Los Angeles Kids Casting Calls

Featured Firefighter Role: Clean-Shaven Men with Short Hair (TV Series)

Job Description
A hit TV series is casting featured background talent to portray a firefighter (real firefighter experience welcome, but not required). Production is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair, ages 20s–30s, of all ethnicities. This is a paid, non-speaking featured role with a higher rate than standard background, and a wardrobe fitting is expected. If you’re local to Chicago or nearby and can bring confident, professional presence on camera, this is a great featured extra opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured firefighter on camera with believable movement and professional presence.

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity during takes and resets.

• Wear production-approved wardrobe and maintain continuity throughout filming.

• Remain attentive, camera-ready, and professional during long shoot days.

• Provide accurate sizing details for wardrobe and attend fitting if required.

Requirements

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois (local hire only).

• Clean-shaven men with short hair; all ethnicities encouraged to apply.

• Ages 20s–30s (or able to portray).

• Comfortable with a non-speaking featured role and long filming days.

• Must not submit on-set wardrobe photos; submit recent, clear photos only.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours (featured pay rate).

Union Male Talent Needed for TV Comedy Series (New Faces)

Job Description
A TV comedy series is casting new faces for union background roles in an upcoming shoot. Production is seeking two white male performers in their early to mid-20s with a hockey/jock type look. This is a great opportunity for ACTRA talent looking to book professional on-camera work and gain experience on a scripted comedy set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters with natural, believable reactions in scripted scenes.

• Follow direction from the assistant directors for blocking, movement, and continuity.

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Arrive on time, stay camera-ready, and remain professional throughout the day.

• Work respectfully with cast, crew, and other background performers on set.

Requirements

• White male talent, early to mid-20s (or able to portray).

• Hockey/jock type look preferred.

• ACTRA union members only.

• Must be a new face (not previously used on this series).

• Must have current photos (chest-up and full-length) and be reliable and punctual.

Compensation

• Paid union background role (rate provided per ACTRA agreement upon selection).

TV Series Background Extras: Clean-Shaven Men & Women for “White Shirt” Roles

Job Description
A hit TV series is hiring background actors for “White Shirt” roles. Casting is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women, ages 40s to 60s, of all ethnicities. This is a paid extra opportunity for local talent who can work professionally on set, follow direction, and arrive wardrobe-ready. A wardrobe fitting may be required, and production needs submissions ASAP for quick director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent in “White Shirt” scenes with natural, believable reactions.

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and continuity across multiple takes.

• Wear production-approved wardrobe (white shirt) and maintain continuity throughout filming.

• Remain camera-ready, attentive, and professional during long shoot days.

• Communicate clearly with production about prior work on the series (if applicable).

Requirements

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois (local hire only).

• Men: clean-shaven with short hair; Women: camera-ready appearance.

• Ages 40s to 60s; all ethnicities encouraged to apply.

• Must be able to attend a wardrobe fitting if requested.

• Must be comfortable with non-speaking extra work and long filming days.

• Do not submit photos taken on set in wardrobe (professional/personal photos only).

Compensation

• $132 for 8 hours (non-speaking background rate).

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Featured Background Teen Girls (Ages 13–14) for Feature Film

Job Description
An upcoming feature film is now casting Asian teen girls ages 13–14 for featured background roles. This is a paid opportunity for young performers who are comfortable on camera, can follow direction on a professional set, and want real film set experience. If your teen has great on-camera presence and can work as a local hire in Austin, this is a strong chance to earn a screen credit and get exposure to a major production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured background characters in a feature film scene with natural reactions and presence.

• Follow direction from the assistant directors for blocking, movement, and continuity.

• Stay camera-ready, focused, and professional throughout multiple takes.

• Work well in a set environment with cast, crew, and other background performers.

• Maintain consistency with wardrobe and appearance for continuity across scenes.

Requirements

• Teen girls ages 13–14 (must be able to portray this age range).

• Asian talent only.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX (no travel provided).

• Parent/guardian must be available to coordinate and support the minor on set as required.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work a full production day.

Compensation

• $150 per day (production day rate; schedule may run up to 12 hours).

Vertical Drama Series Casting: Non-Union Actors with European Look

Job Description
A vertical drama series is now casting non-union male and female actors (18+) for several roles. Production is seeking talent with a European look and strong on-camera presence for short-form, vertical storytelling. If you can deliver natural, emotionally believable performances and take direction well, this is a great opportunity to build credits in scripted digital series work.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes designed for vertical/phone-format viewing.

• Take direction from the creative team and adjust performance quickly between takes.

• Deliver clear emotional beats, reactions, and dialogue with strong on-camera presence.

• Work professionally on set, arriving prepared and staying focused through multiple setups.

• Provide required materials (photos/reel/self-tape) to support casting decisions.

Requirements

• Non-union actors, ages 18+.

• Male and female talent with a European look.

• Accents may include American, British, or Australian (depending on the role).

• Body type notes: male athletic/fit/muscular; female slim build (as specified for certain roles).

