HBO Max ‘PITT’ Season 3 Open Casting Call

Casting Companion; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion is casting paid non-union background actors for The Pitt Season 3 in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area. Various scenes require diverse ages and appearances, with opportunities for doctors, nurses, pedestrians, and residents.

Availability for local hires and outdoor winter shoots is essential. Roles range from single shoot days to multi-day bookings; specialty skills like precision driving, bicycles, dogs, and transportation assets may be requested.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work as a local hire in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area
• Non-union talent
• Broad range of ages, ethnicities, body types, and everyday appearances are being considered
• Applicants with bicycles, electric scooters, dogs, jogging experience, or suitable vehicles may qualify for specialty background scenes
• Precision drivers are also being sought

Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes for the Pitt Season 3
• Portray medical personnel, patients, workers, residents, pedestrians, law enforcement types, or other assigned characters
• Perform realistic background activity that supports the action of each scene
• Follow blocking and performance instructions from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain consistent wardrobe, appearance, positioning, and actions between takes
• Remain prepared for potentially long production days and multiple camera setups
• Work outdoors when required, including scenes filming in winter conditions
• Collaborate professionally with production staff and fellow background performers

Job description

“The Pitt” Season 3 Casting Background Actors in Pittsburgh

Job Description
The Pittsburgh unit of “The Pitt” Season 3 is casting paid non-union background actors in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area for a variety of upcoming scenes. Production is searching for a diverse mix of performers to help create the busy medical, street, workplace, and neighborhood environments featured throughout the series.
Available background opportunities include doctors, nurses, medical technicians, EMTs, patients, hospital visitors, pedestrians, construction workers, city employees, police and bureau types, local residents, and other everyday characters. Most opportunities are open to adults 18 and older, with bookings ranging from individual shoot days to recurring or multiple-day work.
The production is also interested in applicants with useful specialty skills or assets, including precision driving, bicycles, electric scooters, dogs, jogging experience, and qualifying vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in scenes for “The Pitt” Season 3
• Portray medical personnel, patients, workers, residents, pedestrians, law enforcement types, or other assigned characters
• Perform realistic background activity that supports the action of each scene
• Follow blocking and performance instructions from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain consistent wardrobe, appearance, positioning, and actions between takes
• Remain prepared for potentially long production days and multiple camera setups
• Work outdoors when required, including scenes filming in winter conditions
• Collaborate professionally with production staff and fellow background performers

Requirements

• Most casting opportunities are for men and women ages 18 and older
• Must be available to work as a local hire in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area
• Non-union talent
• A broad range of ages, ethnicities, body types, and everyday appearances are being considered
• Available character types include doctors, nurses, medical techs, EMTs, patients, visitors, pedestrians, construction workers, city workers, police types, bureau types, and residents
• Applicants with bicycles, electric scooters, dogs, jogging experience, or suitable vehicles may qualify for specialty background scenes
• Precision drivers are also being sought
• Men considered for city worker, police, or bureau roles must be willing to be clean-shaven if booked and should have no visible facial or neck tattoos
• Resident roles welcome distinctive, natural, rugged, weathered, and character-driven appearances
• Those booked as residents should be comfortable working outside during Pittsburgh winter conditions
• Must be comfortable wearing layered, worn, or weather-appropriate wardrobe when required
• Dependability and the ability to follow detailed on-set instructions are essential

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours
• Overtime applies after 12 hours
• Paid non-union background acting opportunity