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 war thriller film starring Daniel Radcliffe to a returning BBC series, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“Trust the Man”
Roman Candle Casting is now seeking background talent for “Trust the Man,” a Vietnam War thriller feature starring Daniel Radcliffe, Lucas Hedges, Jonathan Groff, and more. New Jersey-based talent, aged 25–45, is wanted to play gar bar patrons, 1960s military types, and more. Filming will begin in mid-June through late July in New Jersey. Pay is $187–$224 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Cupertino”
Casting continues for “Cupertino,” an upcoming CBS legal drama. Talent, aged 18–28, is wanted to convincingly portray high school students, and talent, aged 18–40, is wanted to portray college town nightclub patrons. Students will work on June 23, and club patrons will work on June 24, both in New Jersey. Pay is $187–$224 with transportation from Manhattan provided.
Want this gig? Apply here for high school students, and apply here for nightclub patrons.
“Ghost”
“Ghost,” a feature film from Apple Studios, is still seeking a pair of photo doubles based in the New York City or New Jersey areas: a Black male actor between 6’2” and 6’3” with a shaved head, age 23–60; and a white or Latino male actor who is between 6’0” and 6’2”, age 25–50. Production is also now seeking a pair of talent, aged 21–38, to play a couple in featured background roles. Real couples are encouraged to apply but not required. Photo doubles will work on June 24 and 29 in NYC, and the featured couple will work on July 1 in White Plains. Pay is $262 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here for photo doubles, and apply here for featured background roles.
“The Gilded Age,” Season 4
Background casting continues for Season 4 of the HBO period drama series “The Gilded Age.” Production is seeking NYC-based Black talent, aged 18–70, to portray speech attendees. There will be fittings between June 12 and 26 in Brooklyn, followed by filming, tentatively scheduled for July 9 in the NYC area. Pay is $187 for 10 hours of work plus a fitting fee of $46.75.
Want this gig? Apply here.
BBC Comedy Series
Sabell Casting is now seeking a U.K-based female actor, age 20–29, for a featured background role in a BBC comedy series returning for its fourth season. Talent must be blonde, at least 5’11”, and comfortable jogging/running on camera. Talent will work over three days in late June in Watford. Pay is £350–£600.
Want this gig? Apply here.
Major Threequel to A Beloved Comedy
Alessi Hartigan Casting is now seeking a Black male actor in NYC or New Jersey, age 18 or older, to work as a stand-in and photo double in the third installment of a major comedy film franchise. Talent must be 6'10"–7'3" and be able to work on multiple dates from July through October in New Jersey. Pay is $270 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Out The Kitchen”
Grant Wilfley Casting is continuing its search for background talent in the second season of a major returning streaming series. Production is seeking fit and athletic talent, aged 25–45, to portray spies and a Black male photo double, age 30–45. The photo double must meet all physical requirements. Talent playing spies will work on June 23, and the photo double will work on multiple dates between June 10 and July 20 in the NYC area. Pay is $224–$262 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Magic Time”
Talent in and around Reading, Pennsylvania, aged 18–50, is currently sought for a variety of background roles in “Magic Time,” a comedy feature film. Filming is scheduled for between June 8 and July 2. Pay is $224 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“The Woods” TV Show
Roman Candle Casting is casting talent for “The Woods,” a major upcoming TV series. Talent in the Beacon, New York, area, aged 6 and older, is wanted to portray 1970s summer camp kids, town pedestrians, and more. Filming is scheduled through September in and around Newburgh and Harriman. Pay is $187–$224 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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