Background and extras casting calls in San Francisco
20 open background and extras casting calls in San Francisco, 5 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-17-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
20 of the 117 open castings in San Francisco are background and extras work: 17%, against 12% across the whole catalog. 80% are listed as paid, against 74% of background and extras castings everywhere. 10 of the 20 are union or open to both. The most common project types: Television (8), Feature film (3) and Scripted show (2). 5 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.
Bay Area castings skew toward tech commercials, product videos and corporate work, which tend to pay well and book quickly.
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 | 20 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 5 |
| Listed as paid | 80% |
| Union or union-friendly | 50% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Television | 8 |
| Feature film | 3 |
| Scripted show | 2 |
| Short film | 1 |
Latest background / extras castings in San Francisco
- Major TV Series Servers and Bartenders CastingBackground / ExtrasActingPaidtv · San Francisco, CA
- 'Scarlet Thread'ActingBackground / ExtrasNewly postedShort Film · San Francisco, CA
- Pedestrians w/CARS - 2 days - some will be cops as wellModelingActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionTelevision Series · San Francisco, CA
- FEMALE - 5'5" - Brown hair for Stand-in Friday, October 9ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidFeature Film · San Francisco, CA
- 6'2" Male - Light Brown Hair for Stand-in 10/22-23 and 10/26-28ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidFeature Film · San Francisco, CA
- Dark-haired 5'8" Male for Stand-in - October 12th S.F.ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionFeature Film · San Francisco, CA
- "STROY" Pilot ExtrasActingBackground / ExtrasNewly postedScripted Show · San Francisco, CA
- TV Series Businessmen CastingBackground / ExtrasActingPaidtv · San Francisco, CA
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in San Francisco are open right now?
20 as of Oct 17, 5 posted in the last 7 days, 80% 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.
More in San Francisco
Nearby cities: Los Angeles 146 · Portland 1 · Seattle 3 · New York 114 · Atlanta 41
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