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Casting Call: Skilled Juggler/Yo-Yo Artist for Nurse Role
Job Details: We are excited to announce an open casting call for a unique role within an upcoming production. This opportunity is open to male performers of any ethnicity, who are either Union or Non-Union members. Applicants must be registered with Central Casting. The role involves portraying a nurse while performing a skilled act such as devil stick juggling, regular juggling, or yo-yoing at an advanced or expert level.
Dates and Location:
<ul>
<li>Work Date: May 22</li>
<li>Location: Los Angeles Area</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Perform juggling or yo-yo tricks proficiently during filming.</li>
<li>Portray a nurse character convincingly in a film or television production setting.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively with the director, crew, and other cast members.</li>
<li>Follow directions and adapt performances as required by the director.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a male of any ethnicity.</li>
<li>Must be a registered member of Central Casting.</li>
<li>Capable of performing advanced or expert-level devil stick juggling, regular juggling, or yo-yoing.</li>
<li>Must not submit if you do not possess the skills mentioned.</li>
<li>Availability to work on the specified date in the LA area.</li>
<li>Union or Non-Union.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">Rate: SAG-AFTRA Rates of $300 for an 8-hour day.</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Devil Stick Professionals

Casting Call: Background Actors for Family Van Scene
Job Description: We are seeking both union and non-union members registered with Central Casting to portray parents in an upcoming scene. This role requires the actor to have access to a family van, such as a Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna, and be comfortable working in a dynamic film environment.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Act as a parent within a family-oriented scene.</li>
<li>Bring and use your family van on set for the shoot.</li>
<li>Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scene authenticity.</li>
<li>Be punctual and maintain professionalism on set throughout the filming process.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a registered member of Central Casting (either union or non-union).</li>
<li>Own or have access to a family van (Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, or similar).</li>
<li>Available to work on the specified date without scheduling conflicts.</li>
<li>Willing to comply with all set guidelines, including health and safety protocols.</li>
</ul>
Role Details:
<ul>
<li>Role: Parent</li>
<li>Date: May 22</li>
<li>Work Location: Altadena</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Union Members: $208 for 8 hours + $37.50 car bump</li>
<li>Non-Union Members: $136 for 8 hours + $25 car bump</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Car Owners

Casting Call: Background Actors with Culinary Expertise
Job Details: We are currently seeking female African American background actors aged 20-55 with professional-level culinary skills for an upcoming film/television production. This role requires a talent who can confidently carve and sew together a turkey, as you will be doubling for a lead actor in scenes requiring close-up shots of these tasks.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Perform background acting duties while demonstrating professional culinary skills, specifically turkey carving and sewing.</li>
<li>Work closely with the director and crew to achieve the desired scene effects.</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of professionalism and authenticity in culinary tasks as required by the script.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be registered with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Gender: Female</li>
<li>Ethnicity: African American</li>
<li>Age: 20-55</li>
<li>Dress size: 6-12</li>
<li>Must have professional culinary experience, particularly in turkey carving and related tasks.</li>
<li>Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes in filming scenarios.</li>
<li>Availability as per the shooting schedule (to be confirmed upon selection).</li>
<li>Please submit a photo of the tops and bottoms of your hands, as your hands will be featured prominently.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Competitive rates apply. Details will be provided upon selection.</li>
<li>This is a paid position.</li>
<li>Compensation will comply with union standards for UNION members. Non-union members will be compensated at a competitive rate.</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Culinary Experienced Talents

Casting Call: Male Paramedic Role for Upcoming Production
Job Details: Central Casting is currently seeking male actors to portray paramedics for an upcoming production. This opportunity is open to union members only. The selected talent will be required to attend a rush fitting today in North Hollywood and will participate in the filming this Thursday in Culver City.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Attend a fitting session on Tuesday before 5:30 PM.</li>
<li>Participate in filming on set as scheduled.</li>
<li>Accurately portray the role of a paramedic, including handling props such as a gurney and performing relevant actions authentically.</li>
<li>Collaborate with directors and crew to ensure a realistic portrayal of the character and scene requirements.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a registered member of Central Casting.</li>
<li>Gender: Male</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Black or Hispanic</li>
<li>Age: 27 to 35 years</li>
<li>Waist size: 36 or smaller</li>
<li>Physical Condition: Must be fit and strong enough to lift a body on a gurney into the back of an ambulance.</li>
<li>Appearance: Must be clean-shaven with no visible tattoos on arms when wearing short sleeves.</li>
<li>Availability: Must be available for a fitting on Tuesday before 5:30 PM and for shooting on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Fitting Rate: $52 for up to 2 hours</li>
<li>Shoot Day Rate: $208 for up to 8 hours</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Paramedics

