Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Commercial Extras

Job Description
A major sporting goods retail store commercial is casting extras of all ages and backgrounds to appear in upcoming shoots. This is a great opportunity for kids, adults, and families to participate in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in commercial scenes

• Take direction from the production team on set

• Help create an authentic and relatable family and sports environment

Requirements

• Kids (all genders), ages 9–12, all ethnicities

• Adults, ages 30s–50s, all ethnicities

• Grandparents, ages 55–75, all ethnicities

• Real families, all ethnicities

• Hispanic dad comfortable playing basketball with family

Compensation

• $300 per day if booked

• Additional 15% agency fee if applicable

Casting Call for Asian American Teens and Young Adults

Job Description
A casting opportunity is now open for Asian American teens and young adults to portray high school students who are enthusiastic fans of K-Pop. This is a paid role with opportunities for multiple workdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school students with authentic energy and enthusiasm

• Take direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in scenes highlighting K-Pop fan culture

Requirements

• Asian American talent

• Ages 18–24 (must look like a high school student)

• Comfortable portraying characters who are passionate about K-Pop

Compensation

• Paid role

• Additional opportunities for work on multiple shoot days

Casting Call for Kids Soccer Players – Netflix Feature Film

Job Description
A Netflix feature film is casting kids ages 9–12 to portray members of soccer teams competing in a tournament. This is an exciting opportunity for young athletes to showcase their soccer skills on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray soccer players in tournament scenes for a feature film

• Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism

• Wear proper soccer attire and perform realistic gameplay

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 9–12

• Must be local to NYC or able to work as a local hire

• Current or recent soccer experience preferred

• Must provide height, weight, clothing, and shoe sizes for costuming

• Valid ID required for federal I-9 form

• Must be available for multiple tentative shoot dates

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $181.50 for 10 hours

Kids2 Packaging Shoot – Casting Call for Babies

Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for babies to be featured in a packaging shoot for well-known baby brands. This shoot will take place at the Doraville Studio, and we are seeking local talent within a 2-hour drive.

Requirements

• Babies 7–11 months old: Solid sitters only (crawlers and non-crawlers needed)

  • Girls: Caucasian, Asian, Biracial-Multiracial, Hispanic/Latin, African American

  • Boys: Caucasian, African American, Biracial-Multiracial, Hispanic/Latin

• Babies 4–5 months old:

  • Girls: Caucasian, Biracial-Multiracial, Hispanic/Latin, African American

  • Boys: Caucasian, Biracial-Multiracial, Hispanic/Latin

Compensation

• Competitive pay for selected talent

• Professional photoshoot experience with top baby product brands

Casting Call for Entertainment Correspondent

Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for a sharp, engaging, and camera-ready entertainment correspondent. This role involves being one of the on-camera faces for breaking news, pop culture updates, and trending stories across music, sports, fashion, and entertainment.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging on-camera reports covering entertainment, music, sports, and fashion

• Create compelling stories that connect with a diverse audience

• Shoot professional-quality self-tapes and social media content

• Represent the brand with a strong and dynamic on-screen presence

Requirements

• African American or ethnic looks, male or female

• Must be 21 or older

• Strong on-camera personality and storytelling ability

• Knowledge of pop culture, sports, hip hop, R&B, and influencer culture

• Journalism, media, or communications background preferred but not required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with potential for recurring on-camera appearances

• Exposure in entertainment and media industry spaces

Casting Call for Upscale Hotel Guests in Tell Me Lies

Job Description
A television production is seeking background performers to portray upscale hotel guests in an evening and night shoot. This opportunity is open to ACTRA members only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale hotel guests in background scenes

• Maintain professionalism and follow on-set direction

• Contribute to the realistic atmosphere of the production

Requirements

• ACTRA members only

• Ages 30 and older

• Must not have previously appeared in the production

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Shuttle transportation available for talent

Casting Call for Real Elementary and High School Teachers

Job Description
A casting opportunity is open for real elementary and high school teachers to appear in an upcoming production. This role seeks authentic educators of any subject and background to bring genuine classroom energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real teacher in a professional production

• Bring authentic classroom presence and teaching demeanor

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

Requirements

• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities

• Must be a real teacher (elementary, high school, part-time, full-time, or Sunday school)

• Based in the San Francisco/Bay Area

Compensation

• $2000 for the shoot

• Professional experience working on a major production

Casting Call for Period Piece Role in The Westies

Job Description
A period production is casting for a featured role portraying a lady of the night. This role requires authenticity, natural looks, and comfort in portraying the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a period-accurate character in a featured role

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver an authentic performance

• Be comfortable with the role’s subject matter and requirements

Requirements

• ACTRA female performer, woman of color

• Ages 20s–30s

• Waist size 25–26″ (size replacement)

• Natural appearance, no false enhancements (hair, nails, lashes, etc.)

• Must be comfortable portraying a lady of the night

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA role

• Featured work on a period production

Background Actor Casting Call for Feature Film Elastic Hearts

Job Description
A feature film starring Cole Sprouse and Darby Lee-Stack is seeking background actors to appear in upcoming scenes. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience while working alongside a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as background talent in film scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production staff

• Contribute to the authenticity of the film environment

Requirements

• Men and women, 18+

• All ethnicities

• Non-union talent only

• Most roles require just one day of work

Compensation

• $125/day (cash at wrap)

Casting Call for Police Officer Role – Background Actor

Job Description
A major television series is seeking background actors to portray police officers in upcoming scenes. This role requires a strong presence and the ability to deliver an authoritative look on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in background scenes

• Maintain professionalism on set

• Take direction from the production team to achieve the desired performance

Requirements

• All races, ages 25 and up

• Must have an intimidating and authoritative look

• Must be clean-shaven

Compensation

• Background actor rate of $132

• Opportunity to work on a popular television series