Adult Talent Onboarding/Registration

Talent Onboarding FAQs

• What is a Background Actor?

  A Background Actor or extra is someone who performs in a show in a nonspeaking role, usually in the background. Central Casting Los Angeles is your go-to resource for LA extras casting opportunities. Every day, our in-house Casting Directors use our legendary casting platform to cast hundreds of Background Actors to work on set, often for the following day.

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• Do I need to register online before coming to Talent Onboarding?

  At this time, you do not need to register online. Just make a reservation to attend a Talent Onboarding session at our office where we will review your required documentation, complete paperwork, and take your photo for our casting platform.

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• Why do I need to attend Talent Onboarding in person?

  We need you to come in person to fill out employee onboarding paperwork and to take your Central Casting profile photo.

  To make a reservation, you must bring to your onboarding session the necessary identification to complete a form I-9. We cannot onboard you without these documents and you will be turned away if you do not bring them to your reserved session.

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• Can I register for someone else?

  No, you can only register yourself and must have a reservation to attend Talent Onboarding.

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• Can I email you photos instead of coming into the office?

  No. Each talent will have a photo taken by Central Casting for their online profile.

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• I’m not a resident of the United States. Can I sign up with Central Casting?

  In accordance with federal law, Central Casting is only able to hire those who are authorized to work in the United States.

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• If I sign up, am I really going to be able to get on set?

  Work is not guaranteed. Signing up with Central Casting makes you eligible to be booked for work should you fit the needs of our production clients.

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• Can I register my pets or vehicles to be in movies?

  We register you, the individual. After you complete Talent Onboarding, you may add vehicles, pets, and other props you have to your online profile.

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• Once I’m registered, how do I get work?

  Please visit our Talent page for all relevant information.

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• Will you assign me to a Casting Director or an agent?

  No, you are responsible for securing your own work. As you submit for different work opportunities and roles, you will likely interact with several of our Casting Directors. Any of our Casting Directors may reach out via email or text message to check your availability for potential roles.

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• When do reservations become available?

  New sessions open up in Los Angeles exactly 3 days in advance. If all dates show “unavailable,” then sessions are either currently filled or not yet open. Check back often, as spots can open up any time due to cancellations.

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• I need to cancel or change my reservation. How do I do that?

  Please review the email that was sent you from no-reply@calendly.com to cancel or change your reservation.

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• I did not receive a confirmation email for my reservation. What happened?

  If you successfully made a reservation, but did not receive an email, check your junk and other non-inbox folders. You can also search your email for no-reply@calendly.com to locate your reservation confirmation.

  Please note: Reservations often fill quickly. In order to successfully make a reservation, you must enter your full name, click the schedule event button, and receive a confirmation email.

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• What should I wear when I come into the office?

  No specific look is required. Please come to our office dressed in the attire that you think best represents you, ready to take your profile photos.

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• Is my data secure?

  Yes. Central Casting and Entertainment Partners, care very much about the security of your data. Please learn more by visiting EP’s website.

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• What if I don’t have proper documentation?

  Those without required documentation (unexpired originals only, no photocopies) to accompany the I-9 form will be turned away.

  Must bring identification showing date of birth for the Age Verification form.

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• What if I’m a member of SAG-AFTRA?

  Please bring your current SAG-AFTRA card/receipt issued by SAG-AFTRA with you to Talent Onboarding.

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• Can I bring my child?

  Guests, minors and pets cannot be accommodated. Visit our Kids Sign Up page for more information on minor Talent Onboarding.

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• How long is Talent Onboarding?

  Talent Onboarding is approximately 20-30 minutes.

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• Where can I park?

  There are paid and free parking options in the area. Please note: Central Casting does not validate parking. You can also access our office via public transit and the Downtown Burbank Metrolink, which is about a mile walk.

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• Do I need to live in the Los Angeles area to sign up?

  No, but you need to be able to work in the Los Angeles area.

Registering with Central Casting is a privilege, not a right. We respectfully reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone.

Central Casting is a participant in the E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm employment authorization. Note: If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Forms and Policies

Forms and policies are for informational purposes only.
DO NOT print to bring to Talent Onboarding.