I’ve been a background actor since my first gig back in 1991. It can be a lot of fun. You make money, and you get fed very well. You get to be a part of a film or TV production and sometimes work with well-known actors. It can also be tedious at times, where you might end up sitting in holding all day.
For those interested in getting background work, there are a few things that I can recommend:
A) Sign up with castingnetworks.com. I get about 90-95% of my background work through this site. There is a monthly fee. If you pay for the entire year, they will discount two months off the annual fee.
B) If you have a Facebook or Instagram account, ‘like’ the following pages. The casting agencies listed below regularly post calls for background actors. If you are interested in submitting for one of them, you MUST follow their directions EXACTLY. By not doing so, you may lose the chance to get called for work.
- Grant Wilfley Casting
- Waldron Casting
- Central Casting
- Heery-Loftus Casting
- Everyset Background Casting – NYC
- HBG Casting LLC
C) Go to the following casting websites directly and try to register and/or sign up for upcoming projects requiring background performers:
D) To submit your child for background roles:
HBG Casting LLC: click here
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