Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Background Actors for TV Drama Series

Job Description

A hit television drama is seeking non-union background actors for an upcoming production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for local talent of all genders to portray street pedestrians, curious onlookers, butcher shop employees, and patrons. Roles will be assigned based on each actor’s look, making this a great opportunity for performers seeking television background work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various background characters, including pedestrians, looky-loos, butcher shop employees, and patrons.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for extended filming hours if needed.

Requirements

• Open to all genders, ages 18–65.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Available for a full day of filming, including the possibility of working up to 12+ hours.
• Must remain available regardless of final call time.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Background Pedestrians

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is seeking talent to portray pedestrians in an upcoming production filming in Toronto. This role is perfect for individuals who can naturally perform everyday street activity while helping create realistic exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian in outdoor scenes.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Maintain continuity throughout the shoot.
• Perform natural background movement.

Requirements

• Ages 20–45.
• Comfortable working as background talent.
• Available to work in Toronto.
• Non-union or AABP members only.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Christmas Movie Store Shoppers and Pedestrians

Job Description

A Christmas movie filming in the Atlanta area is seeking men and women to portray store shoppers and pedestrians in lively retail scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is perfect for talent looking to gain on-set experience while helping create a festive shopping atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray shoppers and pedestrians in retail scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Help create a realistic and energetic store environment.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–60.
• Able to work in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Comfortable performing as background talent in a busy store setting.

Compensation

• $150 for up to 10 hours.

Pedestrians and Onlookers Casting Call for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking additional background actors to portray pedestrians and onlookers in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Florida. This paid rush casting opportunity is looking for local talent who can arrive before noon and join production for a fun outdoor scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pedestrian or onlooker in background scenes.
• Perform natural reactions and movements as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior throughout filming.
• Be prepared to report to set on short notice.

Requirements

• Must be available to work in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, Florida.
• Must be able to arrive before 12:00 PM.
• Comfortable appearing as a background performer.
• Able to follow on-set direction and work professionally with the production team.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Boardwalk Pedestrians Casting Call for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is casting background actors to portray boardwalk pedestrians in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Florida. This paid rush casting call is seeking local performers who can appear naturally in an active boardwalk environment and arrive before noon for filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a boardwalk pedestrian in background scenes.
• Walk and interact naturally within the scene as directed.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity between takes.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Must be able to work locally in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, Florida.
• Must be able to arrive before 12:00 PM.
• Comfortable portraying a pedestrian in an outdoor boardwalk setting.
• Able to follow production direction and work professionally on set.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours.

Feature Film Background Actors – Nashville Pedestrians

Job Description

A feature film is casting male and female background actors to portray Nashville pedestrians in downtown Nashville and Broadway scenes. This paid background casting opportunity is seeking local talent who can bring a natural, authentic presence to busy city scenes for a professional feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians in downtown Nashville and Broadway scenes.
• Perform natural background movements and activities as directed.
• Follow instructions from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Help create an authentic Nashville street environment on camera.

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent.
• Able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Full-day availability for the assigned filming day.
• Comfortable working as a background actor in public street scenes.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed.
• Overtime after 8 hours, if applicable.

Chicago Fire Casting – Bicycle Riders, Drivers, and Pedestrians

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in their 20s–60s for non-speaking exterior scenes in the Chicago area. The production is seeking talent of all ethnicities to portray bicycle riders, drivers, and pedestrians. Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle, while performers applying as drivers must be comfortable using their own vehicle during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on Chicago Fire
• Portray a bicycle rider, driver, or pedestrian in exterior scenes
• Provide your own bicycle or vehicle when cast for the applicable role
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle
• Drivers must be comfortable working with their own vehicle
• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

Compensation

• Bicycle riders: $144
• Drivers with car: $144
• Pedestrians: $144

Pedestrian Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors in their 20s to 60s for paid, non-speaking pedestrian roles in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and includes opportunities for general pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and pedestrians with bicycles. Talent should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a pedestrian background actor in scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray everyday pedestrians in non-speaking scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Work with a personal vehicle or bicycle if selected for those specific roles.

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• For pedestrians with cars, vehicles cannot be white, black, or red.
• Bicycle owners may be considered for pedestrian-with-bicycle roles.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.