We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the speed at which everything is changing, we are all continuing to adapt as best we can. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, our offices remain closed until further notice. Additionally, most of the shows we cast have gone down until we all feel confident it is safe to get back to work. We understand these are difficult times for everyone and will continue to communicate to you as things progress.
On behalf of myself and all of us at Central Casting, we wish you safety and good health. Please care for yourself and those around you. Hoping we all get back to work soon!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bender
All offices closed to visitors
We are temporarily suspending all New Registration, Re-Registration & Updates, Minors Registration, and all other Central Casting events in an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. If you are ill, experiencing any symptoms, or feel you have been exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please do not visit Central Casting, accept a booking, or go to set. All Central Casting offices are closed to visitors at this time.
All Background Actors registered with Central Casting
Out of an abundance of caution and because your health and safety is very important to us, do not accept a booking, or go to set If you:
Are currently feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms such as fever, a temperature of 100 or greater, a cough or breathing difficulties
Have been in close proximity with a person(s) known or suspected to have the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or under quarantine/isolation
Have traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, including New York (unless you are a NY Background Actor already residing or working in NY), Northern California, Washington State, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Iran, and South Korea
Special announcement
We’re excited to announce that our parent company, Entertainment Partners, which owns 100% of Central Casting, has acquired the casting platform We Got POP. This will improve the casting process for our productions, staff and all of our background actors. For now casting continues as normal. Stay tuned for important announcements from your Central Casting office, in the coming weeks.
How to access your W-2s
Background Actor W-2s are available through Entertainment Partners. Our article Find Out How to Access Your W-2 has everything you need to know to prepare for tax season.
Central Casting Policies and Arbitration Agreement
All registered talent with Central Casting are required to comply with Central Casting’s policies which includes a mandatory arbitration agreement. If you choose to continue your employment/casting relationship with Central Casting, your consent to the arbitration agreement is deemed automatic and no action is needed from you, and you may continue to submit for work like you normally do. You are not required to review the arbitration agreement, but if you choose to read it, it is available in our Forms and Policies section. Refusal to comply with Central Casting’s arbitration agreement and policies will mean you are ineligible to work on Central Casting jobs.
You can now update your minors height, weight and wardrobe sizes online! It is important that we have accurate sizes of your minors in our casting database. Click here to update.
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Online registration process
To register, just fill out your information on our website, then make a reservation to visit our New Orleans office to complete paperwork and take your casting photo. To read the full instructions and begin the online registration process, visit our Register page.
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To our Central Casting Background Talent: We understand these are difficult times for everyone! You may be bored, lonely, and missing your friends and fellow background actors. Please know that our entire staff is thinking of you! We miss seeing you and talking to you.
Since we can't see you in-person, please use the link below to update head-shots, sizes, and vehicles so we can add to your profile. We want to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared when things ramp up again!
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Central Casting Background Actor Peaches Davis sat down with our Louisiana casting team of Mary & Blossom for an interview. Here she discusses her "once in a lifetime" experience about her favorite role to date working with Central Casting. Great work Peaches! ... See MoreSee Less
We are in unprecedented times. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the speed at which everything is changing, we are all continuing to adapt as best we can. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, our offices remain closed until further notice. Additionally, most of the shows we cast have gone down until we all feel confident it is safe to get back to work. We understand these are difficult times for everyone and will continue to communicate to you as things progress.
On behalf of myself and all of us at Central Casting, we wish you safety and good health. Please care for yourself and those around you. Hoping we all get back to work soon!
UPDATE: If submitting for the Baby role, please use the email address OBAG@CENTRALCASTING.COM for your submission
We are excited to announce that the hit show, "On Becoming a God" will film season 2 in the greater New Orleans area from mid April to mid July. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more casting notices, coming soon!
Right now, we are seeking submissions for:
BABY - We are seeking submissions for a baby or babies who can portray a Caucasian female around 1 year old. This baby will portray the child of the main actress and will work various days from mid-April to mid-July. Please submit if your infant is walking or may be close to walking by mid-April! We are also looking for twins and triplets to possibly fill this role as well! This will be picture picked by directors and producers.
Please email the following to OBAG@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) of your minor • Legal name of minor and guardian • Phone number • Age, Date of Birth • Sizes (Height, Weight & Numerical Clothing sizes) • Use BABY in the subject line of your submission!
**PHOTO SUBMISSION RULES: 1). Your minor 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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
If your child(ren) is chosen, you will need to provide identification to us so we can submit a work permit to the Labor Board on behalf of your child: One document establishing age (ex: Birth Certificate, State ID, Passport) AND 1 document establishing your child's social security number. This paperwork must be submitted 5 days prior to your child's work date. ... See MoreSee Less
***All Background Actors registered with Central Casting*** Out of an abundance of caution and because your health and safety is very important to us, do not accept a booking, or go to set If you:
• are currently feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms such as fever, a temperature of 100 or greater, a cough or breathing difficulties • have been in close proximity with a person(s) known or suspected to have the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or under quarantine/isolation • have traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, including New York (unless you are a NY Background Actor already residing or working in NY), Northern California, Washington State, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Iran, and South Korea ... See MoreSee Less
Timeline PhotosWe are temporarily suspending all New Registration, Re-Registration & Updates, Minors Registration, and all other Central Casting events in an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you are ill, experiencing any symptoms, or feel you have been exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please do not visit Central Casting, accept a booking, or go to set. All Central Casting offices are closed to visitors at this time. ... See MoreSee Less
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT - Filming in New Orleans, LA ***
RATE: $88/10 hours
"MOURNERS 3/17": Works TUESDAY in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American (18+) to work as mourners in a small funeral scene!
"FRIENDS 3/17": Works TUESDAY in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be Hispanic or Latinx of high school looking age (18+) to work as school friends of a principal actor in a small scene!
"PEDESTRIANS": Works TUESDAY 3/17 *AND* WEDNESDAY 3/18 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people (18+) to work as street pedestrians in a small scene! You MUST be available BOTH dates!
"VAMPIRES": Works WEDNESDAY 3/18 *AND* THURSDAY 3/19 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American (18+) to work as "bad" vampires in a small scene! You MUST be available BOTH dates!
"TOURISTS 3/20": Works FRIDAY 3/20 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people (18+) to work as street tourists in a small scene!
Please email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Instrument and experience • Use the specific category in the subject line!
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
**SULPHUR SPRINGS - Filming in St. Bernard, LA & Braithwaite, LA**
RATE: $106/8 hours + $26.50/2 hour (fitting in Chalmette, LA)
CAMPERS 3/10 (filming in St. Bernard, LA): Seeking submissions for children (ages 11-15, any portraybale ethnicity) to portray 1990s kids at a camp during a search party for a missing person! You must be able to attend a wardrobe fitting, before work date in Chalmette, LA.
CAMPERS 3/11 (filming in Braithwaite, LA): Seeking submissions for children (ages 11-15, any portraybale ethnicity) to portray 1900s kids at a camp during a search party! You must be able to attend a wardrobe fitting, before work date in Chalmette, LA.
Please email the following to SPRINGS@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) of your minor in natural light • Please submit experience and expertise • Legal name of minor and guardian • Phone number • Age, Date of Birth • Sizes (Height, Weight & Numerical Clothing sizes) • Use the category listed, in the subject line of your submission!
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
If your child(ren) is chosen, you will need to provide identification to us so we can submit a work permit to the Labor Board on behalf of your child: One document establishing age (ex: Birth Certificate, State ID, Passport) AND 1 document establishing your child's social security number. This paperwork must be submitted 5 days prior to your child's work date. ... See MoreSee Less
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT - Filming in Greater New Orleans, LA ***
RATE: $88/10 hours
"PARTY": Works WEDNESDAY 3/11! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American and Latinx and high-school age (18+) to work as party goers in a small teen house party scene!
Please email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Instrument and experience • Use the specific category in the subject line!
