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Graduation Scene Parent Background Extras

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for a graduation scene in an upcoming BET production filming in the University of Toronto area. Casting directors are seeking upscale-looking men and women to portray parents attending a high school graduation. This non-union production is looking for local talent who can commit to multiple filming days and help create an authentic graduation ceremony atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent attending a high school graduation.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity throughout background scenes.
• Be available for all scheduled filming days.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 45–60.
• Must portray an upscale, affluent neighborhood parent.
• Must be available for both filming days.
• Must be local to the University of Toronto area or able to work as a local hire.
• Non-union performers only.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

USAR Background Extra for 911 NSV Season 2

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for 911 NSV Season 2 filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking men to portray Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) personnel in non-union background roles. This is a great opportunity for local talent who fit the required wardrobe sizes and are available for a full day of filming on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a USAR team member in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity during production.
• Be available for an extended filming day if needed.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–55.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must fit one of the required production wardrobe sizes.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must be available to work as a local hire.
• Must be available regardless of call time and able to commit to a production day of up to 12+ hours.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.

Goth or Punk Rocker Featured Background Extra

Job Description

A paid feature film is casting male and female background actors with authentic goth or punk rocker looks for a featured non-speaking role near Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are especially interested in talent with unique hairstyles, including mohawks, who can bring an edgy, alternative style to the production. This is a great opportunity for local performers to appear in a professional feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured goth or punk rocker in background scenes.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity throughout the filming day.
• Be available for the full production schedule.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Ages 20–39.
• Authentic goth or punk rocker appearance.
• Mohawk or other distinctive alternative hairstyles are encouraged.
• Must be able to work as a local hire near Chicago, Illinois.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Compensation

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

Muscle Man Background Extra for Feature Film

Job Description

A paid feature film is casting a male background actor to portray a muscular, imposing character in a non-speaking role filming near Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are seeking men in their 20s and 30s with a strong physique who can convincingly portray an intimidating presence on screen. This is an excellent opportunity for local talent interested in working on a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a muscular background character in a non-speaking scene.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity throughout the filming day.
• Be available for the full production schedule, including late-night filming.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–39.
• Must have a muscular, imposing appearance.
• Must be able to work as a local hire near Chicago, Illinois.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.
• Comfortable working a late-night filming schedule.

Compensation

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

Netflix’s Myron Bolitar Casting Hospital Staff, Patients, and Visitors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for Netflix’s Myron Bolitar. Casting directors are seeking SAG-AFTRA members to portray hospital staff, patients, and visitors for an upcoming interior hospital scene filming in Manhattan, New York. This is an excellent opportunity for union background actors to work on a major Netflix series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff, patients, or visitors in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity during interior hospital scenes.
• Be available for the entire filming day.

Requirements

• Must be a paid-up SAG-AFTRA member.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Must be available for the entire filming day.
• Previous experience on Myron Bolitar may be considered during casting.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $231 for 8 hours.

Feature Film Background Casting for Various Roles

Job Description

A feature film is now casting background actors for a variety of paid roles in Shreveport, Louisiana. Casting directors are seeking local talent to appear in The Wedding War, an upcoming feature film production. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring and experienced background actors to gain on-set experience while working on a professional film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in various feature film scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled work.

Requirements

• Open to various background roles.
• Must be able to work in Shreveport, Louisiana.
• Reliable, professional, and available for production as needed.
• Previous acting experience is welcome but not required.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

True Crime Reenactment Series Casting for White Female Actor

Job Description

A paid acting opportunity is available for a true crime reenactment television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking a white female actor in her 30s who closely resembles a reference character and is comfortable appearing in scenes involving murder-related content. This non-union role is ideal for performers who can match a 1990s curly hairstyle or style their hair similarly for an authentic on-screen portrayal.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Stella” in a true crime reenactment series.
• Match the character’s appearance and hairstyle as closely as possible.
• Perform in scenes depicting crime-related content.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• White female.
• Around 30 years old.
• Must closely resemble the reference character.
• Able to style hair in a 1990s curly look.
• Comfortable with murder-related reenactment content.
• Must be available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $200 per day worked.
• Hotel accommodations provided if needed.

Hispanic Worker with Truck for TV Pilot

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for Hispanic male talent with a personal truck for the upcoming pilot SALTWATER, filming in Kure Beach, North Carolina. Casting directors are looking for adults who can portray a worker and provide a truck that is not white or red for use during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Hispanic worker in background scenes.
• Provide an eligible personal truck for filming.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Be available for the scheduled production day.

Requirements

• Hispanic male.
• Age 18 or older.
• Must own a truck that is not white or red.
• Must be available to film in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours guaranteed.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.

Walking Ladies Background Extras

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for women to portray walking pedestrians in the upcoming pilot SALTWATER, filming in Kure Beach, North Carolina. Casting directors are seeking women of all ethnicities between the ages of 40 and 60 to help bring authentic community scenes to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian in background scenes.
• Follow production and director instructions on set.
• Maintain consistency throughout filming.
• Be available for the scheduled production day.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• All ethnicities.
• Ages 40–60.
• Must be available to work in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours guaranteed.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.

Blue Collar Worker Background Extras

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for blue-collar worker types in the upcoming pilot SALTWATER, filming in Kure Beach, North Carolina. Casting directors are looking for men of all ethnicities who can convincingly portray individuals who perform manual labor. This is a great opportunity for talent seeking experience on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a blue-collar worker in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for the scheduled shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• All ethnicities.
• Ages 20–50s.
• Must have the appearance of someone who performs manual labor.
• Must be available to film in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours guaranteed.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.