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NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 7 is Now Casting Chicago Families

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NBC’s Chicago Fire Season 7 is now casting kids and their parents for a scene in Chicago, Illinois.

Casting directors are looking for kids and their parents to work on a scene filming on Wednesday, January 23rd in Chicago, Illinois.

About Chicago Fire:

From renowned Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (“Law & Order” brand) and co-creator Derek Haas, the writer behind “3:10 to Yuma,” comes Season 7 of the high-octane drama “Chicago Fire,” an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America’s noblest professions. The firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 risk their lives week in and week out to save and protect the citizens of their incredible city. (via NBC)

To audition for a role in Chicago Fire check out the casting call breakdown below.

Chicago Fire Casting Call

CASTING ALERT! Searching for kids (either 7 years old or 10 years old) to work with their mom or dad in a scene on Chicago Fire on Wednesday January 23rd. Kids must have a valid Joan Philo Casting or Empire Casting work permit. Please submit to cf51xtra@gmail.com. Include your child’s photo and your photo. Include both of your heights, weights, ages, and a contact phone number. Put “Kid and Parent” in the subject line. Please attach the child’s work permit to the email.

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Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.

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Julianne Moore’s ‘The Glorias’ Georgia Casting Call for a Union Hall Scene

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The Glorias starring Julianne Moore is now casting Union Hall scene in Savannah, Georgia.

Casting directors are now casting talent to work on scenes filming on Monday, February 4th in Savannah, Georgia. Producers are seeking talent to work on a Union Hall scene. PRoducers are seeking talent to play 1970’s New York City types ages 20 to 60 years old.

About The Glorias:

Oscar-winner Julianne Moore will play feminist icon Steinem with fellow-Oscar winner Alicia Vikander in talks to play the activist between the ages of 20-40. The movie, based on Steinem’s memoir, will follow her journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner. The Ms. magazine founder’s story has added resonance in this Time’s Up and #MeToo era. The production is in discussions with a host of Hollywood A-Listers to join the project. (Deadline)

How to apply?

IMMEDIATELY SEEKING: PLEASE SHARE
For “The Glorias” filming in the Savannah area. MUST HAVE FULL AVAILABILITY FOR WORK DAY APPLYING FOR. (Not for fitting)
Fitting pay rate: $20
Work day pay rate: $80/8


MONDAY 2/4
UNION HALL

***MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PAID FITTING THURSDAY OR FRIDAY***
Caucasian men to portray union men 1970’s NYC
Ages: 20-60

SUBJECT: UNION


SUBMIT ASAP:
Name
CURRENT photos
Age/height/weight
Sizes
Have you been booked on “The Glorias”? (yes/no – if yes please state role(s))
Wardrobe # (if applicable)
Do you have tattoos? (yes/no – if yes, please state location)
Location (city, state) / Apprx. distance to Savannah
Contact number

Glorias.MHC@gmail.com
SUBJECT: UNION

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‘Swamp Thing’ is Now Casting Families in Wilmington, North Carolina

Swamp Thing is now families in Wilmington, North Carolina

TW Casting is looking for real families and friends for a crawfish boil scene for scenes filming on January 29th and 30th in Wilmington, North Carolina. Producers are seeking talent ages 12 to 70 years old to work on the scene. Talents will be compensated a a GUARANTEED $64/8 hrs per person and time and a half for every hour that exceeds the 8th.

About Swamp Thing:

According to DC Universe, “Swamp Thing is the latest original series to be announced for the DC Universe digital experience, and it comes to us care of a name that DC (and horror) fans will likely know—James Wan, who will serve as an Executive Producer of the series along with Mark Verheiden (Ash vs. The Evil Dead, Daredevil, Constantine), Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle: Creation) and Michael Clear (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation). ”

 James Wan Swamp Thing
Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Patrick Wilson, James Wan and Jason Momoa at the 2018 CinemaCon – Warner Bros ‘The Big Picture’ held at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, USA on April 24, 2018. (Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com)

When CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland—only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous—and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. (via)

How to audition?

To audition for a role on Swamp Thing, check out the casting call breakdown below.

Swamp Thing Open Casting Call

SWAMP THING- WILMINGTON, NC: LOOKING FOR REAL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FOR A CRAWFISH BOIL SCENE ON THE FOLLOWING TENTATIVE WORK DATES: 1/29, and 1/30. THOSE SUBMITTING BUT BE AVAILABLE ALL OF THOSE DATES!
________________

TOWNIES/FAMILIES:
All ethnicities, ages 12-70s. Would love to get some recurring townies!
*Those submitting MUST: be available for three consecutive days OR nights OR splits (half day/half night) of filming AND MUST BE OKAY BEING AROUND SHELLFISH!!**
Please do not submit if you have a shellfish allergy!
**If submitting as a family, you must include all submissions in one email**

Subject Line: Boil Townie 1/29 and 1/30 OR Boil Family 1/29 and 1/30


Pay rate is a GUARANTEED $64/8 hrs per person and time and a half for every hour that exceeds the 8th. Call time could be as early as 5:30am and filming days can last up to 12+ hours so please come prepared.

Those submitting must be able to work AS LOCAL TO THE WILMINGTON, NC AREA!!!

If interested email: SwampThingBG@twcastandrecruit.com
Subject Line: Please list the role you are submitting for

Your email should include the following in bullet form (If you HAVE NOT sent a general submission for SWAMP THING SEASON ONE):
Two recent photos (we prefer a body and head shot OR group photo – may be taken with phone), Name, Contact Number, Age, Location (City, State), Height, Weight, Shirt Size, Pant Size, Jacket Size (if applicable), Dress Size (if applicable,) Shoe Size, AND a Description of any tattoos or piercings.

If you have already sent us a general submission email with ALL of the appropriate information then simply e-mail us with the appropriate subject line and state your availability.

Related: How to Find Acting Auditions and Casting Calls

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EPIX New Series ‘Our Lady’ is Now Casting Kid and Teen Actors

EPIX new series Our Lady is now casting kid and teen actors in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Casting directors are now seeking talent to work on scenes filming in between January 23rd and January 24th in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Producers are seeking talent to play the “Jimenez Daughters”. Epix is looking for Hispanic kid actors between the ages of 9 to 13 years old with a darker complexion and dark hair to work on scenes in the show.

About Our Lady:

Epix
LOS ANGELES – SEP 29: Epix, Atmosphere at the “Berlin Station” Premiere Screening at Milk Studios on September 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA ( Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com)

According to Deadline, Our Lady, LTD is a new series for the EPIX streaming platform. Jackie Weaver will star alongside Ben Kingsley and Jimmi Simposon in a 10-episode “modern noir drama series”. The show is from Patriot creator Steve Conrad.

“Our Lady, LTD (fka Our Lady of Perpetual Grace), follows James (Simpson), a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects.”

How to audition?

SANTA FE, NM AREA – Series “Our Lady Ltd” for WORK on BOTH WEDNESDAY 1/23/19 -AND- THURSDAY 1/24/19. *MUST be available both dates, NO exceptions!

–PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO MAY FIT THE TALENT DESCRIPTIONS–

Shoot Location(s): Bonanza Creek, NM -and- Espanola, NM

**PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL or able to be Local to the Bonanza Creek/Espanola areas!!! (within a reasonable self-drive distance and able to provide own accommodation if necessary)

Casting Director: Tina Kerr
Casting Associate: Alejandro Rodriguez

SHOOT DATES: WEDNESDAY 1/23/19 -AND- THURSDAY 1/24/19

We do NOT yet have Call Times so you MUST have FULL day available if submitting to be available regardless what Call/Wrap Time ends up bein.

Pay rate: $92.00 for 8 hours. Will be paid the full 8 hour rate even in you work less than that, however you MUST be available for the entire shoot day and have FULL day availability regardless of Call/Wrap times.

**FEATURED BACKGROUND**

JIMENEZ DAUGHTERS: Female, Hispanic/Latina, age range 9-13 years old, darker complexion, dark hair. *Parent or Guardian must remain on set with child at all times

To SUBMIT: email to: olcnewmexico@gmail.com with subject line JIMENEZ DAUGHTER. Submissions MUST include ALL of the following: child first & last name, parent/guardian first & last name, child’s age, contact number, height, weight, city you are located in and 2 RECENT photos taken within the past 2 weeks (1 headshot type and 1 full body). Photos MUST be of you alone with no one else in photo, NO sunglasses, NO hats, NO filters and should be taken against a plain/solid color background!! **THIS WILL BE SELECTED BY THE DIRECTOR: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PHOTOS ARE GOOD QUALITY!! We will NOT submit photos that are blurry, pixelated, selfies taken into a mirror, have filters, you are wearing sunglasses or hats.

–Since this will be photo selected by the Director and Agency – IF you become unavailable after you have submitted, please send a second email to withdraw your submission.

**ONLY BOOKING these roles at this time!! NOT ACCEPTING any other submissions please**

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Ben Affleck’s New Showtime Series ‘City on a Hill’ is Now Hiring Actors

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Showtime‘s new series by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon City on a Hill is now casting actors to work as extras in New York City.

Grant Wilfley Casting is now casting actors ages 18 and older, all ethncities, to play Boston types on the Showtime series “City on a Hill”. Casting directros are looking for New York actors to work on scenes filming between February 6th through June 13th in Manhattan, New York City. Talents will be compensated $165/10.

About City on a Hill:

Justice League Cast

Ben Affleck, Ezra Miller, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa and Chris Hardwick speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for “Justice League”, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. (Image credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr/Creative Commons)

The new Showtime series City on a Hill is executive produced by Tom Fontana, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jennifer Todd, James Mangold, Barry Levinson, and Michael Cuesta.

According to Deadline, the series is written by Chuck MacLean (Boston Strangler) and is based on an original idea by Ben Affleck. City on a Hill is set in the early 1990s Boston when “the city was rife with violent criminals emboldened by local law enforcement agencies in which corruption and racism was the norm, until it suddenly all changed.”

Showtime’s City on a Hill

Ben Affleck Matt Damon
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon at premiere of PROJECT GREENLIGHT, NY 11/27/2001 (Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com)

How to apply:

GWC is seeking NON-UNION actors ages 18-99, all ethnicity, to portray Boston types on the Showtime series CITY ON A HILL.

Tentative Shoot Dates: TBD sometime between 2/6-6/13 filming in Manhattan. Interior and exterior work.

Fitting TBD sometime before the work date in Brooklyn.

Non-union bg rate: $165/10hrs

Please note:
-Everyone should be local to NY area
-Everyone must be over 18
-Everyone must have valid, unexpired, unrestricted US-issued ID
-Everyone should have early 90’s hair, nothing modern

Please email city@gwcnyc.com with:
-Full name
-Union Status
-Phone number
-all of your sizes: Men:Height, Weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe sizes; Women: Height, Weight, bust, waist, hips, dress, and shoe.
-2-3 good quality selfies that clearly depict your current look and current hair length (no headshots please)
-Men, if needed, would you be comfortable being clean shaven?
-Men, if needed, would you be comfortable receiving a hair cut?
-confirm no visible tattoos
-confirm ok with atmospheric smoke
-confirm you are a Tri-State area local
-what IDs can you provide for your I9? (please note if you have a visa or restricted ID of any kind)

Please write in the subject line: “FACEBOOK, Boston type submission”

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Upcoming Romantic Comedy is Now Casting Business Types

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Upcoming romantic comedy is now casting business types in Atlanta, Georgia.

Casting directors are now casting business types to play wealthy types for a scene filming on Monday, January 21st in Atlanta, Georgia. Producers are seeking talent to play executive business types. Details for the production have not been released.

How to apply:

EXECUTIVE CAUCASIAN MALES

Seeking clean cut, professional/business type Caucasian Males, ages 30-55 to portray wealthy, upscale vacationers in the “Romantic Comedy Project”.

Works: Monday, January 21st
Rate: $75/8
Location: (TBD) Atlanta, GA & Surrounding Areas

How to Submit:
To apply, please send your name, age, height, weight, phone number, 3 photos (dress the part! This is a director selected role) to submissions@catrettcasting.com

Subject: SNOOTY

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Red Lobster Training Videos Casting Call for Speaking Roles

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Red Lobster is now casting speaking roles for a training video in Orlando, Florida.

Red Lobster will be producing a 5-part series of training videos for Building Guest Loyalty with a comedic twist. Casting directors are looking to cast lead roles. Filming will shoot on January 28th through the 30th in Orlando, Florida.

Red Lobster will be producing a 5-part series of training videos for Building Guest Loyalty with a comedic twist. Casting directors are looking to cast the following, non-union paid roles.

Two guests attend a dinner party at the home of new friends, parents, Brenda/Jim and their children, Stephanie/Paul. The family not prepared for their guests, the home is a mess, they are not dressed properly, the food isn’t prepared and the guests are treated as an afterthought.

At Red Lobster: The family plays the roles of the Red Lobster team but this time they are prepared, attentive and take proper care of their guests.

How to apply: Contact Brandon Dorn – bdorn@redlobster.com

Please submit your headshot, resume and demo reel to Brandon Dorn at bdorn@redlobster.com for consideration.

