Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Background Actors for TV Pilot Core Friends

Job Description

A paid TV pilot filming in Kure Beach and Southport, North Carolina is seeking featured background actors to portray a core group of friends. Casting directors are looking for more male talent as well as performers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and extras to gain on-set experience in a featured background role for a television production. Selected talent should be comfortable working around a pool and wearing swimwear with a cover-up when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured member of the core friend group in a TV pilot.
• Participate in multiple filming days as needed.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in poolside and outdoor scenes.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 12–16 who can portray 14-year-olds.
• Open to all ethnicities, with additional interest in male performers and diverse backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable around a pool and wearing appropriate swim attire with a cover-up.
• Must be available for multiple filming days.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours.
• Time and a half paid for hours worked beyond 8 hours.

NBA Player Lookalike for Sports Media Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial acting opportunity is available for Blind Draft, a sports media project for online and social media distribution. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent who can convincingly portray an NBA player. This non-union production is ideal for performers with a strong on-camera presence, an athletic build, and the ability to improvise in character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NBA player in a commercial production.
• Improvise and perform based on a provided character bio.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Non-union.
• Height of 5’10” or taller.
• Athletic and muscular build.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional basketball player.
• Strong improvisation skills.
• Basketball experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• $750 per day.

Calvin Klein Commercial Models

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is now available for a Calvin Klein campaign filming in New York City. Production is seeking male and female models for multiple roles in a non-union commercial. Travel expenses will be covered, making this an excellent opportunity for talent looking to work on a nationally recognized fashion campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional commercial campaign.
• Follow creative direction from the production team and photographer.
• Perform confidently on camera in wardrobe provided for the campaign.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the campaign vision.

Requirements

• White woman, ages 20–40.
• Hispanic man, ages 20–40.
• White woman, ages 18–30.
• Comfortable modeling in underwear and jeans.
• Able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• $2,000.
• Travel expenses paid.

Job Description:

BAFTA-winning Des Hamilton Casting is searching for a young actress to play the lead role in an upcoming paid short film directed by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Renee Maria Osubu. No previous acting experience is required. The casting team is particularly interested in hearing from children whose lives have been shaped by migration, relocation, or seeking refuge.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character in a short film.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as directed.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and parent or guardian.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 9–12.
• Must have Middle Eastern or West African heritage.
• English should be your second or additional language.
• Should not have a British accent.
• Lived experience of migration, relocation, or seeking refuge is welcomed.
• Applications must be submitted by a parent or guardian.

Compensation:

• Paid.

Job Description:

Chicago Fire Extras is casting an African American male stand-in for the hit television series Chicago Fire. Production is seeking talent who closely matches the featured actor’s height, weight, complexion, and appearance. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, with work beginning on the first episodes of the season and continuing for approximately three months.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals.
• Be available for scheduled filming days and potential ongoing work.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.

Requirements:

• African American male.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.

Compensation:

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Lunch provided.

Job Description:

Big Picture Casting is seeking real registered Georgia organ donors ages 18–25 and their real parent or grandparent for a paid, non-union campaign filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The campaign will feature authentic stories about organ donation and how it has impacted families. Selected participants will attend a virtual callback before filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a paid non-union campaign.
• Share your real-life experience with organ donation alongside your parent or grandparent.
• Attend a virtual callback if selected.

Requirements:

• Registered Georgia organ donor.
• Ages 18–25.
• African American male or female.
• Must apply with your real parent or grandparent.
• Must be willing to discuss your family’s organ donation experience.

Compensation:

• Paid (rate not disclosed).

Head Researcher Casting Call for Video Game Immersive Experience

Job Description

A non-union immersive video game production is seeking a talented actress to portray the Head Researcher of a monster facility. This paid acting opportunity is looking for a woman of Asian or mixed Asian descent with strong English fluency to bring intelligence, authority, and authenticity to this key character. Filming will take place in Montreal during October and December.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Head Researcher in an immersive video game experience
• Deliver a compelling on-camera performance
• Collaborate with the creative team during production
• Follow direction to bring the character to life

Requirements

• Woman, ages 25–38
• Asian descent or mixed Asian heritage
• Height between 5’0″ and 5’7″
• Fluent in English
• Available to film in Montreal during October and December

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity

Recurring Stand-In Casting Call for TV Pilot

Job Description

A television pilot is seeking a recurring female stand-in for Saltwater. This paid stand-in opportunity is ideal for performers who closely match the featured actor’s physical appearance. Filming will take place in the Kure Beach and Southport, North Carolina area, with multiple workdays and the potential for additional filming dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a recurring stand-in during production
• Match the principal actor for lighting, camera setup, and rehearsals
• Follow direction from the production crew
• Maintain consistency throughout multiple filming days

Requirements

• Female
• Ethnically ambiguous appearance
• Dark brunette hair
• Ideally 18 years or older (qualified minors may also be considered)
• Height between 5’3″ and 5’5″
• Must closely match the actor’s physical appearance
• Available for recurring filming in the Kure Beach and Southport, North Carolina area
• Able to work extended production days when needed

Compensation

• $143 guaranteed for 10 hours
• Time-and-a-half pay after 10 hours

Job Description:

Jupiter Casting is seeking an actor to portray Agent Miller in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This role requires talent who closely matches the character description and is comfortable performing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue for this production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of Agent Miller in a true crime recreation series.
• Perform in non-dialogue reenactment scenes.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Be comfortable appearing in scenes depicting scripted violence and murder-related content.

Requirements:

• White male, late 30s to early 40s.
• Bald with a mustache.
• Must resemble the provided reference photo.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.

Compensation:

• $150 per day.

Job Description:

Boston Casting is seeking golfers ages 8–45 for a paid commercial project filming in Massachusetts. The production is looking for individuals with real golf experience who can authentically represent the sport on camera. Selected talent will film on one of two scheduled shoot dates in August.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a commercial project as a golfer.
• Demonstrate golf skills during filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.

Requirements:

• Ages 8–45.
• Real golf experience required.

Compensation:

• $1,500