Casting Call: Background Actors with Cars (1994-2010)
Job Detail: We are seeking background actors for an upcoming production filming on April 30th in Pasadena. This casting call is open to union members only, specifically those registered with Central Casting.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Arrive on set at the designated call time and stay for the full shooting schedule.</li>
<li>Provide your own wardrobe appropriate for a non-descript background role unless otherwise specified by the wardrobe department.</li>
<li>Follow directions from the director, assistant directors, and other production staff.</li>
<li>Act in scenes as instructed, generally without speaking parts.</li>
<li>Ensure your car is available and in good working condition throughout the shooting day.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a union member registered with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Age range: 30-55 years old.</li>
<li>Must own and be able to provide a car from the years 1994-2010 for use in the production. Note: Cars must not be red, white, or black.</li>
<li>Ability to follow direction and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Must be available for the entire day on April 30th.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Competitive hourly rate in compliance with union standards.</li>
<li>Additional compensation provided for the use of your car.</li>
<li>Meals and refreshments will be provided during shooting hours.</li>
</ul>

Casting Call: Background Actors to Portray College-Aged Couple
Job Details: Miguel is seeking submissions for background actors to portray a college-aged African American couple for a television show filming in Downtown Los Angeles. Successful applicants will be part of a scene that requires them to be comfortable kissing on camera.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Perform as a background actor in a television show, portraying a college-aged couple.</li>
<li>Participate in scenes requiring romantic interaction, including kissing.</li>
<li>Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scenes are captured as scripted.</li>
<li>Maintain professionalism on set and adhere to all set rules and guidelines.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a registered member of Central Casting.</li>
<li>Ages 18-25, African American, to portray college students.</li>
<li>Comfortable with on-camera romantic scenes.</li>
<li>Must submit with a real-life partner who is also comfortable kissing on camera and meets the casting specifications.</li>
<li>Both partners must be registered with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Please include in your submission if you have a kissing couple partner.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Rate: $208 for 8 hours of work. Overtime may apply according to union rules.</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Kissing Couples

Casting Call: Background Actors for TV Show Scene
Job Description: We are seeking a college-aged African American couple to portray background actors for a scene in an upcoming television show. The couple will be required to perform kissing scenes on camera, so applicants must be comfortable with this level of intimacy in a professional setting.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Participate in background scenes as directed.</li>
<li>Perform kissing scenes authentically while maintaining professionalism on set.</li>
<li>Follow directions from the director and other production staff.</li>
<li>Arrive on time and ready for makeup, costume fitting, and filming.</li>
<li>Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude throughout the shoot.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a non-union member registered with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Both partners must apply together and be comfortable kissing on camera.</li>
<li>Must appear to be college-aged and identify as African American.</li>
<li>Prior acting or background acting experience preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Must be available for the entire day of shooting on April 25.</li>
</ul>
Compensation Details:
<ul>
<li>The rate of pay is $136 for up to 8 hours of work.</li>
<li>Overtime will be compensated according to standard industry rates.</li>
<li>Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.</li>
</ul>

