Extra Jobs in New York, New York

Featured Partygoers for Short Film “You and I”

Job Description
The short film “You and I” is casting featured partygoers for scenes filming in Brooklyn, New York. Production is seeking stylish and confident talent who can bring energy, attitude, and authentic party atmosphere to the screen. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in independent film and nightlife-inspired scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured party attendees in nightclub and social scenes
• Dance, socialize, and interact naturally on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Help create a lively and cinematic party environment

Requirements

• Any gender, ages 19–29
• Strong on-camera presence and confidence preferred
• Comfortable dancing and interacting in party scenes
• Must be available to work in Brooklyn, New York
• Ability to portray stylish and intimidating party energy

Compensation

• Featured role opportunity in a short film
• Gain on-set film experience
• Opportunity to work with an independent film production team

Men Who Use Wheelchairs for “Dexter: Resurrection” Background Roles

Job Description
The television series “Dexter: Resurrection” is casting men who use wheelchairs for featured background roles portraying pedestrians in Manhattan scenes. Production is seeking authentic talent for exterior filming in New York City. Actors with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this paid television opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians in exterior city scenes
• Participate in background action for a television production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent who use wheelchairs
• SAG and non-union performers welcome
• Actors with disabilities encouraged to submit
• Comfortable working in exterior Manhattan filming locations
• Must be available for scheduled shoot dates in New York City

Compensation

• Rate: $234 for up to 8 hours
• Overtime paid after 8 hours
• Paid television background acting opportunity

Japanese Bar Patrons for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description
A hit television series is casting background actors to portray Japanese bar patrons for upcoming interior and exterior scenes filming in the New York City area. Casting directors are seeking authentic and expressive talent for paid background work in a lively bar setting. This is a great opportunity to work on a professional television production and gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Japanese bar patrons in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in interior and exterior filming environments
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be able to portray Japanese bar patrons
• Must be local to the NYC metro area
• Must be available for tentative filming dates
• Must not have previously worked on the production
• No recording devices permitted on set, including phones or smartwatches
• Must be eligible to complete federal I-9 employment verification

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Covered under SAG-AFTRA CBA terms
• Paid background acting opportunity

Kids Background Actors for Netflix Series “The Woods”

Job Description
The Netflix television series The Woods is now casting kids ages 6–16 for non-speaking background roles filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking young talent to portray 1970s summer camp kids in scenes filming across multiple New York locations. This is an exciting opportunity for children to gain professional on-set experience on a major streaming television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1970s summer camp children in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in full-day filming schedules as needed
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors

Requirements

• Children ages 6–16
• Must be comfortable working as non-speaking background talent
• Full-day availability required for filming dates
• Comfortable participating in outdoor summer camp-style scenes
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Must be able to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Filming days may run 8–9 hours depending on age group
• Paid background acting opportunity for a Netflix series

Child Photo Double Casting Call for Feature Film “Eloise”

Job Description
The feature film Eloise is now casting child photo doubles for upcoming filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking children who closely match specific physical descriptions for paid background and stand-in work on the production. This is an exciting opportunity for young talent to gain experience working on a professional feature film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for child actors during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in scheduled filming days in New York City
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Be available for tentative shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

• Seeking a 5’1” white female child around 10 years old
• Seeking a 4’8” Asian male child around 10 years old
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Child performer work permit may be required for New York productions
• Must be comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

• $262 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA covered production
• Paid background and photo double opportunity
• Professional feature film experience

Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Background Casting Call

Job Description
A new Netflix television series, The Woods, is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking adults ages 18 and older to portray a variety of background roles in scenes set during the 1970s summer season. Filming will take place across multiple New York locations, and talent should be prepared for full-day and evening shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking background characters in various scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
• Be available for full-day shoots, including possible late-night filming
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected

Requirements

• Adults ages 18+
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must have flexible availability for filming days and evenings
• Comfortable working long production hours if needed
• Ability to work in outdoor and on-location filming environments
• Must be available to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Full-day and evening filming commitments required
• Non-negotiable production rates

Real Massage Therapist for TV Series Background Role

Job Description
The television series Dexter: Resurrection is now casting a real massage therapist for a featured background role filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking someone with authentic professional massage therapy experience and real technique to appear in interior spa-related scenes for the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform realistic massage therapy techniques on camera
• Portray a professional massage therapist in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and assistant director teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in interior spa and wellness environment scenes

Requirements

• Must be a real professional massage therapist
• Authentic massage technique and experience required
• Comfortable performing massage work on camera
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York
• Reliable and professional attitude required
• Comfortable working on a television production set

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Opportunity to work on the television series Dexter: Resurrection
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry