Those searching for extra acting jobs have come to the right place. Each week, we update this roundup to include the latest gigs in the industry for background work. From a major returning streaming series to a new CBS legal drama, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Out The Kitchen”
Grant Wilfley Casting is continuing its search for background talent in the second season of a major returning streaming series. Production is seeking a white female actor in New York City, age 35–55, to be a photo double in various scenes. Talent must have dark hair and meet height and dress size requirements. Filming is scheduled for July 20 in Queens. Pay is $270.
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“Cupertino,” Female College Beach Volleyball Players
Background casting continues for the upcoming CBS legal drama series “Cupertino” for network and streaming. Production is casting female talent, aged 18–35, to play college beach volleyball players. Talent will work in Kearny, New Jersey, on July 20. Talent will be paid the SAG-AFTRA background rate plus a swimsuit bump.
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Drama Series, Oxford
Sabell Casting is seeking talent in the Oxford, England, area, aged 18 and older, to play general public background roles in various scenes of an upcoming drama series filming this fall. Work dates are TBD. Pay is £150–£300 per day.
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“NRM”
Bunim/Murray Productions is seeking Los Angeles-based talent, aged 25–50, to portray pool party guests and a law enforcement official in recreations for a true-crime series for a major streaming platform. Filming is scheduled for the week of Aug. 3, within an hour and a half of L.A. Pay is $260 per day.
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Casino Netflix Series
Roman Candle Casting is now casting background talent for a new casino/gambling-themed Netflix series. Production is now seeking talent, aged 18 and older, to portray strip club dancers, casino dealers (experience is required), waiters, and pedestrians. Talent will work on July 20–Sept. 14 in NYC. Pay is $187–$231 per day.
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New Feature Film, Stand-Ins
Ashley Douglass Casting is currently casting a trio of Australian stand-ins, aged 20–55, for a new action feature film. Talent must meet all physical requirements. Filming is scheduled for late July through late September in Sydney. Pay is AU$256.40–$350 per day for up to 45 days of work.
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“Rapid Pacific”
Join “Rapid Pacific,” a WWII action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. U.S.-based actors, aged 18–55, are now sought for several roles in the film, including background roles portraying Navy submariners, Marine raiders, and Japanese soldiers. Production is also hiring for multiple crew roles. Talent will work in Cleveland, Ohio, with date TBD. Pay is $150–$500 per day for actors and $200–$400 per day for crew.
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“Bridgeport”
Talent in Upstate New York (Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Oneida, and Fulton counties), aged 18 and older, is now wanted to portray town residents in the 1940s-set horror film “Bridgeport.” Filming will begin in late July through mid-September. Pay is $187 per day.
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“The Woods” TV Show
Roman Candle Casting is casting talent for “The Woods,” a major upcoming TV series. Talent in the Beacon, New York, area, aged 6 and older, is wanted to portray 1970s summer camp kids, town pedestrians, and more. Filming is scheduled through September in and around Newburgh and Harriman. Pay is $187–$224 per day.
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