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 comedy directed by Bradley Cooper to an intimate anthology series, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Charlie,” Bradley Cooper Film
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking New York City-based talent for “Charlie,” a major upcoming comedy feature film directed by Bradley Cooper. Two young actors of any gender, aged 9–12, who can play or mime the electric guitar or drums are wanted for featured background roles playing in a school rock band with minor principals. Rehearsals will take place on March 24, followed by filming on March 26 and/or 27 in New York City. Additionally, female actors with athletic builds and cars, aged 18–35, are wanted to portray professional volleyball players. Filming will take place on March 25. Pay is $216 plus a $37.50 car bump for the volleyball players, and $500 per day for the musicians.
Want this gig? Apply here for the guitar player, apply here for the drum player, and apply here for the volleyball players.
“A Deal with the Hockey Captain”
Real male hockey players, aged 18–30, are wanted for background roles in a vertical drama for DramaBox. Talent will work between April 8 and 18 in Los Angeles. Pay is $100–$150 per day for two days of work plus an additional fee TBD for use of personal gear.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Red Light Diaries”
Join “Red Light Diaries,” a bold and intimate anthology series that dives into the untold stories of love, identity, and survival within Black and queer communities. Atlanta, Georgia-based talent, aged 12–35, is wanted to portray Planned Parenthood advocates, schoolkids, and support group members in background roles. Talent will work during a weekend TBD in Atlanta. Pay is $100 for approximately four hours of work with meals provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Red Badge”
Kendall Cooper Casting is seeking talent for “Red Badge,” an American Civil War-set film following a young Union Private as he mentally prepares himself for his first battle. In addition to male talent, aged 18–60, for supporting roles, production is seeking Black and white male talent, aged 18–45, for background roles playing soldiers. Filming will take place on May 5–6 in Richmond, Virginia, with extra filming dates between June 24 and July 3 and again in September 2025 TBD. Pay is $150 per day for up to five days of work for background talent.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Independent Horror Movie
Join the cast of an indie horror film that takes place during a Halloween house party. In addition to lead and supporting talent, production is seeking talent, aged 18–30, to play servants and other background roles. Filming will take place near New Haven, Connecticut, with dates TBD. Pay is $20 per hour for background talent.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Creators”
Join the cast of “Creators,” a dark satire that explores the obsession with viral fame and the moral compromises people make for internet clout. Actors, aged 18–35, are wanted to play bridge spectators in a final scene. Talent will work on March 31 and April 1 in L.A. Pay is $175 per day with a meal provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Indie Period Drama Feature Film
NYC and New Jersey-based talent, aged 18–70, is wanted for several roles, including the lead role of Penny, in an indie drama period film set in the 1970s. Talent will work this spring and summer. Pay is $224 for background talent and $436 per day for all other roles. Meals are included.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“LC25”
Sabell Casting is seeking long-haired England-based talent, aged 18 and older, for background roles in a series for HETV. Fittings and filming will take place in London and Surrey with dates TBD. Pay is £140–£350 per day for up to two weeks of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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