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Important COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement information for Background Actors
- Don’t miss out on getting booked! As many productions move towards mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations (subject to disability or religious exception), there are some updates to the casting process on these productions you should know, including how to help us let productions know that you are able to comply with their vaccination policy. Learn More.
Introducing SmartVoucher
- Central Casting is excited to announce SmartVoucher, our new digital voucher platform. In order to use SmartVoucher, you will need to claim your online profile if you haven’t already. You can find more information on SmartVoucher on the Talent page. Learn more.
What does the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement mean for Background Actors?
- As some productions move towards mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, Central Casting BG can now voluntarily notate in your profile if you are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
Providing this information is voluntary and will only be used for productions mandating vaccinations as per the Return To Work agreement. Once notated in your profile, please do not provide any additional information regarding this item to Central Casting. If additional information is required, Production (not Central Casting) will ask you for it.
To update, log in to your online profile and go to the “Key Information” section of your profile and scroll to the “COVID-19 vaccination” field. For more information, click here.
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Central Casting is always looking for talented individuals to join our casting staff. If you’re interested in casting Background Actors and Stand-Ins in popular movies and TV shows, learn more about our Casting Director and other staff opportunities in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and New Orleans at: centralcasting.com/careers (Openings are for staff careers. To learn more about becoming a Background Actor, see the Sign Up page of our website.)
CASTING MINORS - WHO CAN PORTRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND LATINX for a Disney Channel TV Series
*** You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share the flyer with your friends and family! ***
ULTRA VIOLET AND BLACK SCORPION (Disney Channel TV series)
This is an action-comedy superhero tale about the legacy of one family's magical luchador mask! It's a coming-of-age story told from the perspective of a young Mexican American girl!
Filming in Chalmette, LA – Monday 8/30, Tuesday 8/31, Wednesday 9/1 and Monday 9/13!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $125/8 hours
COVID Test RATE: $100/2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test at least 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.
Seeking submissions for adults of all ages and children (ages 6+) who appear to be Latinx/Hispanic to portray Middle School students! If booked, you are not guaranteed to work all 4 days!
Minors will not be on set longer than 9 hours (includes a lunch break).
One on-set adult (18+) is required to chaperone the minor and they must test alongside the minor. One on-set adult can chaperone multiple minors. Only the person working will be compensated for the test. In order to be booked, our office will submit a minor permit directly to Louisiana's Labor Board. Documents needed to submit to the Labor Board is 1. Proof of age (ID or birth certificate), 2. Proof of Social Security Number and 3. a short form that the parent or guardian fills out. Our office will email you this form, once your minor is booked.
If interested, please fill out this short form so we can contact you with filming information: www.centralcasting.com/uv
*OR*
You can email the following to MOVIE@CentralCasting.com:
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name (and legal name of parent/guardian if minor)
• Phone number
• Date of birth (minors ONLY)
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing, and Shoe sizes)
• Please list all of the days you are available for
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.*
We Have a Ghost (WHAG) - Filming and testing in New Orleans, LA
WORKS: Monday 8/31 **AND** Tuesday 8/31 | TEST: Saturday 8/28.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements and all work dates.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID TEST RATE: $31.25/2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test prior to filming and commit to wearing a face mask over your nose and mouth as directed.
SEEKING submissions for adults (18+) who appear to be Chinese to portray cooks and waitstaff in a small restaurant scene.
If interested, email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com:
• Email Subject Line: WAITSTAFF
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
NOT REGISTERERED? No problem! Please submit using this link: www.centralcasting.com/submit/whag/?location=louisiana
This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
If you meet these criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus, do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.
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If you would like to voluntarily add your COVID-19 vaccination status to your profile, you may do so by logging in to your casting profile and marking the status within your Key Information.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.**
SACRED MOTIVATION - STARRING WILL SMITH!
This film will tell the horrific, yet heroic story of Whipped Peter, who escapes a Louisiana plantation. He was a pivotal figure in exposing the brutality of slavery and served as a soldier in the war.
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share this casting notice with your friends and family!
Filming in Edgard, LA (45 mins west of New Orleans) – various dates over two weeks beginning September 10th – September 24th!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID Test RATE: $100_
FITTING Rate: $31.25/2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.
Testing and Costume Fitting are both in New Orleans (Harahan). Pre-Employment COVID Testing begins Tuesday 8/24 to fit Thursday 8/26.
ENSLAVED PLANTATION WORKERS: Seeking submissions for looking MEN/WOMEN/CHILDREN (6+ years old) who appear to be African American to portray enslaved families in a plantation scene. Men must be willing to grow out hair and facial hair is a PLUS! Filming will be exterior. You do not have to work every day but please let us know your availability over the course of those the two weeks! Please no strong/modern cuts or unnatural colored highlights. The makeup department may add facial hair in some cases.
If interested, please fill out this short form so we can contact you with filming information: www.centralcasting.com/emancipation
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set or while at any production facility (including testing center).
We Have a Ghost (WHAG) - Filming and testing in New Orleans, LA
Thursday 8/19 (COVID Test Tuesday 8/17).
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements and all work dates.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID TEST RATE: $31.25/2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test prior to filming and commit to wearing a face mask over your nose and mouth as directed.
SEEKING submissions for adults (18+) who appear to be college freshmen to work in a small pool party scene. You must be comfortable in swimwear and getting into the pool. Do you know how to cannonball?!
