Extra Jobs in New York, New York
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Improv Actor Casting Call in New York
Job Description
A unique entertainment opportunity is now casting handsome improv actors in New York City. Casting directors are searching for charismatic male talent ages 30–40 with strong improvisation skills and confident on-camera personalities. This exciting project is ideal for performers who thrive in spontaneous, unscripted environments and enjoy engaging performances.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in improv-based performances and scenes
- Collaborate with production and creative teams
- Deliver natural, engaging, and quick-thinking performances
- Maintain professionalism during rehearsals and filming
Requirements
- Male talent ages 30–40
- Handsome, charismatic appearance
- Strong improv or comedic acting skills preferred
- Comfortable performing in unscripted situations
- Must be based in or able to work in New York
Compensation
- Paid opportunity
- Additional project details provided to selected talent
Background Actors for Feature Film “Green Bank”
Job Description
A feature film production is casting background actors for various townsperson roles in Green Bank, filming in the Palmetto, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking a wide range of talent, including individuals with unique looks, older vehicles, and character-driven appearances for scenes set within the film’s community environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray town residents and featured background characters on camera
- Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
- Participate in scheduled filming dates and on-set activities
- Help create realistic community and crowd scenes
- Maintain professionalism throughout production
Requirements
- Ages 13–100 welcome
- Seeking townsperson types and character-driven looks
- Older vehicles from 1980–2018 welcome for select roles
- Criminal or rough-around-the-edges character types encouraged
- Seeking a real mom and teenage girl ages 13–16
- Looking for adults 18+ who can portray younger characters
- Must be available to work locally in the Palmetto, Georgia area
Compensation
- $132 for 10 hours
- Additional $35 vehicle bump for approved vehicles
- Opportunity to work on a feature film production
- Professional on-set experience and networking opportunities
Tennis Player for Short Black-and-White Film
Job Description
A short black-and-white film is casting a tennis player for an upcoming artistic film project shooting in Brooklyn, New York. The production is seeking athletic talent in their 20s–30s with real tennis experience who can naturally perform on camera in a visually driven cinematic piece.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform tennis-related scenes for a short film
- Follow direction from the film’s creative team
- Participate in on-location filming in Brooklyn
- Bring authentic athletic movement and presence to the role
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew during production
Requirements
- Any gender welcome
- Ages 20s–30s preferred
- Must have tennis experience
- Must provide your own tennis racket and tennis ball
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Available for filming in Brooklyn, New York
Compensation
- Opportunity to appear in an artistic short film project
- Professional film set experience
- Networking opportunities with filmmakers and creatives
- Additional compensation details shared with selected talent
Music Video Background Performers
Job Description
An emerging jazz artist is casting background performers for an upcoming music video production in New York City. The creative team is seeking energetic and expressive talent with strong movement skills and vibrant personalities to help bring the visual concept to life in a dynamic, performance-driven shoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a background performer in a music video
- Follow choreography and on-set direction from the production team
- Contribute energetic movement and performance during filming
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew
- Participate in scheduled shoot dates and production activities
Requirements
- Open to all genders, ages 18 and older
- Ethnically ambiguous talent encouraged to apply
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Dance or movement experience preferred
- Positive attitude and strong professionalism on set
- Must be available for filming in New York City
Compensation
- Copy, credit, and meals provided
- Opportunity to appear in a professional music video
- Gain experience working with a creative production team
- Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry
Real-Life Miracles Casting Call
Job Description
A new television series is searching for individuals with extraordinary true stories involving near-death experiences, divine intervention, or life-changing moments where they helped save someone’s life. Producers are looking for authentic people willing to share powerful personal experiences for an upcoming unscripted project inspired by remarkable real-life events.
Job Responsibilities
- Share your real-life miracle or near-death experience
- Participate in interviews and on-camera storytelling
- Discuss personal experiences involving divine intervention or heroic actions
- Collaborate with producers during the filming process
Requirements
- Must have a compelling real-life story involving survival, miracles, or heroic acts
- Comfortable appearing on camera for a television series
- Strong communication and storytelling abilities
- Open to discussing personal experiences in a professional production setting
Compensation
- Compensation details will be discussed with selected participants
- Opportunity to appear in a professionally produced television series
- Gain national exposure by sharing your inspiring story
Runway Models for New York Fashion Week Season 14
Job Description
New York Fashion Week Season 14 is now casting runway models for an upcoming fashion showcase in New York City. Producers are seeking confident, professional models ready to walk with strong runway presence and represent emerging fashion brands in a curated boutique fashion week experience.
