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07/09/2020

Hello Central Casting New York Background Actors. Filming has not yet resumed, however, production hopes to return to filming in August. More info to come shortly!

Also, as a condition of working on set, production may require Background Actors to get COVID-19 testing at their testing facility prior to any work date(s). Productions may also require a face mask to be worn while on set.

Please keep this in mind as you submit for jobs, as testing dates are connected to work dates and you need to be available for both the testing date and work date(s) to be booked. Stay tuned for exciting job posts coming soon!

06/26/2020

There to Here with Jennifer Bender

Central Casting’s Jennifer Bender was interviewed on the podcast There to Here: Film & Media by CoLab INC. Jennifer discusses the current climate of the industry, Background Actors and more. Watch or listen to the podcast at the link below.

Jennifer Bender, Executive Vice President of Central Casting, talks with Tanya about her role at Central Casting and how it can help springboard your career into the industry.

05/20/2020

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. It’s been about 9 weeks since our industry went down due to COVID-19 and I, as well as all of you, am sure ready to get back to work! But of course, we can’t do that until it is safe to do so. Having all of our financial and creative resources end so quickly has been hard on all of us. I wanted to share with you that over these weeks we have been actively involved with meeting with our clients, studios and union to partner in what will be the best path to move us forward and get back to work safely. As more information evolves, we will be sure to communicate it out to you as best we can. In the meantime, stay safe, take good care of yourself, catch up on movies and shows and spend time with your loved ones. We are thinking about all of you and hoping we all can get back to making movies and television again soon!
All my best, Jennifer

05/14/2020

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05/05/2020

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Want to prepare for when production resumes? We spoke to Casting Directors from all four of our offices to find out what background acting skills you can learn now to help you get on set.

04/14/2020

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Need something to watch? Check out these comedies cast by Central Casting. Let us know if you worked on any of these shows!

04/06/2020

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Need a change of scenery without leaving your living room? Here are some great virtual tours to help you explore the world from home.

04/02/2020

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Have you ever been told you're "straight out of Central Casting?" What you may not know is how this popular phrase has evolved since 1925.

04/01/2020

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Have background payroll questions? You can currently contact the payroll department Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm PDT and 2-5pm PDT. Check centralcasting.com for updates.
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03/30/2020

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03/26/2020

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Looking for something to watch? Avengers: Endgame is currently streaming on Disney+. Here’s what Central Casting Georgia Casting Director Alyssa J. has to say about working on the film.

03/23/2020

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We are all feeling the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and how it’s changed our normal routines and activities. Here are some ways to stay engaged with the industry and the Central Casting community.

03/16/2020

Dear Central Casting community,

We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the speed at which everything is changing, we are all continuing to adapt as best we can. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, our offices remain closed until further notice. Additionally, most of the shows we cast have gone down until we all feel confident it is safe to get back to work.
We understand these are difficult times for everyone and will continue to communicate to you as things progress.

On behalf of myself and all of us at Central Casting, we wish you safety and good health. Please care for yourself and those around you. Hoping we all get back to work soon!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Bender

03/12/2020

***All Background Actors registered with Central Casting***
Out of an abundance of caution and because your health and safety is very important to us, do not accept a booking, or go to set If you:

• are currently feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms such as fever, a temperature of 100 or greater, a cough or breathing difficulties
• have been in close proximity with a person(s) known or suspected to have the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or under quarantine/isolation
• have traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, including New York (unless you are a NY Background Actor already residing or working in NY), Northern California, Washington State, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Iran, and South Korea

03/11/2020

We are temporarily suspending all New Registration, Re-Registration & Updates, Minors Registration, and all other Central Casting events in an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are ill, experiencing any symptoms, or feel you have been exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please do not visit Central Casting, accept a booking, or go to set. All Central Casting offices are closed to visitors at this time.