If interested, email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com:
• Email Subject Line: College Pool Party
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
If you meet these criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus, do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.
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If you would like to voluntarily add your COVID-19 vaccination status to your profile, you may do so by logging in to your casting profile and marking the status within your Key Information.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.**
EXPERIENCED STAND-INs!
**You do not need to be currently registered! Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements and have flexible availability. Dates TBD
FILMING RATE: $150/12 hours | FILMING in Greater New Orleans, LA
You must agree to wearing a face mask over your nose and mouth as directed and take weekly COVID tests to remain eligible for filming once hired.
SEEKING submissions for adults (18+) to work as Stand-Ins.
If experienced and interested, email your resume as well as the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com :
• Email Subject Line: Stand-In
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Height
• Stand-In Experience
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
This production might require all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
If you meet these criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus, do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.
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If you would like to voluntarily add your COVID-19 vaccination status to your profile, you may do so by logging in to your casting profile and marking the status within your Key Information.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.**
Central Casting is excited to announce SmartVoucher, our new digital voucher platform. In order to use SmartVoucher, you will need to claim your online profile if you haven’t already. To claim your profile, visit centralcasting.com, click “log in” in the main menu, then choose the “claim profile” option. If you registered after Jan. 1, 2021, select the “create new login” option, then choose “Register now” using the email address on file with Central Casting.
For more information on SmartVoucher, see our FAQs at: www.centralcasting.com/faqs/#faqs-smartvoucher
We Have a Ghost (WHAG) - Filming Monday 8/23, Tuesday 8/24, Wednesday 8/25, AND Thursday 8/26.
Filming and testing in Donaldsonville, LA (1 hour northwest of New Orleans).
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements and all work dates.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID TEST RATE: $31.25/2 hours
CAR BUMP RATE (if applicable): $25_
You must take up three mid-nasal PCR COVID tests prior to filming and commit to wearing a face mask over your nose and mouth as directed.
SEEKING submissions for adults (18+) to work as small-town folks. Some will be asked to use their cars in the scene ($25 car bump). Please be sure to list your car if you are interested in working with it in the scene.
If interested, email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com:
• Email Subject Line: Townsfolk
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing, and Shoe sizes)
• Car (YEAR/MAKE/MODEL/COLOR)
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
This production is requiring all cast & crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
If you meet these criteria, only reply “Yes” WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you fall within the two categories mentioned above. Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily showing such evidence to the production AND testing negative for COVID. The production will collect your evidence, not Central Casting; thus, do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.
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If you would like to voluntarily add your COVID-19 vaccination status to your profile, you may do so by logging in to your casting profile and marking the status within your Key Information.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.**
ULTRA VIOLET BLACK SCORPION - LUCHADOR WRESTLERS NEEDED!
RATE: $175/12 (filming) + $100 COVID
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
Filming in Chalmette, LA – on Friday 8/6 | Testing in Metairie, LA - on Wednesday 8/4
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.
This Disney show is a coming of age story of a Latinx teenager who is chosen by a magical luchador mask to be a superhero!
LUCHADOR WRESTLERS: Seeking submissions for a males (18+ years old) who can portray Latinx, Luchador wrestlers backstage at a wrestling event. You must be comfortable shirtless and you must have minimal to no tattoos on your chest, back and arms. *You will not be wrestling*
If interested, please email the following to COMMERCIAL@CentralCasting.com:
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing and Shoe sizes)
• Use the filming category in the subject line of your email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.*
We Have a Ghost (WHAG) - Filming Monday 8/16, Monday 8/30, & Tuesday 8/31.
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share the flyer with your friends and family!
Filming and testing n New Orleans.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements and all work dates.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID Test RATE: $31.25/2 hours
FITTING Rate: $31.25/2 hours
Haircut Bump (if applicable): $75_
You must take up three mid-nasal PCR COVID test at least 48 hours prior to filming and commit to wearing a face mask over your nose and mouth as directed.
SEEKING submissions for adults who appear to be Asian (18+) and are bald or willing to shave their heads to work as Buddhists monks. This role will be picked by the director.
If interested, email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com:
• Email Subject Line: Monk
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing, and Shoe sizes)
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.**
One More Filming day ADDED for NEW Faces to work on Monday 8/2! You MUST Test on Saturday 7/31 in Downtown New Orleans.
RATE: $175/12 (filming) + $100 COVID + $40 Gas Bump
EMANCIPATION - STARRING WILL SMITH!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share the flyer with your friends and family!
Filming in Bush, LA – on Monday 8/2
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $175/12 hours
COVID Test RATE: $100
GAS + TOLL Bump $40
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test every 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.
This film will tell the horrific, yet heroic story of Whipped Peter, who escapes a Louisiana plantation. He was a pivotal figure in exposing the brutality of slavery and served as a soldier in the war.
ENSLAVED 8/2: Seeking submissions for African American looking MEN (18+ years old) with a slim to average body build. Facial hair and willingness to grow out hair and facial hair is a PLUS! Filming will be exterior. Please no strong/modern cuts or or unnatural colored highlights. The makeup department may add facial hair in some cases.