This opportunity is ideal for aspiring and experienced runway models looking to expand their portfolio, gain industry exposure, and participate in a high-energy fashion event.
Job Responsibilities
- Walk in runway presentations during New York Fashion Week
- Showcase designer collections with confidence and professionalism
- Attend fittings, rehearsals, and production call times as scheduled
- Follow direction from designers, stylists, and production staff
- Maintain strong runway presence and poise throughout the event
Requirements
- Seeking runway models for New York Fashion Week Season 14
- Must have confidence, professionalism, and strong stage presence
- Comfortable walking in front of live audiences and cameras
- Open to aspiring and experienced fashion models
- Must be available for scheduled fashion week events and rehearsals
- Fashion industry experience is a plus but not required
Compensation
- Opportunity to walk in New York Fashion Week
- Exposure to fashion industry professionals and designers
- Portfolio-building runway experience
- Professional networking and modeling opportunities
Ginger and Blonde Models for Fashion Campaign Shoot
Job Description
A fashion brand campaign is now casting ginger and blonde models for an upcoming photoshoot in New York City. Producers are seeking striking, confident talent with strong visual presence to represent the brand in a high-fashion campaign.
This opportunity is ideal for models interested in editorial, beauty, and fashion-focused content with a bold and elevated aesthetic.
Job Responsibilities
- Model for a professional fashion campaign photoshoot
- Showcase branded fashion and beauty looks on camera
- Follow creative direction from photographers and stylists
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production
- Bring strong confidence and editorial-style energy to the shoot
Requirements
- Seeking ginger and blonde models
- Lip fillers are considered a plus
- NYC-based talent preferred
- Strong camera presence and modeling confidence required
- Comfortable participating in branded fashion content
- Must submit current photos for casting consideration
Compensation
- Opportunity to appear in a professional fashion campaign
- Portfolio-building and brand exposure opportunity
Background Extras for Ross Commercial
Job Description
A new Ross commercial is now casting non-union background extras for an upcoming production filming in Louisville, Kentucky. Casting directors are seeking energetic kids and a grandmother-type female performer for featured background roles in a fun, family-oriented commercial shoot.
This opportunity is ideal for local talent interested in commercial work and professional on-camera experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in a retail commercial production
- Participate in active lifestyle scenes, including play and sports-related activities
- Follow direction from the production and casting teams
- Maintain professionalism during filming
- Participate in scheduled shoot dates as assigned
Requirements
- Seeking the following roles:
- Kids ages 8–10, male or female, all ethnicities
- Grandmother role, female ages 50s–60s, all ethnicities
- Kids must be comfortable with active movement such as running, jumping, and playing sports
- Grandmother role requires groomed hands and nails
- Must work local to Louisville, Kentucky
- Non-union talent only
Compensation
- $300 for 10 hours
Background Extras for TV Series “Abilene”
Job Description
A hit television pilot is now casting background actors and extras for six upcoming episodes filming in the Rochester, New York area. Producers are seeking SAG and non-union talent of all genders for a variety of fun and energetic scenes, including diners, concerts, church gatherings, festivals, and store settings.
This opportunity is ideal for aspiring actors and local talent looking to gain on-set television experience in a professional production environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as background talent in television scenes
- Follow direction from the casting and production teams
- Participate in crowd, community, and event-style scenes
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming
- Be available for full production days as scheduling may change
Requirements
- Open to SAG and non-union talent
- All genders welcome
- Ages 10–100 accepted for submissions
- No acting experience required
- Must work local to the Rochester, New York area
- Must have flexible all-day availability for filming dates
- Comfortable participating in various crowd and public setting scenes
Compensation
- Featured SAG extra roles pay SAG rate of $224/day
- Additional background roles may be unpaid
Senior Extras for League Soccer Commercial
Job Description
A major non-union league soccer commercial is now casting featured senior background extras for an upcoming shoot in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking enthusiastic men and women ages 65 and older to appear in non-speaking featured roles for a professional commercial production.
This opportunity is ideal for outgoing senior talent interested in commercial work and short filming days with strong pay rates.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a featured extra in a soccer commercial
- Participate in non-speaking commercial scenes
- Follow direction from the production team during filming
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set
- Provide natural and engaging on-camera presence
Requirements
- Men and women ages 65+
- Open to all ethnicities
- Comfortable appearing on camera in non-speaking roles
- Must work local to Chicago
- Must submit current face and body photos
- Photos should accurately reflect current hair and facial hair
- Include current height and contact information with submission
- No sunglasses or other people in submission photos
Compensation
- $1,000 for approximately 4–5 hours of work
- Featured extra commercial opportunity


