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 returning BBC series to a new installment of a major comedy film franchise, these are the best background casting calls looking for talent now.
“The Gilded Age,” Season 4
Background casting continues for Season 4 of the HBO period drama series “The Gilded Age.” Production is seeking New York City-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.
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“Ghost”
“Ghost,” a feature film from Apple Studios, is now seeking a pair of photo doubles based in the NYC 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. Talent will work on June 24 and 29 in NYC. Pay is $262 per day.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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CBS “Road Trippin’” Resort Program Shoot
Young Texas-based talent, aged 8–10, is wanted for background roles in CBS’s “Road Trippin’” content at Gaylord Texan Resort. Talent will work on June 15 in Grapevine. Pay is $300 for three hours of work.
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“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.
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Major Comedy Sequel
Alessi Hartigan Casting is currently seeking Los Angeles-based union and nonunion talent, aged 40 and older, to portray upscale event guests in background roles of a major comedy film sequel. Filming will take place this summer in the L.A. area. Pay is $144–$244 per day.
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Buffalo, Confidential TV Series
NYC-based talent, aged 30–50, is wanted to portray muggers and stabbers in featured background roles in a confidential popular TV series. Production is especially seeking contortionists, gymnasts, or dancers. Filming will take place in Astoria, Queens, dates TBD. Pay is $224–$400 per day.
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“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.
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