SOLDIERS 8/2: Seeking submissions for Caucasian looking MEN who can portray high school age - 35 years old (18+ years old) who fit within these sizes:
Shirt size: 15 (neck)-17 (neck)
Pant size: 36 waist and smaller
Jacket: 44 chest and smaller
If interested, please fill out this short form so we can contact you with filming information: www.centralcasting.com/emancipation
*OR*
You can email the following to MOVIE@CentralCasting.com:
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing and Shoe sizes)
• Tattoos: Do you have any tattoos on your face and hands? Yes or No
• Hair: Natural Hair only. No shaved heads, modern cuts, locs or dreads.
• Are you comfortable with the hair department adjusting your hair?
• Use the filming category in the subject line of your email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.*
As some productions move towards mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, Central Casting BG can now voluntarily notate in your profile if you are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.
Providing this information is voluntary and will only be used for productions mandating vaccinations as per the Return To Work agreement. Once notated in your profile, please do not provide any additional information regarding this item to Central Casting. If additional information is required, Production (not Central Casting) will ask you for it.
To update, log in to your online profile and go to the “Key Information” section of your profile and scroll to the “COVID-19 vaccination” field.
For more information, please visit centralcasting.com/rtw
!! CASTING ALL HIGH SCHOOL LOOKING (18+) TO WORK !!
You DO NOT have to be registered with Central Casting - Work with your friends!
You MUST test 3 times to work. At least one test has to be through the Lab, booked through the show. This production will take recent PCR tests from other productions but you will only be compensated for testing through production's lab.
RATE: $31.25 per COVID test through the lab (3 times) + $125/12 Filming day
*** We Have a Ghost (Netflix Movie) - Testing and Filming in New Orleans *** Saturday, July 31st ***
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING (mid nasal PCR test): Must pass at least 1 COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
Testing is in New Orleans from 8 AM - 1 PM. In order to be eligible to work, you must test Wednesday, July 28th, Thursday, July 29th and Friday, July 30th.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mary is seeking: Men (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) to portray high school students. Men must be clean shaven or have minimal facial hair!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: MOVIE@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: HIGH SCHOOL
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• ALL CURRENT SIZES
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola
Update for our Louisiana talent:
For detailed information on what the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement means for Background Actors, please visit our website at centralcasting.com/rtw - Thank you!
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CASTING A PHOTO DOUBLE!
*** ULTRA VIOLET - Filming in Chalmette, LA and greater New Orleans area – August – mid January (various dates) *** We don't have exact work dates but are looking for someone with flexible availability to work on the show! This may work 1 or more dates, per episode.
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
RATE: $175/12 hours
COVID Test (mid nasal): $100. You must test every 48 hours prior to a fitting or filming. Testing will be in Metairie.
Fitting Required in Chalmette, the first week of June. Rate: $43.75
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
PD “BS”: Seeking submissions for a Male (18+ years old) around 5’9”-6’0”" with about a 32-34 waist to work as the photo double for an actor. Please look at the photo below and submit if you are a close match for skin tone.
Please email the following to COMMERCIAL@CentralCasting.com
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (a face photo and one full length photo)
• Phone number
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Coat, shirt, pant (waist and inseam) and Shoe sizes)
• Use PD BS in the subject line of the email.
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
FULL TIME STAND IN NEEDED - July 23rd - January 28th
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting!
RATE: $100 per off-set COVID test + $175/12 Filming day
*** Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion (Disney show) - Filming in Chalmette, LA and Greater New Orleans area ***
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING (mid nasal PCR test): Must pass at least 1 COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
Testing is in Metairie from 8:30 AM - 5 PM. In order to be eligible to work, you must test Monday, July 19th.
STAND-IN: Mary is seeking: Females (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) who are 4'10"-5'2". Stand in Experience is preferred but not required. You will be standing in for the main actress. This will likely be a 5 day a week job through January. We are looking for people who can match the hair color and skin tone and are OK to work 12 hour days - to help production set up the scene.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: DETAILS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: UV Stand-in
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• ALL CURRENT SIZES
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
• Do you have Stand-in or on-set Experience?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola
RATE: $100 per COVID test (1 time) + $125/12 Filming day
*** Sulphur Springs (Disney+ show - 2nd season) - Filming in St. Bernard, LA *** Wednesday, July 21st ***
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
COVID TESTING (mid nasal PCR test): Must pass at least 1 COVID test(s) to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.
Testing is in Metairie from 8 AM - 12 PM. In order to be eligible to work, you must test Monday, July 19th.
CONTRACTORS: Mary is seeking: Men (18+, any portrayble ethnicity) to portray contractors, working on a hotel. This small scene will be exterior.
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available for work date, location, and okay with production's requirements.
Please email the following to: SPRINGS@CENTRALCASTING.COM
• SUBJECT LINE: Contractor
• CURRENT photo(s) of yourself
• LEGAL NAME
• PHONE NUMBER
• ALL CURRENT SIZES
• SET/TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Are you okay with these requirements?
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
If you are registered with Central Casting, be sure to claim your Central Casting profile so you can add photos of your current look and other looks you can portray. Casting Directors use your photos when casting to determine the types of roles you are right for. While you’re in your profile, verify and update your appearance so everything reflects your current look.
Haven’t claimed your profile yet? It’s easy. You can claim and log in to your profile on our website at
www.centralcasting.com/nola
ULTRA VIOLET & BLACK SCORPION
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share the flyer with your friends and family!
