Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

KSC Personnel Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background actors to portray Kennedy Space Center personnel. This paid non-union television casting opportunity is filming in Atlanta, Georgia, and is open to performers of all ethnicities who can deliver a professional and authentic space program staff presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kennedy Space Center personnel in the limited series “Challenger.”
• Perform natural workplace actions and interactions during filming.
• Follow blocking and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional and believable personnel presence on camera.
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes and production setups.

Requirements

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

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours.

Airport Background Talent for “Challenger” Limited Series

Job Description

The limited series “Challenger” is seeking male background talent to appear in an airport scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid non-union background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural and believable presence to a period-inspired television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray airport background talent in the limited series “Challenger.”
• Perform natural background actions and interactions during airport scenes.
• Follow blocking and on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout multiple takes and camera setups.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be comfortable appearing as background talent.
• Non-union production.
• Must be available for the full production call.

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours.

Caucasian Boy for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

A new Lifetime movie is seeking a young Caucasian boy for a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray a sibling in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing the character’s mother. This paid child acting opportunity is filming in the East Point, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young boy in a flashback scene set in 1978.
• Perform as a sibling in a car dealership scene.
• Interact naturally with other performers during filming.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and a believable period-appropriate appearance on camera.

Requirements

• Caucasian boy ages 12–15.
• Brown hair.
• Brown eyes.
• Must have natural-looking hair appropriate for a 1978 period scene.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140.

Caucasian Girl for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

A new Lifetime movie is seeking a young Caucasian girl for a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray a sibling in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing the character’s mother. This paid child acting opportunity is filming in the East Point, Georgia area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young girl in a flashback scene set in 1978.
• Perform as a sibling in a car dealership scene.
• Interact naturally with other performers as directed.
• Follow age-appropriate instructions from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and believable presence on camera.

Requirements

• Caucasian girl ages 8–10.
• Brown or brunette hair.
• Grey or greyish-blue eyes are preferred, but other eye colors may be considered.
• Must have natural-looking hair appropriate for a 1978 period scene.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $140.

Gen Z Couple for Yorktown Tourism Project

Job Description

A tourism project in Yorktown, Virginia, is seeking a Gen Z couple for a paid lifestyle shoot highlighting local attractions and experiences. Selected talent will appear in non-speaking photo and video content featuring activities such as visiting the Yorktown Welcome Center, exploring Riverwalk Pub, enjoying patio dining, and participating in other tourism-focused scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a Gen Z couple in tourism-focused photo and video content.
• Participate naturally in lifestyle activities around Yorktown.
• Portray visitors enjoying dining, sightseeing, and local attractions.
• Perform non-speaking actions and interactions for photos and B-roll footage.
• Follow creative direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
• Maintain a natural, engaging, and camera-friendly presence.

Requirements

• Couple ages 18–29.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to work in Yorktown, Virginia.
• Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking photo and video content.
• Must be available for a half-day morning shoot.
• Non-union opportunity.

Compensation

• $200 per person.
• Usage includes an in-perpetuity license for photo and video content across print and digital media.

Female Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and production setups. This paid television stand-in opportunity is looking for talent who closely matches the required physical characteristics of a cast member and can work professionally during long production days in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a cast member during television production.
• Assist the lighting and camera departments with scene setups.
• Follow blocking and positioning instructions from the production team.
• Maintain consistent marks and positioning between setups.
• Remain attentive and available throughout potentially long filming days.
• Work professionally with the production crew and other stand-ins.

Requirements

• Caucasian female talent.
• Dark hair or reddish dark hair.
• Approximately 5’6″–5’8″.
• Approximately 145–170 lbs.
• Must closely match the height, build, complexion, and hair color of the actor.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous stand-in or on-set background experience is preferred.
• Must be comfortable with early call times and approximately 12-hour production days.

Compensation

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

Luke Victim Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Luke, a victim in a dramatic reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and comfortably perform serious scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Luke, a victim, in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow all blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 40s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

Young Luke Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Young Luke in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and perform serious dramatic material involving scripted violence and murder-related content. The role does not include scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Luke in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 20s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Detective for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Detective 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role involves scripted violence and a murder-related scene but does not include scripted dialogue. Selected talent should be comfortable performing serious dramatic material in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment television series.
• Perform in scripted violence and murder-related reenactment scenes.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow blocking, safety, and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout multiple takes and scenes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male talent in their late 50s to 60s.
• Bald with a clean-shaven face.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Halloween Scare Actors

Job Description

A Halloween event in Auburn, California, is seeking scare actors to deliver an exciting and immersive experience for guests. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for energetic performers who are comfortable portraying frightening characters, interacting with event attendees, and staying in character throughout a four-hour Halloween event.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a scare actor during a live Halloween event.
• Portray a frightening character and remain in character throughout the event.
• Interact with guests while following event performance guidelines.
• Deliver energetic and engaging scare performances.
• Follow direction from event coordinators and production staff.
• Maintain a professional and safe performance environment for guests and fellow actors.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Auburn, California.
• Must be comfortable performing as a Halloween scare character.
• Must be able to perform for the scheduled four-hour event.
• Must be energetic, dependable, and comfortable interacting with guests.
• Must provide a suitable scary-themed costume for the performance.

Compensation

• $175 acting rate.
• $50 wardrobe stipend.
• $25 gas stipend.
• $250 total compensation.