Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Models for Marc Jacobs Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Marc Jacobs commercial campaign is seeking models and real people with authentic personalities for an upcoming fashion advertising project. Casting is looking for distinctive individuals who can bring confidence, individuality, and a genuine on-camera presence to the campaign. This paid modeling opportunity is ideal for talent interested in working with a globally recognized fashion brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a Marc Jacobs commercial campaign.
• Showcase an authentic personality and individual style on camera.
• Participate in fashion-focused commercial photography or video content.
• Follow creative direction from the campaign production team.
• Bring confidence, personality, and natural energy to the project.

Requirements

• Models and real people are encouraged to apply.
• Authentic and distinctive personalities.
• Strong, confident on-camera presence.
• Comfortable participating in a professional fashion campaign.
• Able to follow creative and modeling direction.

Compensation

• $3,500 per project.

Featured Patient Roles for Netflix Series “Trident”

Job Description

Netflix series “Trident” is seeking men and women for important featured roles portraying patients after testing. This casting opportunity is looking for performers ages 18–40 with strong acting ability and distinctive, memorable appearances. Talent with Asian, African, Arabic, Latin American, and other diverse ethnic backgrounds are being sought for these featured television roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in featured scenes for the Netflix series “Trident.”
• Deliver natural and convincing on-camera performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Attend a required costume fitting before production.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–40.
• Seeking Asian, African, Arabic, Latin American, and other diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Acting experience required.
• Distinctive, interesting, or unique appearances are an advantage.
• Must be available for all required filming days.
• Must be able to work in the Czech Republic.

Compensation

• CZK 4,000 per 12-hour filming day.
• CZK 500 for costume fitting.

Male Office Employee for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking a male background actor to portray an office employee in an upcoming scene filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. This paid TV background acting opportunity is open to talent of all races who can naturally portray a professional workplace employee on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an office employee in a professional workplace scene.
• Perform natural office-related background actions.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professional on-set behavior.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 21–40.
• Open to all races and ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a professional office employee.
• Must be able to work in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

Female Coroner for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking a female background performer to portray a coroner in a 1999-era morgue scene. This television background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who are comfortable working around simulated death, morgue environments, and cold stainless-steel settings. New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional coroner in a 1999-era scene.
• Perform naturally in an interior morgue environment.
• Remain comfortable around simulated death and medical-themed set elements.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character, continuity, and professionalism during a potentially long shoot day.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 25–65.
• Must be comfortable portraying a coroner in a morgue setting.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
• Must be available for a full shoot day in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• New faces and eligible 1999-era background performers are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

NASCAR Fans and Racing Enthusiasts for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women who are genuine NASCAR fans and stock car racing enthusiasts to appear in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for people who actively follow NASCAR, know the drivers, watch races regularly, or spend time at the track. Selected talent will bring authentic racing knowledge, enthusiasm, and fan energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an authentic NASCAR fan in background scenes.
• Bring genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of stock car racing to the set.
• React naturally and energetically during racing-related scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Help create a believable NASCAR fan atmosphere on camera.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Genuine interest in NASCAR and stock car racing.
• Knowledge of NASCAR drivers, races, or the racing season is a strong plus.
• Comfortable portraying an enthusiastic race fan on camera.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

New Actor Roles for Television Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking new actors for upcoming roles filming in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. This casting opportunity is open to union performers who have not previously worked on the production, including background roles. Selected talent will participate in professional television production scenes throughout the upcoming filming period.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role in the television series.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and maintain professional on-set conduct.
• Participate in filming within the designated Nova Scotia production locations.

Requirements

• Must be a new performer to the production.
• Talent who have previously worked on the series, including as background actors, should not apply.
• Must be available to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality or Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
• Must meet the specific character requirements for the selected role.

Compensation

• ACTRA rates apply.

Physically Fit Male Background Actor for “FROM” Season 5

Job Description

“FROM” Season 5 is seeking a physically fit male background performer for a costume-specific role filming in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. This rare background acting opportunity is for a daytime exterior scene and will be photo cast by production. Talent should be reliable, flexible, and prepared for a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background character in an exterior scene for “FROM” Season 5.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity between takes.
• Arrive on time and remain available until released by production.
• Work professionally during potentially long filming hours.

Requirements

• Caucasian male talent, ages 35–55.
• Must be physically fit.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and legally eligible to work in Nova Scotia.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location.
• Must be able to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• Must be prepared for an early morning call time and a potentially long production day.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75.

Italian or French-Speaking Women for Major Streaming Network

Job Description

A major streaming network is seeking authentic Italian or French-speaking women for a paid production filming in New Jersey. The project is looking for confident, expressive performers who are comfortable on camera and can bring natural comedic energy to unscripted scenes. Native Italian or French speakers are strongly encouraged, and improv skills are important for these roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in unscripted on-camera scenes for a major streaming production.
• Speak Italian or French naturally and confidently.
• Use improvisation skills to create authentic and entertaining moments.
• Bring strong comedic timing, personality, and natural reactions to the performance.
• Participate in a rehearsal and hair and makeup session before filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Women ranging from their mid-20s to late 50s, depending on the role.
• Italian or French-speaking talent.
• Native Italian or French as a first language is a plus.
• Strong improvisational abilities.
• Comedic abilities are encouraged.
• Comfortable performing without scripted lines.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in New Jersey.

Compensation

• SAG Scale: $1,246 per day.
• Travel and accommodations covered.
• Paid rehearsal and hair/makeup day.

Kitchen Staff for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking background talent with real kitchen experience to portray staff at an established local bar. This recurring background acting opportunity is looking for people who can work naturally and confidently in a restaurant or bar kitchen environment while creating an authentic on-screen workplace.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a kitchen staff member in bar and restaurant scenes.
• Perform realistic kitchen tasks naturally on camera.
• Help create an authentic working kitchen environment.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Return for additional filming if selected as recurring kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Real kitchen experience required.
• Must be comfortable working naturally in a restaurant or bar kitchen environment.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Availability for recurring work is preferred.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.