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 the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White to the “Happy Gilmore” sequel, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Poker Face” Season 2
Background casting continues for Season 2 of “Poker Face,” starring Natasha Lyonne. New York City-based talent, aged 18 and older, to portray truckers, FBI agents, skaters, and more. Additionally, production is seeking a white male photo double, age 30–50, who must be comfortable appearing in their underwear. The photo double will work on Dec. 2, and all additional background talent will work between Dec. 9 and 20. Pay is $216 for background talent and $300 for the photo double.
Want this gig? Apply here for assorted background roles, and apply here for the photo double.
“Homeschool History”
“Homeschool History,” an educational series by SchoolYard Rap promoting diversity and equity in the school system, is seeking young talent in the Los Angeles area, aged 8–13, to portray students in classrooms. Talent will work on Dec. 13–18. Pay is undisclosed by the production.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Happy Gilmore 2,” Background Talent and Photo Doubles
Grant Wilfley Casting is continuing its search for talent for “Happy Gilmore 2.” Athletic talent, aged 20–60, is wanted to portray gym goers in background roles. Additionally, talent, aged 30–90, is wanted as photo doubles for multiple original film cameo characters, including Bob Barker, Tom Petty, Richard Kiel, and Grandma Gilmore. Background talent will work on Dec. 2, and photo doubles will work on Dec. 5 in New Jersey. Pay is $216 for background actors and $253 for photo doubles.
Want this role? Apply here for background talent, and apply here for photo doubles.
“Husker,” Multiple Roles
Background casting continues for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White. Production is seeking talent in New York and New Jersey, aged 6 and older, to play Asbury Park concert attendees, Texas county fairgoers, and kids on the boardwalk in background roles. Additionally, production is seeking a pair of featured photo doubles, one young male, age 6–11, and one male, age 30–59, to portray a father and son. Talent must meet all physical requirements. Filming will take place between Dec. 5 and 12 with additional filming in Texas for some roles in February 2025. Pay is $176–$253 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here for fairgoers, apply for photo doubles (son and father), apply here for concertgoers, and apply here for boardwalk kids.
“The Gilded Age,” Season 3
Grant Wilfley Casting is continuing its search for background talent in Season 3 of the HBO period drama series “The Gilded Age.” Black nonunion talent, aged 20–65, is wanted to portray ball guests. Fittings will take place on Nov. 15–22, followed by filming on Dec. 9–10 in Brooklyn, New York City. Pay is $176 for 10 hours of work plus a fitting fee.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Poetic License,” Maude Apatow Feature Film, Atlanta Talent
Background casting is underway for “Poetic License,” the feature directorial debut of Maude Apatow. Atlanta-based talent, aged 18–75, is wanted to portray college students, staff, professors, and more in background roles. Filming will take place between Nov. 4 and Dec. 12. Pay is $140 per day for up to seven days of work with overtime and a car bump (if applicable) provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Scarpetta,” Recurring Stand-In Role
Casting continues for the upcoming Amazon series “Scarpetta,” based on Patricia Cornwell’s novel series and starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis. A white Tennessee or Georgia-based male actor, age 25–45, is wanted as an ongoing stand-in for one of the principal actors. Talent must meet all physical requirements. Filming will take place through early March 2025 in Nashville. Pay is $189 per day for an estimated 20 days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Caught Stealing,” Darren Aronofsky/Austin Butler Sony Film
Background casting continues for “Caught Stealing,” an upcoming Sony Pictures feature film from Darren Aronofsky starring Austin Butler ("Dune: Part Two"). NYC-based talent, aged 13 and older, is wanted to portray 1990s Orthodox Jewish family members, event guests, stickball players, and more. Talent will work on select dates through mid-November in NYC. Pay is $176–$250 with overtime if applicable.
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.
“Richland Heights” Season 2
“Richland Heights,” a faith-based scripted series from Kingdom Salvation Films, is seeking actors, aged 18 and older, for various roles for its second season, including background roles portraying cheerleaders, football players, teachers, and students. Work dates are TBD. Pay is $100–$500 for up to two days of work, with travel, meals, and out-of-state accommodations provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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