Background and extras casting calls in New York
123 open background and extras casting calls in New York, 54 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.
123 of the 826 open castings in New York are background and extras work: 15%, against 11% across the whole catalog. 87% are listed as paid, against 72% of background and extras castings everywhere. 50 of the 123 are union or open to both. The most common project types: Television series (31), Feature film (26) and Television (11). No other city in the catalog has more.
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.
New York runs on fashion, theatre and commercials: runway and showroom castings around the fashion weeks, off-Broadway and student film work year-round, and a steady stream of print and e-commerce shoots.
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 | 123 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 54 |
| Listed as paid | 87% |
| Union or union-friendly | 41% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Television series | 31 |
| Feature film | 26 |
| Television | 11 |
| Commercial | 10 |
Latest background / extras castings in New York
- Male and Female DancersActingBackground / ExtrasNew York, NY
- Fit Model (SAG Woman) (Wed 10/7)ModelingActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionFeature Film · New York, NY
- Stand-In around 5'7"ActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidUnionCommercial · New York, NY
- Waitstaff w/ Cars (NonSAG-AFTRA COVERED)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidTelevision Series · New York, NY
- Bartender (NonSAG-AFTRA COVERED)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidTelevision Series · New York, NY
- Black Female (5'3-5'5) Stand In (SAG-AFTRA COVERED)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionTelevision Series · New York, NY
- Law Firm Clients (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidTelevision Series · Manhattan, NY
- Hand Double for White Male Actor 5'11-6'1, - Tent. work 10/8 (SAG-AFTRA Covered)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionTelevision Series · New York, NY
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in New York are open right now?
123 as of Oct 07, 54 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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