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Diner Patrons for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking diverse performers to portray diner patrons in a featured background scene. This paid opportunity is looking for fresh faces who can naturally fit into a casual restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a diner patron in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Help create a realistic restaurant atmosphere.
• Maintain continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 35–40.
• Seeking diverse talent, including Black, Latino, and White performers.
• Must be a new face who has not appeared as a regular this season or last season.
• ACTRA or Apprentice performers only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Featured Goth and Punk Rocker Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting featured non-speaking male extras with authentic goth, punk, or mohawk hairstyles for an upcoming production in Chicago. This paid opportunity is looking for performers with bold alternative styles who can help create memorable on-screen characters. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured goth or punk rocker in a non-speaking role.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
• Maintain your authentic alternative look throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20–30.
• Must have an authentic goth, punk, or mohawk hairstyle and style.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for 2 hours.

Law Enforcement and First Responder Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting local background actors to portray FBI agents, police officers, and firefighters for continuity scenes. This paid opportunity is seeking performers with an authentic law enforcement or first responder appearance, especially those with previous experience portraying these roles on screen. Local hires in the Hamilton area will receive priority consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI agents, police officers, or firefighters in background scenes.
• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Arrive prepared and professional for all scheduled filming.

Requirements

• Local hires in the Hamilton area preferred.
• Open to ACTRA, non-union, and AABP performers.
• Must have an authentic FBI, police officer, or firefighter appearance.
• Previous experience portraying law enforcement or first responder roles is an asset.
• Must be available for all required continuity filming days.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

David – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray David, the victim’s ex-husband, in a dramatic reenactment. This featured role requires a convincing performance in an emotionally intense scene without scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray David in a true crime reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes under the director’s guidance.
• Help bring authenticity to the recreation.

Requirements

• White male.
• Dark hair.
• Ages 40–50.
• Mustache preferred but not required.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $135 per day.

Child Actor #1 – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is casting a child actor to portray one of the victim’s children in a dramatic reenactment. This non-speaking role requires a natural on-camera presence for an emotionally driven scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child in a reenactment scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• React naturally during filming.

Requirements

• White female.
• Brown hair.
• Ages 8–11.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Child Actor #2 – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is seeking a child actor to portray one of the victim’s children in a dramatic reenactment. This non-speaking role focuses on natural reactions in an emotionally impactful scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a child in a reenactment scene.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Deliver a believable on-camera performance.

Requirements

• White male.
• Brown hair.
• Ages 7–9.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Nurse – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is seeking a female actor to portray a nurse in a non-speaking reenactment. This is a paid opportunity for performers interested in television production and dramatic storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in a reenactment scene.
• Follow production direction on set.
• Help create an authentic hospital environment.

Requirements

• Female.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Deputy Yeatman – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray Deputy Yeatman in a non-union production. This featured role requires a natural, authentic performance in a scripted reenactment with no spoken dialogue. The project is filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Deputy Yeatman in a true crime recreation.
• Follow the director’s direction during reenactment scenes.
• Deliver a believable on-screen performance without dialogue.
• Be available for the scheduled filming day.

Requirements

• White male.
• Ages 30–40.
• Average build.
• Brown hair.
• Goatee or short beard preferred.
• Able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Background Extras for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting background extras for a debutante ball scene filming in Mayfield, Kentucky. This paid background acting opportunity is open to adults and teens who can help bring an elegant social event to life on screen. The production is also seeking parents, pageant participants, writers, and other community members to appear in featured background scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray guests and attendees in a debutante ball scene.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production.
• Help create an authentic atmosphere for the featured event.

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older.
• Teens ages 16–17 may apply with a parent.
• Seeking debutantes, parents, pageant participants, writers, and additional background talent.
• Must be able to work in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Featured Non-Speaking Male Extra for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting featured non-speaking male background actors to portray intoxicated patrons in Chicago. This paid opportunity is ideal for performers who can deliver a convincing on-screen performance while following production direction. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an intoxicated patron in a featured non-speaking role.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Remain available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a drunk character.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for 2 hours.