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Mother for Restaurant Social Media Campaign
Job Description
A restaurant social media campaign is seeking a female actor to portray a mother enjoying a meal with her family. Filming will feature natural, lifestyle-driven moments that showcase authentic family connections in a restaurant setting. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent with a warm, relatable presence who can appear comfortable and natural on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a mother in family dining scenes
- Participate in lifestyle-focused restaurant content
- Follow creative direction from the production team
- Interact naturally with other cast members
- Help create authentic family moments on camera
Requirements
- Female talent
- Ages 45–55
- Caucasian or able to portray Caucasian
- Healthy, fit, and active appearance
- Comfortable on camera
- Fluent in English
- No professional acting experience required
Compensation
- $350 flat rate
- Professional social media campaign experience
- Opportunity to appear in branded restaurant content
Coffee Shop Background Actors Needed for SAG Commercial
Job Description
A SAG commercial production is casting background actors to portray coffee shop patrons in an upcoming project filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities to help create an authentic and lively café atmosphere. This paid opportunity is open to both SAG members and non-members and offers the chance to work on a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray coffee shop customers in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Help create realistic café and social interactions on camera
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
- Work professionally with cast and crew members
Requirements
- Men and women ages 20–70
- All ethnicities encouraged to apply
- Available for filming in Atlanta, Georgia
- Available for scheduled fitting and production dates
- Comfortable working in a background acting role
- Reliable and able to follow production direction
- SAG membership not required to submit
Compensation
- SAG commercial background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours
- Professional commercial production experience
- Opportunity to work on a SAG commercial
- Industry exposure and networking opportunities
Pedestrians Needed for TV Series “Dexter: Resurrection”
Job Description
A television production is seeking non-union background actors to portray pedestrians in upcoming scenes for the hit TV series Dexter: Resurrection. Filming will take place in Manhattan, New York, and will feature summer exterior scenes. This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain experience on a major television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray pedestrians in outdoor city scenes
- Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
- Help create authentic New York City street environments
- Work professionally with cast and crew members
Requirements
- Non-union talent
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Manhattan, New York
- Comfortable participating in outdoor summer filming
- Reliable and available for the scheduled filming date
- Able to follow production direction and remain on set as needed
- All ethnicities and backgrounds encouraged to apply
Compensation
- $187 for up to 10 hours of work
- Overtime paid after 10 hours
- Opportunity to work on a major television series
- Professional on-set experience
- Industry networking opportunities
Female Bartender Needed for Featured Background Role
Job Description
A television production is casting a featured background performer to portray a bartender in a country dive bar scene. Casting directors are seeking a woman with an authentic, lived-in look who feels naturally at home behind the bar. This role is ideal for talent with strong character presence who can help create a realistic and engaging atmosphere on screen.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a bartender in featured background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Create authentic bar and customer service interactions on camera
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members
Requirements
- Female talent
- Ages 40–60
- Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
- Authentic, character-driven appearance preferred
- Comfortable portraying a bartender in a country dive bar setting
- Missing teeth or an imperfect smile is a plus
- Reliable and available for the entire filming day
- Must not have previously worked on this production in a conflicting role
Compensation
- $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
- Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
- Guaranteed 8-hour rate
- Featured background role in a television production
- Professional on-set experience and industry exposure
Beer Commercial Extras Needed
Job Description
A beer brand commercial is seeking men and women for paid background roles in an upcoming production filming in Austin, Texas. Casting directors are looking for energetic, authentic individuals of all ethnicities to help create lively social scenes for the commercial. Talent with line dancing or two-stepping experience is especially encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for performers and newcomers alike to gain on-set commercial experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in a beer commercial
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Participate in social and crowd scenes
- Help create an authentic and engaging atmosphere on camera
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production day
Requirements
- Men and women ages 25–55
- All ethnicities encouraged to apply
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Available to work in Austin, Texas
- Line dancing or two-stepping experience is a plus
- Reliable and comfortable on camera
Compensation
- $250 for a 10-hour shoot day
- Paid via payroll
- Professional commercial production experience