• Must be able to work locally and be reliable, punctual, and camera-ready.

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate and terms shared upon selection).

Non-Union Commercial Casting: Balding Man with Ponytail and Beard

Job Description
A non-union commercial is casting a balding white man with a ponytail and beard for a paid on-camera role. This is a fun, quick-hit “sight gag” style part, so natural presence and a great look are the priority—no prior acting experience is needed. If you match the look and can work like a local hire in the New England area, this commercial casting opportunity offers strong pay and regional usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a non-union commercial featuring a visual gag moment.

• Follow simple on-set direction for timing, movement, and positioning.

• Maintain the required look (balding head, ponytail, beard) for continuity.

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and prepared for a professional commercial set.

• Work efficiently with the crew during filming.

Requirements

• White male talent who is balding with a ponytail and beard.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in New England.

• Must be available for production dates as scheduled (details shared upon selection).

• No acting experience required.

• Must be comfortable appearing in a comedic “sight gag” role.

Compensation

• $800 paid booking.

• Includes shoot plus 6 months regional TV and web usage.

Zombie Movie Extras (Overnight Shoot)

Job Description
A zombie movie is now casting background actors to appear as on-camera extras in an overnight film shoot. Production is seeking men and women (18+) of all ethnicities who can commit to late-night hours, stay energized on set, and follow direction for zombie-style movement and atmosphere scenes. If you love horror projects and want film extra experience, this is a solid paid opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a zombie movie extra, following direction for movement, pacing, and reactions.

• Take guidance from the assistant directors for background action and continuity.

• Maintain wardrobe/makeup continuity as required for horror scenes.

• Be professional and camera-ready for long overnight filming hours.

• Work well with other extras and crew in busy set environments.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18+ (must be able to work overnight).

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply.

• Comfortable with horror/zombie-themed performance and physical movement.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a full overnight shoot.

• Must be able to work as a local hire (travel not provided).

Compensation

• $100–$200 flat rate (based on role and production needs).

Little League Game Day Roles: Families, Spectators, and Umpire

Job Description
A scripted production is casting background and featured atmosphere roles for a Little League baseball game day scene. Talent is needed to portray Little League families and spectators, minor family members, and a Little League umpire. This is a great opportunity for performers and real people who can bring authentic game-day energy, follow on-set direction, and help build a lively baseball crowd environment. Guaranteed pay applies, with overtime available when filming runs long.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable Little League crowd member, family attendee, or game-day participant on camera.

• Follow direction for reactions, cheering, movement, and continuity during multiple takes.

• Maintain wardrobe continuity and stay camera-ready throughout the shoot.

• Take direction quickly and remain professional in a busy set environment.

• For umpire role: perform basic umpire actions and movement in game play moments.

Requirements

• Little League Families & Spectators: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+.

• Little League Family Members (Minors): Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 8–17 (must have parent/guardian coordination).

• Little League Umpire: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+; umpire/baseball experience preferred.

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe based on guidelines and/or attend a fitting if requested.

• Must keep sizing information accurate for wardrobe needs.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work a full filming day that may run long.

Compensation

• $96 guaranteed for up to 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Commercial Content Shoot: Male Actor for Dramatic Short Skits

Job Description
A production is casting a male actor for a commercial-style content shoot featuring short scripted skits. This paid acting role is ideal for performers who can memorize quickly, jump into improv, and bring a dramatic, camera-ready performance across multiple skits filmed back-to-back. If you’ve got strong presence and can deliver expressive reactions on cue, this is a great opportunity to build content credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in 5–6 short skits filmed consecutively with consistent energy and focus.

• Memorize lines efficiently and deliver dialogue with natural timing and emotion.

• Improvise when needed to strengthen comedic or dramatic beats.

• Take direction well and adjust performance quickly between takes.

• Stay professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout the shoot day.

Requirements

• Male actor, age range 21–35 (or able to portray).

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Strong memorization skills and comfort with improv and dramatic moments.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from set.

• Must be healthy and able to work on set (no illness/fever).

Compensation

• $200 flat rate.

• $50 gas bump.

Commercial Content Shoot: Female Actor for Dramatic Short Skits

Job Description
A production is casting a female actor for a commercial-style content shoot featuring short scripted skits. Talent should be confident memorizing lines, comfortable with improv, and able to bring strong, dramatic performance for multiple scenes filmed back-to-back. This is a paid acting opportunity for performers who can deliver expressive reactions, strong character choices, and professional on-set energy.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in 5–6 short skits filmed consecutively with consistent energy and focus.

• Memorize lines quickly and deliver dialogue naturally with strong emotional range.

• Improvise when needed to support comedic or dramatic beats.

• Take direction well and adjust performance between takes.

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain professionalism throughout the shoot day.

Requirements

• Female actor, age range 21–30 (or able to portray).

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Strong memorization skills and comfort with improv.

• Must have reliable transportation to and from set.

• Must be healthy and able to work on set (no illness/fever).

Compensation

• $200 flat rate.

• $50 gas bump.