TV Series Sanitation Worker – Background Actor (Staten Island)

Casting Companion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Casting Companion in Staten Island, NY, is seeking male background actors ages 18+ for the TV series “9/12.” These roles require wearing Tyvek coveralls and may involve light dust or ash; filming will occur on two matching shoot days with local NYC/NJ talent.

Union members earn $231 for 8 hours; nonunion $187 for 10 hours, plus a $100 makeup payment if makeup is applied. Candidates must submit contact details, union status, measurements, and recent photos.

Qualifications

• Male background actors aged 18 or older.
• Local to New York City or New Jersey area.
• Height roughly 5'9"–6'1".
• Shoe size 9–13.
• Available for both tentative filming days.
• Comfortable wearing a Tyvek protective suit.
• Okay with light artificial dust or ash.

Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a male sanitation worker in background scenes for the television series.
• Maintain consistent appearance, wardrobe, positioning, and performance across two matching shoot days.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the assistant directors and production team.
• Wear the Tyvek suit during filming.
• Be prepared for light dust or ash on face and body.
• Stay professional and camera-ready throughout production.

Job description

Casting Companion in Staten Island, NY, is seeking male background actors ages 18+ for the TV series “9/12.” These roles require wearing Tyvek coveralls and may involve light dust or ash; filming will occur on two matching shoot days with local NYC/NJ talent.

Union members earn $231 for 8 hours; nonunion $187 for 10 hours, plus a $100 makeup payment if makeup is applied. Candidates must submit contact details, union status, measurements, and recent photos.