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
Timeline PhotosWe’re excited to announce that our parent company, Entertainment Partners, which owns 100% of Central Casting, has acquired the casting platform We Got POP. This will improve the casting process for our productions, staff and all of our background actors. Not yet, though. Casting continues as normal. Stay tuned for important announcements for your Central Casting office, in the coming weeks. ... See MoreSee Less
*** We are sharing this Principal Role on behalf of another Casting Company. Central Casting is not casting this role. If you are interested, please follow the directions below! ***
*** "MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS" - Filming in FAIRHOPE, AL on Wednesday, March 4th ***
RATE: SAG RATE
STEWARDESS: Seeking submissions for someone who can portray a Japanese female (18+ years old) to work as a Stewardess with 1-2 speaking lines! Believable Japanese accent is preferred. Acting experience is not required. Since this is a principal role, mileage (for those within 6 hours of driving distance), per diem and hotel will be paid for by production.
Please email the following to MAPOFTINYPERFECTTHINGS@GMAIL.COM • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Sizes (Height, Weight & Numerical Clothing sizes) • Notate tattoo size and location • Use STEWARDESS in the subject line
**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! ... See MoreSee Less
*** SULPHUR SPRINGS - Filming in Chalmette, LA - AND St. Bernard, LA - Monday, February 24th, Wednesday, February 26th and Monday, March 2nd. ***
RATE: $100/10 hours
HOTEL STAFF: Seeking submissions for 20s - 30s men and women (18+ years old, any portrayable ethnicity) to work as Hotel Staff at a Boutique Hotel in the 1990’s! This is picture approved by production! Please do not submit if you have large tattoos visible if wearing a short sleeve shirt and Bermuda length shorts. It is *mandatory* to work both Monday 2/24 & Tuesday 2/26. We can also book you on Monday, March 2nd, if you’re available. Please do not submit if you’ve worked the past few weeks on this show or are scheduled to work in another category. This category films throughout the season so you’ll have future opportunities to work on this show.
Scenes are mostly interior.
Please email the following to AVAILNOLA@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Sizes (Height, Weight & Numerical Clothing sizes) • Notate tattoo size and location • Use HOTEL STAFF in the subject line
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT - Filming in Greater New Orleans, LA ***
RATE: $88/10 hours
"JUNKIE 2/26": Works WEDNESDAY 2/26 in Algiers, LA (Westbank)! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American (18+) and THIN to work as "junkie" hanging outside of a public housing development. You MUST be okay lying still on the ground as if passed out!
"JUNKIE 2/27": Works THURSDAY 2/27 in Algiers, LA (Westbank)! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American (18+) and THIN to work as "junkie" hanging outside of a public housing development. You MUST be okay lying still on the ground as if passed out!
"JUNKIE 3/9": Works MONDAY 3/9 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be African-American (18+) and THIN to work as "junkie" hanging outside of a public housing development. You MUST be okay lying still on the ground as if passed out!
"DRAG QUEEN": Works WEDNESDAY 3/11 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) who can dress up in drag to work in a very small scene at a risque clothing store.
"STRIPPER": Works WEDNESDAY 3/11 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for person who appears to be 20-30s woman (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) who can dress scantily clad (NOT nude) to work in a very small scene at a risque clothing store. Tattoos OKAY!
"GOTH": Works MONDAY 3/16 in New Orleans, LA! Seeking submissions for people who appear to be 18-mid 20s (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) who can dress "goth" style and work in an "occult" shop.
** THESE ARE DIRECTOR-PICKED ROLES! Please submit your best character looks! **
Please email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Instrument and experience • Use the specific category in the subject line!
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
*** SULPHUR SPRINGS - Filming in New Orleans, LA - Thursday, February 20th ***
RATE: $100/10 hours
CAFE PATRONS 2/20: Seeking submissions for Parent types who can portray 20s - 50s men and women (18+ years old, any portrayable ethnicity) to work as present day cafe patrons and pedestrians! Fitting not required for present day work. Scenes are interior/exterior.
Please email the following to SPRINGS@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Sizes (Height, Weight & Numerical Clothing sizes) • List ideal date(s) and time(s) for the wardrobe fitting • Use the category name listed in the subject line
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
*** UNTITLED AMAZON PROJECT - Filming in New Orleans, LA ***
RATE: $150/12 hours + Instrument bump
BRASS BAND: Works TUESDAY 3/10! Seeking submissions for people (18+, any portrayable ethnicity) to work as brass band members at a funeral. We are specifically looking TUBA, HORN, and DRUMS set.
