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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 ...
October 2024 – Background Banter with Mariah Owen
October 31 2024Catch up on our latest Background Banter:
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,” ...
September 2024 – Background Banter with Caitlin Delaney
October 9 2024Catch up on our latest Background Banter:
Entertainment Weekly Exclusive: My Sweet Viennese Christmas
September 22 2024My Sweet Viennese Christmas featured at #8, renamed as “My Sweet Austrian Holiday.” Article From Entertainment Weekly: “Premieres: Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ...
Fatal Vision – Dangerous Official Music Video (Recent BG Project)
September 20 2024Check out the official music video Background Work Actors were cast in.
My Dreams of You Trailer (Recent BG Project)
July 31 2024Check out the trailer for the latest project that Background Work Actors were cast in.
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.