Filming in Chalmette, LA and New Orleans, LA – July 23rd through January 14th!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $150/12 hours
COVID Test RATE: $31.25/2 hours
FITTING Rate: $31.25/2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test at least 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.
SEEKING submissions for an adult hand double who appears to be white male (18+) and is experienced with chef knife skills! This role will be picked by the director.
If interested, email the following to MOVIE@CentralCasting.com:
• Email Subject Line: Chef Hand Double
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name (and legal name of parent/guardian if minor)
• Phone number
• Date of birth (minors ONLY)
• Culinary experience
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing, and Shoe sizes)
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.*
ULTRA VIOLET AND BLACK SCORPION (Disney Channel TV series)
This is an action-comedy superhero tale about the legacy of one family's magical luchador mask! It's a coming-of-age story told from the perspective of a young Mexican American girl!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting to work so share the flyer with your friends and family!
Filming in Chalmette, LA and New Orleans, LA – July 23rd through January 14th!
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
FILMING RATE: $125/12 hours
COVID Test RATE: $31.25/2 hours
FITTING Rate: $31.25/2 hours
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test at least 48 hours prior to fitting or filming.
Seeking submissions for adults of all ages and children (ages 6+) who appear to be Latinx/Hispanic to portray residents of a lively Latin neighborhood!
If interested, please fill out this short form so we can contact you with filming information: www.centralcasting.com/uv
*OR*
You can email the following to MOVIE@CentralCasting.com:
• CURRENT photo(s) of you in natural light (one face photo and one full length photo)
• Legal name (and legal name of parent/guardian if minor)
• Phone number
• Date of birth (minors ONLY)
• Sizes (Height, Weight, Clothing, and Shoe sizes)
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES:
1). You should be the only person in the photo.
2). Please face the camera.
3). Only clear and well-lit photos will be considered.
4). Absolutely NO filters!
**As a condition of working on set, Background Actors (including children and parents) will be subject to the same testing requirements as cast & crew in advance of work dates.**
Production will also require that anyone over the age of 8 wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth to be worn while on set and while at the testing facility.*
FULL TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT POSITION, Starting as early as Tuesday, July 13th and working until the beginning of October. Prior PA experience is not required!
EMANCIPATION - STARRING WILL SMITH!
You do not have to be registered with Central Casting.
Please read thoroughly and submit only if you are available and okay with production's requirements.
RATE: $180/12 hours + Overtime
You must take a mid-nasal PCR COVID test 3 times a week, when working on set.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Production is looking for individuals (18+ years old) who are hardworking with open availability to work 5 days a week as a Lunch PA. Duties include running lunches to crew on and off set and other miscellaneous tasks, like lock-ups - when needed. Looking for individuals with open availability to work until October and has the ability to work 12+ hours a day. Filming will be mostly outdoors and in locations like Bush, LA (1-1.5 hours north of New Orleans), Destrehan, LA, etc. You MUST have reliable transportation. July 13th - July 23rd will be filming in Bush, LA.
On the first day you work, you will arrive early to Rapid Test and then work - after you receive your results.
You can email the following to COMMERCIAL@CentralCasting.com with "PA" in the subject line:
• Legal name
• Phone number
• The date you can start work
• Please list your work and/or PA experience. Restaurant/Barista experience a plus!
Profile Management
When you sign up with Central Casting, you create an online profile where you can manage your availability, update your photos and contact information, and respond to job inquiries in our online self-service platform. Our Casting Directors use your online profile to consider you for background acting, stand-in, double, and other types of roles.
If you previously registered with Central Casting before the launch of our online self-service platform, a profile has already been created for you. To access your information, please claim your profile using the email address you have on file with Central Casting.
Profile Management FAQs
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How do I access my online profile?
If you have previously registered with Central Casting, you must first claim your online profile. Once you have claimed your profile you can access it by selecting the log in button in our website menu.
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Why do I need to claim my online profile?
If you signed up with Central Casting before the launch of our online self-service platform, you had a profile in our casting platform, but did not have access to view or edit it. A profile has been created for you in our new online platform, which you must claim before you can view, make changes, and be booked through our online self-service platform.
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Can I claim my profile and submit for work if I have not completed Talent Onboarding in person at Central Casting?
If you completed the online portion of our previous sign up process, you can claim your profile and log in to make changes, but you will not be eligible to submit for work or be booked by Central Casting until you complete the in-office portion of Talent Onboarding to fill out paperwork and take your profile photo. Talent Onboarding is currently suspended due to COVID-19. Please check our notices and calendar for updates.
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I already have a myEP username and password. Can I use that to claim and log in to my profile?
Yes, if you already have myEP login credentials, please use that information to claim and log in to your Central Casting online profile. If you created a myEP account with an email address that is not connected to your Central Casting file, you will instead need to claim your profile using the email you have on file with Central Casting. If you are unable to claim your profile, please contact our customer support team at 855.500.2055.
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What internet browsers are supported?
Please note that the online self-service platform is not compatible with the Microsoft Edge browser. Chrome and Safari are recommended browsers.
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My information matched with a talent profile that isn’t mine. What do I do?
First, confirm that you entered the correct information. If you entered the correct information, but the matched profile is not yours, please contact technical support at 855.500.2055, helpme@centralcasting.com, or by tech support chat. Our technical support staff is available Monday-Friday from 6am-6pm Pacific Time.
