Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Paid Background Extras for HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 4

Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is now seeking Albany and Rensselaer County locals to work as paid background extras for Season 4 of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Production is looking for talent to portray 1880s-era people of all social classes in scenes filming throughout Troy, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a hit period television drama and gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1880s-era background characters during filming
• Follow costume, hair, and production direction for period scenes
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected
• Be available for filming dates scheduled in Troy, New York

Requirements

• Must be local to Albany or Rensselaer County, New York
• Open to talent of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Comfortable wearing period wardrobe and styling
• Reliable transportation to filming locations in Troy, NY
• Ability to follow on-set direction and production guidelines

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA Fitting Rate: $56 for 2 hours
• Non-SAG Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Non-SAG Fitting Rate: $46.75 for 2.5 hours
• Paid background extra opportunity for HBO television series

Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Background Casting Call

Job Description
A new Netflix television series, The Woods, is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking adults ages 18 and older to portray a variety of background roles in scenes set during the 1970s summer season. Filming will take place across multiple New York locations, and talent should be prepared for full-day and evening shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking background characters in various scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
• Be available for full-day shoots, including possible late-night filming
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected

Requirements

• Adults ages 18+
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must have flexible availability for filming days and evenings
• Comfortable working long production hours if needed
• Ability to work in outdoor and on-location filming environments
• Must be available to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Full-day and evening filming commitments required
• Non-negotiable production rates

Job Description

The upcoming psychological horror feature film Ravenshade is casting the lead role of “Sophie” for a fall production shooting in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This emotionally intense indie film explores themes of vulnerability, emotional isolation, and inner turmoil through a dark and atmospheric narrative.

Casting directors are seeking a deeply expressive actor capable of delivering a transformative and emotionally raw performance in the central role of the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character “Sophie” in a psychological horror feature film
• Deliver emotionally layered and authentic performances
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team
• Participate in dramatic and emotionally demanding scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Female or female-presenting actor in their 20s
• Strong emotional range and dramatic acting ability
• Comfortable performing emotionally intense material
• Emerging non-union performers encouraged to apply
• Nova Scotia-based talent strongly preferred
• LGBTQ+ performers and actors from all backgrounds encouraged to submit
• Applicants should submit:
  • Headshot
  • Resume
  • Current location

Compensation Details

• Paid indie production rates
• Non-union production

Job Description

The upcoming film Searching for Bae is casting non-union actors for multiple paid lead and supporting roles filming in Atlanta this summer. Casting directors are seeking talented performers for a variety of speaking and non-speaking roles, including adult leads, supporting characters, and child talent.

This production is looking for expressive actors with strong on-camera presence for a character-driven film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a feature film production
• Follow direction from the production and casting team
• Participate in auditions and scheduled filming dates
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism on set

Requirements

Athletic Built Male Lead

• African American male
• Late 20s to early 30s
• Athletic build

Male Supporting Role

• Male
• Late 20s to early 30s

Female Lead

• African American female
• Late 20s to early 30s

Male Child Role

• African American male
• Ages 8–10

Non-Dialogue Female Roles

• Female
• Late 20s to early 30s

Non-Dialogue Male Roles

• Male
• Late 20s to early 30s

Compensation Details

• Paid acting opportunity
• Additional audition and compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description

A production team is casting the lead role of “Karina” for the film project Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The story follows a Filipina undocumented immigrant surviving life in New York while discovering moments of hope and joy in unexpected places.

Casting directors are seeking a Filipina actress with strong emotional depth and authentic performance ability for this paid lead role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character “Karina” in dramatic scripted scenes
• Deliver emotionally grounded and authentic performances on camera
• Collaborate closely with the director and production team
• Participate in production activities and scheduled filming dates
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Filipina female, ages 30s to early 40s
• Must speak Tagalog
• Strong acting skills and emotional range preferred
• Comfortable performing in dramatic and character-driven scenes
• Ability to work in New York/New Jersey filming locations

Compensation Details

• $200 per day
• Paid acting opportunity

Job Description

A production team is casting the role of “Corrine” for the proof-of-concept video Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The project tells the story of a lonely undocumented immigrant from the Philippines who discovers joy and connection in unexpected places while navigating life in New York.

