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Central Casting’s new text message number – it’s shorter and always the same!
Text messages from Central Casting will be sent from a new number. It’s shorter – only 5 digits, and it’s always the same 5-digit number. You can be assured that all messages you receive from this number are from us here at Central Casting. We know some of our Background Actors had some difficulty receiving text messages, this new number will help ensure all messages are delivered.
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Direct Deposit for Background Actors
Central Casting is excited to announce a direct deposit payment option for Background Actors! If you’d like to be paid by direct deposit instead of paper checks, you can sign up through myEP once then will receive all payment via direct deposit for productions where Central Casting provides casting services and Entertainment Partners handles payroll. Learn More.
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Check out these great shots of our New York Background Actors in Law & Order's 500th episode on NBC. Awesome job by Casting Directors Jeff and Nicole! Leave a comment if you've been booked by Central Casting as a Background Actor, Stand-In, or Double on Law & Order.
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Stand-Ins have different responsibilities than Background Actors, including working behind the scenes instead of in front of the camera. Here’s what you should know about working as a Stand-In so you can prep for your first day on set.
How to Prepare for Your First Stand-In Job - Central Casting
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Stand-Ins have different responsibilities than Background Actors, here’s what you should know about Stand-Ins to prep for your first day on set.
Happy Mother’s Day from Central Casting! Here's to all the moms out there!
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Here's a fun concert scene from last night's season finale of The Neighborhood featuring our Los Angeles Background Actors. You can check out Sara V. and Stephanie's great background casting all season 6 on CBS and Paramount+! Leave a comment if you worked#centralcasting##backgroundactorb#castingdirectorc#TheNeighborhoodt#TheNeighborhoodCBSn#CBSb#ParamountPlus #paramountplus
As a Central Casting Background Actor, there are a variety of ways you can get booked. Here’s what to keep in mind when submitting to help you get booked an on set.
Background Actor Do’s and Don’ts for Submitting - Central Casting
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You can proactively look for work on our Jobs page, here’s what to keep in mind when submitting to help you get booked an on set.Have a Question?
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How to Prepare for Your First Stand-In Job
Stand-Ins have different responsibilities than Background Actors, here’s what you should know about Stand-Ins to prep for your first day on set.