Please email the following to Commercial@CentralCasting.com • CURRENT photo(s) • Legal name • Phone number • Instrument and experience • Use "Brass Band" in the subject line!
**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!
***You MUST BE registered or plan to register with Central Casting BEFORE the work date in order to work on this project!***
If your child(ren) is chosen, you will need to provide identification to us so we can submit a work permit to the Labor Board on behalf of your child: One document establishing age (ex: Birth Certificate, State ID, Passport) AND one document establishing your child's social security number. This paperwork must be submitted 5 days prior to your child's work date! ... See MoreSee Less
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details.
You must also re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504-684-2550.
Reservations required Adults All adults must complete the online registration process by filling out the online portion of registration and reserving a spot to visit our office during a New Registration Onboarding session. You must bring the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form to your reserved session.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reservations required Online registration is currently unavailable for minors. Please select the link below to see available registration times and to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Minors must have required documentation to complete the federal I-9 form. Please review the Lists of Acceptable Documents before coming to registration.
Minors must have a current VALID PHOTO ID from the Lists of Acceptable Documents. In accordance with federal law, the parent or legal guardian must be present. The minor will also need to be present to have their picture taken.
Central Casting is an E-Verify participant. The non-photo ID options in List B on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are not applicable for use for employers participating in the E-Verify program.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details.
You must also re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504-684-2550.
Reservations required Adults All adults must complete the online registration process by filling out the online portion of registration and reserving a spot to visit our office during a New Registration Onboarding session. You must bring the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form to your reserved session.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reservations required Online registration is currently unavailable for minors. Please select the link below to see available registration times and to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Minors must have required documentation to complete the federal I-9 form. Please review the Lists of Acceptable Documents before coming to registration.
Minors must have a current VALID PHOTO ID from the Lists of Acceptable Documents. In accordance with federal law, the parent or legal guardian must be present. The minor will also need to be present to have their picture taken.
Central Casting is an E-Verify participant. The non-photo ID options in List B on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are not applicable for use for employers participating in the E-Verify program.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details.
You must also re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504-684-2550.
Reservations required Adults All adults must complete the online registration process by filling out the online portion of registration and reserving a spot to visit our office during a New Registration Onboarding session. You must bring the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form to your reserved session.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reservations required Online registration is currently unavailable for minors. Please select the link below to see available registration times and to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Minors must have required documentation to complete the federal I-9 form. Please review the Lists of Acceptable Documents before coming to registration.
Minors must have a current VALID PHOTO ID from the Lists of Acceptable Documents. In accordance with federal law, the parent or legal guardian must be present. The minor will also need to be present to have their picture taken.
Central Casting is an E-Verify participant. The non-photo ID options in List B on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are not applicable for use for employers participating in the E-Verify program.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details.
You must also re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504-684-2550.
Reservations required Adults All adults must complete the online registration process by filling out the online portion of registration and reserving a spot to visit our office during a New Registration Onboarding session. You must bring the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form to your reserved session.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reservations required Online registration is currently unavailable for minors. Please select the link below to see available registration times and to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Minors must have required documentation to complete the federal I-9 form. Please review the Lists of Acceptable Documents before coming to registration.
Minors must have a current VALID PHOTO ID from the Lists of Acceptable Documents. In accordance with federal law, the parent or legal guardian must be present. The minor will also need to be present to have their picture taken.
Central Casting is an E-Verify participant. The non-photo ID options in List B on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are not applicable for use for employers participating in the E-Verify program.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details.
You must also re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504-684-2550.
Reservations required Adults All adults must complete the online registration process by filling out the online portion of registration and reserving a spot to visit our office during a New Registration Onboarding session. You must bring the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form to your reserved session.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reservations required Online registration is currently unavailable for minors. Please select the link below to see available registration times and to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Minors must have required documentation to complete the federal I-9 form. Please review the Lists of Acceptable Documents before coming to registration.
Minors must have a current VALID PHOTO ID from the Lists of Acceptable Documents. In accordance with federal law, the parent or legal guardian must be present. The minor will also need to be present to have their picture taken.
Central Casting is an E-Verify participant. The non-photo ID options in List B on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are not applicable for use for employers participating in the E-Verify program.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details.
