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 Timothée Chalamet A24 film to Season 2 of “Poker Face,” these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Poker Face” Season 2
Background casting continues for the second season of the hit Peacock series “Poker Face,” created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne. New York City-based talent, aged 18–65, is wanted to play gym goers and staff, cafe patrons, and more in background roles, including featured roles. Filming will take place between Oct. 8 and 21 (some roles will require fittings on Oct. 7 or 8). Filming will take place in Brooklyn. Pay is $216 for eight hours of work with a fitting fee if applicable.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Untitled A24/Timothée Chalamet Film
Background casting continues for the upcoming A24 Josh Safdie feature film “Marty Supreme,” starring Timothée Chalamet. Talent of all ages is wanted for various background roles in the film, which is filming in New York City and the surrounding areas. Pay is $176–$216 with overtime if applicable.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Hulu Series
Alessi Hartigan Casting is seeking talent for an upcoming Hulu series. Talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted to portray upscale service staff, lawyers, models, and more in background roles. Talent will work this fall and winter in Los Angeles. Pay is $140–$253 per day, depending on the role. Some roles will work multiple days.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Scarpetta” Recurring Stand-in Role
Jenny Alison Casting is seeking talent for “Scarpetta,” a new Prime Video series starring Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, and more. A white female actor, age 25–55, is wanted as a stand-in throughout filming. Talent must meet physical requirements, including height, physique, and hair color. Filming will begin in October through early March in Nashville, Tennessee. Pay is $189 per day for up to 89 days of work ($16,065 total).
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Gilded Age”
Grant Wilfley Casting continues to seek background talent for the third season of HBO’s period drama “The Gilded Age.” New England-based talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted to portray upscale citizens, fishermen, footmen, and house staff. Fittings will be held on Oct. 3–10 in Newport, Rhode Island, followed by filming on select dates throughout October with possible additional dates between Nov. 22 and 25 for talent playing footmen. Pay is $176–$216 for 10 hours of work plus a fitting fee.
Want this gig? Apply here for upscale citizens, apply here for footmen, and apply here for all other background roles.
“Sirens”
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talent for an upcoming Netflix series. New York City-based talent, aged 30–60, is wanted to portray upscale gala attendees in background roles. Additionally, a young actor, aged 9–13, is wanted for a featured background role as a child of a preppy family. Filming will take place on Sept. 30 on a ferry in open water (exact details and location TBD) for the child actor. Fittings for gala guests will be held on Oct. 1–3, followed by filming on Oct. 8–9 in Brooklyn. Pay is $176–$216 plus a fitting fee if applicable.
Want this gig? Apply here for child talent, and apply here for gala guests.
“Happy Gilmore 2”
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking talent for “Happy Gilmore 2.” White male talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for a photo double in the film. Talent must meet height requirements. Additionally, production is seeking talent, aged 18 and older, to portray golf spectators in background roles. Fittings and filming will take place in New Jersey from September through November for the photo double and on Oct. 1–2 for background talent. Pay is $253 per day for all.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Poker Face” Season 2, Bodybuilders
Background casting continues for the second season of “Poker Face,” starring Natasha Lyonne. This week, Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking NYC-based bodybuilders, aged 20–75, for background roles. Filming will take place between Oct. 9 and 22. Pay is $216 for eight hours of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Imposters”
Join “Imposters,” an indie SAG-AFTRA thriller. Talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted as photo doubles for the two lead actors. Talent must meet physical requirements, including height, clothing size, and hair color/style. Talent will work in October outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Pay is $44.75 per hour for up to five days of work.
Want this gig? Apply here.
CBS TV Series
Roman Candle Casting is seeking female talent, aged 18–45, to portray tough inmates in background roles in a CBS TV series. Talent will work in Brooklyn, New York City, with dates TBD. Pay is $176–$216.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Untitled A24/Gwyneth Paltrow + Timothée Chalamet Film
Roman Candle Casting is continuing casting for the upcoming A24 film “Marty Supreme,” starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more. NYC-based talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted to portray table tennis fans, G.I.s, and more. Work dates are TBD. Pay is $176–$216 for eight hours of work with overtime after eight hours if applicable.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Sony Pictures Feature Film
Roman Candle Casting is now seeking talent for an upcoming Sony Pictures feature film. Brooklyn, New York City-based talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted for various background roles. Talent will work from September through October in Brooklyn. Pay is $176–$206 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Darren Aronofsky/Austin Butler Sony Film “Caught Stealing”
Roman Candle Casting is seeking talent for “Caught Stealing,” an upcoming Sony Pictures feature film from Darren Aronofsky starring Austin Butler. New York City-based talent, aged 18 and older, is wanted to portray 1990s punks, skaters, models, NYU students, and more in background roles. Talent will work from September through mid-November in NYC. Pay is $176–$216 for eight hours of work with overtime if applicable.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Spartacus: House of Ashur”
New Zealand-based talent, aged 18 and older, is now wanted to portray arena crowd members in “Spartacus: House of Ashur” a spinoff series of Starz’ “Spartacus: House of Ashur.” Talent will work in South Auckland with dates TBD. Pay is NZ$280 for 10 hours of work.
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.
“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 three to six months prior. Pay is $50–$200 per week.
Want this gig? Apply here.
