Background and extras casting calls in London
12 open background and extras casting calls in London, 4 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-16-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
12 of the 193 open castings in London are background and extras work: 6%, against 12% across the whole catalog. 83% are listed as paid, against 74% of background and extras castings everywhere. None is listed as union. The most common project types: Commercial (2), Music video (2) and Corporate video (1). 10 cities have more open background and extras castings, led by Los Angeles.
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.
London castings cover commercials, fashion and e-commerce, student film and theatre, and a fast-moving Instagram scene of street castings for brand campaigns.
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 | 12 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 4 |
| Listed as paid | 83% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Commercial | 2 |
| Music video | 2 |
| Corporate video | 1 |
| TV commercial | 1 |
Latest background / extras castings in London
- Hotel Chain Branded Content ShootBackground / ExtrasPaidCorporate Video · London
- ITV x PayPal ChristmasActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidTV Commercial · London
- Football Fans for Social Media CampaignCommercial / BrandBackground / ExtrasPaidcommercial · London
- Afro House Music Video CastingActingBackground / ExtrasPaidNewly postedMusic Video · London
- 'The Doctor's Appointment'ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidShort Film · London
- Learning Assistant at Gunnersbury Park MuseumBackground / ExtrasNewly postedLive Performing Arts · London
- London Supporting Artists for Major SeriesBackground / ExtrasActingtv · London
- Young Male Volleyball Players for London ProductionActingBackground / ExtrasPaidfilm · London
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in London are open right now?
12 as of Oct 17, 4 posted in the last 7 days, 83% 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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