appearing together on camera, with children ages 7–10. Adults may be any age. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for families who can bring natural chemistry, personality, and genuine interactions to a professional advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a tech product commercial.
• Participate in natural family interactions and lifestyle scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain a relaxed and authentic presence on camera.
• Work professionally throughout the commercial production.

Requirements

• Real families.
• Children should be ages 7–10.
• Adults may be any age.
• Must be comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Must be able to work in London.
• Parent or guardian involvement required for minors.

Compensation

• Well-paid opportunity.

Featured African American Male Patient Casting Call for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a featured African American male background actor to portray the ill older brother of a principal character. Casting is looking for a thin or skinny man in his late 20s to 30s who can deliver a convincing non-speaking performance as a patient. This recurring featured extra role is expected to work across several episodes, so flexible availability is preferred. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the ill older brother of a principal character.
• Perform as a patient in featured non-speaking scenes.
• Deliver natural physical reactions and background performances.
• Follow blocking, continuity, and on-set direction.
• Maintain a consistent appearance across multiple episodes.
• Work professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Late 20s to 30s.
• Thin or skinny build.
• Able to convincingly portray an ill patient.
• Must be available for potential work across multiple episodes.
• Flexible availability preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Male Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a television production filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking two male background actors to portray plainclothes police officers and administrators. Casting is looking for men ages 30–55 who can bring a professional and authoritative presence to these non-union background roles. Talent must work as a local hire in Nashville or the surrounding area and be prepared for a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a plainclothes police officer or administrator.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Remain available on set for the required production hours.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 30–55.
• Non-union.
• Able to convincingly portray a plainclothes police officer or administrator.
• Must work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set if required.
• Must remain available regardless of the final call time.

Compensation

• $100 guaranteed for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with time-and-a-half after 8 hours.