Atlanta Casting Calls & Background Acting Opportunities
Atlanta is one of the busiest film and television production markets in the world — background actors, extras, stand-ins, and photo doubles are booked across the metro every week. ExtraJobs gathers current Atlanta casting calls from casting companies and sources into one searchable feed, updated throughout the day.
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Atlanta casting market — last 30 days
Most active Atlanta casting companies this month
- 1.CL Casting23 calls
- 2.Hylton Casting15 calls
- 3.On Location Casting14 calls
- 4.CAB Castings10 calls
- 5.Rose Locke Casting10 calls
Where Atlanta gigs are filming
Based on casting calls ExtraJobs tracked in Atlanta over the last 30 days. Updated October 27, 2026.
About the Atlanta film & TV market
Thanks to Georgia's 30% film & television tax credit, Atlanta became known as the "Hollywood of the South" (or "Y'allywood"). Major studios anchor the market — Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Tyler Perry Studios and Assembly Studios in Atlanta, Blackhall/Shadowbox, and EUE/Screen Gems — and Marvel features, Netflix and Disney+ series, and countless independent productions shoot here year-round.
That volume means a steady stream of paid background and extras work for people of every look and age. Productions cluster across the metro and its film towns — Atlanta, Fayetteville, Senoia, Covington ("the Hollywood of the South"), Peachtree City, Griffin, and Newnan. You don't need to live inside Atlanta's city limits; most calls list a report location and a self-travel radius.
Types of casting calls in Atlanta
Background actors & extras
Non-speaking roles that fill out scenes — the bread and butter of film & TV work, and the easiest way to start with no experience.
Featured background
Background roles the camera lingers on — a specific look or action that stands out without lines.
Stand-ins
Match a principal actor's height and coloring to hold their place while crew sets lights and camera. Steady, longer bookings.
Photo doubles
Fill in for a principal in specific shots (hands, over-the-shoulder, distance) where the face isn't clearly seen.
Featured & principal
Speaking and named roles, usually cast through agents and auditions.
How much do background actors get paid in Atlanta?
Atlanta background and extras work is typically quoted as $100–$210 for a 12-hour day. Non-union work is widely available to newcomers; union (SAG-AFTRA) productions pay more, and many calls add "bumps" for wardrobe, a personal vehicle, or special skills. Each listing above shows the stated rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become a background actor in Atlanta?
You don't need experience, training, or an agent to start as a background actor in Atlanta. Most casting directors accept direct submissions — usually a recent photo, your sizes, and contact info by email or a submission link. Browse current calls on ExtraJobs, submit to the ones that fit, and you can be booked within days.
What do background actors and extras get paid in Atlanta?
Pay is typically quoted as a flat rate for a guaranteed number of hours — in Atlanta, commonly $100–$210 for a 12-hour day. Non-union background work is widely available; union (SAG-AFTRA) rates are higher, and productions may pay "bumps" for wardrobe, a personal vehicle, or special skills. Overtime usually kicks in after the guaranteed hours.
Do I need an agent to do background or extra work in Atlanta?
No. Background, extras, stand-in, and photo-double work is almost always cast by submitting directly to the casting company — no agent required. Agents matter more for featured and principal (speaking) roles.
How often are new casting calls posted in Atlanta?
Often — productions cast on short notice, often days before a shoot. ExtraJobs pulls new Atlanta casting calls from many casting companies and sources into one feed and updates throughout the day, so you don't have to monitor each one yourself.
What's filming in Atlanta right now?
It changes throughout the year — Atlanta hosts Marvel films, major Netflix, Disney+, Apple, and network series, plus features and commercials, all shooting simultaneously. Rather than tracking each production, watch the live ExtraJobs feed above: every current Atlanta-area casting call from the sources we cover is aggregated in one place.
Is casting work in Atlanta union or non-union?
Both. A large share of Atlanta background work is non-union and open to newcomers, while SAG-AFTRA (Atlanta local) covers union productions at higher rates. ExtraJobs shows union status on each listing so you can filter for what fits you.
Do I have to live in Atlanta to do background work here?
No. The Atlanta market spans the whole metro and nearby film towns — Fayetteville, Senoia, Covington, Peachtree City, Griffin, Newnan and more. Each casting call lists its report location and, often, how far you'd need to self-travel.
How do I get background acting work in Atlanta?
Most Atlanta background roles are cast through open calls that anyone can respond to — no agent or experience required to start. Watch the current listings above, filter to what fits you, and follow each call's apply instructions (usually an email or a submission link). Setting up a profile lets GigFit flag which calls match your look, so you spend time on the ones worth applying to.
How much do background actors and extras get paid in Atlanta?
Atlanta background and extras work is typically quoted as a rate for a set number of guaranteed hours — commonly $100–$210 for a 12-hour day for non-union work, with SAG-AFTRA productions paying more. Many calls add "bumps" for wardrobe, a personal vehicle, or special skills. Each listing above shows its stated rate.
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