- Opportunity to appear in a national advertising campaign
Country Bar Regulars Needed for TV Series Background Roles
Job Description
A television production is seeking male background actors to portray country bar regulars in an upcoming scene filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This non-union opportunity is ideal for local talent who can bring authentic energy and character to a lively bar setting. Casting directors are looking for dependable performers who are comfortable spending a full day on set and contributing to realistic background action.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a country bar patron in background scenes
- Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
- Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming
- Interact naturally within the scene as directed
- Arrive on time and remain available throughout the production day
Requirements
- Male talent
- Ages 18–65
- Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
- Comfortable portraying a country bar regular
- Available for the entire filming day
- Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction
- Must not have previously worked on this production in a conflicting role
Compensation
- $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
- Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
- Guaranteed 8-hour rate
- Professional television production experience
- Opportunity to work on a major TV production
Background Talent Needed for Promotional Content Campaign
Job Description
A promotional content project is seeking background talent for a non-union production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for men, women, and children to portray residents enjoying a vibrant lakeside community. This project will feature neighborhood, outdoor recreation, and community lifestyle scenes, making it a great opportunity for local talent interested in commercial and promotional work.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in promotional content
- Participate in neighborhood, lakeside, and community scenes
- Follow direction from the production team
- Help create authentic lifestyle and community-focused moments
- Work professionally with cast and crew on set
Requirements
- Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
- Men and women ages 20–60
- Children ages 6–12 welcome with parent or guardian participation
- Families encouraged to apply
- Individuals comfortable riding bicycles preferred
- Paddle board experience is a plus
- Comfortable around dogs
- All ethnicities encouraged to apply
- Must be available for scheduled filming dates
Compensation
- $90 for up to 2 hours of work
- Guaranteed minimum payment
- Professional production experience
- Opportunity to appear in promotional marketing content
Babies Needed for TV Series Background Role
Job Description
A television series is seeking babies for a paid background acting opportunity in the Atlanta area. Casting directors are looking for infants who appear to be between 9 and 12 months old to portray African American babies in an upcoming scene. This is a great opportunity for parents interested in getting their child involved in a professional television production.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a television series as a background performer
- Participate in filming under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Follow production guidelines and on-set requirements
- Attend the scheduled filming date if selected
Requirements
- Babies who appear to be 9–12 months old
- Must be able to portray African American
- Must be based in or able to work in the Atlanta area
- Parent or guardian must be available throughout filming
- Comfortable in a professional production environment
Compensation
- Twins: $250 for a 10-hour filming day
- Single babies: $200 for a 10-hour filming day
- Professional television production experience
- Opportunity to appear in a television series
Courtroom Background Actors for TV Legal Series
Job Description
A television legal drama is casting background actors for courtroom scenes filming in Culver City, California. This opportunity is perfect for aspiring performers looking to gain on-camera experience while helping create realistic and engaging courtroom environments for a professional TV production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray courtroom roles such as jurors, plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and spectators
- React naturally during courtroom scenes and dialogue
- Follow direction from the production team
- Maintain focus and professionalism throughout filming
- Help create an authentic courtroom atmosphere
Requirements
- Ages 18 and older
- Open to all ethnicities
- Comfortable performing in courtroom-style scenes
- Ability to react naturally and stay in character
- Reliable, adaptable, and professional on set
- No experience needed
Compensation
- $120 flat rate
- Paid opportunity to appear in a television series
- Valuable on-set experience in a professional production
Dexter: Resurrection Background Casting Call
Job Description
Dexter: Resurrection is now casting non-union background actors for paid work in Manhattan, New York. Production is seeking individuals to portray witnesses, suspects, and other precinct-related characters in police station interior scenes. This is a summer interiors shoot for the highly anticipated television series.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray realistic background characters in police precinct scenes
- Follow on-set direction from production staff
- Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
- Participate in interior law enforcement-themed scenes
Requirements
- Non-union talent only
- Must be able to portray one of the following:
- Witnesses
- Suspects
- Other precinct-related types
- Comfortable working in a police station setting
- Available for the scheduled filming date
Compensation
- Paid background acting opportunity
- Rate will be provided by casting


