Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Children and Teen Background Actors for Limited Series

Job Description

A new limited television series inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is seeking children and teens to work as paid background actors in Atlanta, Georgia. Young performers will help recreate everyday life from the 1970s through the late 1980s, appearing in scenes involving families, neighborhoods, schools, community events, airports, celebrations, memorials, and crowds. A variety of ages, looks, and personalities are encouraged, and previous acting or on-set experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s.
• Help create authentic family, school, neighborhood, and community environments.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain appropriate behavior and focus while working on a professional set.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings when booked and required.
• Perform naturally alongside other background actors and cast members.

Requirements

• Open to children and teens.
• No previous acting or on-set experience is required.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in period-specific scenes.
• Must be able to follow production instructions and on-set direction.
• Minors will work only the hours legally permitted for their age.

Compensation

• $182 for 10 hours of filming.
• $28 for a 2-hour fitting.
• Rate still applies when minors work fewer hours due to legal working-hour restrictions.

Experienced Stand-Ins for Limited Series

Job Description

A limited television series is seeking experienced stand-ins ages 18 and older for filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid stand-in casting opportunity is specifically geared toward performers with previous professional stand-in experience who understand the consistency, reliability, and technical demands of the position. Previous photo double experience is also valuable. Selected stand-ins may work anywhere from a single production day to recurring assignments throughout the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a professional stand-in for principal cast members during production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with blocking, framing, lighting, and technical preparation.
• Accurately maintain assigned marks and positioning between takes and setups.
• Follow instructions from the directing, camera, lighting, and production teams.
• Maintain consistent availability and professional on-set conduct.
• Be prepared for potential recurring work throughout the production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous professional stand-in experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous photo double experience is a plus.
• Must understand the responsibilities and expectations of professional stand-in work.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and comfortable working extended production days.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Flexible availability is highly preferred, particularly for performers interested in recurring stand-in work.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours.

Surfers and Surfing Content Creators for Personal Care Campaign

Job Description

A major personal care and beauty brand campaign is seeking experienced surfers and surfing content creators across the United States. This nationwide casting search is looking for adults who know how to surf and are comfortable creating authentic, self-filmed vertical HD content. Selected talent will appear in a paid campaign celebrating surf culture, lifestyle, and personal care.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional personal care and beauty brand campaign.
• Demonstrate authentic surfing skills and experience.
• Create engaging self-filmed vertical HD video content.
• Capture natural surf and lifestyle moments on camera.
• Follow creative guidelines provided by the production team.
• Deliver professional and authentic content that reflects the campaign’s concept.

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older.
• Must know how to surf.
• Comfortable creating self-filmed content.
• Able to record high-quality vertical HD video.
• Open to surfers and surfing content creators nationwide in the United States.
• Confident and natural on camera.

Compensation

• Approximately $5,000–$6,300.
• Plus 10% agent fee

Boy Actor for Major Streaming Psychological Horror Series

Job Description

A major streaming platform psychological horror series is seeking a young male actor to play Connor, an American or English character. The role calls for a boy who can portray a sensitive and emotionally layered character within a story featuring mature themes and paranormal elements. No previous acting experience is necessary, making this an exciting opportunity for emerging young talent. Filming will take place in the United Kingdom and Spain.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Connor, a sensitive young boy who often feels responsible for holding everything together.
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes involving psychological horror and paranormal themes.
• Take direction from the director and production team.
• Bring emotional authenticity and natural reactions to the character.
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout the production period.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 10–12.
• Must convincingly portray an American or English character.
• Must be based in England.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Must have full availability throughout the required production period.
• No previous acting experience necessary.
• Parent or legal guardian involvement is required for minors.

Compensation

• This is a paid professional acting opportunity.

Newspaper Boy for New TV Series

Job Description

A new television series is seeking a young male background actor to portray a newspaper boy in a period production filming in Atlanta. This paid child acting opportunity is open to boys of all ethnicities who can authentically fit the look and atmosphere of the historical setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a newspaper boy in a period television scene.

• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the historical setting.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Maintain focus and continuity throughout filming.

• Work professionally and comfortably in a television production environment.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 10–12.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Must be able to authentically portray a newspaper boy in a period setting.

• Must be local to or able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours.

Lead Actress for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description

A major artist music video filming in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a female lead actress for a featured on-camera role. The production is looking for a confident, expressive performer who can bring strong screen presence and personality to the music video across two shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead actress in a major artist music video

• Portray the creative direction and mood of the production on camera

• Deliver expressive and engaging performances throughout each scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism and continuity across both filming days

Requirements

• Female performers

• Strong acting ability and natural on-camera presence

• Confident portraying a prominent lead role

• Comfortable working in a professional music video production

• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California

• Must be available for both required shoot days

Compensation

• $1,600/10 hours per shoot day

• $3,200 total for both shoot days

Major Hotel Chain Commercial – Families, Kids, Young Adults, Couples and Older Adults

Job Description

A major hotel chain commercial is seeking a diverse range of talent for an upcoming production in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Casting is open to families, children, young adults, older adults, couples, and individual performers who can bring natural personality and authentic energy to a fun hospitality campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in lifestyle and hospitality-focused commercial scenes

• Portray natural interactions between families, couples, and individuals

• Follow direction from the production and creative teams

• Bring an engaging, authentic, and camera-friendly presence to the shoot

• Work professionally with other cast members throughout production

Requirements

• Seeking different types of families

• Seeking kids for featured roles

• Seeking young adults and teen talent

• Seeking older adults

• Seeking real or castable couples

• Individual talent is also encouraged to apply

• Modeling or acting experience is welcome

• Must be able to work in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Compensation

• Families: $12,225

• Couples: $6,525

• Individual talent roles: $3,500

• Travel expenses, room, and board provided

• $125 per-person stipend for each day

• Additional compensation may be provided if an additional shoot day is added

“Challenger” Limited Series Background Actors

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger,” inspired by the true story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, is seeking background performers in Atlanta, Georgia. Set across the 1970s and 1980s, the production explores NASA, the Space Shuttle program, and the people and decisions surrounding the 1986 tragedy. A wide variety of talent is needed to help create an authentic period setting, with recurring opportunities available for select performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes set during the 1970s and 1980s

• Help portray authentic characters and environments from the period

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Commit to consistent availability when selected for a recurring role

Requirements

• Open to a wide variety of background performers

• Must be able to portray characters appropriate for a 1970s and 1980s setting

• Must be comfortable working as part of a large television production

• Recurring performers must maintain reliable availability throughout production

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Background rate: $182/12 hours

• Featured/director-selected rate: $196/12 hours

Patient Roles for Netflix Series

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking men and women to portray patients in important featured roles. This paid casting opportunity is open to performers ages 20–90 who can authentically portray patients following medical testing. Casting directors are especially interested in distinctive, unusual, or curious character types who can bring authenticity and personality to the scenes. Selected talent will be filmed by the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in featured scenes for a Netflix television series.
• Deliver a believable and natural performance in a medical setting.
• Follow direction from the production and directing teams.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Participate professionally throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 20–90.
• Acting experience is required.
• Distinctive, unusual, or curious character types are encouraged.
• Must be comfortable portraying a patient following medical testing.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.
• Professional and reliable while working on set.

Compensation

• 4,000 CZK per 12-hour filming day.
• Additional 500 CZK compensation.

College Student Background Actors for New TV Series

Job Description

A new television series is seeking talent of all genders who can portray college students for paid background acting roles in Atlanta, Georgia. Selected performers will help create an authentic college environment while working alongside a professional television production team. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors and performers looking to gain valuable on-set experience. Use casting code: COLLEGE when applying.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college student in background scenes for a new television series.
• Perform naturally in campus and college-related scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared to work for the required duration of assigned scenes.

Requirements

• Open to all genders.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a college student.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Comfortable appearing on camera as a background performer.
• Able to follow on-set instructions and work effectively with other cast members.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.