Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Courtroom TV Show Background Actors

Job Description
A nationally syndicated courtroom television show is casting background actors for upcoming episodes filming in Culver City, California. The production is looking for performers who can portray realistic courtroom participants such as plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and family members. This role is ideal for actors who are comfortable performing in dramatic courtroom-style scenarios and want to gain on-camera experience in a fast-paced television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courtroom participants in televised legal proceedings

• React naturally to courtroom dialogue and unfolding scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and remain in character

• Maintain professionalism while filming courtroom scenes

• Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere on camera

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes

• Strong ability to react naturally on camera

• Reliable, professional, and adaptable performers

• Acting experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $120 flat rate for filming

• Paid on-camera television opportunity

• Professional experience on a syndicated TV production set

Real Court Stenographer

Job Description
A hit Hulu series is seeking a real court stenographer with professional experience and their own equipment to appear in an upcoming filming day. Production is looking for adults with authentic courtroom experience who can portray a stenographer naturally on set. Talent should have the appropriate business attire and the tools used in real stenography work.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real court stenographer in a courtroom scene

• Bring and use your own stenography equipment during filming

• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining realistic work behavior

• Participate in filming for the scheduled shoot day

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older

• Must be a real court stenographer with professional experience

• Must own and bring stenography equipment

• Must have appropriate professional courtroom attire

• Ability to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours

• Additional $50 equipment bump

Comic Convention Costume Characters

Job Description
A popular television series is casting background actors to portray comic convention attendees wearing unique, non-trademarked costumes. The production is seeking individuals with creative cosplay outfits that fit sci-fi or fantasy themes to help bring an energetic convention environment to life. This opportunity is ideal for cosplayers or fans who already own distinctive costumes and want to appear on screen in a major series.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a comic convention attendee in themed costume

• Participate in background scenes recreating a lively convention environment

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain character and costume consistency during multiple takes

Requirements

• Must own a non-trademarked costume in one of the following styles:

  • Sci-Fi

  • Alien

  • Robot

  • Steampunk

• Comfortable appearing on camera in full costume

• Able to attend a fitting if scheduled and participate in filming

• Must be able to work locally in Santa Clarita

Compensation

• Union rate: $224 for 8 hours

• Non-union rate: $144 for 8 hours

• Opportunity to appear in a television series production

Touch Football Players

Job Description
A commercial campaign is casting touch football players to appear in an upcoming production. The project is seeking young athletes who are comfortable playing the game and understand the basic rules of touch football. This opportunity is ideal for players who enjoy sports and can bring natural energy and athleticism to lifestyle-style scenes in a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera playing touch football in commercial scenes

• Perform natural gameplay actions such as running, passing, and teamwork

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Help create energetic and authentic sports moments on camera

Requirements

• Male touch football players ages 16–18

• Must be comfortable playing and understand the rules of touch football

• Athletic ability and confidence on the field

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial production

Compensation

• $1,500–$2,000 AUD per person depending on shoot days

• Additional benefits may apply depending on the production

• Opportunity to appear in a professional commercial campaign

Hospital Background (Nurses, Doctors, Visitors)

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta is casting background actors to portray hospital staff and visitors in medical-themed scenes. The production is looking for individuals who can help create a realistic hospital environment by portraying nurses, doctors, and visitors within the background of the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff or visitors in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Perform natural hospital-related actions as needed for the scene

• Maintain professionalism and continuity during multiple takes

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing in a hospital-themed filming environment

• Must be able to work locally in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours of work

• Overtime pay available after 8 hours if applicable

• Opportunity to work on a professional television production

Neighbors

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting background actors to portray neighbors in upcoming scenes. The production is seeking men and women who can naturally fit into a community setting and help create realistic neighborhood environments. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining on-set experience while appearing in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray neighborhood residents in background scenes

• Perform natural everyday actions such as walking, chatting, or socializing

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing on camera in neighborhood-style scenes

• Must be able to work locally in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours of work

• Overtime pay available after 8 hours if applicable

• Opportunity to appear in a television series production

Spanish-Speaking Boy

Job Description
A Spanish-language television series filming in Miami is casting a young Hispanic boy for an upcoming role. The production is seeking a child actor who can naturally speak Spanish with a neutral or Mexican accent. This opportunity is ideal for young performers who can bring authenticity and personality to a Spanish-language project while working in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a Spanish-language television series

• Perform scenes while speaking Spanish naturally on camera

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in rehearsals and multiple takes as required

Requirements

• Hispanic boy who looks approximately 8–10 years old

• Must be able to speak Spanish fluently

• Neutral Spanish or Mexican accent preferred

• Comfortable performing on camera in a television production

• Ability to work locally in Miami

Compensation

• Paid television series role

• Opportunity to appear in a Spanish-language TV production

• Professional on-set acting experience

Protesters

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray protesters in dramatic crowd scenes filming in the Franklin, Tennessee area. The project is seeking a wide range of individuals who can help create a realistic and energetic protest environment for the series. Talent will appear in large group scenes that capture the intensity and movement of a public demonstration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray protesters in large crowd scenes for a television production

• Participate in group actions such as chanting, marching, or holding signs

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and energy during multiple takes

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–70

• Open to all genders and diverse looks

• Comfortable appearing in large crowd scenes on camera

• Able to commit to a full filming day if selected

• Must be able to work locally in the Franklin, Tennessee area

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours of work

• Guaranteed 8-hour pay with potential for up to 12 hours on set

• Overtime pay available after 8 hours if applicable

Photo Double

Job Description
A production team is seeking a photo double for the television series Scarpetta S2. This background role requires a talent who closely matches the physical characteristics of the actor being doubled. The selected performer will appear on set to stand in for the actor during filming and photography setups.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double matching the lead actor’s physical appearance

• Stand in for lighting, camera setups, and scene blocking

• Follow direction from the production team and crew

• Remain available on set for extended filming periods if needed

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 40–55

• Height between 6’1″ and 6’3″

• Gray hair required

• No facial hair

• Must strongly resemble the actor being doubled

• Must be available for the entire filming day

Compensation

• $200 for up to 12 hours (12-hour guarantee)

• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 12 hours

Drivers With Cars

Job Description
A film production is casting men and women to portray drivers in background scenes for an upcoming project filming in Chatsworth, Georgia. The production is seeking individuals with their own vehicles to appear on camera while helping create realistic driving and street environments. This opportunity is ideal for talent who want to gain on-set experience while featuring their personal vehicle in the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray drivers in background scenes for a film production

• Use your personal vehicle during filming as directed by the production team

• Follow instructions from assistant directors and crew on set

• Help create realistic street and driving scenes for the production

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18 and older

• Must own a vehicle available for filming

• Vehicles cannot be red, black, or white

• Ability to provide vehicle details including year, color, make, and model

• Must be able to work locally in Chatsworth, Georgia

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of work

• $35 additional car bump for using your vehicle in the scene

• Opportunity to appear in a professional film production