Casting Call: Background Actors to Portray College-Aged Kissing Couples
Job Description:
Central Casting is urgently seeking background actors to portray college-aged kissing couples for an upcoming television show. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience on a professional set and work with an established casting company. Candidates must be comfortable with being paired and kissing someone as directed by production.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>
Participate in a fitting session today at the specified time.
</li>
<li>
Work as a background actor on the set on the designated work date.
</li>
<li>
Portray the role of a college-aged individual in a kissing couple scene convincingly and professionally.
</li>
<li>
Follow directions from the director and production staff closely.
</li>
<li>
Maintain professionalism and decorum on set at all times.
</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
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Must be registered with Central Casting.
</li>
<li>
Ages 18-25, must convincingly portray a college student.
</li>
<li>
Comfortable with kissing a partner as assigned by production.
</li>
<li>
Available for both the fitting session today and the full work day on the specified date.
</li>
<li>
Adhere to the wardrobe, hair, and makeup guidelines as provided by the production team.
</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
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Non-Union Rates:
<ul>
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Fitting: $34 for up to 2 hours
</li>
<li>
Work Day: $136 for up to 8 hours
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Union Rates:
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<li>
Fitting: $52 for up to 2 hours
</li>
<li>
Work Day: $208 for up to 8 hours
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Casting Call: Background Actor
Job Details: Central Casting is looking for background actors for an upcoming production shooting in Pomona, CA. This opportunity is open to individuals between the ages of 20 and 65 who own a minivan. Participants will be playing the roles of everyday town residents in various scenes throughout the day.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Arrive on time at the designated location in Pomona with your minivan.</li>
<li>Follow directions from the director and crew to perform background actions required for scenes.</li>
<li>Remain available on set for the entire shooting schedule.</li>
<li>Maintain professionalism and patience on set, including during waiting periods.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be registered with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Age: 20-65 years old.</li>
<li>Must own a minivan that can be used on set.</li>
<li>Ability to follow directions and act naturally in a background setting.</li>
<li>Flexibility to be on set for potentially long hours.</li>
<li>Willingness to adhere to wardrobe requirements as directed.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Competitive hourly rate; specific details will be provided upon booking.</li>
<li>Payment will be processed through Central Casting payroll.</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Minivan Owners

Casting Call: Black Fraternity &amp; Sorority Students in Halloween Costumes
Job Description: We are currently seeking Union and Non-Union male and female performers to portray Black college students, aged 18-22, who are part of fraternities and sororities and have their own Halloween costumes. This is for an upcoming project that will be shooting scenes both in Burbank and Los Angeles.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Participate in a fitting session to ensure costumes are suitable for the shoot.</li>
<li>Act in a manner consistent with a college environment, contributing to scenes involving fraternity and sorority activities during Halloween.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the director, crew, and other actors to fulfill the scene requirements.</li>
<li>Follow all instructions and adhere to the production&rsquo;s schedule and guidelines.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a registered member with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Must be able to convincingly portray a college student aged 18-22.</li>
<li>Must own a Halloween costume suitable for a Black fraternity or sorority setting.</li>
<li>Available to attend a costume fitting on Friday, April 19, in Burbank.</li>
<li>Available for the shoot on Thursday, April 25, in either Burbank or Los Angeles.</li>
<li>Strong preference for actors who can authentically portray the dynamic and spirited atmosphere of college Greek life.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
SAG-AFTRA Members: $208 for 8 hours of work plus a $27 costume bump.
<ul>
<li>Non-Union Members: $136 for 8 hours of work plus a $15 costume bump.</li>
</ul>

Los Angeles Extras Casting Call for Costume Extras

Central Casting Los Angeles

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Casting Call: Santa Claus Look-Alike for Sitcom</h3>
Job Description:
Central Casting is excited to announce a casting call for an upcoming sitcom. We are seeking MEN of ANY ethnicity, ages 45-70, who have grey or white hair and a beard, to portray Santa Claus. This role is open to both UNION and NON-UNION members. If you have your own Santa suit, it's a definite plus!
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Portray the character of Santa Claus in a sitcom setting.</li>
<li>Be available for possible work dates on Thursday, November 30th, or Friday, December 1st.</li>
<li>Follow direction from the director and crew to bring the character to life.</li>
<li>Interact with main and supporting actors as required.</li>
<li>Maintain professionalism on set at all times.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be registered with Central Casting.</li>
<li>Male, any ethnicity, aged 45-70.</li>
<li>Must have grey or white hair and a beard.</li>
<li>Owning a Santa suit is a plus, but not mandatory.</li>
<li>Availability on the specified shooting dates.</li>
<li>Ability to work in Burbank.</li>
</ul>
Compensation Details:
<ul>
<li>UNION Members: $208 for 8 work hours.</li>
<li>NON-UNION Members: $136 for 8 work hours.</li>
</ul>

Sitcom Casting Call for Santa Claus in California by Central Casting Los Angeles

Casting Call: Santa Claus Look-Alike for Sitcom

Central Casting Los Angeles