2 Open Casting Calls For Paid Background Actors are scheduled to take place in Minnesota shortly.
If you live in Minnesota and have always wanted to see yourself in a movie or work on set, here is your chance. While the name of the movie has not been publicly published by the casting directors, Bill Marinella’s credits are long and vast.
BMC’s extensive portfolio includes work on high-profile films such as The Good Lord Bird, a historical drama starring Ethan Hawke, and Loving, a powerful film that tells the true story of an interracial couple in the 1960s. Additionally, BMC has cast background actors for The Glorias, the biopic chronicling the life of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and Hidden Figures, the Oscar-nominated film that highlighted the pivotal contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA.
Not in the area but still want to work as a paid background actor / extra on set? See our extras casting page.
On the television side, Bill Marinella Casting has been instrumental in shows like The Walking Dead and its spinoff Fear the Walking Dead, casting hundreds of extras to bring these post-apocalyptic worlds to life. They’ve also worked on popular TV series such as Ozark, the Emmy-winning crime drama set in rural Missouri, as well as MacGyver, Doom Patrol, and The Resident.
According to Bill Marinella Casting, a movie is coming to Minnesota to film and the casting directors will be holding 2 open casting calls for paid background actors. The movie’s extras casting team is in need of people local to Minnesota who can fill small, paid roles on set. Likewise, the 2 open calls for the production will be held in the Minneapolis area on Saturday, September 14th, and in Duluth on Sunday, September 15th.
Opportunity for Paid Background Actors in Minnesota!
If you’ve ever dreamed of being in front of the camera, this is your chance to join their CastBMC database, used by casting directors and production teams for upcoming film and TV projects. The best part? It’s free to attend and there’s no cost to sign up or be hired for future productions!
Minneapolis Casting Call Details:
- Location: Tasty Lighting Supply, 2740 E. 27th Street, Minneapolis
- Date: Saturday, September 14th
- Time: Drop by anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM
- What to Expect: Photos will be taken for your CastBMC profile, and the team will be on-site to answer any questions you may have.
Duluth Casting Call Details:
- Location: Radisson Hotel Duluth – Harborview, 505 W. Superior Street, Duluth
- Date: Sunday, September 15th
- Time: Drop by anytime between 1 PM and 4 PM
- What to Expect: Like in Minneapolis, they’ll take photos for your CastBMC profile and be available for any inquiries.
Important Notes:
Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress or showcase their unique personal style. This is a perfect opportunity to stand out and get noticed by casting directors for future productions. Bill Marinella Casting will also help resolve any issues with existing CastBMC profiles.
The casting team offered the following advice:
Dress to impress or show off your unique style – We’ll be there to answer your questions and assist with any CastBMC database issues.
If you’ve already attended one of our open calls this year, no need to come again—unless your look has changed, or you just want to stop by and say hello! Can’t make it? You can still create a profile at CastBMC.app/talent!
See the casting notices below for more details.
