Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A Virginia-based university video series is casting paid background talent for scenes filming at a local university in Richmond, Virginia. Production is seeking adults to portray patients in a social work environment. These are non-speaking, non-featured background roles requiring talent who can naturally portray everyday individuals within a realistic university and social work setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in a social work environment.
• Perform natural background actions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain continuity in appearance and positioning between takes.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 18–70.
• All backgrounds and diversities encouraged to apply.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to self-report to Richmond, Virginia.
• Travel and lodging are not provided.

Compensation

• $175 for 3 hours.
• Non-union.
• No commission taken.

Job Description

CTG Casting is seeking a talented girl to portray Lucy, a supporting/co-lead character in an upcoming production filming in the Lake Cumberland area of Kentucky. Lucy is a confident, playful, and socially comfortable 13-year-old who quickly develops an easy connection with Martin. The role requires a charismatic young performer who can bring warmth, humor, self-assurance, and natural chemistry to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lucy with confidence, playfulness, and natural charisma.
• Deliver authentic and engaging on-camera performances.
• Perform physical comedy as required by the scenes.
• Develop believable on-screen chemistry with Martin.
• Take direction and work professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Girl, age 13.
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply.
• Natural, charismatic, and playful performer.
• Comfortable with physical comedy.
• Able to portray a confident and self-assured personality.
• Must be available to work in Jamestown/Lake Cumberland, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $300 per day.
• Lodging provided at Lake Cumberland.

Job Description

CTG Casting is seeking a talented boy to portray Martin, a lead character in an upcoming production filming in the Lake Cumberland area of Kentucky. Martin is vulnerable, curious, and quietly emotional, with an awkward sense of humor. The role calls for a strong naturalistic actor who can balance subtle emotional moments with physical comedy and bring an authentic, understated quality to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Martin with vulnerability, curiosity, and emotional depth.
• Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
• Perform physical comedy and bicycle-related scenes.
• Build convincing on-screen chemistry with the actor playing Lucy.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Boy, ages 11–13.
• White.
• Strong naturalistic acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying vulnerable and emotional moments.
• Good comedic instincts and comfortable with physical comedy.
• Must be comfortable performing bicycle work.
• Must be available to work in Jamestown/Lake Cumberland, Kentucky.

Compensation

• $300 per day.
• Lodging provided at Lake Cumberland.

Job Description

Branded Promo Talent is seeking outgoing, professional Brand Ambassadors to represent a leading casino brand in New Orleans, Louisiana. Selected talent will engage directly with casino guests, promote special offers and giveaways, and assist customers with app registration and account setup. This role is ideal for energetic, approachable individuals who are comfortable starting conversations, driving participation, and creating a positive guest experience in a busy promotional environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the casino brand with a professional, enthusiastic attitude.
• Engage guests and encourage participation in promotional activities.
• Promote special offers, giveaways, and casino experiences.
• Assist guests with app registration, account setup, and funding.
• Help customers navigate the registration process using provided iPads.
• Conduct confident, sales-focused conversations with potential customers.

Requirements

• Outgoing, energetic, and confident personality.
• Strong communication and guest-engagement skills.
• Professional, punctual, and approachable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced casino environment.
• Must follow the required event dress code.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• Parking expenses reimbursed.
• Paid weekly via 1099.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting an older female featured background actor to portray the mother of the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in Nashville. The role will be picture-selected by the director and calls for a woman in her 70s who can naturally fit the character and work comfortably in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother character in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain consistent appearance, positioning, and performance.
• Remain available throughout a potentially extended filming day.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Female, in her 70s.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be able to commit to potentially 12+ hours on set.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting a male featured background actor to portray the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in the Nashville area. This role will be picture-selected by the director, so applicants should closely match the requested age range and be comfortable working as featured background on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Man in Hoodie in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain continuity in appearance, movement, and positioning.
• Remain available for a potentially extended production day.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and background talent.

Requirements

• Male, ages 38–48.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Latino male stand-in for an upcoming production in Chicago. The selected talent will stand in for a principal actor during lighting, camera setups, and blocking, so a close match in height, weight, complexion, and hair color is important. Production is looking for a dark-haired male with a suitable physical match who can work comfortably through a potentially long day on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during camera and lighting setups.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and movement instructions from the crew.
• Help production establish lighting, framing, and camera placement.
• Maintain consistent positioning during technical setups.
• Remain available for the full production day as required.

Requirements

• Male, Latino.
• Ages 30–50.
• Dark hair.
• Height: 5’9″–5’11”.
• Weight: 175–185 lbs.
• Must closely match the actor’s general complexion and hair color.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Previous stand-in or extra experience should be included when applying.

Compensation

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

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a male stand-in for an upcoming production in Chicago. The production is looking for a Caucasian man with greyish hair who closely matches the principal actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair color. The selected stand-in will work with the camera and lighting departments during technical setups and blocking. Previous stand-in or on-set background experience should be noted when applying.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and movement instructions from the production team.
• Maintain consistency during technical rehearsals and setups.
• Work closely with camera, lighting, and production crew.
• Remain available for a potentially 12-hour production day.

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian.
• Ages 40–60.
• Greyish hair.
• Height: 5’8″–5’10”.
• Weight: 170–195 lbs.
• Must closely match the actor’s general complexion and hair color.
• Local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Previous stand-in or extra experience should be included when applying.

Compensation

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

Actors for 1930s Appalachian Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film from an Oscar-winning director is seeking actors for roles in a story set in rural Appalachia during the 1930s. This paid casting opportunity is looking for UK- and Europe-based performers with distinctive, memorable faces who can authentically portray members of a rural Appalachian community. Previous acting experience is not required, and performers with natural American accents, particularly Southern or Appalachian accents, are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character from a rural Appalachian community in a 1930s-set feature film.
• Deliver a natural and authentic performance suited to the film’s historical setting.
• Follow creative and performance direction from the filmmaking team.
• Participate in auditions and production activities as required.
• Maintain character authenticity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and production crew.

Requirements

• Talent ages 30–65.
• Open to all genders.
• Must be based in the UK or Europe.
• Must remain based in the UK or Europe through 2027.
• Seeking performers with characterful and memorable faces.
• No previous acting experience is required.
• No specific accent is required.
• A natural American, Southern, or Appalachian accent is a plus.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed.

JSC Personnel Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background talent to portray Johnson Space Center personnel in scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid non-union background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can convincingly portray professional space program personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Johnson Space Center personnel in the limited series “Challenger.”
• Perform realistic workplace actions and background interactions.
• Follow instructions and blocking from the production team.
• Maintain an authentic and professional space program staff presence.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming and multiple camera setups.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable portraying Johnson Space Center personnel.
• Non-union production.
• Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours.