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 limited series starring Jeremy Strong to an A24 film from Ramy Youssef, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“912”
Casting continues for an upcoming Paramount+ limited series starring Jeremy Strong and following ailing 9/11 first responders’ David vs. Goliath legal fight for compensation. New York City-based talent, aged 25–70, is sought to portray courthouse lawyers, clerks, reporters, and more in background roles. There will be a fitting on Nov. 10, followed by filming on Nov. 14 in Brooklyn. Pay is $187.
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“Easter Island”
NYC-based talent, aged 55 and older, is sought to portray older/elderly Syrian family members in background roles during a flashback scene in “Easter Island,” an Apple TV+ series. Talent will work in Queens through mid-December. Pay is $231 per day.
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Amazon Feature Film
Roman Candle Casting is currently seeking New York-based talent, aged 23 and older, to portray patrons in background roles in an Amazon feature film. Talent will work on Nov. 9, 10, and 17. Pay is $187 to $231 per day.
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“Martha & Muhammad”
Casting continues for “Martha & Muhammad,” an A24 feature film written and directed by Ramy Youssef and starring Youssef and Sharon Stone. New York City-based talent, aged 18–80, is sought to portray Muslims at a mosque, Egyptians at a hookah lounge, and more in background roles. Talent will work on select dates in December. Pay is $231 to $450.
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Major U.S. Feature Film
A Melbourne-based Black male actor, age 18–60, is sought as a back double for a principal cast member in a major U.S. feature film. Talent must be comfortable being shirtless on camera and having a prosthetic scar applied to your back. Talent will work in Melbourne on Nov. 25. Pay is AU161.32toAU322.64.
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Untitled Found Footage Film
TCS Casting is now seeking New England-based union actors, aged 7–60, to portray trick-or-treaters, coffee shop patrons, funeral home customers, and more in background roles, as well as for photo doubles, in a found-footage film. Talent will work between Oct. 14 and Nov. 6 in Connecticut. Pay is $231 per day.
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“The Roman”
Roman Candle Casting is continuing its search for talent for “The Roman,” an upcoming Netflix casino series starring Oscar Isaac and produced by Martin Scorsese. Production is now seeking talent, aged 8–75, to play gamblers and clubgoers, as well as a featured child role. Talent will work in NYC through December. Pay is $187 to $231 per day.
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“Hotdog” (Baseball Feature Film)
Roman Candle Casting is currently casting NYC-based male talent, aged 18–65, to play baseball players, coaches, trainers, and ballpark staff in “Hotdog,” a baseball drama film. Talent will work between October and December at various Queens, Rockland County, Westchester, and Long Island locations. Pay is $181 to $231.
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