03/09/2020

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03/09/2020

NETFLIX SERIES - "THE CREW" - SEEKING UNION TO PORTRAY BLACK TIE EVENT GOERS - AVAIL 3.12 READ - FILMS IN BETHPAGE NY AREA - PLEASE SEND PHOTOS OF YOU IN YOUR TUXEDO OR DRESS THAT YOU PLAN ON BRINGING TO [email protected] - PLEASE LIST YOUR NAME / BLACK TIE EVENT GOER IN SUBJECT LINE - FOR GUYS WE NEED PHOTOS OF YOU IN YOUR TUXEDO - FOR LADIES PLEASE SEND PHOTOS OF YOURSELF IN COCKTAIL DRESSES - NOT GOWNS - READ NOTES -PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR NAME, PHONE, UNION STATUS AND ALL SIZES IN BODY OF EMAIL - IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DRESSES PLEASE HAVE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF YOU IN THEM ***PLEASE NOTE THIS FILMS IN BETHPAGE* LIRR WILL BE REIMBURSED FROM PENN STATION TO HICKSVILLE
Wardrobe: Black tie tuxedos, white tuxedo shirts, black bow ties, cummerbund or dress belt, black dress socks and black dress shoes. * must be contemporary 2019* Suits, dress shirts, dress belts, ties, dark socks and dress shoes- once I get a color palate I will circle back but I would err on a suit that works with a tuxedo, dark colors. Cocktail dresses to the knee- NOT GOWNS. appropriate hosiery and undergarments. Subtle Jewel tone colors for the dresses. Metallics and beading is ok. Please bring jewelry and possibly clutch purses NO RED OR WHITE OR BRIGHT COLORS

03/06/2020

NON-UNION TO PORTRAY PERSON IN WHEELCHAIR - CURRENT SEASON EXTERIORS - FILMING IN MANHATTAN_AVAIL TUES 3/10 ** PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO [email protected]
1. NAME
2. CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
3. RECENT PHOTO OF YOURSELF
4. THE TYPE OF WHEELCHAIR YOU USE (MANUAL, ELECTRIC, ETC.)

03/06/2020

**WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS ROLE**

*New Amsterdam*
UNION
Rate: $174/8
Monday 3/9 - EXTERIOR
Must have all day availability.

Must be registered w/ Central Casting.
Not worked this show in the last 4 weeks.

Role: Jogger
Men & Women, over age 18, must be comfortable jogging in scene. Please note if you have winter jogging attire (running tights, jacket, headband, etc)

Please send an email to [email protected], put "JOGGER" in the subject line.
Thanks!

03/05/2020

Union/Non-Union to portray male motorcycle gang members with a motorcycle. Flex availability 3/13-3/24. Filming will take on/between these dates. If you have a motorcycle and are interested please email the following to [email protected]. Use the subject line "Motorcycle Gang"

1. Name & phone number
2. Photo of yourself
3. Photo of your motorcycle. Note it's make, model, year.
4. Are your SAG-AFTRA or Non-Union?
5. Do you have a valid motorcycle license?
6. Note any dates within this range that you are not available.
**DO NOT SEND EMAILS UNRELATED TO THIS POST**

03/05/2020

STILL SEEKING - "NBC PILOT" SEEKING - UNION AND NON UNION MALE TO PORTRAY JAPANESE DEAD BODY 35-65yrs- FLEX AVAIL 3.9 -4.2 *$500 RATE* READ CAREFULLY - PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE A BEARD - WORKS AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS BETWEEN 3.9-4.2 - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO [email protected] - PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE SHIRTLESS AND PANTLESS WEARING MODESTY WEAR TO APPEAR NUDE - THIS WONT BE NUDE ONLY TO APPEAR NUDE - PLEASE INCLUDE 1 SELFIE AND 1 FULL BODY SHOT IN SHORTS OR SWIMSUIT -SHIRTLESS - IN EMAIL -NO NUDE PHOTOS - PLEASE INCLUDE FULL NAME, UNION STATUS, SIZES AND PHONE - MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH FAKE MAKE UP / BLOOD AND ALSO LAYING STILL FOR A LONG TIME ON SET. BEARDS ARE GREAT!!!! PLEASE LIST IF YOU HAVE A BEARD AS WELL - PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LIST IF YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS ON YOUR BODY AS WELL- PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT BE INTERESTED - FILMS IN NYC/NJ AREA

