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Tasks & labor · Checked November 2026

Central Casting requirements

Background (extra) work on film and TV sets. Sign up online with a headshot and full-body photo; offices in Los Angeles, New York, Georgia, and Louisiana. Work is not guaranteed.

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At a glance

Source: Central Casting.

Minimum age
18+ (minors via parent account and work permit)
Background check
ID only
Vehicle
No vehicle
Payout
Not published
Reported pay
Varies by location and union status
Worker type
Not stated
We could not confirm all of these details from a published source yet. Check with the company before relying on them.

What you'll need

Before your first Central Casting shift.

  1. Have a bank account or debit card ready

    Platforms pay by direct deposit or to a debit card, and faster cash-out options usually need a debit card. Check the app's payout terms before your first cash-out, since instant transfers can carry a fee.

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What Central Casting workers say they earn

Anonymous reports from people who work on Central Casting. We don't verify them, so treat the numbers as a rough guide.

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Central Casting questions

How old do you have to be to work for Central Casting?
18+ (minors via parent account and work permit).
Does Central Casting require a background check?
No criminal background check is listed. Central Casting verifies your identity instead.
How fast does Central Casting pay?
Central Casting doesn't publish its payment schedule, so check the contractor agreement before you start.
How much does Central Casting pay?
Reported pay is Varies by location and union status, according to Central Casting.
Do you need a car for Central Casting?
No. You don't need a vehicle for Central Casting.
Does Central Casting take out taxes?
Central Casting doesn't say whether workers are employees or contractors. Employees have taxes withheld; contractors don't, so check your paperwork when you're hired. Our first-week checklist covers setting money aside for taxes.
Is Central Casting a W-2 job or independent contractor work?
Central Casting doesn't say whether workers are employees or contractors, so check your paperwork when you're hired.

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Sources

  1. Central Casting: Getting paid
  2. Central Casting: Sign up
  3. Central Casting: How to find work as a background actor
  4. Central Casting: How to get work
  5. Central Casting blog: Registering with multiple offices (2019)
  6. Central Casting: Booking process

Last checked November 2026. Requirements change often, so confirm with Central Casting before you rely on them.