Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

New York Knicks Superfans for Paid Commercial

Job Description

A paid commercial is seeking real New York Knicks superfans from across New York City. The production is looking for authentic New Yorkers with genuine Knicks passion and real-life stories. Featured talent may include firefighters, nurses, community kitchen workers, young basketball players, wheelchair basketball players, and dedicated Knicks fans from all walks of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional commercial celebrating New York Knicks fandom.
• Share authentic enthusiasm and personal connection to the Knicks.
• Participate naturally in filmed scenes and activities.
• Follow production direction throughout the commercial shoot.
• Bring genuine New York personality, energy, and basketball passion to the project.

Requirements

• Must be a genuine New York Knicks superfan.
• Must be based in New York City.
• Seeking NYC firefighters.
• Seeking nurses.
• Seeking community kitchen workers.
• Seeking basketball underdogs ages 13–16.
• Seeking wheelchair basketball players.
• Open to Knicks superfans from all walks of life.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera.

Compensation

• Session rate: $750/10 hours.
• Usage buyout: $3,500 if featured or recognizable in the final edit.

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.

Naruto Live-Action Feature Film – Sakura

Job Description

An upcoming English-language live-action feature film adaptation of “Naruto” is casting a talented young female actor to portray Sakura. The production is seeking a performer who can bring the character’s energy, determination, and physicality to the screen. Acting experience is not required, and young performers with martial arts or movement experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sakura in a live-action feature film.
• Perform scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
• Participate in physical and action-oriented sequences as required.
• Work closely with the director, cast, and production team.
• Bring energy, personality, and strong physical movement to the role.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 13–15.
• Athletic and physically active.
• Must be able to speak with an American accent.
• Martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour experience is a plus.
• Actors of mixed-race Asian descent are encouraged to apply.
• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

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

Naruto Live-Action Feature Film – Naruto

Job Description

An upcoming English-language live-action feature film adaptation of “Naruto” is casting a talented young male actor to portray Naruto. The production is seeking a performer with a lean, athletic physique who can capture the character’s energy and physicality. Acting experience is not required, and young performers with martial arts or movement experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Naruto in a live-action feature film.
• Perform scripted dialogue and character-driven scenes.
• Participate in physical and action-oriented sequences as required.
• Work closely with the director, cast, and production team.
• Bring energy, personality, and strong physical movement to the role.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 13–15.
• Lean, athletic physique.
• Must be able to speak with an American accent.
• Martial arts, dance, movement, gymnastics, or parkour experience is a plus.
• Actors of mixed-race Asian descent are encouraged to apply.
• No prior acting experience required.

Compensation

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

Female Visitor for Medical Production

Job Description

A non-union medical production in Oakville is seeking an ethnic female performer to portray a hospital visitor. The selected talent will perform natural background actions that help create an authentic medical environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a visitor in a hospital setting.
• Perform natural background actions during medical scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain a believable and professional on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ethnic talent only.
• Non-union and AABP talent only.
• Must be available to work in Oakville.
• Comfortable performing in a simulated hospital environment.

Compensation

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

Ethnic Porter for Medical Production

Job Description

A non-union medical production in Oakville is seeking an ethnic male performer to portray a porter. This role is ideal for talent who can naturally portray professional hospital staff and follow direction in a realistic medical environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a porter in a medical production.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to a hospital environment.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professional behavior throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ethnic talent only.
• Non-union and AABP talent only.
• Must be available to work in Oakville.
• Must be comfortable portraying hospital staff.

Compensation

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

Job Description
A New York City production is seeking a street MC and background actors for a holiday scene. The street MC is a high-energy, New York–style Santa character who wears streetwear and an over-the-top holiday sweater while collecting donations for children. Background actors will appear as pedestrians and shoppers. Faces will be visible on camera in both roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Street MC: Engage the crowd and portray the donation-collecting holiday character.
• Background actors: Act as pedestrians or shoppers in a New York City scene.
• Work one shoot day and follow on-set direction.

Requirements

• Provide your own transportation.
• Background applicants must be adults and available for a daytime shoot.
• Send a DM with your full name, email address, phone number, and the role you want.

Compensation

• Street MC: $450 for 12 hours; fitting details to be determined if needed.
• Background actors: $250 for 10 hours; no fitting.

Footage may be used online, in digital and video advertising, and on in-venue retail signage for one year from first use.

Job Description
A production filming in Clinton, New Jersey is seeking two actors to play shopkeepers, four carolers near the train station, and one actor to portray a Salvation Army–styled Santa raising money for charity. The casting call is primarily seeking performers ages 20–35 of all ethnicities and genders. Each role films for one day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a shopkeeper, caroler, or Santa in the assigned scene.
• Follow direction during a one-day shoot in Clinton.

Requirements

• Be local to Clinton, New Jersey, or provide your own transportation. Transportation is not provided.
• State which role you are interested in when sending a DM.
• Performers of different ethnicities and genders are welcome; the preferred age range is 20–35.

Job Description
A Los Angeles casting call is seeking two male actors to portray eccentric sci-fi doctors. The production is looking for performers with a gray-haired, older appearance and a distinctive character look.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a sci-fi doctor during a shoot lasting up to four to five hours.
• Bring your own lab coat and white button-up shirt.

Requirements

• Male actor with a gray-haired, older appearance.
• Available in Los Angeles, California.
• Able to provide the requested wardrobe.

Compensation

• $150 for the shoot.