Open Casting Call in Virginia for Non-Union TV Pilot Seeking Extras

Kendall Cooper Casting is holding an open casting call for a non-union TV pilot filming in Virginia. The production is seeking local talent to work as extras in a story set around a colonial living history village.

Filming will take place in the Charles City, Richmond, and Williamsburg, Virginia areas from Thursday, July 23rd through Tuesday, July 28th, including Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th.

This is a paid opportunity for Virginia locals who are interested in background work for television. The casting team is looking for a wide range of people to portray different types of extra roles throughout the filming dates.

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Casting Details

🎬 Casting Company: Kendall Cooper Casting – RVA
📺 Project Type: Non-union TV pilot
📍 Filming Locations: Charles City, Richmond, and Williamsburg, VA areas
📅 Filming Dates: Thursday, July 23rd – Tuesday, July 28th
💵 Pay: Paid extra work
⏰ Time Commitment: Generally 12+ hours for each workday

Roles Needed

The production is looking for people local to the Virginia filming areas to portray several extra roles, including:

🎭 Colonial Re-enactors
🧳 Modern-Day Tourists
🍻 Bar Patrons
📜 Revolutionary History Fans
👧 Children ages 6–12 to portray tourists

People of all ethnicities, ages, and genders are encouraged to apply. This casting call is especially open to Virginia locals who are available for one filming date during the production schedule.

Each selected extra will only work one date, but applicants should understand that filming days can be long. Background work will generally require a 12-hour or longer commitment, so availability for a full day is important.

Who Should Apply?

This casting call is a great opportunity for local actors, background performers, families with children, and anyone interested in being part of a television production. Since the project is set in a colonial living history village, the roles may involve a mix of historical and modern-day scenes.

Applicants do not need to be union members, as this is a non-union production. The casting team is looking for real people with different looks, backgrounds, and ages to help bring the setting to life on screen.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit through the official Kendall Cooper Casting application link:

Apply here: https://www.kendallcoopercasting.com/tvpilot

When applying, make sure to use an email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an extra role, a member of the Kendall Cooper Casting team will contact you directly with additional details.

Final Thought

This Virginia casting call is a great paid opportunity for locals who want to gain experience on a TV pilot. With filming taking place across Charles City, Richmond, and Williamsburg, the production is looking for a variety of extras to help create an authentic and lively atmosphere. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible and keep an eye on their email for updates.