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Background Extras for “RJ Decker” Season 1 Finale
Job Description
A casting team is seeking background extras for the final episode of the TV series RJ Decker filming in the Wilmington, North Carolina area. Production is casting multiple background roles across several filming dates between March 11 and March 20. Selected extras will appear in various scenes for the season finale and must be available for the entire day of filming when booked.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a background extra in scenes for the RJ Decker Season 1 finale
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Follow direction from the director and production team on set
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Arrive prepared with wardrobe options unless otherwise instructed
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Remain available for the full filming day
Requirements
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Ages 18+
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Open to all genders and ethnicities
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Must be able to work as a local hire in the Wilmington, North Carolina area
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Must provide 2–3 wardrobe options for filming (unless otherwise specified)
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Must be available for the entire filming day if booked
Roles & Filming Dates
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Extras – Filming March 11
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Extras – Filming March 12
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Extras – Filming March 13
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Boat Dock Extras – Filming March 16
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Extras – Filming March 17
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Extras – Filming March 18
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Extras – Filming March 19
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Extras – Filming March 20
Compensation
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$96 for 8 hours
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Time and a half for hours worked beyond 8
Wrestlers and Football Players to Portray College Jocks in Feature Film
Job Description
A casting team is seeking wrestlers and football players ages 18–30 to appear as college jocks in the upcoming feature film Comeback King, directed by Judd Apatow and Glen Powell. The production is looking for athletic individuals who can authentically portray college athletes. Talent will work as background performers in scenes featuring college jock characters.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a college athlete in background scenes for a feature film
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming
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Participate in athletic or campus-style scenes as needed
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Maintain a clean-cut athletic appearance for the role
Requirements
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Ages 18–30
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Must have wrestling or football experience
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Open to all ethnicities
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Athletic build preferred
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Clean-shaven appearance is a plus
Compensation
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$182 for a 12-hour filming day
Business Professionals for Finance Demo Video
Job Description
A casting team is seeking one man and one woman to portray business professionals in a finance company demo video filming in Chicago. In this non-speaking role, selected talent will appear in a short visual scene reacting to being overwhelmed by paperwork and data before discovering a financial solution. The project is a half-day shoot and will feature professional-looking talent wearing their own business attire.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a business professional in a demo video for a finance company
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React naturally on camera to scripted scenarios involving paperwork and financial data
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Follow direction from the production team during filming
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Provide your own professional business wardrobe
Requirements
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One male and one female talent
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Ages 28–70
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must have professional business attire (suits or business wear)
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago
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Must submit recent photos showing a professional look
Compensation
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$500 for the half-day shoot
Kids Ages 7–17 for SAG Automotive Commercial
Job Description
A casting team is seeking kids ages 7–17 of all ethnicities to appear in a SAG automotive commercial filming in Austin, Texas. Parents are encouraged to submit their children, and parent/child submissions are also welcome. This opportunity is open to both SAG and non-SAG performers.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear in a commercial for a major automotive brand
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Follow direction from the director and production team during filming
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Participate in a full day of production on set
Requirements
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Kids ages 7–17
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be available for the entire filming day
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Parent or guardian must submit on behalf of the child
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SAG membership is not required
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Must submit recent photos (headshot and full body)
Compensation
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SAG Background rate (industry standard)
Teenage Girls for Feature Film
Job Description
A casting team is seeking featured teenage girls for an upcoming feature film directed by Bob Byington. The production is looking for performers of all ethnicities to appear in a scene filming in Austin, Texas. Selected talent will participate in a featured role during an evening shoot for the independent film.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a featured teenage character in a feature film
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Follow direction from the director and production team on set
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Participate in scheduled evening filming
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Work professionally with cast and crew during production
Requirements
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Female teenagers ages 15–18+
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be available to film in Austin, Texas
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Comfortable working on a film set and following production direction
Compensation
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$100 cash (paid at the end of the shoot)
Diner Patrons for “Chicago Fire” Background Scene
Job Description
A casting team is seeking background actors to portray diner patrons in an upcoming scene for the TV series Chicago Fire. The production is looking for men and women who can realistically portray everyday restaurant customers in a diner setting. These are non-speaking background roles filming in the Chicago area.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a diner patron in a restaurant scene
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Follow direction from the director and background casting team
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Participate in natural background actions such as eating, talking, or reacting within the scene
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Remain professional and available throughout the filming schedule
Requirements
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Male and female talent
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Ages 20s–60s
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
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Must provide recent photos when submitting
Compensation
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Paid non-speaking background role
Plainclothes Customers for Ford Commercial
Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting background actors to portray everyday customers in a dealership or business environment. The production is looking for natural, relatable individuals who can represent customers interacting in a professional setting. These roles will help create authentic scenes that reflect everyday automotive customer experiences.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a customer in background scenes
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
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Perform natural interactions appropriate for a dealership setting
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Help create a realistic customer environment on camera
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 20–30
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Conservative, everyday appearance
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Comfortable appearing in background scenes for a commercial production
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Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)
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Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours
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Full usage and buyout included
Upscale Couples for Ford Commercial
Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting upscale couples for background roles in a professional lifestyle setting. The production is looking for well-presented individuals who can portray confident business professionals dressed in business attire. Real couples are encouraged to apply together, though individual submissions will also be considered.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a professional couple in background scenes
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Follow on-set direction from the production team
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Participate in lifestyle scenes that reflect a polished, upscale environment
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Maintain professional presence while filming
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 30–40
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must have professional business attire such as suits
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Real couples encouraged to apply together, but individuals may also apply
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Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)
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Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours
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Full usage and buyout included
Auto Technicians for Ford Commercial
Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting background actors to portray auto technicians in an upcoming production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for individuals who can realistically represent automotive professionals working in a service environment. Talent with real automotive or technical experience is encouraged to apply to help bring authenticity to the scene.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray an auto technician in background scenes
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
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Perform natural movements appropriate for a service shop environment
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Help create a realistic automotive workplace setting on camera
Requirements
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Male, ages 30–45
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must look like an auto technician or mechanic
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Automotive or repair experience is a plus
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Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire
Compensation
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SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)
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Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours
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Full usage and buyout included
Skateboarders for Feature Film
Job Description
A feature film is casting skateboarders for upcoming scenes featuring authentic street and lifestyle moments. The production is seeking individuals who own and know how to ride a skateboard and can confidently perform natural riding movements on camera. This opportunity is ideal for young adults who are comfortable skateboarding while appearing as background talent in a professional film production.
Job Responsibilities
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Ride a skateboard during filmed scenes
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Follow direction from the director and assistant directors on set
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Participate in outdoor lifestyle scenes as background talent
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Perform natural skateboarding movements while filming
Requirements
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Ages 18–28
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Must own and know how to ride a skateboard
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Comfortable skateboarding on camera
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Available to film in Georgia
Compensation
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$182 for a 12-hour filming day
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$10 additional pay for bringing your skateboard


