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 an A24 film to an upcoming Netflix series starring Oscar Isaac, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Left Frontal Awake”
Roman Candle Casting is seeking talent for “Left Frontal Awake,” an A24 feature film. Production is currently seeking an experienced white male stand-in, age 25–35, for upcoming filming. Talent must meet physical specifications. Filming is scheduled for Sept. 22 in the Bronx, New York City. Pay is $270.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Summers”
Grant Wilfley Casting is continuing its search for talent for the upcoming series “The Summers.” Production is casting talent, aged 18 and older, to play upscale restaurant patrons and auction attendees in background roles. Production is also casting a white female body double, age 18–35. Talent must meet physical specifications. Background actors will work on Sept. 21, and pay is $187. The photo double will work in NYC on Oct. 13, and pay is $1,283.
Want this gig? Apply here for background roles, and apply here for the photo double.
Untitled Tennis Project
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talent for an upcoming romantic comedy feature film. NYC-based talent, aged 18 and older, is sought to play tennis fans in background roles. Talent will work on Sept. 21–23 in Queens, and the photo double will work in NYC in September. Pay is $187 for background talent and $270 per day for the photo double.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Roman”
Roman Candle Casting is continuing its search for talent for “The Roman,” an upcoming Netflix casino series starring Oscar Isaac. Production is currently casting talent, aged 18 and older, to play male striptease dancers and nightclubgoers. Dinner guests will work on Sept. 17 or 18 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and clubgoers will work on Sept. 28. Pay is $187–$231.
Want this gig? Apply here.
American Feature Film, Extras
Ashley Douglass Casting is currently casting male talent in Sydney, Australia, aged 18–80, to play prisoners in an American feature film with high-profile talent. Filming will take place in Sydney between late September and late October. Pay is AU$268–$470 per day for up to seven days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Amoti” S3
Alessi Hartigan Casting is seeking a San Francisco-based white male actor, age 50–75, for a photo double/stand-in in the third season of a returning TV series. Talent must meet all physical specifications. Filming will begin in late September through late November. Pay is $270.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Feature Film, Elderly Background
BarnLight Studios is seeking union talent, aged 70–80, for background roles in an upcoming feature film. Talent will work in Newton, New Jersey, between Aug. 31 and Sept. 25. Pay is $231 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“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.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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