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Complete required Anti-Harassment training
- If you have not completed required anti-harassment training, you are not eligible to be booked by Central Casting. Training must be taken every two years. Once you complete the training, you will become eligible to be booked again. If you did not receive an email regarding the required training, please contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com. You can find more information on our Required Training page.
Update sizes in your online profile
- Has it been a while since you updated your sizes? Have you not yet populated sizes in your online profile? Casting Directors often use these measurements when booking their shows. If you don’t have your sizes or have inaccurate measurements in your profile, you may be missing out on job opportunities. Learn more.
Central Casting’s new text message number – it’s shorter and always the same!
- Text messages from Central Casting will be sent from a new number. It’s shorter – only 5 digits, and it’s always the same 5-digit number. You can be assured that all messages you receive from this number are from us here at Central Casting. We know some of our Background Actors had some difficulty receiving text messages, this new number will help ensure all messages are delivered.
To respond to availability inquiries, you still must click the provided link or log in to your online profile. And of course if you’re going to be late or need to cancel, you must call your Central Casting office. This new text number does not accept replies.
COVID-19 booster requirement effective March 15, 2022
- Updates to the Return to Work Agreement regarding productions with a mandatory vaccination policy for Zone A. For details, see the Return to Work Agreement page.
Update to online profile regarding vaccination status
- In your online profile, you now have the option to specify if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or are seeking religious/medical exemption. Log in to your profile, open the “Key Information” tab, and scroll to the “COVID-19 vaccination question” to update. You can learn more on our Return to Work Agreement page.
Direct Deposit for Background Actors
- Central Casting is excited to announce a direct deposit payment option for Background Actors! If you’d like to be paid by direct deposit instead of paper checks, you can sign up through myEP once then will receive all payment via direct deposit for productions where Central Casting provides casting services and Entertainment Partners handles payroll. Learn More.
Tech support chat
- Our tech support chat is now available between 6am-6pm PT for technical help with your online profile, email updates, required training questions (Los Angeles and New York only), and more. Note: technical support and casting are separate. If you need to cancel, are going to be late, have questions about your booking, or other casting related inquiries, you must contact your Central Casting office.
Check out our Articles section
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***UNION AND NON-UNION MEMBER SUBMISSIONS***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Deborah S is taking submissions for a show seeking background to portray Coachella/Burning Man-esque attendees in their 20s and early 30s who have outrageous/over-the-top festival outfits. MUST HAVE AN OUTFIT YOU CAN WEAR/BRING TO SET, please upload a picture of you with your outfit to your profile.
DATES: YOU WILL ONLY WORK ONE OF THESE DATES
EITHER Test Monday 3/27 to Work Wednesday 3/29
OR Test Tuesday 3/28 to Work Thursday 3/30
OR Test Wednesday 3/29 to Work Friday 3/31
WORKING LOCATION: Manhattan Beach, CA
RATES: Union - $187/8 work day, $100/4 covid test
Non Union - $132/8 work day, $33/2 covid test
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format, a photo of your outrageous/over-the-top festival outfits, and what day/days you're available to DeborahSSubmissions@centralcasting.com.
Subject line: Festival Goer
As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date.
Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.
***NON-UNION & UNION ONLY***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!! Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
Brenda is taking submissions for a show that will Covid Test Tuesday (3/28) to Work Thursday (3/30) in LA area.
Looking for MEN & WOMEN with missing teeth.
If this is you, please submit with your FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER & EMAIL (please retype your email in the body of the email) & CURRENT PICTURE OF YOURSELF (TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST MONTH) to:
KiraRSubmissions@CentralCasting.com
Subject Line: TEETH
NOTE: Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.
In order to be considered, you MUST update your profile with a current photo, and you MUST complete the Anti-Harassment Training in order to work.
Take advantage of Spring Break to sign your minor up with Central Casting Los Angeles! We are holding a special Minors Talent Onboarding event on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Make a reservation to bring your minor and their required Form I-9 documentation to our office. (Those without required documentation will be turned away without exception.)
Reservations are required. Learn more and reserve now at:
www.centralcasting.com/cakids/
These sessions are in high demand, please cancel if you cannot make it so another minor can take your spot.
While work permits are not required to onboard, your minor must have a valid entertainment work permit issued by the State of California on file with Central Casting for your minor to be eligible to be booked. You can start this process by filling out the application on the CA Department of Industrial Relations website here: www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/entertainment-work-permit.htm
***NON UNION SUBMISSIONS***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!!
Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Kira is taking submissions for a show seeking background with black tie attire (suits, tuxedos, ballgowns etc.)
