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March 18, 2026

Double or Stand-In? Understanding the Difference on Film and TV Sets

Curious about working as a double? Learn the types of doubles in film and TV, how they’re used and how to get cast.
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February 10, 2026

The Importance of Production Design and How it Impacts Background Actors

Discover how production design shapes every scene—from sets and props to actor movement.
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January 20, 2026

What Does an Assistant Director Do? A Guide to AD Roles in Film and TV

Explore the core responsibilities of assistant directors, from set management to communication with crew, and how ADs keep productions running smoothly.
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A camera operator filming principal actors and background actors
8/19/2025

The Difference Between a Principal Actor and a Background Actor

Here's what you need to know about how your responsibilities as...
9/5/2025

Retired? Try Background Acting

If you're looking for a way to stay busy during retirement,...
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10/15/2025

What is a Stand-In?

Find out what a stand-in does, why these roles are highly...
Two actors in Victorian costumes and camera crew on a TV set
8/15/2025

The Different Types of TV Acting Roles

Get to know the many types of acting roles you can book on a TV...
A male photo double standing next to an identical looking actor

Double or Stand-In? Understanding the Difference on Film and TV Sets

3/18/2026
Curious about working as a double? Learn the types of doubles in film and TV, how they’re used and how to...
Topic: Casting
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Actors on a movie set with Victorian era production design

The Importance of Production Design and How it Impacts Background Actors

2/10/2026
Discover how production design shapes every scene—from sets and props to actor movement.
An assistant director on a film set

What Does an Assistant Director Do? A Guide to AD Roles in Film and TV

1/20/2026
Explore the core responsibilities of assistant directors, from set management to communication with crew,...
Crew on a film set

The Three Stages of TV and Film Production

11/4/2025
Find out how background casting directors and background actors fit in to each phase of the filmmaking...
A woman standing in front on a camera

What is a Stand-In?

10/15/2025
Find out what a stand-in does, why these roles are highly sought after and how to get booked.

Retired? Try Background Acting

9/5/2025
If you're looking for a way to stay busy during retirement, background acting may be right for you.
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Stories Behind Some of Central Casting’s Large Calls

9/3/2025
A behind-the-scenes look at how Central Casting booked some of Hollywood's largest scenes.
A camera operator filming principal actors and background actors

The Difference Between a Principal Actor and a Background Actor

8/19/2025
Here's what you need to know about how your responsibilities as a background actor are different from...
Two actors in Victorian costumes and camera crew on a TV set

The Different Types of TV Acting Roles

8/15/2025
Get to know the many types of acting roles you can book on a TV show.
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