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Preparing for production’s return
With the SAG-AFTRA strike ending, Central Casting is excited to cast our Background Actors in our movies and TV shows. We are busy preparing for filming to ramp up. As our shows return to production, we will reach out with availability inquiries and post to our Jobs page. Until then, we recommend updating your profile and photos with your current look and sizes so our Casting Directors have your accurate information when considering you for work. We can’t wait to get you back on set!
Optional photo updates
Photo Updates sessions are for registered Background Actors who wish to update their main profile photos. At these optional sessions, our staff will take a new headshot and full-body shot and will have you complete any outdated paperwork. Make a Photo Updates reservation.
Update sizes in your online profile
Has it been a while since you updated your sizes? Have you not yet populated sizes in your online profile? Casting Directors often use these measurements when booking their shows. If you don’t have your sizes or have inaccurate measurements in your profile, you may be missing out on job opportunities. Learn more.
Central Casting’s new text message number – it’s shorter and always the same!
Text messages from Central Casting will be sent from a new number. It’s shorter – only 5 digits, and it’s always the same 5-digit number. You can be assured that all messages you receive from this number are from us here at Central Casting. We know some of our Background Actors had some difficulty receiving text messages, this new number will help ensure all messages are delivered.
To respond to availability inquiries, you still must click the provided link or log in to your online profile. And of course if you’re going to be late or need to cancel, you must call your Central Casting office. This new text number does not accept replies.
NY Whistleblower Protection
For information about New York’s protections for workers who engage in whistleblower activity: Available here.
Direct Deposit for Background Actors
Central Casting is excited to announce a direct deposit payment option for Background Actors! If you’d like to be paid by direct deposit instead of paper checks, you can sign up through myEP once then will receive all payment via direct deposit for productions where Central Casting provides casting services and Entertainment Partners handles payroll. Learn More.
Tech support chat
Our tech support chat is now available between 6am-6pm PT for technical help with your online profile, email updates, required training questions (Los Angeles and New York only), and more. Note: technical support and casting are separate. If you need to cancel, are going to be late, have questions about your booking, or other casting related inquiries, you must contact your Central Casting office.
Sick and Safe Time Act
We are making available to you the Notice of Employee Rights – New York City Earned Sick and Safe Time Act. Available here.
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A reminder for our New York Background Actors: We are currently casting several shows with very similar show names. It’s extremely important to read all casting messages carefully so you don't double book yourself on similar projects and so you can give the specific show name when contacting our casting teams.
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LAW AND ORDER SEASON 23 IS SEEKING SAG AND NON-UNION BACKGROUND TO PORTRAY AND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN WITH BLONDE DREADS TO PORTRAY A MUSICIAN WORKING ON DECEMBER 14th.
PLEASE EMAIL A CURRENT PHOTO AND ALL CURRENT WARDROBE SIZES TO JEFFREYWSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM WITH "MUSICIAN 12.14" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. IN THE EMAIL PLEASE INCLUDE IF YOUR SAG STATUS, CONTACT INFORMATION, CURRENT WARDROBE SIZES, AND WHETHER OR NOT YOU'RE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING.
THANKS!
LAW AND ORDER SVU IS SEEKING
union/non-union to portray a jury member with hearing impairment. Note if you own your own hearing aids. WORKS 12/6 and 12/7 TENTATIVE FILMING DATES- SEND EMAIL TO SVUSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM - WITH YOUR NAME / ROLE - HEARING IMPAIRED JURY MEMBER- PLEASE LIST HEIGHT AND SIZES, PHONE, EMAIL, CANDID PHOTOS INCLUDING ONE OF YOU WITH HEARING AID. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU HAVE ALL PROPER DOCUMENTS FOR i9 PURPOSES- PLEASE ALSO LIST IF UNION OR NON UNION. RATE IS $208/8HRS - FILMS IN NY AREA
LAW AND ORDER SVU IS SEEKING SOMEONE TO PORTRAY PHOTO DOUBLE - GIRL 5-9 yrs SHOULDER LENGTH BLONDE HAIR AVAIL 12/4 - -PUT CHILDS NAME / PHOTO DOUBLE IN SUBJECT LINE - SEND EMAIL TO SVUSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM- MUST FIT KIDS 6 TOP and BOTTOMS, MUST BE 43-47" TALL 35-45lbs!!!! PLEASE LIST HEIGHT AND SIZES, DOB, PHONE, CANDID PHOTOS, PARENT GUARDIAN NAME. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU HAVE ALL PROPER DOCUMENTS FOR i9 PURPOSES AND WORK PERMIT / TRUST FUND ACCOUNT. PLEASE ALSO LIST IF UNION OR NON UNION. MUST BE OK WITH HAIR CUT IF NEEDED $243/8 IS THE RATE. FILMS IN NY
LAW AND ORDER SVU SEEKING - TO PORTRAY PHOTO DOUBLE CAUCASIAN CHILD 12-14yrs MALE 59" BROWN HAIR - AVAIL 11/30 and 12/4 - -PUT CHILDS NAME / PHOTO DOUBLE IN SUBJECT LINE - SEND EMAIL TO SVUSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM- MUST FIT 12/14 TOPS and BOTTOMS!!!! PLEASE LIST HEIGHT AND SIZES, DOB, PHONE, CANDID PHOTOS, PARENT GUARDIAN NAME. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU HAVE ALL PROPER DOCUMENTS FOR i9 PURPOSES AND WORK PERMIT / TRUST FUND ACCOUNT. PLEASE ALSO LIST IF UNION OR NON UNION. RATE IS $243/8
LAW AND ORDER SEASON 23 ARE SEEKING PEOPLE TO PORTRAY MALE COLLEGE LACROSSE PLAYERS FOR MONDAY 12/4. EXTERIOR SCENE IN NEW ROCHELLE, NY. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FROM MANHATTAN IF NEEDED.