Casting directors are seeking a female actor in her 30s for a featured one-scene role in this paid film opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Corrine” in a scripted scene
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming
• Deliver authentic on-camera performance for a dramatic film project
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Female, age range 30s
• American appearance
• Comfortable performing in a featured single-scene role
• Strong acting ability and natural on-camera presence preferred

Compensation Details

• $125 payment
• IMDb credit included

Job Description

A production team is casting the role of “Axel” for the film project Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The story follows a Filipina undocumented immigrant navigating life in New York while finding joy and connection in unexpected places.

Casting directors are seeking a physically fit male actor with strong on-camera presence for this paid role. The selected talent must be comfortable appearing shirtless in one scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Axel” in scripted film scenes
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production
• Participate in emotional and character-driven scenes
• Follow creative direction on set
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s to early 30s
• All-American appearance
• Physically fit
• Comfortable appearing shirtless in one scene
• Strong acting ability and screen presence preferred

Compensation Details

• $175 per day
• Paid acting opportunity

Job Description

A production team is seeking well-dressed, professional, and attentive individuals for a paid audience opportunity on a new court television show filming in Stamford, Connecticut. Selected participants will observe real court cases as part of the live studio audience.

Applicants must be available for all scheduled filming days and should present a polished, courtroom-appropriate appearance on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend live studio tapings as an audience member
• Remain attentive and engaged during court proceedings
• Follow production staff instructions throughout filming
• Maintain professional behavior and appearance on set
• Participate in all required filming days

Requirements

• Ages 18–35
• Must be available for all scheduled filming dates
• Professional and polished appearance required
• Applicants must submit:
  • Legal name
  • Age
  • Recent selfie
  • Location
  • Phone number
• No AI-generated images, filters, hats, or sunglasses permitted in submission photos

Compensation Details

• $150 for 8 hours per day
• 3-day minimum guarantee totaling $450

Job Description

A comedy production titled No Commando is seeking actors and production crew members for a non-paid project. The production is casting multiple lead, supporting, and background roles for a comedic story centered around relationships, law enforcement, and over-the-top situations.

The team is also looking for crew members interested in gaining experience on an independent production set. Serious inquiries only.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a comedy production
• Collaborate with directors and fellow cast members during filming
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and production days
• Maintain professionalism on set
• Crew members will assist with technical and production support duties

Requirements

Lead Role

Tasha

• Female, ages 25–35
• Strong comedic and dramatic presence

Supporting Roles

Officer

• Female, ages 25–35
• Portrays a by-the-book cop

ShoKesha

• Female, ages 25–35
• Plays a laid-back CEA agent

Young T Wilson

• Male, ages 30–40
• Sheriff with a heart of gold

Father Support

• Male, ages 40–55
• No-nonsense second-in-command character

Yahura

• Female, ages 30–45
• Drama queen girlfriend role

Brian

• Male, ages 25–35
• Tasha’s friend and go-between

Shae

• Female, ages 21–27
• Hot-headed cop role

Erica

• Female, ages 25–35
• Tasha’s best friend

Background Roles

• Audience members
• Sheriffs
• No Commando members

Production Crew Needed

• Sound Engineer
• Cameraman
• Gaffer
• Assistant Director (AD)

Compensation Details

• Non-paid opportunity
• Experience and networking opportunity for actors and crew

Job Description

A production team is casting a female performer for a paid non-union experimental short film shooting in Calgary, Alberta. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the shifting meaning of home through minimal and expressive visual storytelling set within natural winter landscapes.

This non-traditional performance role emphasizes emotional presence, stillness, and subtle expression rather than dialogue-heavy acting. Talent of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform expressive, emotionally driven actions on camera
• Collaborate with the director during experimental visual sequences
• Participate in outdoor filming within winter environments
• Convey emotion and atmosphere through movement and presence
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female performer, ages 20–35
• Open to all experience levels
• Comfortable working in natural outdoor winter settings
• Ability to convey subtle emotional expression on camera
• Applicants should submit:
  • Name, age, and height
  • Recent photos (phone photos accepted, preferably without makeup)
  • Brief introduction
  • Resume or previous experience if available
  • Optional demo reel or sample work
  • Contact information

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity
• Non-union production