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Background Work Recent Project: Adulthood (Official Trailer | Paramount)
August 15 2025When siblings Megan and Noah uncover a long-buried corpse in their parents’ basement, they stumble into a wildly escalating spiral of crime, cover-ups, and murder. The deeper ...
Alex Winter Neo-Noir Comedy “Adulthood” is Coming to TIFF50
August 1 2025Family ties are strained to their limits in this devilishly comic neo-noir from actor-director Alex Winter. Starring Kaya Scodelario (The Maze Runner) and Josh Gad ...
Let’s Get Candid About Cancellations!
August 1 2025First things first: a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible performers. Your patience, professionalism, and flexibility are what keep the wheels turning in ...
How to Make Your BW Profile Stand Out
July 2 2025Your Background Work (BW) profile is the first thing casting teams see when reviewing potential performers for film and television projects. Whether you’re brand new or have ...
How to Watch Season 3 of SYFY’s SurrealEstate
April 29 2025Article from SYFY: For most folks diving into the housing market, factors like space, location, and, of course, financial preparedness are all important things to consider. ...
Mastering Set Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Background Actors
April 28 2025Mastering Set Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Background Actors As a background actor, you’re a huge part of bringing a film or TV show to life. Your presence adds realism and ...
Background Work Expands to Northern Ontario, Bringing Exciting Opportunities
February 24 2025Article from Newswire and Sudbury Star: “Background Work, the innovative platform connecting background actors with casting professionals, is thrilled to ...
Preparing Your Child for Their First Day on Set: A Guide for Parents
November 20 2024Preparing Your Child for Their First Day on Set: A Guide for Parents Your child just scored their first background role through Background Work—how exciting! For many ...
Background Work Recent Project: Hot Frosty (Official Trailer | Netflix)
October 24 2024Watch the trailer featuring Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson (and more) supported by Background Work talent.
As Featured on Deadline: ‘Adulthood’
October 23 2024Article From Deadline: “Republic Pictures has picked up U.S. & Canadian rights to Alex Winter’s Adulthood. Described as “darkly comic, modern-noir,” ...
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.