Check out the casting call breakdown below for more information:

Red Lobster Casting Call

Red Lobster

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Kumail Nanjiani’s New Series is Now Casting Lead Speaking Roles

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Kumail Nanjiani‘s new TV series is now casting speaking roles

Telsey and Company are now casting actors for the new Universal Television series DREAM from executive producers Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, Lee Eisenberg, Alan Yang, Joshua Bearman, and Joshua Davis. Casting directors are casting the following role:

  • Knaul Sah – The character is a South Asian boy at various ages in his life between 8 and 20. The character is a charming, resourceful young immigrant from India living in Utah. Speaks English and Hindi. This is for a starring role.

No experience is necessary.

If interested in being considered please email the following information to dreamseriescasting@gmail.com

About Apple’s ‘Little America’:

Kumail Nanjiani
LOS ANGELES – SEP 10: Emily V. Gordan, Kumail Nanjiani at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA – Image (Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com)

Details for the show have not been released. However, according to Variety, Apple has officially ordered the immigrant anthology “Little America” to series with the same executive producers. According to the report, the half-hour series is based on true stories from Epic Magazine. “ It will explore the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, and surprising stories of immigrants in America. “The Office” alum Lee Eisenberg will write and executive produce along with “The Big Sick” writers Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. Eisenberg will also serve as showrunner.”

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NBC’s ‘Chicago PD’ is Now Casting Kid and Teen Actors (Pay is $150/Day)

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NBC’s Chicago PD is now casting young firefighters in Chicago, Illinois.

NBC’s Chicago PD is now casting pedestrians to work on a neighborhood scene. FIlming wills hoot between January 18th through the 22nd. Producers are seeking kid actors to play young fighters and extras to play pedestrians for an exterior scene.

About NBC’s Chicago PD Season 6:

NBC’s Chicago PD centers on the Intelligence team located at the District 21 of the Chicago Police department. This team fights the city’s major offenses including organized crime, drug trafficking, and high profile murders.


To audition for a role on NBC’s Chicago PD season 6, check out the casting call details below:

NBC ‘Chicago PD’ Season 6 Casting Call

***NBC’s CHICAGO PD CASTING ALERT***

“CITY LIFE” — Seeking Men & Women, ages 18-65+, ANY ETHNICITY, to play downtown pedestrians for exterior neighborhood scene.?
Film Dates: FRIDAY 1/18
Pay Rate: $96/8


“OVERPASS AUTO” — Seeking Men and Women, ages 18-65+, ANY ETHNICITY, to play pedestrians with auto for exterior neighborhood scenes.??
Film Dates: MONDAY 1/21
Pay Rate: $96/8 + $35 Auto Bump


“YOUNG FIREFIGHTERS” — Seeking African American and Hispanic/Latino Boys/Teenagers, ages 12-18 to for youth firefighter training program scenes. Must be comfortable with physical activity. Kids under the age of 16 MUST have a valid Empire Casting Minor Work permit.???????
Film Dates: TUESDAY 1/22
Pay Rate: $150/8


TO SUBMIT: If you live in/around the Chicago area and are interested in filming with us, please submit the following info to CPDbackground@gmail.com with the corresponding role in the subject line:
**ATTACH MULTIPLE RECENT PHOTOS of yourself (NO distractions/filters!)
LEGAL NAME:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ZIP:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
EMPIRE CASTING MINOR WORK PERMIT? Please attach a copy/photo
WOMEN SIZES: DRESS/T-SHIRT; BRA/CUP/WAIST/HIP/SHOE:
MEN SIZES: Jacket/T-Shirt/Neck/Sleeve/Waist/Inseam/Shoe Measurements:
VISIBLE TATTOOS: *Please attach a photo of the tattoo(s)
*Describe placement
CAR?: Color/Year/Make/Model *Please describe/attach a photo

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Atlanta Jobs: Casting Call for Basketball Players and Cheerleaders

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Casting directors are now casting basketball players and cheerleaders in Atlanta, Georgia.

Extras Casting Atlanta is looking for basketball players and college cheerleaders in Atlanta, Georgia. Producers are seeking talent between the ages of 18 to 24 years old to work on an upcoming production filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Details for the production have not been released.

How to apply:

Upcoming 1/29/19 in Atlanta we are looking for college basketball player types — MUST be 18 – 24 years old and know how to play — sizes can vary but we are ideally looking for some tall guys — great featured rate — email a recent photo, AGE, height, all clothing sizes and all contact info to: ECApromos@gmail.com – COLLEGE BASKETBALL in Subject

Also for 1/29 we are looking for EXPERIENCED college cheerleaders — girls and guys — 18 – 24 years old — email pic, all sizes, age and contact info to: ECApromos@gmail.com – CHEERLEADER in Subject

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Print Modeling Job Casting Call in Miami (Pay is $750)

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Casting call for models to work on a modeling job in Miami, Florida.

Miami Talent Casting is looking for models to work on a modeling job in Miami, Florida. Casting directors are seeking models to work on a modeling job starting January 28th through the 30th in Miami, Florida. Models will be compensated $250/day.

How to Apply:

MIAMI – PRINT JOB EXTRAS
shoots Jan 28, 29, 30, rate $250 per day
FEMALES 18-50 or so, all ethnicities, average types.
This job works 1 or more days, please mention if af avail all 3 days or which.
no travel paid, booking by pics, miamitalentcasting@gmail.com

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How to Become an Extra

Become a background actor

Extra Career Description:

A Background Actor is someone who works in front of the camera. Background actors arrive early on the set and are guided by the Production Assistant, who gives them the paperwork to fill out for that day’s work. The background extra then gets put into “holding,” which is an area where Extras spend their time until the assistant director needs them for the scene. Traditionally, the casting call will say what they will be doing that day. An extra may need to go to wardrobe if the scene requires specific clothing, props or attire. Some background actors may go to hair and makeup if they are going to be “FEATURED” in a scene.

Once it is their time to film their scene, Production Assistants direct extras, most of the time, background actors receive a meal, and they eat alongside the cast and crew of the production. For scenes that require a large number of background actors, otherwise known as “Cattle Calls,” background actors will have their location for their meals.

Dunkirk Background Extras
extras at the set Filming for the World War II action thriller Dunkirk by Urk Netherlands June 2016 – Image (fokke baarssen / Shutterstock.com)

Career Advancement for Background Actors

Background actors gain access to the film industry and are a great way to make networking connections to become an actor, director, cinematographer, producer, screenwriter, and more. However, for background extras looking to become speaking role actors, many productions may upgrade an actor for a speaking role. For example, Southern Casting Associates, the extras casting company behind Tyler Perry’s TV shows, announced on Facebook that Tyler Perry upgraded background actors to principal speaking roles. “Thanks to all the talent that helped make these televisions shows happen!,” Southern Casting Associates posted on Facebook. “Congratulations to the two that got bumped to principal today as well- you know who you are.” That is not the first time Tyler Perry Upgraded background actors to principal speaking roles. On the set of Tyler Perry’s Too Close to Home,  an aspiring actor, hired to work as a background extra, was upgraded to a Principal speaking role in the series.

Casting directors posted on Facebook the excellent news. “Congratulations to Hunter Watson on being bumped to a PRINCIPAL ROLE. He is signing his contract as we speak! This goes to show you that it can happen to you at ANY MOMENT when you are working with us at Tyler Perry Studio!”

Education and Training for Extras

Unlike many careers, a college degree is not necessary to become a background actor. The majority of background actors also do not have formal acting training. However, being a background extra does require some basic skills such as being able to follow direction.

Working as an extra can also be beneficial for someone who wants to become an actor and land more prominent roles. So for anyone with a passion for a professional acting career, acting classes are essential to gain a basic set of tools. However, working as an extra allows for an actor to practice primarily in featured scenes.

Skills for Background Extras

Casting directors who hire background extras are looking for a specific look. It is crucial for anyone looking to become a background extra must be able to look differently for different projects. For example, a production may be filming a high school scene so actors must be able to look like students or teachers. Also, background actors with cars, bicycles, and pets are often sought after in casting calls. While someone looking for extra work may not be able to anticipate casting calls, have a wide range of looks and skills will help increase their odds of getting hired by a production.

Background actors often must wait for extended portions of the day until the production needs them to shoot a scene. It is essential extras can work long hours and keep themselves busy while filming. Most importantly, background actors who are easy-going and follow directions are more likely going to get called back for more work and receive better camera-time in a scene.

Casting Calls do not leave much time for planning ahead of time. Most casting notices go out between a week to a few days before the scene starts filming. Background Extras must check their emails and Project Casting often to make sure they respond immediately to any casting call for which they are eligible. Depending upon where an Extra lives, they may need to drive long distances to the shooting locations. That said, one benefit is that extras may not have to worry about working overnight or over the weekend. Productions also pay higher rates for filming dates that go longer than eight hours in a day.

How to Find Extra Jobs:

Actress camera

You can read our guide on how to find casting calls here. Background actors also gain the opportunity to other jobs including working as a stand-in and photo double. A Stand-in has similar job functions as an extra and gets paid more. Working as a Stand-in has the same experience on set as an Extra. However, Stand-ins help the Director of Photography set up lighting for a scene and are not in front of the camera once the camera starts rolling.

How much does a Background Extra get paid?

Background actors can earn between minimum wage to around $12/hour. If production goes beyond eight hours in a day, background extras get paid time-and-a-half. If the production goes into 12 or more hours, it becomes double pay for union actors. Actors who join the union SAG-AFTRA are often compensated more than non-union actors.

A vast majority of Background Extras work is in Los Angeles, California,  New York City, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Atlanta, Georgia and Oahu, Hawaii.

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$2,000 Swimsuit Print Modeling Job Casting Call for Miami Models

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Women’s swimsuit line print modeling job is now casting in Miami, Florida.

Miami Talent Casting is looking for female models to work on an upcoming swimsuit line print modeling job. Auditions will take place on Friday, January 18th. Producers are looking for models between the sizes of 6 to 16. To audition for a spot in the print modeling job, check out the casting call breakdown below.

How to apply:

Miami – Women’s Swimsuit Line Print Job
casting Friday Jan 18 in Wynwood area. females, all ethnicities 16-30 or so, with sizes between 6-16. Height not an issue. Send whole body pic or swimsuit pic along with
contact to miamitalentcasting@gmail.com
Shoot is end of month, will update. Rate is $2000.
This is a recurring shoot, so if booked or not on this one,
you will be considered again if on file.

If you cannot make it to casting, pics will be considered also, please send your best.

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Atlanta Casting Call: TNT’s ‘Beast Mode’ is Now Casting Kid Boxers

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TNT TV pilot Beast Mode is now casting kid boxers roles in Atlanta, Georgia.

Central Casting is looking for real kid boxers to work on a scene filming on January 28th, 29th and February 1st in Atlanta, Georgia. Producers are looking for boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 12 years old who have real boxing experience and have all of their own gear. Must be available for 3 days of filming, as well as an interview and fitting next week.

Related: TNT ‘Beast Mode’ TV Pilot is Now Casting Speaking Roles

About Beast Mode:

Anika Noni Rose
LOS ANGELES – NOV 18: Anika Noni Rose at the 10th Annual Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on November 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA – Image (Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com)

Via Deadline: “Pulling herself and her two daughters up from poverty, abuse, homelessness, and criminality, Marsha Blackstone (Anika Noni Rose) reached the pinnacle of boxing as a fighter and has become equally as successful a trainer known for unconventional methods and a fiercely combative style. Driven by the belief that any step backward is a slippery slope to her former life, when the boxer Marsha trained to a world title fires her, this complex and inspiring woman is determined to find a new fighter to eclipse the one she lost, but her emotional baggage and militant style could be her undoing in her professional and personal life, especially with her two grown daughters, and a new baby on the way.”

How to apply:

New TV Pilot- “UMBP”
Now Looking for ACTUAL KID Boxers!
Work: 3 Days: Mon 1/28, Tue 1/29 + Fri 2/1
Loc: Atlanta area
Rate: $150/8

Real Kid Boxers: Looking for boys and girls between the ages of 10-12 (and these ages only!) who have REAL boxing experience and have all of their own gear. MUST be available for all 3 days of filming, as well as an interview and fitting TBD next week. Open & flexible schedule is a plus!

To submit, send your child’s name, DOB, parent’s name & number, PLUS the following:

1. CURRENT photo of your child
2. Child’s height, weight & clothing sizes
3. Short video of your child boxing or hitting the bag

Send to: Beastmode@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: “Kid Boxer”

You must submit all of this information in order to be considered.

Thanks!

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Amazon’s New Heidi Klum Fashion Competition Series is Now Casting

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Amazon’s new Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn competition series are now casting.

Casting directors are now casting fashion designers for Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn’s new fashion competition series for Amazon’s Amazon Prime Video. The deadline to apply is February 11th.

About Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn’s new Amazon Prime Show:

Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Forum in Inglewood, USA on August 27, 2017. – Image (Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com)

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn left Project Runway for a new Amazon Prime fashion show. The global competitions series will see fashion designers compete with the Amazon shopping experience.

The duo has spent 16 seasons and 14 years together working on the fashion show. The duo is retiming for a currently untitled global fashion competition series for the retail giant. Details about the show are being kept a secret. Amazon reportedly says the show will make fashion accessible to a larger audience and offer a fresh take on the reality genre, while appearing to viewers who enjoy competition and storytelling. As part of the show, Amazon Fashion will create a unique shopping experience for viewers.

“After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Project Runway, a show that I was honored to host and help create,” Klum said in a statement. “I am incredibly proud of the show, and it will always have a special place in my heart. I am so appreciative of the dedicated fans, and most of all, I am grateful that we could shine a light on creativity and help launch so many talented designers’ careers. I’m most excited that my journey with my dear friend and colleague, Tim Gunn, is far from over. We will be partnering with Amazon for a new show, and we’re excited for everyone to see what we’re designing next!” 

Added Gunn: “I am grateful to Project Runway for putting me on a path I never, in my wildest dreams, thought my career would take me! I am so proud to have been a part of the groundbreaking process that showcased talented young designers as never before. Most importantly, I am indebted to our incredible fans, they are the heart and soul of what we do, and continue to inspire us to raise the bar in this arena. I’m excited for them to see what’s next, as I partner with Amazon and Heidi Klum on our next great ‘fashion’ adventure.”

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PARIS, FRANCE – JAN 28, 2016: Amazon logotype printed on cardboard box side, seen from above on a wooden floor. Amazon Inc is the an American electronic e-commerce company (Hadrian / Shutterstock.com)

This news comes after Bravo recently revived Project Runway after Lantern Entertainment acquired the show from The Weinstein Company, following the company’s bankruptcy. Project Runway was moved from Bravo to Lifetime, where it ran for 11 additional seasons. In 2016, Lifetime renewed the show for three seasons in a deal with The Weinstein Company. Bravo revived the series for a 17th season and has yet to reveal their hosts and judges.

“Bravo is proud to bring Project Runway back where it all began, and Heidi and Tim will always be a huge part of the legacy,” reps for Bravo said in a statement. “The series will continue its iconic impact with Bravo’s reboot for the next generation of designers and fans. We are excited to announce our new host and mentor very soon.”

How to apply:

Casting FASHION DESIGNERS for Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn’s new fashion competition series with Amazon for Amazon Prime Video! The application deadline is February 11th.

Click here to apply today!

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Facebook’s New BuzzFeed Game Show is Now Casting in Los Angeles

Facebook Watch‘s new BuzzFeed series is now casting interesting people in Los Angeles, California.

JHolden Casting is looking for people from all walks of life who would like a chance to win some money on a brand new game show. The show is brought to you by BuzzFeed and Facebook Watch. Producers are looking for interesting individuals ages 18 and older who live in the Southern California area. Details for the show have not been released.

BuzzFeed Casting Call

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How to apply:

JW23 Casting is looking for FUN, OPINIONATED, COMPETITIVE people from all walks of life who would like a chance to win some CASH on a brand new game show brought to you by BuzzFeed and Facebook Watch.

Interested individuals, age 18+, in/near Southern California should fill out an application on the following page. If selected, one of our casting producers will reach out to discuss the next steps. Survey-based trivia. No math or special knowledge/skills required. Apply Now!

Click here to apply

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Miami Casting Call: Fitness Commercial is Now Casting Hosts (Pay is $400/Day)

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Fitness infomercial is now casting hosts and testimonials in Miami, Florida.

Casting directors are looking for talent to work on a fitness infomercial filming in Miami, Florida. Producers are looking for male and female host types to present and speak about the exercise machine. Talents will be compensated $400. Producers are looking for men and women between the ages of 20 to 35 years old.

How to apply:

Miami – Fitness Infomercial
shoots next week, production will
accommodate talent to schedules. paid at wrap
booking by pics, miamitalentcasting@gmail.com
Looking for male and female host types to
present and speak about the exercise machine. rate $400 flat…Testimonials, male and female, all eth, 20-35 or so, rate $120 flat

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HBO’s ‘The Outsider’ is Now Casting Atlanta Police Officers

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HBO’s The Outsider is now casting police officers in Atlanta, Georgia.

