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Getting booked by Central Casting is easy
After signing up and completing your profile, you're ready to get on set. Follow these simple steps to get booked as a background actor.
Check your messages and search Open Roles
Casting directors and production companies may contact you by email or text message. You can also check the Open Roles page for casting opportunities. Check frequently as opportunities can change daily.
Check the latest Open Roles.
Respond to casting messages and accept booking offers
Respond to messages from casting directors or production companies promptly. Casting decisions are made quickly and bookings can happen just days before filming takes place.
Learn more about messaging.
Review your booking details and prepare for set
Once you are selected for a production, the casting director will send you a booking details message which may include a code to be entered on the My Booking Details page. This message will provide you with the information you need for your production, including time to arrive on set, wardrobe and expectations for the day.
Learn more about how to prepare for your day on set.
Required training
In California and New York, you must complete required training to remain eligible to work on productions booked by Central Casting. You can see your training requirements and due dates in the Training tab of your online profile.
Minor work permits
All minors (babies from 15 days old to teenagers 17 years old) must have a valid work permit to work on set. The process for obtaining a work permit is different in each state; see our Support page to learn more about minor work permits.
We care about your success
There's a lot to know about working as a background actor. Our Talent Resources page features easy-to-follow video tutorials on how to take accurate measurements, how to respond to casting messages, what to expect during your workday and more tips to help you navigate your booking.