Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Male Restaurant Customers for Commercial

Job Description
Casting male background actors to portray restaurant customers in a commercial for a major restaurant chain filming in Nashville. This role involves creating natural, everyday dining scenes that reflect a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant customer in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Engage naturally in dining actions and interactions
• Maintain continuity and consistency across takes
• Be available for a full day of filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–80
• Open to all ethnicities and body types
• Must be local to Nashville, TN
• Comfortable performing in a casual, on-camera environment
• Reliable and able to commit to a full filming day

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours
• Possible $500 upgrade if selected as featured talent
• Non-union project
• Agency fee included

Capri Guests Extras for Beach Scene

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking athletic male and female background actors to portray upscale Capri guests in a beach scene filming in Kure Beach, North Carolina. This paid extras casting opportunity is open to talent of all ethnicities between the ages of 30 and 50 who are comfortable appearing in swimwear for a realistic beach environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Capri beach guests in a featured background scene.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain a natural and professional on-camera presence.
• Participate in outdoor beach filming.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 30–50.
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply.
• Athletic appearance.
• Comfortable wearing swimwear on camera.
• Able to work in Kure Beach, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

Saloon Guests Casting Call

Job Description

A feature film is casting background actors to portray saloon guests in a lively country bar scene filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking men and women with authentic cowboy, country western, or old-school Nashville looks to help create the atmosphere of a bustling honky-tonk. This is a paid local hire opportunity for background performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray patrons in a country saloon scene.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Help create an authentic honky-tonk atmosphere.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–70.
• Cowboy, country western, or old Nashville character types.
• Comfortable portraying country bar patrons.
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must have full-day availability.

Compensation

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

Background Actors Casting Call for Hospital Drama in Mississauga

Job Description

A hospital drama filming in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking non-union background actors for several available roles. Casting is looking for upscale business-class guests, café servers, and an ethnic male performer to portray a fertility clinic staff member. Talent who recently worked on the production or portrayed hospital staff on the project are not eligible for these specific roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a professional hospital drama production.
• Portray an upscale business guest, café server, or fertility clinic staff member.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Three upscale business-class guests with a polished, luxury appearance.
• Two ethnic performers for upscale business-class guest roles.
• Café servers.
• Ethnic male performer for a fertility clinic staff role.
• Must be able to work locally in Mississauga, Ontario.
• Transportation is not provided.
• Must not have recently appeared on this production or portrayed regular hospital staff.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Shooting Range Guests – TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking male background talent to portray guests at a shooting range. This non-union background acting opportunity calls for performers who can naturally fit into a recreational shooting range environment and create believable activity for the scene. Selected talent should be prepared for a potentially long production day and must work as local hires in the Nashville area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guest at a shooting range in a television series
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team
• Maintain continuity and consistent movements between takes
• Remain attentive and professional throughout filming
• Be prepared for an extended production day if required

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–60
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Comfortable portraying a shooting range guest on camera
• Able to commit to potentially 12 or more hours on set
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• $12.50 per hour base rate with time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Extras to Play Patrons at Upscale Trattoria

Job Description
A production is seeking fresh faces to portray patrons at an upscale trattoria for an upcoming project. This is a great opportunity for performers who have not worked on this production before and want to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant patrons in a natural and realistic way

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure continuity

• Be punctual and prepared for the shoot day

Requirements

• Performers ages 28+

• Must be a new face (not previously cast in this production)

• Must be comfortable working in a restaurant environment

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

Porch Guy Featured Background Role

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a male performer to portray a friendly, down-to-earth porch local. This role calls for a warm, approachable presence with a natural, everyday look. Talent may be upgraded to featured or speaking depending on scene usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a welcoming porch character in a commercial scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Bring a relaxed, genuine presence on camera

• Remain available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–60

• All ethnicities welcome

• Down-home, warm, kind face; everyday local look

• Must be a Nashville, TN area local hire

Compensation

• $250 base rate for up to 12 hours

• Possible upgrade:

  • $500 additional if featured (non-speaking)

  • $750 additional if featured with dialogue

• Upgrade not guaranteed

Single Mom for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial is casting a female actor to portray a single mom in a heartfelt and relatable role. This character should feel warm, grounded, and authentic, with strong on-screen chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a single mother in lifestyle scenes
• Interact naturally with child actor(s) on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Deliver a warm and engaging performance

Requirements

• Female, ages 30–40
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have a maternal, relatable presence
• Comfortable working with children on set
• Local to Nashville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $500 for up to 12 hours

Teen Girls Casting Call for Restaurant Commercial

Job Description
A restaurant commercial is seeking African American female teens for an upcoming production filming in Miami, Florida. This nationwide search includes travel support, and selected talent will participate in a professionally produced advertisement. The project is looking for authentic, relatable teens who can bring natural energy and personality to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial advertisement
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in rehearsals, fittings, and shoot days
• Maintain a natural and engaging on-camera presence

Requirements

• African American female teens
• Ages 13–16 (or those who can convincingly portray this age range)
• Comfortable on camera and taking direction
• Must be available during the production window
• Must be able to travel if selected

Compensation

• Session Fee: $1,000
• Rehearsal/Table Read: $150 (if applicable, up to 2 hours)
• Fitting Fee: $150 (2-hour fitting prior to shoot)
• Additional Session: $250 (if applicable)
• Usage Fee: $3,500 if featured in final materials
• Social Buy Usage: $200 if included in final materials
• Travel Days: $500 per day (if applicable)
• Haircut Fee: Up to $150 with receipt
• Agency Fee: 20%

Italian Restaurant Dinner Scene Background Actors

Job Description

A paid featured background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming film production in the Griffin, Georgia area. Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 20–40 with an Italian or similar look to portray upscale restaurant patrons in a lively dinner scene. Talent should have access to elegant evening attire and be ready to help create an authentic restaurant atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured dinner guests in an Italian restaurant scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Wear appropriate evening attire for the role.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 20–40.
• Italian or similar appearance.
• Must have access to nice evening attire.
• Must be able to work in the Griffin, Georgia area.

Compensation

• Paid featured background acting opportunity.