Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

African American Background Actors for Snoop Dogg Biopic

Job Description

A major biopic centered on Snoop Dogg is seeking African American background actors for scenes portraying the 1980s and 1990s. This SAG-AFTRA production is filming in the Los Angeles area and is looking for local performers who can authentically fit the period and bring energy to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in scenes set during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and follow on-set direction.
• Maintain the appropriate period look and character throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional during production.

Requirements

• African American talent.
• Must be local to the Los Angeles, California area.
• Must be able to authentically portray characters from the 1980s and 1990s.
• Comfortable working as a background performer on a professional film production.

Compensation

• Union rate: $231/8.

Native Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers for Confidential Voice Project

Job Description

A confidential voice project is seeking native Mandarin and Cantonese speakers based in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. No professional acting or voice-over experience is required. This opportunity is open to non-union participants who can bring authentic native-language skills to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person screening in Vancouver.
• Demonstrate natural and fluent Mandarin or Cantonese speaking abilities.
• Follow instructions provided by the project team.
• Participate professionally in the confidential voice project if selected.

Requirements

• Native Mandarin or Cantonese speaker.
• Must be based in Greater Vancouver.
• Must be non-union.
• No professional acting or voice-over experience required.
• Must be able to attend an in-person screening in Vancouver.

Compensation

• $125 CAD for attending the in-person screening.
• $100,000 USD buyout for participants hired for the project.

Police Officers – True Crime Reenactment Roles

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment television series is seeking fit male performers to portray police officers in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Multiple officer roles are available, and selected talent should be physically capable of performing active movements required for realistic law enforcement scenes. These are non-speaking roles with no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform physical actions including standing, running, squatting, and sitting.
• Maintain a believable law enforcement presence on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally without scripted dialogue.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must be physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to run, squat, and sit as required.
• Must be available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable appearing in true crime reenactment scenes.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Donnie – True Crime Reenactment Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment television series is seeking a male performer to portray Donnie for an upcoming episode filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The role involves portraying a Black male in his 50s–60s during a detective interview scene. This is a non-speaking reenactment role with no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Donnie in a true crime reenactment scene.
• Participate in a scene involving an interview with detectives.
• Perform naturally without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Black.
• Ages 50–69.
• Must be available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime reenactment production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Featured Son for New Movie

Job Description

A new movie filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a young actor for a paid featured son role. The production is looking for an African American or Hispanic child with a lighter complexion preferred for visual continuity and family resemblance with the principal actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured son in a professional movie production.
• Perform naturally on camera and follow production direction.
• Participate in scenes as required by the production team.
• Maintain professional behavior appropriate for a film set.

Requirements

• Ages 5–7.
• African American or Hispanic.
• Lighter complexion preferred for visual continuity and family resemblance.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must meet applicable requirements for minors working in Georgia.

Compensation

• $200/10.

Featured Toddler for New Movie

Job Description

A new movie filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a paid featured toddler for an upcoming scene. The production is looking for an African American or Hispanic child with a lighter complexion preferred for visual continuity and family resemblance with the principal actors.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured toddler in a professional movie production.
• Participate in scenes as directed by the production team.
• Work comfortably in a professional filming environment.
• Maintain availability for the required production schedule.

Requirements

• Ages 11–24 months.
• African American or Hispanic.
• Lighter complexion preferred for visual continuity and family resemblance.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must meet applicable requirements for minors working in Georgia.

Compensation

• $200/10.

Uniformed Police Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

The television series “911 Nashville” is seeking male background actors to portray uniformed police officers. This non-union production is looking for Nashville-area talent with flexible weekday availability who can bring a professional and authoritative presence to law enforcement scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed police officer in background scenes.
• Maintain an appropriate professional and authoritative presence.
• Perform realistic background actions under production direction.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 25–50.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must have flexible weekday availability.
• Comfortable portraying a uniformed police officer.

Compensation

• $100/8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour after 8 hours.

Caterers and Chefs for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

The television series “911 Nashville” is seeking adult background performers to portray caterers and chefs. This non-union background opportunity is filming in Nashville, Tennessee, and is open to local talent who can naturally portray food service professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a caterer or chef in television background scenes.
• Perform realistic food service actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and professional on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Adults ages 25–40.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Comfortable portraying a caterer or chef.
• Able to work professionally in a television production environment.

Compensation

• $100/8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour after 8 hours.

Parent Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

The television series “911 Nashville” is seeking adult background actors to portray parents in scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union opportunity is open to local performers who can naturally portray parents in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a parent in background scenes.
• Perform natural reactions and interactions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–45.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Comfortable working as background talent.
• Able to follow production direction throughout the workday.

Compensation

• $100/8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour after 8 hours.

Pediatric Patient Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

The television series “911 Nashville” is seeking young background actors to portray pediatric patients in a non-union production filming in Nashville, Tennessee. Local talent is needed to help create realistic hospital scenes for this 20th Century Television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pediatric patient in background scenes.
• Perform natural actions appropriate to a hospital environment.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 9–12.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Comfortable working as background talent on a television production.
• Minors must have a parent or legal guardian available as required.

Compensation

• $100/8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour after 8 hours.