You must also re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504-684-2550.
Reservations required Adults All adults must complete the online registration process by filling out the online portion of registration and reserving a spot to visit our office during a New Registration Onboarding session. You must bring the required documentation to accompany the I-9 form to your reserved session.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reservations required Online registration is currently unavailable for minors. Please select the link below to see available registration times and to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT: Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we ask that you do not visit the Central Casting office or accept a booking if you are ill or are experiencing any symptoms. Please review the CDC guidelines regarding the Coronavirus before visiting our office or going to set. Thank you for your cooperation.
Minors must have required documentation to complete the federal I-9 form. Please review the Lists of Acceptable Documents before coming to registration.
Minors must have a current VALID PHOTO ID from the Lists of Acceptable Documents. In accordance with federal law, the parent or legal guardian must be present. The minor will also need to be present to have their picture taken.
Central Casting is an E-Verify participant. The non-photo ID options in List B on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are not applicable for use for employers participating in the E-Verify program.
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Re-Registration and Updates
Being Booked
You are booked when you accept an offer for work and receive details.
It’s important to write down your work information so you’re prepared when you head to set.
Call
504-684-2550. If you cancel, we ask that you give us enough notice to replace you. PLEASE NOTE: You may not cancel via text message. You must call our office.
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.
This means casting is prepping a scene for a future date and is checking your availability. If you do confirm availability, please mark your calendar to limit conflicts. You become “first avail” (first available) for that show. Typically in these situations, casting will not be able to hire you until the show looks at your picture submission and approves the look. After that, they will usually not release any booking until late afternoon the day before the shoot.
If you are offered another booking on the same day, we ask for you to give us the courtesy of the “first right of refusal.” Just let us know so we can inform our show. They may option to offer to hire you first. You are still able to be hired elsewhere if we are unable to confirm a booking for you.
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.
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.
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.
Casting Directors may choose to reach out to you via SMS messaging. In addition to checking availability, Casting Directors will now be able to send follow up messages, and in some cases, details through text message.
All messages from Central Casting will be personalized with your name (as it appears in our system), reference the project name, and all replies will appear in the same thread.
Central Casting is now using SMS text messages to check availability, ask questions related to the call or booking and/or provide preliminary details. The message format may look like this:
Our Casting Directors will review the responses and then reach out to any Background Actor selected to be booked. If you are not selected, you may not hear from anyone. As always, you know you are booked when you accept an offer for work and receive details.
When a Casting Director asks if you are available without time restrictions, they want to know if you are available to work the whole day, even if the location or time were to change. For example, if you know you are not available between 1-2pm, you would answer: No.
Yes, you are responsible for finding work and letting Central Casting know when you are available to work. Casting Directors work independently to meet the needs of their productions, so once you are booked, you are also responsible for not becoming double booked.
Yes, please respond to each request you receive. If a Casting Director books you for a specific role, it is your responsibility to decline any other offers to ensure you’re not double booked for the same day.
When we receive your message, we send you a quick confirmation text message, like the following:
“(Your Name), Your “YES” response has been received. Thank you. Remember, you are not booked unless you receive your details.”
“(Your Name), Your “NO” response has been received. Thank you.”
“(Your Name), Please respond only Yes or No.”
“(Your Name), Thank you for your response. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting submissions for this role.”
If you didn’t receive a confirmation response, please send your response again. Please note: the system is engineered to only accept a YES or NO response.
If you don’t hear back from a casting director with an offer for work and booking 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.
Yes, simply reply to the original message with either a Yes or No response. If you receive multiple messages in the course of a conversation with a Casting Director, you will only be able to change your response to the most recent message. Please note: after you have received your details and are booked, you must follow the appropriate procedure if you need to cancel. You cannot cancel via text message.
Role details may or may not be communicated via SMS text message depending on the production. If you are booked, you will be notified where you should go to learn your full booking, wardrobe, and location instructions. These instructions might include an info tape, email, and/or wardrobe blog.
Yes. Though your details may be provided to you via SMS text message, your full booking, wardrobe, and location instructions may still be available as part of an info tape, wardrobe blog, or email from the Casting Director. Please review all materials to ensure that you understand what will be expected of you when you arrive to set.