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What if I forgot my password?
To reset your password, first enter your email address on the log in screen. When prompted to enter your password, select the “forgot password” option. We will send reset instructions to the email address you have on file.
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I’m sharing an email with another family member who has already claimed their profile, what do I do?
If you are a minor, have your parent or legal guardian contact our technical support team to update the email address on file* at 855.500.2055, helpme@centralcasting.com, or by tech support chat.
If you are an adult, contact our technical support team to update the email address on file* at 855.500.2055, helpme@centralcasting.com, or by tech support chat.
* If you call, you will be asked for verification information such as, the legal name, date of birth and last 4 of the SSN on file. Our technical support line is available Monday-Friday from 6am-6pm Pacific Time.
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I no longer have access to my email address on file with Central Casting. How do I claim my profile?
If you are an adult, contact our technical support team to update the email address on file* at 855.500.2055, helpme@centralcasting.com, or by tech support chat.
* If you call, you will be asked for verification information such as, the legal name, date of birth and last 4 of the SSN on file. Our technical support line is available Monday-Friday from 6am-6pm Pacific Time.
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Do I have to create a new profile if I’m already registered with Central Casting?
No, if you are already registered with Central Casting, your profile information has been transferred to the new online self-service platform. To access your information, you will need to claim your profile by using the e-mail address you have on file with Central Casting.
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How do I deactivate my profile?
To deactivate your profile, log in and select the deactivate button at the bottom of the page. Once you have deactivated your profile, you will no longer be eligible to be booked by Central Casting. This action is permanent and your profile can only be reactivated by calling Central Casting.
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Did the changes I made to my profile save?
Changes you make to your profile save automatically. Once you update information, the field will highlight in blue, indicating the information has been accepted and saved. If there’s an error, the field will highlight red and give a warning message.
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How do I update my contact information?
You can update your phone number and address in the Contact Information section of your profile.
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How do I delete photos from my profile?
To delete a photo, navigate to the Photographs section of your profile. Find the photo you wish to delete and click the trash icon underneath it. Please note you cannot remove the photos that were taken by Central Casting during Talent Onboarding.
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How many photos can I add to my profile?
You can upload a maximum of 50 photos to your profile in a variety of looks.
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How do I change the email address associated with my profile?
Currently, you cannot change the email associated with your profile through the online self-service platform.
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Can I upload a Stand-In resume to my profile?
Yes, in the Casting Information section of your profile, there is an upload feature where you can add your Stand-In resume.
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Why won’t my photo upload to my profile?
Please check to make sure your photo is in .jpeg or .png format. Our online platform does not accept photos in other formats, like .pdf.
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My sizes have changed. How do I update them?
You can update your sizes and measurements in the Appearance section of your profile. To learn more about taking your measurements correctly, see our video guides on the Measurements page.
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Can I add vehicles to my profile?
Yes, you can add vehicles that you own and are willing to work with in the Vehicles You Own section of your profile. Please include all necessary information about your vehicle so Casting Directors can consider you for the right type of roles.
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How do I change my account settings?
When you are logged in to your profile, you will see a triangle either in the upper right desktop menu or on the bottom of the mobile menu. Clicking the triangle will give you additional options, including your Account Settings.
For technical support, please contact 855.500.2055, helpme@centralcasting.com, or by tech support chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Being Booked
Casting Directors use multiple tools to book Background Actors, including seeking submissions on our Jobs page and sending availability messages through our messaging platform.
You are booked when you accept an offer for work and receive details. It’s important to write all your booking information down so you’re prepared when you head to set.
Be sure to read our article Background Actor Do’s and Don’ts for Submitting for tips on how to book a job.
FAQs
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What do I do if I’m going to be late or need to cancel?
Call 504.684.2550. If you cancel, we ask that you give us enough notice to replace you.
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Is there a guarantee of work?
No, there is no guarantee of work because the needs of productions change every day. Due to the nature of background work, Central Casting can never offer full-time employment to any of the talent (i.e., you) it employs.
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What does “checking your availability” mean?
“Checking your availability” means that a Casting Director is preparing the look for a show for a future date and is checking if you are available to work that day. When Central Casting checks your availability, we are not offering or guaranteeing work, we are only asking if you can work without time restrictions on a specific date or date range. “Without time restrictions” means that there are no possible conflicts that would prevent you from working that day. When preparing for and booking their shows, Casting Directors may not know call times until they get additional information from production and those call times often change through the night and early morning. That’s why you need to have all day availability when responding as avail to these messages.
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What does “first avail” mean?
“First avail” means that you have confirmed your availability, but the Casting Director cannot book you right away. You are not booked unless you accept an offer for work and receive details. So when you are on first avail, you are not officially booked and are still able to look for other work. If you are offered another job or put on first avail for another job, please call the initial Casting Director you are on first avail for before accepting the offer; your first avail show may choose to hire you first. Also, if your availability changes while on first avail, please call our office as soon as possible to let us know you are no longer available to work.
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How do I get my details?
The Casting Director will give you your booking information. Be sure to write this information down. Certain shows or Casting Directors may provide additional information via email or a wardrobe blog. Please review all provided information to ensure you are ready for work when you arrive to set.
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What happens if I miss a call from Central Casting?
