Steven Spielberg’s Next Feature Film, Starring Emily Blunt, Needs Talent + Other Background Casting Calls

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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 new Ryan Murphy series to Steven Spielberg’s next feature film, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now. 

“Non-View”

Grant Wilfley Casting has begun casting background talent for Steven Spielberg’s next feature film, starring Emily Blunt. Production is seeking talent, aged 25–65, to play government agency types, wrestling match audience members, ring girls, announcers, and more. Production is also seeking a white child photo double, age 6–9, with long brown or dirty blonde hair. Talent must be 3’5”–3’9”. The photo double will work on Feb. 25 in Montville, New Jersey. Wrestling scenes will be shot on March 4 in Long Island, and additional talent will work on April 14–18 and 21 in New York City. Pay is $216 per day.

Want this gig? Apply here for adult background roles, and apply her for the photo double.

Gorgeous Sex Club Patrons, TV Series

Waldron Casting is seeking Tri-State area talent, aged 18–40, to portray sex club patrons in “The Beauty,” a new scripted TV series from Ryan Murphy for FX and Hulu starring Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, and Ashton Kutcher. Filming will take place on Feb. 21 in Manhattan, New York City. Pay is $181.50 plus overtime after 10 hours with food and crafty provided.

Want this gig? Apply here.

“VRTY”

Roman Candle Casting is seeking talent for a major feature film shooting in New York City. Talent, aged 20–40, is wanted to portray Wall Street banker and model types in a black-tie charity gala scene. Fittings will be held before Feb. 24, followed by filming on Feb. 26 near City Hall in Lower Manhattan. Pay is $181.50–$215.

Want this gig? Apply here.

“Office Romance,” Newborn Babies (Single Babies or Twins, 15 Days Old-4 Months Old)

Casting continues for “Office Romance,” a Netflix rom-com feature film starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Grant Wilfley Casting is currently seeking newborn babies (either single babies or twins) between 15 days and four months old for an upcoming shoot. Filming will take place on March 12 in Kenilworth, New Jersey. Pay is $350 for individuals and $500 for twins.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Major TV Series

Sydney and Melbourne-based talent, aged 18 and older, are wanted for general background roles in a major TV series. Talent will work through July in Sydney. Pay is AU$320 per hour for up to 10-hour days.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Major Returning HBO Series, Background Talent

Alessi Hartigan Casting is currently seeking L.A. locals, aged 18–80, to portray gentlemen club patrons/dancers and TikTok party guests in the background of a major returning HBO series. Filming will take place this year, dates TBD. Pay is $140–$216.

Want this gig? Apply here.

“Young Behemoths”

Bask Productions is casting talent for “Young Behemoths,” an indie feature film set in the last months of 2016 where a friend group is rattled when one of their own is diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Los Angeles-based talent, aged 18–50, is wanted to portray wedding and party guests in background roles. Filming will take place on March 6–10 in L.A. Pay is $208 for one day of work.

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.

Untitled ’70s Camp Film

Join the cast of a spoof film that draws inspiration from early sci-fi camp films. In addition to talent, aged 18 and older, for various lead, supporting, and day player roles, production is currently seeking talent within driving distance to Louisville, Kentucky, aged 18 and older, to portray guards and citizens and background roles. Some of the roles will require light stunt and movement work. Production is also hiring multiple crew positions, including a digital effects artist. Filming will take place in Summer 2025 in Louisville. Pay will be between $200 and $750 per day for all.  

Want this gig? Apply here.

“Armita”

Join the cast of “Armita,” a romance-drama indie film. In addition to various principal roles, the film also needs two background actors, aged 18 and older. Production is also hiring a sound assistant and lighting director. Filming will begin in May 2025 in Davis or Vacaville, California. Pay is $100 per day with travel and meals provided.

Want this gig? Apply here.

Major Feature Film, North American People

Casting Collective is also seeking U.S. and Canada-based talent (or talent with American accents based in the U.K.), aged 16 and older, is wanted for a major feature film shooting in and around London. Filming will begin in January 2025. Pay is £100–£300.

Want this gig? Apply here.

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