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 upcoming rom-com to a 1940s-set horror film, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
Untitled Tennis Project
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talent for an upcoming romantic comedy feature film. A young Black male actor, age 9–13, is sought as a photo double. Talent must meet all physical requirements. Filming will take place in New York City in September. Pay is $270 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Bridgeport”
Casting continues for the upcoming horror film “Bridgeport.” Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talent in Upstate New York, aged 18 and older, to portray 1940s carnival attendees in background roles. Talent will work in Troy on Aug. 27–28. Pay is $187 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Untitled Queer Comedy
NYC-based talent, aged 18–30, is sought to portray audience members, Metro-North passengers, and activists in a queer coming-of-age comedy set in 1989 NYC. Talent will work in late August. Pay is $17 per hour.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Summers”
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking background talent for the upcoming series “The Summers.” NYC and New Jersey-based talent, aged 21 and older, is wanted to portray line dancers and country dive and biker bar patrons (including those with motorcycles or souped-up cars/pickup trucks) and more. Production is also still seeking female talent, aged 21–40, to portray exotic/pole dancers in background roles. Talent must be comfortable appearing topless and in a thong. Background talent will work on select dates between Aug. 25 and 27, and the pay is 187–241, plus a bump for relevant vehicles. Dancers will work in the New Jersey area on Aug. 21, and the pay is $1,000.
Want this gig? Apply here for bar patrons and line dancers, and apply here for exotic/pole dancers.
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.
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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