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Party Scene Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting energetic background actors to portray partygoers in an upcoming party scene filming in the Chicago area. Producers are seeking men and women who can bring lively energy and a fun atmosphere to the scene. These non-speaking background roles will help create a realistic social environment for a dynamic television sequence. This is a great opportunity for individuals in their 20s and 30s looking to gain on-set experience in a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray party guests in a lively social scene

• React naturally and interact with the environment during filming

• Follow direction from the production team while maintaining continuity

• Help create an energetic and believable party atmosphere

• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background actors

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s or 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois

• Comfortable participating in a party-style scene

• Professional attitude and ability to follow production direction

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours, with time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Typical filming day may last up to 12 hours

• Paid non-speaking background acting opportunity

Fraternity Guys for NBC Pilot Background Role

Job Description
A television pilot is casting male background actors to portray fraternity members in an upcoming production filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This featured non-speaking role will appear in outdoor scenes set on the lawn of a fraternity house, helping create an authentic college campus atmosphere. Casting directors are seeking talent with athletic, casual collegiate looks who can naturally fit into a social campus environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray fraternity members in outdoor campus-style scenes

• React naturally during background action and social interactions

• Follow direction from the production and casting team

• Maintain a realistic college atmosphere during filming

• Work professionally with other background actors and crew

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Athletic, clean-cut, or casual collegiate appearance preferred

• Comfortable portraying college fraternity members

• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid featured background acting role

• Opportunity to appear in a major television pilot

• Professional on-set experience with a television production

Senior Background Actors for Healthcare Commercial

Job Description
A healthcare commercial is casting senior background actors for an upcoming production filming in the Pittsburgh area. Producers are looking for adults who can authentically portray everyday individuals in a healthcare setting. This opportunity is ideal for mature talent interested in appearing in a professional commercial while helping create natural and relatable scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a healthcare commercial scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Maintain natural reactions and continuity while on camera

• Arrive prepared and remain available for the full filming schedule

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Adults ages 50–77

• Must be local to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area

• Must have reliable transportation to travel to the filming location

• Available for the full filming day with no schedule conflicts

• Professional, reliable, and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $300 for up to 12 hours of work

• Paid background role in a commercial production

• Opportunity to gain on-set experience in a professional shoot

Female Patient for Medical Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production for a local healthcare provider is casting a featured female actor to portray a patient in an upcoming advertisement filming in Columbia, South Carolina. This non-speaking role will focus on authentic, relatable moments that highlight the patient experience in a medical setting. The production is seeking talent who can deliver natural expressions and believable reactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a healthcare commercial scene

• Perform natural, non-verbal reactions during filming

• Follow direction from the director and commercial production team

• Maintain professionalism and focus while on set

• Help create a realistic and relatable patient environment on camera

Requirements

• Female talent ages 35–65

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing in a featured non-speaking role

• Ability to convey emotion and authenticity through expressions

• Professional attitude and ability to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $400 flat rate for the role

• Featured appearance in a commercial production

• Professional on-set experience working with a commercial team

TV Series Background Actors

Job Description
A hit drama television series is casting background actors for upcoming episodes filming in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Production is looking for local talent of all ages and backgrounds to help bring a wide range of scenes to life. From everyday city environments to dynamic community settings, background performers will play an important role in creating authentic and engaging on-screen moments. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and locals who want to gain experience working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various background characters in television scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Maintain natural behavior and continuity while on camera

• Arrive on set prepared and ready to participate in scenes

• Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds

• Must be able to work as a background actor in television scenes

• Comfortable following on-set direction from the production team

• Professional attitude and reliability during filming

• Previous acting or background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid background acting roles

• Opportunity to appear in a major television drama series

• Valuable on-set experience working with a professional production team

Audience and Spectator Background Actors for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is casting background actors to portray audience members and spectators in a high-energy scene filming in Gainesville, Florida. The story explores vibrant social environments and cultural influences inspired by Caribbean communities. Casting directors are seeking diverse individuals to help create an authentic crowd atmosphere for a competition-style scene. A limited number of additional roles for individuals with diving or free-diving experience may also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray spectators or audience members during a competition scene
• React naturally and help create an energetic crowd atmosphere
• Follow direction from the film’s production team during filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism while on set
• Collaborate with other background actors to create realistic crowd scenes

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds
• Caribbean, Bahamian, or Cuban backgrounds encouraged
• Comfortable appearing as part of a large audience scene
• Diving or free-diving experience is a plus for select roles
• Reliable and able to follow on-set instructions

Compensation

• $224 for 12 hours of work
• Paid background acting opportunity in a feature film
• On-set experience working with a professional film production

Lounge Background Extras

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking background actors to portray lounge patrons in scenes for a television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Selected talent will help create a lively and authentic social environment in lounge settings. This role is perfect for performers interested in gaining background acting experience while working on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lounge patrons in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain natural behavior to support lounge environment scenes

• Be reliable and professional while on set

• Collaborate with other background actors and crew

Requirements

• Male and female talent, age 18 and older

• Comfortable appearing in lounge or social setting scenes

• Ability to follow instructions from the director and production staff

• Positive attitude and reliability on set

• Previous background acting experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work

• Paid background acting opportunity

• Experience working on a professional television set

Hospital Staff Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray hospital staff in scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking individuals who can realistically portray doctors, nurses, and medical professionals to help bring hospital scenes to life. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to build on-set experience while working with a professional television crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff such as nurses, doctors, or medical personnel

• Follow production direction during hospital scenes

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Contribute to creating an authentic hospital environment

• Work efficiently with cast and production crew

Requirements

• Male and female talent, age 18 and older

• Ability to portray medical staff in background scenes

• Comfortable working on a professional film set

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions

• Prior background acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work

• Paid background acting opportunity

• On-set experience with a television production

Hospital Background Extras

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting paid hospital background actors to help create authentic hospital scenes. Production is seeking men and women who can portray patients, visitors, or hospital-related background characters. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and extras looking to gain professional on-set experience in a scripted television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital visitors, patients, or background characters in medical scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team on set

• Maintain natural background actions to support hospital scene realism

• Be punctual and professional during filming

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Male and female talent, age 18 and older

• Comfortable appearing in hospital-themed scenes

• Able to take direction and remain attentive during filming

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

• Previous background acting experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work

• Payment issued after filming

• Opportunity to gain experience on a television series set

Soccer Fans for National Commercial

Job Description
A national commercial is casting real soccer fans in the Rio Grande Valley for an exciting sports-themed campaign. The production is looking for enthusiastic individuals who can bring authentic fan energy, pride, and excitement to stadium-style scenes. Participants will help create lively crowd moments that capture the passion of soccer supporters in a fun and energetic commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a soccer fan in crowd and celebration scenes

• Show authentic team spirit, cheering, and excitement during filming

• Follow direction from the production team during commercial scenes

• Help create an energetic stadium-style atmosphere

Requirements

• Real soccer fans ages 8–80

• Must have genuine enthusiasm for soccer

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a crowd environment

• Able to participate in filming in the Rio Grande Valley area

Compensation

• $448.70 per day (SAG extra scale)

• Opportunity to appear in a national commercial campaign

• Professional on-set experience in a commercial production