Paid TV Show Extras Needed in The Metro Kansas City Area

By | January 27, 2026

Casting directors in Kansas City are seeking folks local to the Kansas City area to work as paid background actors.

Casting Notice:

Currently casting FEATURED BACKGROUND for an upcoming Vertical Short Form series and are looking for local hires in the Kansas City Metro Area.

PROJECT: STOP THAT HOMELESS MAN IS AN AMERICAN HERO
Production: 916 Production / ReelShort
Casting Director: Tessa Johnson
Shoot Dates: January 31 – February 8 (dates vary by role)
Location: Kansas City Metro Area
Union Status: Non-Union

Check out the Extras casting section for more background acting jobs.

AVAILABLE FEATURED BACKGROUND ROLES
Rate: $15 per hour
(All roles are non-speaking, featured background)

  • NEIGHBORS – Any Gender, Ages 20–60, Any Ethnicity
  • GUESTS – Any Gender, Ages 20–60, Any Ethnicity
  • REPORTERS – Any Gender, Ages 20–50, Any Ethnicity
  • TOWNSPEOPLE – Any Gender, Ages 20–60, Any Ethnicity
  • SOLDIERS – Any Gender, Ages 20–50, Any Ethnicity
  • FBI OFFICERS – Men, Ages 20–50, Any Ethnicity
  • POLICE OFFICERS – Men, Ages 20–50, Any Ethnicity
  • RIOT GEARED GUARDS – Men, Ages 20–50, Any Ethnicity

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.

If interested, please email tessacasting7@gmail.com with:
* Full Name
* City you are based in
* Recent photo(s) (clear, no filters)
* Availability between Jan 31 – Feb 8
Please note: Local hire only. No travel or lodging provided.

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