Extra Jobs in New York, New York

Teenage Boys Needed for Featured Background Role in Nashville

Job Description
A new production is now casting featured background talent for diner scenes filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking young male actors over 18 who can convincingly portray teenage boys. Selected talent will be picture-picked by the director and must be available for both filming days. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to gain featured background experience on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray teenage boys in diner scenes for a film production
• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming days
• Be available for long production hours if needed
• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for filming

Requirements

• Male talent over 18 years old
• Must be able to convincingly portray age 16
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for both filming days
• Ability to work up to 12+ hours on set if required
• Must have valid work authorization documentation

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Upscale Party Guests Needed for TV Series Seafood Bake Scene

Job Description
A television series is now casting non-union talent to portray upscale chic party guests for an elite seafood bake event scene filming in Purchase, New York. Casting directors are seeking stylish and professional background actors who are comfortable around shellfish and available for fittings and multiple filming days. This is a great opportunity to work on a high-profile TV production and gain valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale party guests in a seafood bake event scene
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting before filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during all shoot days
• Participate in scenes involving shellfish and seafood settings

Requirements

• Non-union talent only
• Must be available for all scheduled workdays and fittings
• Must be comfortable eating or being around shellfish
• Ability to portray an upscale, chic party guest atmosphere
• Must be able to work in Purchase, New York

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Work on a television series production

Teachers Needed for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is now casting men and women to portray teachers for scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities, ages 18 and older, to bring authentic classroom energy to this upcoming production. This is a great opportunity for actors and background talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teacher in classroom scenes for a feature film
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism during filming
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for production days

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia
• Ability to follow production instructions and work well on set

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours of work
• Opportunity to work on a feature film production

Paid Background Actors for Netflix Soccer Film

Job Description
A new Netflix feature film is now seeking adults to work as paid background actors portraying soccer fans in New Jersey. This exciting production is looking for energetic and diverse talent to help bring stadium scenes to life. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining on-set experience in a major streaming production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic soccer fans in crowd scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain energy and enthusiasm during filming
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Adults ages 18 and older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Comfortable working in crowd scenes
• No prior acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Gain experience working on a Netflix feature film
• Filming takes place in Piscataway and Harrison, New Jersey

FBI Agent

Job Description
A film production shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is now casting featured background talent to portray an FBI Agent. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces for a director-selected role in an upcoming production. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to gain on-camera experience in a professional film environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in featured background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout filming
• Participate in scenes requiring realistic law enforcement presence

Requirements

• Any gender
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20s to 50s
• Must be comfortable working on camera
• Seeking talent who have not previously appeared on camera for this production

Compensation

• Paid featured background role
• Rate: $265 for 12 hours
• Filming takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Actors for Crime Thriller Micro Drama Series

Job Description

A new paid SAG-AFTRA micro drama series is now casting actors for multiple lead and supporting roles in an upcoming crime thriller filming in New York City. The project centers around dark secrets, dangerous relationships, and a killer hiding in plain sight.

Casting directors are seeking talented performers with strong dramatic acting ability to portray layered characters in this fast-paced thriller series. Roles shoot over one to two days during the scheduled production window.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform emotionally driven scenes in a crime thriller series
• Portray complex and suspense-filled characters on camera
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members during filming
• Deliver compelling dramatic performances in high-stakes storylines
• Follow production schedules and on-set direction

Requirements

• Seeking SAG-AFTRA actors for multiple male and female roles
• Must have strong dramatic acting skills and on-camera presence
• Ability to portray detectives, police officials, investigative reporters, and powerful entrepreneurs
• Comfortable performing emotionally intense scenes
• Professional headshot, resume, and demo reel required for submission
• Must be available for filming in New York City

Compensation

• Paid SAG-AFTRA acting opportunity
• Lead and supporting roles available
• Professional on-set experience in a micro drama series
• Filming in New York City

Actors With Real-World Professional Experience for Crime Thriller Film

Job Description

A new dark comedy crime thriller is now casting actors and real-world professionals for an upcoming feature film production in Central Arkansas. The story follows two desperate criminals fleeing to the countryside after a botched robbery, only to uncover disturbing secrets hidden beneath the charm of an isolated estate.

Casting directors are seeking individuals with authentic experience in emergency response, law enforcement, media, and investigative fields to help bring realism and intensity to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic characters in a feature film production
• Participate in dramatic and suspense-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the film’s creative team on set
• Bring authenticity and professionalism to character performances
• Collaborate with cast and crew during filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Seeking individuals with real-world experience as EMTs, first responders, law enforcement officers, security guards, investigators, journalists, or media professionals
• Additional roles available for residents and victims
• Must be local to Central Arkansas
• Must be available during the production period

Compensation

• Opportunity to work on a feature film production
• Professional on-set acting and film experience
• Roles in a dark comedy crime thriller project
• Filming in Central Arkansas

Background Extras for Social Media Commercial

Job Description

A social media commercial production is now casting non-union background extras for upcoming filming in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. Casting directors are seeking men, women, and teens of all ethnicities to appear in commercial scenes for a digital campaign.

This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience while working on a professionally produced social media commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Participate in filming for social media promotional content
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during production
• Be available for a full filming day when booked

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–60
• Teen boys and girls ages 14–17
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be non-union
• Reliable transportation required
• Must be available for at least one full shoot day
• Comfortable working in various filming locations around Austin and surrounding areas

Compensation

• $350 for a 12-hour shoot day
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in social media advertising content
• Filming in Austin, Texas and nearby areas

Background Actors for Modern Church Scene

Job Description

A production filming in Atlanta is now seeking background actors for a modern church scene. Casting directors are looking for energetic and professional performers to help bring authenticity and atmosphere to a contemporary worship setting.

This opportunity is ideal for local talent interested in gaining on-set experience while working in a professionally filmed production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray church attendees in a modern worship scene
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in background action during filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming

Requirements

• Must be local to the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a church setting
• Reliable and professional attitude required
• Ability to follow production direction on set
• Open to background acting experience levels

Compensation

• Opportunity to work as a paid background actor
• Professional on-set production experience

College Students for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series is now casting background actors to portray college students in upcoming scenes filming in Purchase, New York. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces for paid extra work in a campus-style setting.

This opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a scripted television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in television series scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in realistic campus and student-life background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity on set
• Be camera-ready for filming throughout the production day

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union performers
• New faces only
• Must not have previously worked on the series
• Must submit current clear photos, including one full-length image
• Must provide clothing sizes and contact information
• Must confirm ability to self-report or use production transportation

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Filming in Purchase, New York