Background and extras casting calls in Houston
5 open background and extras casting calls in Houston, 4 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-09-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
5 of the 47 open castings in Houston are background and extras work: 11%, against 11% across the whole catalog. 20% are listed as paid, against 71% of background and extras castings everywhere. None is listed as union. The most common project types: Online commercial (1) and Film (1). 14 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.
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 | 5 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 4 |
| Listed as paid | 20% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Online commercial | 1 |
| Film | 1 |
Latest background / extras castings in Houston
- Background Actors for "Quiet Shakes" Psychological DramaActingBackground / ExtrasHouston, TX
- "Concrete" Series Seeking TalentActingBackground / ExtrasHouston, TX
- Talent for a Promotional Video for an App CompanyModelingActingBackground / ExtrasHouston, TX
- Short Branded Social Video CastingActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidNewly postedOnline Commercial / Video Ad · Houston, TX
- Psychological Horror Short Film PERPLEXEDActingBackground / Extrasfilm · Houston, TX
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in Houston are open right now?
5 as of Oct 09, 4 posted in the last 7 days, 20% 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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