Background and extras casting calls in Los Angeles
75 open background and extras casting calls in Los Angeles, 48 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-07-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
75 of the 1,125 open castings in Los Angeles are background and extras work: 7%, against 11% across the whole catalog. 87% are listed as paid, against 72% of background and extras castings everywhere. 13 of the 75 are union or open to both. 1 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Commercial (19), Television series (10) and Short film (7). Only New York has more open background and extras castings.
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.
Los Angeles is the busiest film and television market in the United States: series, commercials, music videos and brand shoots post here every day, and many listings are open to non-union talent.
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 | 75 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 48 |
| Listed as paid | 87% |
| Union or union-friendly | 17% |
| Remote | 1 |
| Commercial | 19 |
| Television series | 10 |
| Short film | 7 |
| Television | 6 |
Latest background / extras castings in Los Angeles
- Female Stand-In - Height ~5'8" - Long Dark HairActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidCommercial · Glendale, CA
- Female Stand-In - Height ~5'2" - Short Brown HairActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidCommercial · Glendale, CA
- Male Stand-In - Height ~6'0" - Short Dark HairActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidCommercial · Glendale, CA
- Female Stand-In - Height ~5'5" - Long Curly Dark HairActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidCommercial · Glendale, CA
- Laundromat ExtraActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidUnionCommercial · Los Angeles, CA
- Background ActorsActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidInternet Commercial · Los Angeles, CA
- GENERAL EXTRASModelingActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidUnionCommercial · Los Angeles, CA
- FAMILY MEMBERS / MOURNERSActingBackground / ExtrasStudent Film · Los Angeles, CA
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in Los Angeles are open right now?
75 as of Oct 07, 48 posted in the last 7 days, 87% 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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