Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Background Actors for TV Pilot Core Friends

Job Description

A paid TV pilot filming in Kure Beach and Southport, North Carolina is seeking featured background actors to portray a core group of friends. Casting directors are looking for more male talent as well as performers from diverse ethnic backgrounds. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and extras to gain on-set experience in a featured background role for a television production. Selected talent should be comfortable working around a pool and wearing swimwear with a cover-up when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured member of the core friend group in a TV pilot.
• Participate in multiple filming days as needed.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in poolside and outdoor scenes.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 12–16 who can portray 14-year-olds.
• Open to all ethnicities, with additional interest in male performers and diverse backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable around a pool and wearing appropriate swim attire with a cover-up.
• Must be available for multiple filming days.

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours.
• Time and a half paid for hours worked beyond 8 hours.

NBA Player Lookalike for Sports Media Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial acting opportunity is available for Blind Draft, a sports media project for online and social media distribution. Casting directors are seeking athletic male talent who can convincingly portray an NBA player. This non-union production is ideal for performers with a strong on-camera presence, an athletic build, and the ability to improvise in character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NBA player in a commercial production.
• Improvise and perform based on a provided character bio.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Non-union.
• Height of 5’10” or taller.
• Athletic and muscular build.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional basketball player.
• Strong improvisation skills.
• Basketball experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

• $750 per day.

Calvin Klein Commercial Models

Job Description

A paid commercial casting opportunity is now available for a Calvin Klein campaign filming in New York City. Production is seeking male and female models for multiple roles in a non-union commercial. Travel expenses will be covered, making this an excellent opportunity for talent looking to work on a nationally recognized fashion campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional commercial campaign.
• Follow creative direction from the production team and photographer.
• Perform confidently on camera in wardrobe provided for the campaign.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout production.
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the campaign vision.

Requirements

• White woman, ages 20–40.
• Hispanic man, ages 20–40.
• White woman, ages 18–30.
• Comfortable modeling in underwear and jeans.
• Able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• $2,000.
• Travel expenses paid.

African American Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking an African American male stand-in for an exciting paid opportunity filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for a performer who closely matches the lead actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair color to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals. This recurring stand-in role offers the chance to work throughout the early months of production on a long-running television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the stand-in for a principal actor during lighting setups and camera rehearsals.
• Match the actor’s physical appearance as closely as possible.
• Follow directions from the assistant director, camera, and lighting departments.
• Maintain professionalism and availability for recurring filming schedules.

Requirements

• African American male, ages 20–40.
• Height between 6’4″ and 6’8″.
• Weight between 185–240 lbs.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states able to work in Illinois.
• Available for recurring stand-in work during the first several months of production.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Male Background Actor with Olive to Deep Skin Tones

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for Texas residents filming in Midlothian, Texas. Casting directors are looking for men with olive to deep skin tones to appear in an upcoming production. This role is ideal for local talent seeking multiple days of on-set experience in a professional film or television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in a film or television production.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for all scheduled workdays.

Requirements

• Male talent with olive to deep skin tones.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Available to film in Midlothian, Texas.
• Available for multiple filming days as needed.

Compensation

• $100 for 10 hours of work.

Athletic Male Background Actor

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for Texas residents to appear in an upcoming production filming in Midlothian, Texas. Casting directors are seeking men with athletic builds and olive to deep skin tones, with full beards preferred, to portray featured background characters. This is an excellent opportunity for local actors looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in a film or television production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.
• Be available for all scheduled filming days.

Requirements

• Male talent with an athletic build.
• Olive to deep skin tones.
• Full beard preferred.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Available to film in Midlothian, Texas.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours of work.

Female Police Officer Background Actor for TV Series

Job Description

A hit television drama is seeking non-union female background actors to join the core Nashville Police Department team for an ongoing television production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This recurring background acting opportunity is ideal for physically fit performers who can consistently portray police officers throughout the season. Local hires are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Nashville Police Department officer as a recurring background actor.
• Maintain continuity in appearance and performance across multiple filming days.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Work professionally in a fast-paced television production environment.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–45.
• Physically fit with a strong, athletic build.
• Able to portray a believable police officer.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Available for recurring background work throughout the season.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity (rate not specified).

Teen Son Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a teen actor to portray the son of a featured character in an upcoming network television production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are looking for talent who closely resembles the reference character and can match the required hairstyle. This paid acting opportunity may require one or two filming days, and applicants should be comfortable performing in scenes involving murder-related content. A legal guardian must be present on set throughout filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of a teenage son in a true crime recreation series.
• Match the required character appearance, including hairstyle.
• Perform naturally in dramatic scenes involving crime-related subject matter.
• Be available for one or two filming days as needed.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Teen actor who closely resembles the reference character.
• Must be able to match the required hairstyle.
• Comfortable appearing in scenes involving murder-related content.
• A legal guardian must be present on set during filming.
• Available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided

Job Description:

BAFTA-winning Des Hamilton Casting is searching for a young actress to play the lead role in an upcoming paid short film directed by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Renee Maria Osubu. No previous acting experience is required. The casting team is particularly interested in hearing from children whose lives have been shaped by migration, relocation, or seeking refuge.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character in a short film.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as directed.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and parent or guardian.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements:

• Female, ages 9–12.
• Must have Middle Eastern or West African heritage.
• English should be your second or additional language.
• Should not have a British accent.
• Lived experience of migration, relocation, or seeking refuge is welcomed.
• Applications must be submitted by a parent or guardian.

Compensation:

• Paid.

Job Description:

Chicago Fire Extras is casting an African American male stand-in for the hit television series Chicago Fire. Production is seeking talent who closely matches the featured actor’s height, weight, complexion, and appearance. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, with work beginning on the first episodes of the season and continuing for approximately three months.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals.
• Be available for scheduled filming days and potential ongoing work.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.

Requirements:

• African American male.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.

Compensation:

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Lunch provided.