Background and extras casting calls in London
10 open background and extras casting calls in London, 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.
10 of the 187 open castings in London are background and extras work: 5%, against 11% across the whole catalog. 70% are listed as paid, against 72% of background and extras castings everywhere. None is listed as union. The most common project types: Online commercial (2), Live performing arts (1) and Television (1). 8 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.
London castings cover commercials, fashion and e-commerce, student film and theatre, and a fast-moving Instagram scene of street castings for brand campaigns.
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 | 10 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 3 |
| Listed as paid | 70% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Online commercial | 2 |
| Live performing arts | 1 |
| Television | 1 |
| Film | 1 |
Latest background / extras castings in London
- Learning Assistant at Gunnersbury Park MuseumBackground / ExtrasNewly postedLive Performing Arts · London
- London Supporting Artists for Major SeriesBackground / ExtrasActingtv · London
- Young Male Volleyball Players for London ProductionActingBackground / ExtrasPaidfilm · London
- 'Unholy Trinity'ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidPlay · London
- Youtube Series, ExtrasActingBackground / ExtrasScripted Show · London
- Student Video and Still ProjectActingBackground / ExtrasPaidCorporate Video · London
- Music Video - Crowd ExtrasActingBackground / ExtrasPaidMusic Video · London
- Global Shaving Commercial ExtrasBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidcommercial · London
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in London are open right now?
10 as of Oct 07, 3 posted in the last 7 days, 70% 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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