SEEKING TALENT WITH REAL LACROSSE PLAYING EXPERIENCE THAT CAN PROVIDE THEIR OWN PRACTICE GEAR. CLEATS, PADS, STICKS, ETC. WILL NOT BE PLAYING AN ACTUAL GAME ON THE DAY, JUST BASIC PRACTICE DRILLS. NOTHING TOO INTENSE.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION, CURRENT PHOTO, CURRENT SIZES, UNION STATUS, LACROSSE EXPERIENCE, AND PLEASE LIST ALL GEAR THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE TO JEFFREYWSUBMISSIONS@CENTRALCASTING.COM WITH LACROSSE TEAM 12/4 IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
THANKS!
Law & Order: SVU currently casting a baby for a baptism scene. All info is listed below. NON UNION - Please send info to svusubmissions@centralcasting.com with name of baby / BAPTISM SCENE in subject line. Please contact number, email, union status, Minor’s full name, date of birth, sizes (height, weight, clothing size, shoe size) - please send current photo as well! Parent/guardian’s name who will be present during work date
DESCRIPTION: Minors 3-8 months to portray Caucasian baby.
DATES: TBD exact date 11/27 - 12/10 for 1-2 days of work.
RATES: Twins: $250/8, Single Baby: $200/8
MUST HAVE VALID WORK PERMIT, TRUST ACCOUNT, AND I9 DOCUMENTS
Confirmation of valid work permit, trust account, and I9 documentation
With the SAG-AFTRA strike ending, Central Casting is excited to cast our Background Actors in our movies and TV shows. We are busy preparing for filming to ramp up. As our shows return to production, we will reach out with availability inquiries and post to our Jobs page. Until then, we recommend updating your profile and photos with your current look and sizes so our Casting Directors have your accurate information when considering you for work. We can’t wait to get you back on set!
Want to get paid to work as a Background Actor with Central Casting? Sign up now so you're active and eligible to work when production ramps up! Learn more and reserve a spot for Talent Onboarding on our website:
www.centralcasting.com/sign-up/
Central Casting New York is holding a Talent Onboarding event to sign up people who can portray college age and 18-to-look-younger.
Make a reservation for our September 19 Talent Onboarding event at: www.centralcasting.com/nyonboard
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I need to visit the office to update my photo
We are not currently holding in-person photo updates. You can upload photos of your current look to your online profile. Scroll to the “Photographs” section, select the upload button, then choose the Current look: front slot.
I am having trouble with my online profile/need to update my email
See our Profile Management page for how-to videos and FAQs that may answer your question. If you need to change your email or need further assistance you can contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com, 855.500.2055, or through tech support chat. Note: tech support chat is for technical questions only, for casting inquiries please call your local Central Casting office.
I am having trouble taking the anti-harassment training course
The Required Training page has FAQs and troubleshooting information. If you need additional assistance, contact technical support at helpme@centralcasting.com, 855.500.2055, or through tech support chat.
I have payroll questions
Casting and payroll are handled separately, so if you have questions about a project where you were paid by Central Casting, please contact payroll at 855.500.2055. You can also sign up or log in to my.ep.com to view your pay history and change your contact information.
I have a question regarding my booking
If you have questions about getting booked or the casting process, please see the Talent page for more information. If it’s an emergency, you can call 646.205.8244. Be ready to give your name, the Casting Director who booked you, and the name of the project you are working on.
