Extra Jobs in New York, New York

Union Background Chefs and Cooks for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is now seeking union background actors with real culinary experience to portray chefs, cooks, and sous chefs on set. Casting directors are looking for talent with authentic kitchen experience who can bring realism and professionalism to food service scenes.

This opportunity is open to union performers registered with Central Casting and available for ongoing production work in the Los Angeles area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray chefs, cooks, or sous chefs in background scenes
• Use real culinary knowledge to create authentic on-screen performances
• Follow production direction while working in kitchen environments
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming
• Be available for recurring production dates during the filming period

Requirements

• Must be union talent
• Must be registered with Central Casting
• Real culinary experience is required
• Must have open availability through the production schedule
• Must submit a current photo and contact information
• Include any major scheduling conflicts with submission

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours

Football Player Extras for Retail Store Commercial

Job Description
A retail store commercial filming in Los Angeles is now casting male talent to portray football players in an upcoming outdoor shoot. Casting directors are searching for athletic men and larger-framed talent who can convincingly play football players on camera.

This commercial project is ideal for performers with real football experience, sports backgrounds, or strong athletic looks. Local Los Angeles talent is strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray football players in a retail commercial shoot
• Participate in outdoor filming scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Bring authentic athletic energy and movement to scenes
• Be available for one filming day during the production window

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–25
• Athletic build or able to convincingly portray football players
• Football experience is a plus
• Must be local to the Los Angeles area
• Comfortable filming outdoors
• Must provide availability for the scheduled production dates

Compensation

• $300 for 8 hours
• Additional 20% agency fee if applicable

True Crime Series Background Actor – Attorney Role

Job Description
A new non-union true crime reenactment series is now casting background talent for an attorney role in an upcoming production filming in Tennessee. This unscripted television project is seeking experienced or camera-ready performers who can portray a professional legal character in a dramatic detective scene.

Casting directors are looking for a white male in his 60s with an average build and dark or graying hair. Talent should own a well-fitted business suit with tie and button-down shirt options for filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an attorney in a true crime reenactment scene
• Appear in a death notification scene alongside detectives
• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe options
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• White male, 60s age range
• Average build with dark or graying hair
• Must own a professional suit, tie, and dress shirts
• Comfortable working on a non-union true crime production
• Must submit current shoulder-up and full-body snapshots
• No hats or sunglasses in submission photos
• Include any scheduling conflicts with submission

Compensation

• $75/day

African American Male Body Double for Non-Union Production

Job Description
A non-union production filming in the GTA is seeking an African American male body double for an upcoming shoot. Production is looking for talent who closely matches the specified physical measurements and appearance for on-camera body double work in a professional filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for production scenes
• Match the physical appearance and build required for continuity
• Follow on-set direction from production staff
• Participate in filming for up to 10 hours
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• African American male
• Ages 20–45
• Approximately 6’1” and 182 lbs
• Medium to slender build
• Bald head required
• Must be able to self-drive within the GTA
• Comfortable working long filming hours
• Reliable and professional attitude on set

Compensation

• $600 rate
• 10-hour filming day plus 1-hour lunch
• Overtime pay if applicable
• Non-union production opportunity

Customer Role for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is seeking talent to portray customers in upcoming scenes filming in Savannah, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for men and women with natural, everyday appearances to help create authentic retail and public environment scenes for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray customers in feature film scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming
• Participate in background and featured environment scenes
• Arrive prepared and professional for filming days

Requirements

• Ages 18–50s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Comfortable performing on camera in public setting scenes
• Reliable and professional attitude on set
• Must be available for filming in Savannah, Georgia

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day
• Paid feature film opportunity
• Filming in Savannah, Georgia
• Professional on-set experience

Country Road Vehicle Owners for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is now casting vehicle owners in Claxton, Georgia for upcoming country road driving scenes. Production is seeking trucks, SUVs, and cars with a country-style look to appear on camera in outdoor driving sequences. This is a great paid opportunity for local talent with vehicles that fit a rural setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide your vehicle for featured driving scenes
• Drive in controlled country road filming sequences
• Follow production and traffic direction on set
• Arrive on time with vehicle ready for filming
• Participate in exterior road and background scenes

Requirements

• Must own a truck, SUV, or car suitable for country road scenes
• No tractors
• Comfortable driving during film production
• Reliable transportation and valid vehicle documentation
• Must be available to film in Claxton, Georgia
• Professional and cooperative attitude on set

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours
• Additional $35 car bump
• Feature film production opportunity
• Filming in Claxton, Georgia

Art Model for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is now casting men and women to portray art models in an upcoming project filming in Castleberry Hill. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities, body types, and experience levels for this paid on-camera opportunity. Performers with modeling or artistic posing experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an art model in feature film scenes
• Follow on-set direction from production staff
• Maintain professionalism during filming
• Participate in posed and observational scenes
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Men and women, age 18 and older
• Open to all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes
• Comfortable performing as an art model on camera
• Prior experience encouraged but not required
• Reliable and professional attitude on set

Compensation

• Rate: $168/12
• Paid feature film opportunity
• Filming in Castleberry Hill
• Professional on-set experience

Property Manager – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a white female actor in her 40s or older to portray a property manager speaking with police during reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a property manager in scripted scenes
• Interact with actors portraying law enforcement
• Follow production and scene direction
• Participate in television reenactment filming

Requirements

• White female talent
• 40 years old or older
• Comfortable performing speaking scenes
• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• $75/day
• Non-union television production
• Filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Medical Examiner – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is hiring a male actor in his 40s or older to portray a medical examiner in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves crime scene reenactment work in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner during crime scene sequences
• Perform realistic procedural actions on camera
• Follow scene direction from production staff
• Participate in dramatic reenactment filming

Requirements

• Male talent, 40s or older
• Comfortable performing procedural reenactment scenes
• Professional demeanor on set
• Able to follow direction during filming

Compensation

• $100/day
• Non-union television production
• Filming in Knoxville, Tennessee