Always check your voicemail. Do not call back until you have checked your voicemail to ensure the Casting Director did not leave specific instructions. If no message was left, wait and see if you receive a call back. If you do not receive a call back, assume you are no longer needed.
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What is a rush call?
Rush calls are for immediate same-day work. This is usually to replace a “no show.” When you respond to a rush call, you may be required to get to the set location within an hour or less after being booked.
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Why have I not been contacted for work in a while?
Our Casting Directors book Background Actors based on the needs of production. Be sure to fill out your profile thoroughly and accurately so Casting Directors know the types of roles you can portray. You can also check our Jobs page for work opportunities.
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What can I do to help myself get booked?
Through our online self-service platform, you can now edit your online profile and receive job inquiries from Casting Directors. Here are some tips to ensure you’re putting yourself in the best position to be booked.
- To get booked by Central Casting, you must first claim your online profile. To claim, select the log in button in our website menu, then choose the claim profile option. Once claimed, you will be able to log in and get jobs through our online self-service platform.
- Casting Directors use the information in your profile, like hair color, eye color, sizes, vehicles you own, etc., when booking their shows. By filling out your profile completely and accurately, you will show up in more searches for roles you fit.
- Upload photos of yourself in different looks and wardrobe, your vehicles, and pets you are willing to work with. Casting Directors use your photos to make sure your look fits the role.
- Manage your availability calendar. Keeping your availability up to date lets Casting Directors know when to contact you for work and helps ensure you don’t become double booked.
- Reply to emails and texts promptly. You will receive availability messages, job inquiries, and other communications from Central Casting via email. Be sure to enable alerts so you never miss a job opportunity. Also, add DoNot-Reply@centralcasting.com to your safe sender list, so emails don’t get lost in junk or other folders. Casting Directors may also reach out via text message and you can also view all communications in the messages folder of your online profile.
Messaging
When a Casting Director contacts you for work, you will often receive an alert in your profile and an email through our online self-service platform. We recommend setting up email alerts so you never miss a message from Central Casting. To learn how to set up email alerts on your device, read these instructions.
To learn more about check avail, first avail, and other booking terminology, see our article First Avail: Everything You Need to Know.
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How do I submit for work?
Casting Directors will contact you directly when you fit the look or requirements for a role. Be sure to completely fill out your online profile and add additional photos in different looks so Casting Directors can consider you for a variety of roles.
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How do I know the message came from Central Casting?
Emails will always come from DoNot-Reply@centralcasting.com and include a link to reply to the message via your online profile. SMS text messages can come from a variety of numbers, but will always include a link to reply via our online self-service platform. These inquiries will also appear in your online profile.
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What happens after I respond to a message?
Our Casting Directors will review their responses then reach out if they intend to book you. If you are not selected, you may not hear from anyone. Remember, you’re booked when you accept an offer for work and receive details.
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What does the phrase “without time restrictions” mean?
When booking, Casting Directors may not know the call time (which can often change before the shoot), so they need you to have completely open availability on the date in question. For example, if you cannot work between 3-4pm, you are not available without time restrictions.
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I didn’t see the message until later. Can I still respond?
Yes, always respond as soon as you can. Some messages will expire after a certain amount of time. When this happens, you will see a notification that submissions are closed. We recommend enabling alerts for Central Casting through your email provider so you can always respond to job inquiries on time.
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Can I respond to multiple avail messages?
Yes, you are responsible for letting Central Casting know when you are available to work. Once you are booked, you are also responsible for not becoming double booked. If you are on first avail, please let that Casting Director know before accepting another offer.
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How do I know you received my response?
After you respond to a message, you will be sent a notification detailing your response and confirmation we received it.
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Why am I unable to reply to an availability message?
Casting Directors may only accept responses for a certain period of time and your message may have expired. If the message has expired and we’re no longer accepting submissions for the role for which you were contacted, you will see a page that explains this when you try to respond.
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What if I don’t hear back from a Casting Director?
If you don’t hear back with an offer for work and details, you are not booked. However, given the volume of roles they are booking, please be patient as it may take them some time to respond.
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What are my booking details?
Once you have accepted an offer for work, the Casting Director will let you know how to access your details, which will likely be in the form of a Details Blog. To access your details, enter the show name and passcode given to you in the My Details section of our website. Casting Directors get booking information as it comes in from production, so you likely will not receive your details until the evening before the shoot.
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Do I still have to call the Call Time Change Box for my call time changes?
Your Details Blog will include information on how to get your call time changes.
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If I receive a message, does that mean I’m officially booked?
You are not booked unless you accept an offer for work and receive details.
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What if I respond to a message then never hear back from the Casting Director?
Thank you for replying. Your response lets the Casting Director know you are interested and available to work, but does not guarantee you will be booked. Depending on the casting volume, you may not hear back.
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Can I reply directly to a text message?
No, our texting numbers are only formatted to send outbound text messages from our online self-service platform. When you respond to a text message directly, you will get a message indicating that you can only reply “Stop” to end text communication. We do not accept “yes,” “no,” or any other response through text message.
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Can I call the number I received the text message from?
No, our texting numbers are only formatted to send outbound text messages from our online self-service platform. Please call our main line at 504.684.2550.
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Why was there a link in my message?
While you may receive an email or text message, all communication with Casting Directors happens through our online self-service platform. Each communication will include a link to your online profile where you can reply to the message.
