Background and extras casting calls in Dallas
9 open background and extras casting calls in Dallas, 3 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-06-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
9 of the 82 open castings in Dallas are background and extras work: 11%, against 11% across the whole catalog. 44% are listed as paid, against 72% of background and extras castings everywhere. None is listed as union. The most common project types: Television (2), Short film (1) and Photography (1). 10 cities have more open background and extras castings, led by New York.
Background work is the way most people get on a set for the first time: featured and general background for series, films and commercials, with regular calls in production hubs like Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Toronto and Vancouver. Requirements are simple and the castings come in volume.
Dallas–Fort Worth posts commercials, corporate video and print at a steady pace, and most of it is non-union.
Background castings often ask for the same details in the same order. HeyBooker keeps them ready and drafts the reply with everything a casting assistant needs to book you on the first message.
The numbers
| Open castings | 9 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 3 |
| Listed as paid | 44% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Television | 2 |
| Short film | 1 |
| Photography | 1 |
| Online commercial | 1 |
Latest background / extras castings in Dallas
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- A Glass With FrankActingBackground / ExtrasNewly postedShort Film · Dallas, TX
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- Dallas Background Actor CastingBackground / ExtrasInfluencer / UGCother · Dallas, TX
- Actors for "Celibate/Sell A Bit" Independent FilmActingBackground / ExtrasDallas, TX
- Outdoor Mall Photoshoot, Fort Worth, TXModelingBackground / ExtrasPaidPhotography / Stills · Fort Worth, TX
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in Dallas are open right now?
9 as of Oct 07, 3 posted in the last 7 days, 44% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Recent photos that show what you look like today, including any tattoos or distinct features
- Sizes and measurements for wardrobe
- Full availability on the listed dates, often with an early call time
- Whether you have a car, a specific look or a period-appropriate haircut
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
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