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 feature documentary to a romance series, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Septiembre”
Casting is underway for “Septiembre,” a romance series. Talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for background roles in the project. Filming will take place on Oct. 5–7 in Brooklyn, New York City. Pay is $150 per day.
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Untitled Feature Documentary
Los Angeles-based actors, aged 25–35, are wanted to play a poker dealer and a poker player in featured background roles in a feature documentary. The actor play the player must meet the physical description. Shuffling skills for the actor playing the dealer are a plus. Filming will take place on Oct. 1–2 on a stage in Glendale, California. Pay is $250 per day.
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Road Trip Movie, Kansas City & Iowa City
Kansas City and Iowa City-based talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for background roles in a road trip feature film. (Production has a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement.) Filming dates are TBD. Pay is $75–$132.
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“SPC” Season 1
Casting is currently underway for the first season of “SPC,” a series about a young boy who lost his ability to speak after witnessing a tragic incident in his life. In addition to supporting and day player roles, production is seeking talent, aged 18 and older, to portray courtroom attendees, churchgoers, and more in background roles. Filming will take place in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Pay is $66–$88 per day with catering provided.
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“The American Terrorist,” Extras
“The American Terrorist,” an indie feature film, is seeking white and Middle Eastern talent, aged 18–60, for background roles. Talent will work between Sept. 19–Oct. 7 in L.A. Pay is $100 per day.
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“The Sound,” Background
Casting is currently underway for “The Sound,” a sci-fi feature about Jason, a sunken veteran father who jumps at a job opportunity as a bodyguard for the first sentient AI humanoid to guarantee safe passage upon a successful 24-hour contract for him and his son. Talent, aged 18–75, is wanted for featured and general background roles portraying prisoners, diner patrons, and more. Nudity will be required for select roles. Talent will work in or around L.A., with dates TBD. Pay is $100–$361 per day for up to three days of work.
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“Retrograde Victory”
Supereon FIlms is seeking talent for “Retrograde Victory,” a feature film set in 1967 and 1969 about a young man who learns what is important in life after the psychological toll inflicted on him while nearly being drafted into the Vietnam War. Talent, aged 6–40, is wanted to portray U.S. and Viet Cong soldiers, as well as Vietnamese civilians. Filming will take place on weekends in September and October in the Tri-State area. Pay is $50–$100 for two hours of work.
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“The Last of Us: Fall of Men”
Casting is underway for “The Last of Us: Fall of Men,” a web series adaptation based on the video game and television franchise that follows Rose, a young woman surviving a deadly apocalyptic outbreak. Talent, aged 18–40, is wanted to portray infected in background roles. Production is also seeking actors, aged 18–40, for leads and supporting roles, including the starring role of Rose. Rehearsals will take place during the summer via Zoom, followed by filming in early 2024 in Atlanta. Pay is $150–$200 per day with meals provided.
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“Spider-Man: Fallout,” Fan Film
Casting is underway for “Spider-Man: Fallout,” a “Spider-Man” fan film set in a world where heroes are on the brink of peace and Miles Morales, a.k.a. Spider-Man, faces a slew of consequences when taking on Kindred, the city’s greatest nightmare. Georgia-based talent, aged 10–70, is wanted for various on-camera and voiceover roles, including background roles portraying pedestrians, protestors, police, and more. Stunt training will be required for specific background roles, including pilots, gunmen, and more. Additionally, production is hiring multiple crew positions, including a director, a makeup artist, and more. Talent will work in Fall 2024 in NYC, with rehearsals preceding in the three to six months prior. Pay is $50–$200 per week.
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D.C. Thriller Feature Film
8 Picture House is seeking actors, aged 18 and older, for various roles in a Washington, D.C.-set feature thriller. Filming will take place in the Washington, D.C., area with dates TBD. Pay is $125–$300 per day.
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