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Can I get messages in a language other than English?
No, the messages are only in English.
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I’m not getting text messages. Does T-Mobile’s business message “opt-out” feature prevent me from receiving text messages from Central Casting?
Yes. T-Mobile has released a feature that allows their customers to “opt-out” of business messages. In order to receive text messages from Central Casting, T-Mobile users will need to contact T-Mobile support at 1.800.866.2453 and ask for this feature to be turned off. Once the opt-out is removed, you will be able to receive messages from Central Casting. Even if you are a T-Mobile customer who has received text messages from Central Casting in the past, please check with T-Mobile to ensure you do not have the opt-out feature enabled.
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Can I change my response?
If your availability has changed after responding to a message, please call our office at 504.684.2550.
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I’m not registered with Central Casting. Why am I getting these messages?
We apologize for the inconvenience. Most likely your phone number was previously owned by someone signed up with us or provided to us in error.
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Can I opt out of SMS messaging?
As an employee of Central Casting you provided your mobile number to us so that we can contact you about jobs for which you would be a potential match. However, if you no longer want us to reach out to you via text message, please reply “STOP” to the text message you received.
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How do I set up email alerts on an iPhone?
Adding Central Casting as a VIP sender ensures you don’t miss out on job inquiries and other communications. If you have an iPhone, follow these steps. If you have another device, please check your email app settings.
- Open an email from Central Casting
- Tap on Central Casting in the “from” field at the top of the page
- Select “add to VIP” below Central Casting’s contact information
On Set
Once you have booked a background acting job, you are ready to get on set!
It’s important to show up on time and camera ready. When you arrive, check in with your contact and get your voucher.
Your time on set will vary, but a typical day lasts up to 12 hours. You are an important part of the production, please be professional and have a good attitude on set.
FAQs
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What Louisiana residency documents do I need to bring to set?
You must bring two of these three documents with you to set:
- A Valid Louisiana Driver’s License or State ID Card
- A current Louisiana Voter Registration Card
- A copy of last year’s Federal and/or Louisiana personal income tax return
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What if I forget or lose my work information?
It is critical that you write down your work information. If you lose your information or if you have any questions regarding your work information call 504.684.2550.
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What do I do if I’m going to be late or need to cancel?
Call 504.684.2550. If you cancel, we ask that you give us enough notice to replace you.
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How will I know if my call time changes?
Your Details Blog will include information on how to get your call time changes.
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Who do I report to on set?
Roles change from set to set, but often a Background Actor’s main contact is the 2nd Assistant Director (2nd AD) and Production Assistants (PAs).
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What do I do when I’m not filming on set?
When you are not required on set, you will be taken to a holding area. You can bring items to the holding area to keep busy while you are not working.
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Can I bring a guest to set?
Do not bring guests to the set with you.
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What happens if I get hurt on set?
If you are injured on set, you must report it to the Assistant Director and/or medic immediately.
SmartVoucher
SmartVoucher is Central Casting’s digital voucher platform. If you have not yet logged in to our online self-service platform, visit our Log In page to learn how to access your profile. You will need to log in to your online profile to access SmartVoucher if used on the production you are booked to work.
(click image for more information on SmartVoucher)
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What do I need to do at my call time?
You do not need to take any actions with your SmartVoucher prior to or at your call time.
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Do I need to complete the forms sent to me/appearing in my dashboard every day I work?
Yes, as some of the forms are project/work date specific.
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Do I need to upload my ID documents before a work date?
No. Central Casting has already obtained and validated your start paperwork. If not, you will be asked to complete on paper on set.
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I don’t have a login for my online profile. How can I review my SmartVoucher?
First, you must claim your profile by clicking the “log in” button in our website menu and choosing the “claim profile” option. Once claimed, you will be able to log in to review your SmartVoucher.
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How do I change my tax withholding information?
Please visit myEP for more information on updating any payroll information.
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Do I need to add my meal/allowances/adjustments to my voucher?
No, production will input this information as the day progresses.
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Do I have to e-sign my SmartVoucher while on set?
We suggest you review your SmartVoucher while still on set, so you have the opportunity to raise any questions in person with the production staff that completed your voucher.
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How do I access my SmartVoucher without going through the email link?
Log in to your Central Casting online profile and select the “Job Review” option in the blue toolbar on top.
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How can I access forms after I’ve e-signed them?
Upon request, Central Casting can provide you the signed copy of a form.
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Can I undo the e-sign checkbox?
Once the e-sign checkbox is selected, it cannot be undone.
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Will I be emailed a copy of my SmartVoucher?
No. For your security, you will always be required to use your unique login to view your SmartVoucher. You can print a copy at any time by selecting the “Export” button.
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How do I access my past SmartVouchers?
Log in to your Central Casting online profile and select the “Job Review” option in the blue toolbar on top.
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Can I access copies of my paper vouchers through my online profile?
No. Your online profile will only contain copies of SmartVouchers. Paper copies are not uploaded.
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How can I track any changes made to my SmartVoucher?
Once you have received a SmartVoucher for review on a job, any changes made will create an updated version. You can view all versions from the dropdown menu within a job review.
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What if something is missing or incorrect on my voucher?
We suggest you review and raise these concerns while on set for the quickest remedy. If you are unable to review until you get home, select “raise a query” from the review page and you may type your question for production there.
