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Work as a background actor in major Hollywood productions.
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Central Casting is the leading background casting company in the United States. We operate the largest and most diverse database of background actors, stand-ins and doubles in the US. And as part of Entertainment Partners, our casting professionals bring together unmatched knowledge with cutting-edge technology to place the right talent in the right scenes - every time.
A background actor is someone who performs in a show in a non-speaking role, usually in the background. Central Casting is your go-to resource for background casting opportunities. Every day, our casting directors cast hundreds of background actors to work on the biggest movies and TV shows filmed in the US.
Casting teams use the EP Casting Community to cast a wide range of productions, including feature films, TV shows, music videos, commercials and other projects.
To be eligible to sign up with Central Casting, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must create and manage your account on your behalf. Babies must be at least 15 days old.
Yes – parents or guardians must sign up minors (those under the age of 18) and manage their account on their behalf. Please note that babies must be at least 15 days old.
Eligibility requirements for minors will differ depending on your state. Click here for more information.
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Casting teams need people of all ages, genders and ethnicities to work on productions. Union and non-union are welcome, and no experience is required.
If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must create and manage your profile on your behalf. Click here to learn more about Minors.