Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Male Basketball Players Casting Call

Job Description

A Netflix production is seeking experienced male basketball players for paid background roles filming in New York City. Casting directors are looking for athletes with real basketball experience to appear in an exciting pickup basketball game for a major streaming series. If you have strong on-court skills and want to showcase your talent on screen, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a basketball player in background scenes.
• Participate in realistic pickup basketball gameplay during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent only.
• Must have real basketball playing experience.
• Comfortable participating in basketball scenes on camera.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $241 for 8 hours.

Job Description

A commercial production is casting men ages 20–36 who actively play basketball for a paid commercial filming in Madrid, Spain. Talent from across Spain is encouraged to apply, with travel days, accommodations, and travel expenses covered for those based outside Madrid. This opportunity is ideal for real basketball players looking to appear in a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial showcasing authentic basketball skills and athleticism.
• Follow direction from the production team during the shoot.
• Perform basketball-related actions naturally on camera.
• Arrive prepared and available for scheduled production dates.

Requirements

• Men ages 20–36.
• Must be an active basketball player.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Travel days, accommodations, and travel expenses covered for talent traveling from outside Madrid.

Male Basketball Players for Feature Film

Job Description
A new basketball feature film is casting talented male basketball players for paid roles filming in the St. Louis area. Casting directors are looking for athletic performers with strong basketball skills who can authentically portray players on screen. This is an exciting opportunity for local athletes to be part of a feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a basketball player in a feature film.
• Participate in basketball scenes during rehearsals and filming.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Work collaboratively with the cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–30.
• Strong basketball playing ability.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the St. Louis area.
• Must be available for rehearsals and filming during the production period.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity. Compensation will be shared with selected talent.

Job Description

Done + Dusted Productions is casting skilled basketball players to appear as background extras in an upcoming live tech event filming in New York City. Selected talent will actively play basketball during filming to create authentic sports scenes for the production. This is a paid non-union opportunity for experienced players who are available for the scheduled shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray basketball players during live event filming.
• Play basketball naturally on camera throughout the shoot.
• Follow production and background direction from the crew.
• Arrive camera-ready and maintain professionalism on set.
• Be available for the full filming schedule.

Requirements

• Men and women who play basketball.
• Comfortable performing basketball skills on camera.
• Available for both scheduled filming dates.
• Non-union talent.
• Include your contact information and basketball experience when applying.

Compensation

• $350 per day.
• 8-hour filming day.

Job Description

An independent feature film is looking for child basketball players to appear in featured background scenes filming in southeastern Pennsylvania. This volunteer opportunity offers young performers additional screen time in a professionally produced film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured basketball player.
• Follow on-set direction.
• Participate in scheduled filming.

Requirements

• Child basketball player.
• Basketball experience preferred.
• Parent or guardian must submit application materials.

Compensation

• Volunteer opportunity.

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting adult basketball players for featured background roles filming in southeastern Pennsylvania this August. The production is looking for individuals with real basketball experience to help create authentic game-day scenes. Featured background performers will receive more on-screen visibility than traditional extras while contributing to key moments in the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in basketball scenes as a featured background performer.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in scheduled filming.

Requirements

• Adult basketball player.
• Basketball experience preferred.
• No acting experience required.

Compensation

• Volunteer opportunity.

Job Title: Young Basketball Looking Players

CASTING CALL — Chicago Nobodies

CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting

PROJECT: Chicago Nobodies Feature Film

ROLES: Young Basketball Looking Player

SHOOT DATES: July 30

AVAILABILITY: Must be available for the scheduled filming day. Call time is to be determined.

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

RATE: $136.40/8 hours

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

Young Basketball Looking Player

• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Male
• Ages 18+ who can convincingly look younger (16–17-year-olds may also be considered)
• Any ethnicity
• Must have the appearance of someone who recently played basketball
• No actual basketball playing is required for the role

Stand-in experience required, if applicable: Not required.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.

It is completely FREE to apply

Elite Male Basketball Players for Commercial

Job Description

A major commercial project is casting elite-level male basketball players for a paid production filming in Los Angeles. Producers are seeking experienced athletes with strong on-court skills who match specific height and weight profiles. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your basketball talent in a high-profile commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced basketball skills on camera.
• Participate in commercial filming over multiple production days.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Demonstrate athletic ability in a professional filming environment.

Requirements

• Male elite-level basketball player.
• Must match one of the following height and weight combinations:
  • 6’9″ – 205 lbs
  • 6’8″ – 210 lbs
  • 6’6″ – 220 lbs
  • 6’2″ – 190 lbs (left-handed)
  • 6’7″ – 180 lbs
  • 6’2″ – 200 lbs
  • 6’10” – 250 lbs
• Strong basketball experience and advanced playing ability.
• Must be available to work in the Los Angeles area during the middle of August.
• Ability to provide a self-tape demonstrating basketball skills.

Compensation

• $1,000 for a 10-hour day.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Youth Basketball Players for Sporting Goods Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is seeking skilled youth basketball players for an upcoming sporting goods print and video campaign. Casting directors are looking for boys, girls, and young women ages 10–22 with real basketball experience and the ability to perform natural on-court movements, including dribbling, shooting, passing, layups, and stretching. This is an excellent opportunity for athletes to showcase their basketball skills in a national commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic basketball skills on camera.
• Participate in print and video commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Demonstrate natural athletic movement and teamwork.

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 10–12.
• Men, ages 16–22.
• Women, ages 16–22.
• Must have real basketball experience.
• Comfortable dribbling, shooting, passing, performing layups, stretching, and other basketball movements.
• Must be available for fittings, travel (if required), and filming.

Compensation

• Minors: $500 session fee + $1,000 usage.
• Adults: $500 session fee + $1,500 usage.
• $500 travel/workday rate, if applicable.
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent

Job Description:

C2 Kids+ is casting female basketball players ages 16–22 for a paid Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The production is looking for athletes with genuine basketball experience who can perform naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a Dick’s Sporting Goods print and video campaign.
• Demonstrate basketball skills and athletic movements.
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 16–22.
• Shoe Size 9.
• Real basketball experience required.

Submission Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwMo-DRwo3x2r9yTxKqHaNXd6Dc4zbcsy1-KeFbt2is5pR9g/viewform

Compensation:

• $500 session
• $1,500 usage
• $500 travel/down-day rate (if applicable)
• Rates less 20% agency fee
• Flights, hotel, and per diem provided for booked out-of-town talent.