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Do I get paid right away when using SmartVoucher?
No, your payment will continue to be processed through payroll and your check will be sent as per normal schedule.
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My login isn’t working. How can I get help?
You can contact technical support Monday-Friday 6am-6pm PT at 855.500.2055, helpme@centralcasting.com, or tech support chat.
Payroll
When you sign up with Central Casting, we become your employer and, in most cases, are responsible for paying you. You’ll know you are paid by us if your voucher says Central Casting and/or Entertainment Partners. Payroll and casting are handled separately, so if you have questions about your paycheck, contact our payroll department directly.
For payroll updates, read our article Your Paycheck and Other Payroll Questions Answered.
Contact payroll
800.562.2718
(select option #3 when prompted)
To change your address, view your pay history, compare paychecks, and more, log in or sign up with myEP. When signing up for the first time, please use the same email address you have on file with Central Casting. To learn more, visit Entertainment Partners’ myEP information page.
FAQs
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How soon after I work can I expect my paycheck?
Payroll is processed as vouchers come in from production, which means you may receive checks out of work date order. You can learn more about your pay history by logging in to myEP.
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Can I pick up my paycheck?
No. At this time, we do not have the resources for checks to be picked up. Paychecks are handled in a security area with 24-hour surveillance and delivered by our bonded driver to the post office directly. Paymasters do not have access to your paychecks.
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How long does it take for me to receive my check after it’s mailed?
The checks are sent first class mail. While you will receive most checks within 2-3 business days after they are mailed, there are times when it could take longer through the federal mail system, particularly during holiday periods.
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Why do I sometimes receive my paychecks out of work date order?
Checks are not mailed out in order of work date. Before we can cut a check, the production reviews and completes the voucher, and production companies vary on how often they process and send in the vouchers.
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What do I do if I think a check is missing?
To inquire about a missing check, please contact payroll at 800.562.2718. Be sure to have the name of the project you worked on, the date you worked, and your voucher information. You can also check your pay history on myEP.
To request a stop payment, fill out and follow the instructions on our Stop Pay/Reissue Form. A stop payment can be placed no sooner than one calendar week after the check has been mailed.
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Do I need to write my Social Security number on my voucher each time I work?
Yes, there are many people we payroll with the same or similar names. You will need to put your Social Security number on each voucher so we can correctly identify who we should pay. Your voucher will either be delayed or not processed if we are unable to identify who worked.
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What is the best way to contact the payroll department?
For payroll inquiries, please call 800.562.2718 and select option #3 when prompted. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PT.
Payroll and casting are handled separately. Our Casting Directors do not have access to your pay information. Please contact payroll for paycheck related questions and be prepared with the name of the project you worked on, the date you worked, and your voucher information.
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How do I sign up with myEP?
To create an account, please go to my.EP.com and sign up using the same email address you have on file with Central Casting.
Once you have created and logged in to your account, you will need to link myEP to your EP payroll profile. To do this, select the “update profile” option under “manage account” and click the “connect payroll profile” button. You will then be prompted to enter your Social Security number and verify your employment by providing net pay, check, or gross pay information.
Now that your payment profile is linked, you will be able to change your address, view your pay history, and compare paychecks. Be sure to review your contact information to make sure everything is current.
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How do I change my address with payroll?
To change your address with payroll, please log in or sign up with myEP. If signing up for the first time, please use the email address you have on file with Central Casting.
Don’t forget to also update your address with casting by logging in to your online profile.
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How do I place a stop payment on a check?
You can email or mail a stop payment request by filling out a Stop Pay/Reissue Form. A stop payment can be placed no sooner than one calendar week after the check has been mailed.
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How long does it take to reissue a check after I request a stop payment?
Five business days for current year checks, longer if the check was cut in a prior year. We are unable to reissue a check that has been stop paid until after we have received confirmation from the bank that the stop payment was successful.
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How do I request a work history?
You can access your pay history by signing up or logging in to your myEP account. If you need records to join SAG-AFTRA, please call 818.955.6313. SAG-AFTRA will only accept faxes sent directly from our payroll department certified by our manager.
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How do I get my W-2?
To access your W-2, visit EP’s W-2 page.
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How can I submit an inquiry or correction to my tax form?
To submit an inquiry or correction to your tax form, please fill out and sign our inquires and corrections form.
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How can I verify my employment with Central Casting?
For employment verification, call 818.955.6313. This is an Entertainment Partners line; they will be able to provide employment verification.
Updates
(for registered talent only)
Updates are currently on hold due to COVID-19. You can upload photos and update your information in your online profile. Our notices have the most up-to-date information, please check them for updates.
Once signed up with Central Casting, you can update your profile information and add additional photos by logging in to your online profile. By keeping your information current, our Casting Directors can consider you for a variety of roles.
FAQs
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What are some examples of additional photos?
- Photos of you in wardrobe representing completely different looks that are commonly booked (business, formal, bathing suit, etc.)
- Unique or rare vehicles or motorcycles that you own
- Pets that you are willing to work with (pet photos must be submitted; we cannot take any photos of pets at our office)
- Photos of you in commonly booked costumes that you own (clown, Santa Claus, etc.)
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How do I change my status from Non-Union to SAG-AFTRA?
You can change your status during updates. You must present your identification along with your current SAG-AFTRA card and fill out a data change form.