Background Actors Needed for Television Series

Unknown; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is casting background actors for the TV series Alligator in Tucker, GA. Only local talent will be considered, with roughly 275 background roles across church and wedding scene contexts.

Rate is $96 for up to 8 hours, with overtime paid at time-and-a-half. Filming date is Tue, 11/3/26, and talent may work up to 12 hours. Period-appropriate hair, makeup, and costumes are required.

Qualifications

• Local talent only
• Must be prepared to work up to 12 hours
• Period look for 1990s-early 2000s scenes

Responsibilities

• Portray church members, families, couples, friends and community members in crowd scenes.
• Follow call times and set guidelines as provided by production.

Job description

Casting background actors for \"Alligator\" television series. Please find the breakdown below.

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project

Inspired by a true story, \"Alligator\" is a new scripted crime series exploring a gripping story of secrets, relationships, and crime. Genre: Crime thriller / drama. Setting: 1990s-early 2000s. Scenes will feature a large church congregation gathering for services and special occasions, as well as wedding guests attending a traditional church wedding ceremony. These scenes will recreate the atmosphere of a close-knit church community with a mix of generations. Approximately 275 background actors will work in these scenes.

Rate

$96/8 hrs (flat rate). $96 is guaranteed for up to 8 hours of work. Overtime is paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half.

Additional info

Filming date: Tuesday, 11/3/26
Location: Tucker, GA
Individuals needed to portray church members, families, couples, friends, and members of the local community. Must be prepared to work up to 12 hours (or longer). Call times will typically be provided the evening before each workday.

Hair, Makeup & Period Look Requirements

The series is set in the 1990s and early 2000s. All background actors must be able to achieve a period-appropriate look for their assigned scene.

Women: Hair must be able to be styled in a period-appropriate 1990s-early 2000s look. Makeup should be natural and minimal. Nails must also be period appropriate - no modern nail art, extra-long nails or other contemporary styles. Appropriate nail colors include brown, mauve, maroon, mahogany, plum, nude, dark rose, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Men: Hair and facial hair must be appropriate for the 1990s-early 2000s period. Men should be willing to arrive clean-shaven if requested. Beards and goatees must be neatly and tightly groomed and are subject to approval by the Makeup Department.

Tattoos: All visible tattoos must be fully covered for filming. Please be prepared to cover tattoos with clothing or appropriate tattoo-covering makeup. If selected, additional hair and makeup instructions will be received with booking details.