Works in Los Angeles Area
Dates:
POSS Covid Test: 3/29
POSS Work: Please have open availability M-F starting 3/31-4/13
Rates:
Covid Test: $33/2
Work: $132/8 + $15 wardrobe attire
If this is you, please submit your full name, a photo of your attire, and phone number in 000-000-0000 format to:
KiraRSubmissions@CentralCasting.com
Subject line: Formal
***UNION AND NON UNION MEMBER SUBMISSIONS***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Deborah S is taking submissions for a show seeking background of all ages who own and know how to operate a Onewheel. MUST OWN A ONEWHEEL.
DATES:
COVID TEST: Wednesday 03/22
POSSIBLE WORK: Friday 03/24
LOCATION: LA Area
RATES: Union - $187/8 work day, $100/4 covid test
Non Union - $132/8 work day, $33/2 covid test
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format, a current selfie/photo, and a current photo of your onewheel to DeborahSSubmissions@centralcasting.com.
Subject line: Onewheel
As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date.
Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.
***UNION AND NON UNION SUBMISSIONS WELCOME***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Alexis and Brayden are taking submissions for ARM PHOTO DOUBLE. (Height between 6'-6'3")
Dates: COVID TEST: Tomorrow 3/17 || POSSIBLE WORK: Saturday 3/18
Location: Works Long Beach || Various COVID but MUST TEST BEFORE 11am
RATE: $219/8 Work || $100/4 Covid Test for UNION
$152/8 Work || $100/4 Covid Test for NON-UNION
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format, a current selfie, AND a IMAGE OF YOUR ARM to AlexisVSubmissions@centralcasting.com
PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE: PHOTO DOUBLE
As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date. Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth.
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Union submissions for an experienced male stand in to portray Caucasian, age 50's to 60's with a beard and grayish blonde hair. Height 6'1 to 6'3.
Covid Test on Thurs 3/16
Shoots on Friday 3/17 in Los Angeles
Rates: 100/4 for Covid Test, 219/8 for shoot day
Please email a current photo along with your contact info to: KristanBSubmissions@centralcasting.com sub line: JEFF
***UNION AND NON UNION SUBMISSIONS WELCOME***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Brayden is taking submissions for a show of people who have either an AMERICAN SUV/SEDAN (Ford, Chevy, Cadillac, etc) or a CLASSY GERMAN VEHICLE (Benz, Audi, BMW). VEHICLE MUST BE NEWER/NICER (Nothing before 2010) and either BLACK OR GREY.
Dates: COVID TEST: Sunday 3/19 || POSSIBLE WORK: Tuesday 3/21 || Possible Recall Wednesday 3/22
Location: LA Area
RATE: $187/8 Work || +$37.50 Standard Vehicle
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format, a current selfie, AND a photo YOUR VEHICLE (not a stock image) to BraydenPSubmissions@centralcasting.com
PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT LINE: CAR
As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date. Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth.
***UNION and NON UNION SUBMISSIONS***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!!
Must be registered with Central Casting
Must pass Covid Test to work. Even if you test negative you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.
Covid Test Wednesday 3/16 at $100.00 for Union background and $33 for Non Union background
Fitting on Friday 3/17 for $50
Possible workday on Tuesday 3/21 in Huntington Beach for $200
Hayley is looking for real couples who are both registered with Central Casting and willing to kiss for the scene. Looking for real partners!
Email me at
hbeck@centralcasting.com with subject line "BAR COUPLE". Include your name, your partner's name, your photo, and phone number in the body of your email.
Thank you!
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We are not currently holding in-person photo updates. You can upload photos of your current look to your online profile. Scroll to the “Photographs” section, select the upload button, then choose the Current look: front slot.
I am having trouble with my online profile/need to update my email
See our Profile Management page for how-to videos and FAQs that may answer your question. If you need to change your email or need further assistance you can contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com, 855.500.2055, or through tech support chat. Note: tech support chat is for technical questions only, for casting inquiries please call your local Central Casting office.
I am having trouble taking the anti-harassment training course
The Required Training page has FAQs and troubleshooting information. If you need additional assistance, contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com, 855.500.2055, or through tech support chat.
I have payroll questions
Casting and payroll are handled separately, so if you have questions about a project where you were paid by Central Casting, please contact payroll at 855.500.2055. You can also sign up or log in to my.ep.com to view your pay history and change your contact information.
I have a question regarding my booking
If you have questions about getting booked or the casting process, please see the Talent page for more information. If it’s an emergency, you can call 818.562.2700 and select option #1 for Background Actors. Be ready to give your name, the Casting Director who booked you, and the name of the project you are working on.