Thank you for your response. Sending a “Yes” response tells the Casting Directors that you are interested and available to work, but does not guarantee that you will be booked. Depending on the casting volume, you may not hear back.
Central Casting will use a variety of numbers to reach you. Once you receive a message from a Casting Director about a specific project, all follow up questions and replies will appear in the same thread.
Casting Directors sometimes don’t receive call times until the last minute, so we are asking you if you are available for the full day. If you are only available for part of the day, please reply No.
Some Casting Directors and productions may provide additional instructions with a wardrobe blog or similar resource. Please review any materials provided to ensure that you will be ready for work.
Not all carriers and phone service providers handle SMS messages in the same way. Some carriers, like Sprint for example, may split long messages. Unfortunately, when this happens, there is no guarantee the split message will arrive in a predictable order.
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.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. Most likely your mobile number was previously owned by someone registered with us, or provided to us inadvertently.
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 call Central Casting and request that your number no longer be used for text messaging.
On Set
Once you have booked a 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.
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.
Call 504-684-2550. If you cancel, we ask that you give us enough notice to replace you. PLEASE NOTE: You may not cancel via text message. You must call our office.
When you get booked for your job, ask the Casting Director how to get your call time changes. It is your responsibility to get call time changes for each booking.
If you are injured on set, you must report it to the Assistant Director and/or medic immediately.
Payroll
Central Casting handles both casting and payroll services. When you register with Central Casting, we become your employer and, in most cases, are responsible for paying you.
Contact payroll 800.562.2718 (select option #3 when prompted)
Checks are due to be mailed on the Thursday after the week you worked. They may be mailed out earlier depending on when the production company turns in the complete and accurate vouchers.
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.
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.
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.
We often process vouchers for more than one work date at the same time. The system will calculate all paychecks processed on any given day with the same number of exemptions from the voucher that was last input into the system. If you vary the number of exemptions you are claiming daily, we cannot guarantee that any particular voucher will match your paychecks. The box for number of dependents should reflect the amount of exemptions you are able to claim.
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.
You may change it on your voucher when you work or you can fill out our address change form. You must update your address with both payroll and casting, as we store information separately.
You can either fax or mail us your stop payment request. You will need to specify in writing that you are requesting a stop payment and include your name, Social Security number, address and signature, along with the work date and show name for the check you are missing. If the net of the check is over $150, you will need to sign a bank form supplied by our department and have your signature notarized before we can place 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.
Call 818.955.6313 or send your request in writing to our payroll department either by fax or through the mail. Be sure to include your name, Social Security number, address, and the year(s) you worked. You will also need to state whether the request is for your own personal records or to enable you to join SAG-AFTRA. SAG-AFTRA will only accept faxes sent directly from our payroll department certified by our manager.
For employment verification, call 818.955.6313. This is an Entertainment Partners line; they will be able to provide employment verification.
Re-Registration and Updates
(for registered talent only)
You can come in during Re-Registration and Updates to add photos and make profile updates. It’s important to keep your file current so Casting Directors know your look and details. You must re-register every three years to be able to work on our productions. Here’s what you need to know about Re-Registration and Updates.
If you are not sure if you’ve registered with us before, please call the office at 504.684.2550. Need to register? Visit our Register page to begin the online registration process.
We are temporarily suspending all Re-Registration and Updates sessions in an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please check our notices for updates.
A digital photo of you can be taken in our office when you come to update your profile. If you would like additional photos added to your profile, bring the photos to an update session. Only hard copies of photos will be accepted. We cannot accept discs, CDs, or memory sticks. Photos submitted will not be returned.
You can change your status during the update times. You must present your identification along with your current SAG-AFTRA card or receipt issued by SAG-AFTRA and fill out a data change form.
If you have previously registered in person at another Central Casting location, but would now like to work in Louisiana, you will need to make a reservation to attend a Re-Registration and Updates session. You can make a reservation by clicking the “Reserve Now” button above.
If you have registered online, but have not attended a New Registration Onboarding session and had your photo taken at one of our offices, you must log in to the online registration process and make a reservation for a New Registration Onboarding session. Re-Registration and Updates are only for those who have previously registered in person at Central Casting.