03/04/2020

"NBC PILOT" SEEKING - UNION AND NON UNION MALE TO PORTRAY JAPANESE DEAD BODY 35-65yrs- FLEX AVAIL 3.9 -4.2 *$500 RATE* READ CAREFULLY - PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE A BEARD - WORKS AT LEAST 5-7 DAYS BETWEEN 3.9-4.2 - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO [email protected] - PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE SHIRTLESS AND PANTLESS WEARING MODESTY WEAR TO APPEAR NUDE - THIS WONT BE NUDE ONLY TO APPEAR NUDE - PLEASE INCLUDE 1 SELFIE AND 1 FULL BODY SHOT IN SHORTS OR SWIMSUIT -SHIRTLESS - IN EMAIL -NO NUDE PHOTOS - PLEASE INCLUDE FULL NAME, UNION STATUS, SIZES AND PHONE - MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH FAKE MAKE UP / BLOOD AND ALSO LAYING STILL FOR A LONG TIME ON SET. BEARDS ARE GREAT!!!! PLEASE LIST IF YOU HAVE A BEARD AS WELL - PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LIST IF YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS ON YOUR BODY AS WELL- PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT BE INTERESTED - FILMS IN NYC/NJ AREA

03/04/2020

**RUSH CALL** JOSH IS LOOKING FOR A NON UNION MALE TO PORTRAY AFRICAN AMERICAN SECURITY GUARD_FILMING IN THE BRONX_MUST HAVE ALL BLACK ATTIRE_LEATHER JACKET IF YOU HAVE_MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING_PLEASE NOTE ETA TO BRONX

03/02/2020

Central Casting is looking for talent to work on a new Netflix series (in mid-March) able to portray the following:

1) 1970’s gay male bar patrons involving kissing other males
2) 1970’s gay male bar patrons involving rear nudity simulating sex in various degrees
3) 1970’s gay male bar patrons involving various dominatrix scenes

Please indicate the numbers above you would be interested in and what type of dominatrix (chaps, whips, etc) wardrobe you may have. Please provide current photos (NO NAKED PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED) in various degrees if you wish to submit to [email protected] note name, contact number and all sizes!

02/27/2020

02/26/2020

UNION/NONUNION – CAUCASIAN FEMALE SWIMMERS. 20’S-30’S, SWIMMER BUILD, IN SHAPE.
AVAILABLE FOR 2 WEEKS OF POSSIBLE WORK BEGINNING MARCH 13TH -MARCH 27TH.
IF YOU FIT THE ROLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE SWIMMING PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO [email protected].
SUBJECT: SWIMMER
FULL LEGAL NAME
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
CURRENT PHOTOS: ONE HEAD SHOT, ONE IN BATHING SUIT.
NOTE YOUR SWIMMING EXPERIENCE
NOTE ANY TATTOOS
NOTE UNION STATUS.
ONLY SUBMIT TO THIS EMAIL IF YOU FIT THE ROLE.
THANK YOU!

02/25/2020

New NETFLIX mini-series is currently seeking a Caucasian boy 6, 7, or 8 years old to portray a child photo-double. The work date is Monday March 2nd, 2020. The rate is SAG - $174/8Hrs. If your child is available and interested please email a current photo (showing hair length) and ALL his sizes (including height, weight, shirt, pants, shoe sizes) to [email protected]

02/21/2020

UNTITLED FASHION SERIES CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR UNION/NON-UNION TO PORTRAY LOOK-A-LIKE OF 1960s SUPER MODEL SHIRLEY FERRO_FITTING MONDAY 2/24 IN LONG ISLAND CITY_WORKS TUESDAY 2/25 IN BROOKLYN_HIGHER RATE_TO PORTRAY CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY_HEIGHT 5'9-5'11_PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND SIZES TO [email protected]

02/21/2020

UNTITLED FASHION SERIES CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR UNION/NON-UNION TO PORTRAY LOOK-A-LIKE OF 1960s SUPER MODEL ALVA CHIN_FITTING MONDAY 2/24 IN LONG ISLAND CITY_WORKS TUESDAY 2/25 IN BROOKLYN_HIGHER RATE_TO PORTRAY MIXED ETHNICITY_HEIGHT 5'9-5'11_PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND SIZES TO [email protected]

02/20/2020

NEW STARZ SERIES IS SEEKING UNION & NON-UNION FEMALES TO PORTRAY AFRICAN AMERICAN OR LATINA MODEL TYPE CLUB GOERS FOR MONDAY MARCH 9TH. THERE WILL BE INTERVIEWS FOR THIS ROLE HAPPENING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24TH.

