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Background Performers for a Brand New Television Series

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

ID: 321985Exp: 10/1/2026

Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking background performers for a brand new television series! See the details below. Additional information: This show is open to ACTRA/non-union performers. Filming dates: October 13th- November 26th. Filming locations: Winnipeg & surrounding areas. Roles will pay either ACTRA or non-union BG rates, depending on your union status. ROLES FOR ALL ETHNICITIES ON THIS SHOW. LOTS OF INDIGENOUS ROLES AS WELL. THIS CASTING CALL IS FOR STAND-IN'S AND BACKGROUND PERFORMERS. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING: - Be a Manitoba resident, have a MB address, and file taxes in Manitoba. - Be fully available with no restrictions for the filming date submitted for. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: OCTOBER 1ST AT 3:00 P.M. Each person that submits will be sent to the showrunners and producers for photo-casting consideration. Submitting does NOT guarantee a BG booking. Filming dates can change. When applying, please submit the following: Name: Age: DOB: Ethnicity: Cell: ACTRA # if applicable: Are you non-union or ACTRA: Measurements: Height: Weight: Shirt size: Pant size: Waist: Inseam: Chest: Neck: Shoe: RECENT PHOTOS REQUIRED: (Must be how you look now) - 1 close-up photo, selfie or head shot - 1 full body photo Please rename photos like listed below: FULL NAME-AGE-ETHNICITY EXAMPLE: DEREK JAMES TRAPP-33-CAUCASIAN STAND-IN ROLES LISTED BELOW: Only open to ACTRA for Stand-In roles. - MUST BE FREE ENTIRE DATE RANGE WITH NO RESTRICTIONS FOR STAND-IN. - MUST BE VERY CLOSE TO THE MEASURMENTS LISTED BELOW TO APPLY. Subject Line: "UNTITLED TV SERIES- ROLE NAME-FULL NAME– AGE-ETHNICITY".

— Casting Professional

9 roles

Stand-in 1Female18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

INDIGENOUS. HEIGHT: 5'2.

Stand-in 2Male18-96 y.o.White / Caucasian

HEIGHT: 5'11.

BG ROLE #2Both genders55-69 y.o.All ethnicities

Filming date: Tuesday, October 13th. Location: Winnipeg. 1 grocery store employee. This person will be needed for a 2nd day later in the show for continuity. Must fit a small-medium shirt.

BG ROLE #3Both genders18-96 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Filming date: Tuesday, October 13th. Location: Winnipeg. Grocery store patrons x5. BIPOC.

BG ROLE #4Male18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Filming date: Wednesday, October 14th. Location: Winnipeg. Real drummers x3. Must have a drum set, & experience drumming.

BG ROLE #5Both genders40-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

Filming date: Wednesday, October 14th. Location: Winnipeg. German Hobbiest x4. Someone who has long hair.

BG ROLE #6Both genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Filming date: Wednesday, October 14th. Location: Winnipeg. Tons of wedding guests. Open to any ethnicity for 25% of these roles. 75% of these roles are Indigenous people wearing ribbon skirts & traditional wear, etc.

BG ROLE #7Both genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Filming date: Thursday, October 15th. Location: Winnipeg. x6 Band Council members. Indigenous. Continuity BG for later in the TV series.

BG ROLE #7Both genders40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

x5 roles. Filming date: Thursday, October 15th. Location: Winnipeg. x6 Band Council members. Indigenous. Continuity BG for later in the TV series.