1. Open Casting Calls and Auditions
An Open Call allows anyone to audition. Disney Channel auditions are usually held in Los Angeles and New York, with occasional auditions in smaller markets.
Auditions will never cost you any money. Casting directors are paid to cast projects. An open call should not cost anything. If it does, it is likely a scam.
2. Rates and Fees in Casting
A common rate for background work is between $100 and $200 per day. SAG talent earns more than their nonunion counterparts. California and New York are the two highest paying states for casting directors.
Extras casting companies sometimes charge around $20 to register. Talent agencies should not charge actors fees. Modeling agencies get paid when you get paid.
3. Earnings in the Casting Industry
The average salary for a Casting Assistant is approximately $59,200, while Casting Directors can earn up to six figures. Actors’ earnings depend on various factors like audience appeal, fame, movie genre, and role size. Successful film directors can make several million dollars per project.
4. Earnings for Extras
Extras take on non-speaking roles with varying pay rates. The average daily salary for Extras is $170. Union extras have a minimum daily rate, while non-union extras may earn between $100 – $185 a day.
In the UK, extras can earn between £80 and £120 per day. In Hollywood, extras typically earn between $100 and $500 daily, depending on their role, union status, and experience level.