THIS WILL BE A INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SHOOT FOR CURRENT SEASON. PLEASE SEND CURRENT PHOTOS IN YOUR BEST NIGHT CLUB ATTIRE TO [email protected] WITH "MODEL TYPE" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. IN THE EMAIL PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION, UNION STATUS, AND IF YOU'RE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING. THANKS!

02/20/2020

UNION/NONUNION – FEMALE SWIMMERS. 20’S-30’S, SWIMMER BUILD, IN SHAPE.
AVAILABLE FOR 2 WEEKS OF POSSIBLE WORK BEGINNING MARCH 12TH -MARCH 31ST.
IF YOU FIT THE ROLE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE SWIMMING PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING TO [email protected].
SUBJECT: SWIMMER
FULL LEGAL NAME
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
CURRENT PHOTOS: ONE HEAD SHOT, ONE IN BATHING SUIT.
NOTE YOUR SWIMMING EXPERIENCE
NOTE ANY TATTOOS
NOTE UNION STATUS.
ONLY SUBMIT TO THIS EMAIL IF YOU FIT THE ROLE.
THANK YOU!

02/19/2020

STARZ SERIES IS SEEKING UNION & NON-UNION MALES TO PORTRAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYERS. THIS WILL BE WORKING ONE DAY BETWEEN MARCH 3RD-MARCH 6TH IN THE NYC AREA. OFFICIAL WORK DATE IS CURRENTLY TBD BUT WILL BE WORKING BETWEEN MARCH 3RD-MARCH 6TH.

LOOKING FOR BG WITH ACTUAL BASKETBALL PLAYING EXPERIENCE. PLEASE EMAIL A CURRENT PHOTO AND SIZES TO [email protected] WITH "BBALL PLAYER" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. IN THE EMAIL BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE, CONTACT INFORMATION, UNION STATUS, AND IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING. THANKS!

02/18/2020

CBS SERIES - BLUE BLOODS - SEEKING - NON UNION/UNION TO PORTRAY HISPANIC BABIES - LOOKING FOR BABIES THAT ARE NEWBORNS TO 4 MONTHS OLD - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO [email protected] WITH DATE OF BIRTH, SIZES, PHONE NUMBER- AND WHERE YOU LIVE - MUST HAVE FLEX AVAILABILITY FROM FEB. 25 - MARCH 8TH - FILMS IN NYC AREA - 1-2 DAYS OF POSSIBLE WORK !! PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT APPLY AND INTERESTED!

02/18/2020

CBS SERIES - BLUE BLOODS - SEEKING - NON UNION/UNION TO PORTRAY TWIN HISPANIC BABIES - LOOKING FOR BABIES THAT ARE NEWBORNS TO 6 MONTHS OLD - PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS TO [email protected] WITH DATE OF BIRTH, SIZES, PHONE NUMBER- AND WHERE YOU LIVE - MUST HAVE FLEX AVAILABILITY FROM FEB. 25 - MARCH 8TH - FILMS IN NYC AREA - 1-2 DAYS OF POSSIBLE WORK !! PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO WHOM MIGHT APPLY AND INTERESTED!

02/14/2020

*****WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS AT THIS TIME****

*New series casting NON-UNION Men to portray New Orleans musician types (no experience required), appear African-American, over the age of 18. Possible multiple fittings/camera tests in February. Filming multiple days throughout March 16-31. Flexible availability a MUST. If you or someone you know fits the role, please send the following to
[email protected]
-talent’s full legal name
-talents contact information
-note: union or non-union
-several current photos
-subject line: New Orleans
-note if you do have any experience playing an instrument and if you have your own instrument
-please note if you are registered with Central Casting