HBO’s The Outsider is now seeking men and women to play police officers and correction officers. Producers are looking for people ages 25 and over to work on the HBO series. Filming will shoot between February 6th through March 26th in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Related: HBO’s ‘The Outsider’ is Now Casting in Atlanta

About Stephen King’s The Outsiders:

Stephen King Books
Young Woman Reads Stephen King Misery Book in Sassello, Italy-August 2018 (Eyesonmilan / Shutterstock.com)

According to Deadline, HBO has given a series order to a new supernatural drama series called The Outsider. The movie will star Ben Mendelsohn. The show comes from The Night Of co-creator/executive producer Richard Price, director-producer Jack Bender (Mr. Mercedes) Jason Bateman’s Aggregate Films, Temple Hill Entertainment, and MRC. Ozark star/director/executive producer Jason Bateman is set to direct the first two episodes and may star alongside Mendelsohn in the show.

The novel centers around an investigation into the gruesome murder of a local boy leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything “they believe to be real, as an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case”.

How to apply:

HBO’s Stephen King’s The Outsider

The Outsider
Seeking men and women to portray police officers and correction officers
Any Ethnicity / Age 25 and over

Rate: 75/8
Date:
You WILL NOT work all of the days
Feb 6th – Chosewood Park Area
Feb 12th – TBD
Feb 13th – Douglasville + 20 Gas Bump
Feb 14th – Douglasville + 20 Gas Bump
Feb 15th – Douglasville + 20 Gas Bump
Feb 19th – Dunwoody
Feb 22nd – Candler Park
Feb 28th – Dunwoody
March 4th, 5th and 6th (3 day call) – Winder + 20 Gas
March 7th – SE ATL
March 8th – Norcross
March 25th, 26th – (2 day call) – Grant Park
Requires fitting in Norcross
Fitting: $19

If you fit the description then please email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding paper with todays’ date written on it) age, ht, wt and all contact info.

Subject: OUT-POLICE

Many Roles are featured and require director approval

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TNT’s ‘CLAWS’ Season 3 is Now Hiring Experienced Mahjong Players

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TNT’s  CLAWS Season 3 is now casting mahjong players in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Casting directors are now hiring Mahjong players to work as an advisor on CLAWS. Producers are looking for talent who know how to play and play well on a Mahjong table with tiles and be able to teach someone else. The dates of work will start on Friday, January 18th through the 22nd.

About TNT’s CLAWS:

Rashida Jones
Santa Monica, CA, USA; February 25, 2012; Rashida Jones arrives to the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. (Krista Kennell / Shutterstock.com)

“Claws” is described as a “midnight-dark, wickedly funny meditation on female badness,” which follows the rise of five diverse Florida manicurists in the traditionally male-dominated world of organized crime. The series will reveal that there is a lot more going on at the Nail Artisan salon of Manatee County than silk wraps and pedicures. The TV series is executive produced by Rashida Jones and stars Karrueche Tran.

For more information, check out the casting call details below.

TNT’s CLAWS Open Casting Call

NOW CASTING FOR CLAWS

MAHJONG PLAYER 18+ to also be an ADVISOR. You should know how to play and play WELL on a MAHJONG TABLE with tiles and be able to teach someone else. Do not submit if you only know how to play on the computer.

Dates/Location: FRI 1/18 for lesson (to teach), MON 1/21 to work, TUES 1/22 to advise

You need to be available all three days.

Email: clawsbg@gmail.com
Subject: MAHJONG ADVISOR
Include: Name, Contact #, City of Residency, Updated Photo, Experience and the extent of your experience

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HBO’s ‘Divorce’ Season 3 is Now Hiring New York Kid Actors

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HBO is now casting kid actors for Divorce season 3 in New York City.

Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for kid actors to work on a scene filming on January 18th in New York City. Producers are looking SAG-AFTRA Caucasian kid actors between the ages of 5 to 8 years old to work on a laundromat scene.

About HBO’s Divorce:

NEW YORK – JULY 16: The Home Box office headquarters in New York, NY on July 16, 2017. Home Box Office is an American premium cable and satellite television network. – Image (Katherine Welles / Shutterstock.com)

HBO’s Divorce, centers around “Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker), a woman who suddenly begins to reassess her life and her marriage, and finds that making a clean break and a fresh start is harder than she thought.”

To audition for a role on the new HBO series, check out the casting call details below:

HBO Divorce Casting Call

GWCI is seeking SAG-AFTRA Caucasian boy (age 5-8) to portray Kid in Laundromat. Works Friday 1/18 in NYC area. Must have valid NY work permit and trust account set up.

Please email divorce@gwcnyc.com with the subject line marked “FB Kid” and provide the following:

-Name
-Confirm SAG
-Availability for Friday 1/18
-Age and date of birth
-Height and weight
-Confirm valid NY work permit and trust account set up
-Photos to show current look

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