Background Casting Calls (Updated Oct 28, 2025)

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Current & Upcoming Background Casting Calls (Updated Oct 28, 2025)

Project Title	Role	Location	Day / Window	Look / Details	Submit
Background Acting – Video Shoot (YouTube Series)	Background (“Brainrot” characters)	Lebanon, TN	Oct 30–31 ; Nov 3–6 2025	$150/day; meal provided; local hire	Submit Here
“End The Wait” (Feature)	Construction-type BG	Birmingham, AL	Oct 29 & Oct 31 2025	$150/day up to 12 hrs; local hire only	Submit Here
McKinney Hospital – Welcome Video	Patients / Visitors / Nurses / Doctors	McKinney, TX	Early Nov 2025 (1–2 hr slots)	$700 per project; short on-set time	Submit Here
“Extortion Thugs” (Crime Thriller)	Background Extras	Long Island City, NY	Late Oct 2025 (Ongoing)	Gritty mafia crime film; local hire	Submit Here
“Vandyke” – Extras Wanted	Background Extras	Detroit, MI	Through Nov 1 2025	Non-union; refreshments + credit	Submit Here
“Closer This Time” (Indie Feature)	Background / Small Speaking	Brooklyn, NY	Through Nov 15 2025	BG + day-player mix; local hire	Submit Here
NYC Wearable Device Session	Participants / Extras	New York, NY	Rolling (Q4 2025)	$200 per session; tech demo	Submit Here
The Cafe Passport – Social Media Ad	UGC Content Creator	Remote / Worldwide	Oct–Nov 2025	3–4 sec lifestyle clips; $200 max	Submit Here
MoMA Interior Photo Shoot	Museum Visitors / BG	New York, NY	Late Oct–Nov 2025	MoMA promo interiors	Submit Here
“Boss Lawyer” (Series)	Background / Day Players	U.S. (TBD)	TBD	Series roles via listing	Submit Here
Luxury Suncare Shoot (Female Model)	Model (Female)	TBD	TBD	In-person beauty / suncare shoot	Submit Here
Major Brand Car Commercial – Los Angeles	BG / Featured	Los Angeles, CA	Late Oct–Nov 2025	Broadcast + socials; Millticket Casting	Submit Here
Yoga & Lifestyle Video Series	Lifestyle Talent	TBD	TBD	Wellness series shoot	Submit Here
Habituel Mushroom Coffee UGC	UGC Creator	Remote	Rolling	Product demo / testimonial	Submit Here
NasoClenz UGC	UGC Creator	Remote	Rolling	Product UGC; brief scripts	Submit Here
Short Film (“All Day Breakfast”)	BG / Features	TBD	TBD	Narrative short	Submit Here
Aruna Resort & Villas (Belize)	Lifestyle Talent	Belize	TBD (Travel)	Resort video + photo shoot	Submit Here
Hey Bud Skincare Ad UGC	UGC Creator	Remote	Rolling	Skincare demo	Submit Here
Wine Lifestyle & Holiday Shoot	Models / Actors	TBD	Late Oct–Nov 2025	Holiday shoot; ensemble cast	Submit Here
“Mama Knows Best” (ParentsTogether)	BG / Participants	U.S. (TBD)	TBD	Family-oriented content	Submit Here
NYC VR Technology Shoot	Participants	New York, NY	TBD	VR product demo	Submit Here
Comedic UGC – Composting / Recycling	UGC Talent	Remote	Rolling	Comedic UGC spots	Submit Here
Game-Show Style UGC – Recycling	UGC Talent	Remote	Rolling	Game-show style UGC	Submit Here
Major Brand Car Commercial – Charlotte	BG / Featured	Charlotte, NC	Late Oct–Nov 2025	Broadcast + socials	Submit Here
Skincare Brand Content Shoot	Model / Talent	TBD	TBD	Branded skin-care content	Submit Here
Magic Moo Tallow UGC	UGC Creator	Remote	Rolling	Product testimonial UGC	Submit Here
Product Shoot – Bearded Model (Manscaped)	Bearded Model	U.S. (TBD)	TBD	Beard required; product stills	Submit Here
Fragrance Campaign – “Italian Grandma 2.0”	Character Model / Actor	TBD	TBD	Fragrance brand campaign	Submit Here
Pantera Merch Shoot (UMG)	Model / Talent	U.S. (TBD)	Nov 2025 (Avail Req.)	Punk / tattooed look; flat day rate	Submit Here
“A Day in Retirement”	Actors / Extras	TBD	TBD	Branded content film	Submit Here

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Why Topsheet Is the Easiest Way to Do Background Casting (and Why It’s Free)

Free for Background Actors: Topsheet is the Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll provider. Because we earn from production payroll, you don’t pay platform fees to find background casting.

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Proven & trusted: We’ve supported productions for over seven years across all 50 states.

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How to Become a Background Actor with Topsheet (Fast Step-by-Step)

Create your profile (10 minutes).
Upload a recent headshot, a clear full-body photo, and complete your sizes (height, chest/bust, waist, inseam, shoe). Add skills (e.g., musician, sports, dance), driver’s license, and vehicle if applicable.

Set your location & availability.
Production coordinators filter by city radius, dates, and call-time flexibility (early call/night shoots). Keep this accurate to appear in more searches.

Enable notifications.
Opt into email/SMS alerts for roles that match your profile (gender, age range, ethnicity, look, wardrobe, union status).

Apply quickly & follow instructions.
When a call posts (e.g., “dress to impress” or “bring a backpack”), follow it exactly. It signals reliability.

Arrive set-ready.
Bring required wardrobe/props, keep your ID/I-9 docs ready, and expect to be on-set for the full day.

Get paid through Topsheet.
Complete your smart timecard in the app; your payment and tax forms (W-4/W-9) are handled digitally.

Tips to Book More Background Casting

Photos matter. Use recent, well-lit photos; avoid sunglasses/hats unless the role requests them.

Wardrobe notes. Keep a short list of wardrobe you can bring on short notice (suit, casual, sporty, formal).

Skills & looks. If you play an instrument or have a uniform (nurse, police, military), list it—those roles get priority.

Reliability = rehire. Casting networks and coordinators remember reliable background actors; on-time arrival and professional conduct get you called back.

Union vs. Non-Union. Topsheet supports both. If you’re SAG-AFTRA or considering becoming union, keep your voucher history organized.

Where Background Casting Calls Are Found (and How Topsheet Fits In)

There are several well-known places to discover Background Casting opportunities, including major Casting Networks and services such as Central Casting. Topsheet complements these by offering a free, privacy-first profile that productions can use to cast and then pay you seamlessly—no fees to you, the background actor.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Background Actors)

Is Topsheet free for background actors?
Yes. Topsheet is the payroll company, so background actors do not pay to use our platform or to access casting calls.

Do I need prior experience?
No. Many productions hire reliable, new background actors—especially for crowd scenes. Clear photos and following directions matter most.

Will Topsheet help me get cast?
We host and facilitate Background Casting for productions using our payroll. You’ll see those calls and can be booked and paid through one system.

How fast do I get paid?
Once your timecard is approved, payroll runs on the production’s schedule (often weekly). You’ll see status and paystubs in your Topsheet account.

Do you sell my data or charge hidden fees?
No. We’re the EOR/payroll provider; no hidden fees to background actors and no data selling.

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Background Casting Calls