Connecting casting professionals with background performers
How it works
Select Your Plan
We offer individual performer accounts and family plans, covering one parent and up to four children.
Create Your Profile
Build your profile by uploading your photos, videos, measurements, skills, union status, and other relevant information.
Apply For Projects
Browse productions and submit your availability to the ones that interest you.
Why Choose Background Work
Work as a background actor in film, television & commercial
Step onto real film sets and experience the excitement of the entertainment industry. As a background actor, you’ll appear in movies, TV shows and commercials, gaining on set experience while getting paid for your time.
- Appear in film, television, and commercial productions
- Gain real on-set experience in the entertainment industry
- Flexible opportunities based on your availability
- No previous acting experience required
- All projects posted are paid opportunities
- Performers will be paid by production
- Work alongside professional cast and crew
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Dressing the Part: Essential Wardrobe Tips for Background Actors
June 19 2026When stepping onto a film set as a background actor, your wardrobe is your ticket to blending seamlessly into the scene. Whether you’re strolling through a bustling city street or sipping coffee in a quaint café, …
Tips to Shine in Casting Opportunities
June 19 2026In the world of casting, where opportunities flicker and fade like stars in the night sky, making your profile stand out is akin to being the North Star—bright, reliable, and impossible to overlook. At Background …
How Background Actors Get Paid
June 19 2026Navigating the world of background acting can be as thrilling as it is rewarding, especially when it comes to understanding how you get paid for your valuable contribution to film and television. So here’s the …
May 2026 – Background Banter with Eric Johnson
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Frequently Asked Questions
Now you can apply directly to projects that are posted on the site by a variety of casting companies. Before applying to a project it’s best to thoroughly read through the project description.
The project description is a place where casting professionals can include important information about a project such as: locations, dates, role requirements, resident eligibility, and other information. Reading these descriptions ensures that you have the most information possible before applying to roles.
When you apply to a role, your profile is included in a talent pool accessible to background casting directors or associates. If you’ve been cast, you will receive an email congratulating you and asking you to accept the invitation for the role.
After accepting a role, you will receive another email 12-24 hours before your shoot date with details about the location and wardrobe.
f you need to change your plan, please contact support@backgroundwork.com for assistance.