Background and extras casting calls in New York
114 open background and extras casting calls in New York, 42 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.
114 of the 1,022 open castings in New York are background and extras work: 11%, against 12% across the whole catalog. 81% are listed as paid, against 74% of background and extras castings everywhere. 49 of the 114 are union or open to both. 1 can be done remotely. The most common project types: Feature film (33), Television (12) and Mini series (11). Only Los Angeles has more open background and extras castings.
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 | 114 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 42 |
| Listed as paid | 81% |
| Union or union-friendly | 43% |
| Remote | 1 |
| Feature film | 33 |
| Television | 12 |
| Mini series | 11 |
| Film | 10 |
Latest background / extras castings in New York
- NYC Nightclub Scene (Fitting TODAY, works 10/20)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionFeature Film · New York, NY
- IVF Clinic Nurses (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) - tentative work 10/20ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionMini Series · New York, NY
- IVF Patients at Clinic (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) - tentative work 10/20ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionMini Series · New York, NY
- IVF Clinic Doctors (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) - tentative work 10/20ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionMini Series · New York, NY
- IVF Clinic Patients & Spouses (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) - tentative work 10/20ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionMini Series · Brooklyn, NY
- NYPD High Brass (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidTelevision Series · Long Island, NY
- Upscale Restaurant Patrons (SAG-AFTRA COVERED)- Tent. Date Thurs 10/22ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionMini Series · Staten Island, NY
- Upscale Restaurant Patrons (NON SAG COVERED)- Tent. Date Thurs 10/22ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidMini Series · Staten Island, NY
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in New York are open right now?
114 as of Oct 17, 42 posted in the last 7 days, 81% 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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