“The Line” Casting Paid Extras in Canton, Mississippi

A short film titled “The Line” is seeking Mississippi women to work as paid background performers during upcoming filming in Canton, MS.

Casting is looking for approximately 20 women ages 35 to 70 to portray visitors at a rural health clinic. The production wants authentic Mississippi residents representing a variety of ages, body types, personalities, appearances, and walks of life.

No previous acting experience is required. In fact, casting is particularly interested in natural and believable people who can bring authenticity to the scene rather than fitting one specific “actor” look.

About “The Line”

The Line is a non-union short film currently filming in and around the Jackson, Mississippi area.

For this particular scene, production is looking to create a realistic representation of women visiting a rural health clinic. Applicants from different backgrounds and with a wide range of appearances are encouraged to submit.

The casting notice also notes that the scene will feature a predominantly African-American female group, while emphasizing that women of all backgrounds and appearances are welcome to apply.

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Casting Details

🎬 Production: The Line
🎭 Role: Women visiting a rural health clinic
📍 Filming Location: Canton, Mississippi
📅 Shoot Date: October 19, 2026
👩 Age Range: 35–70
💼 Union Status: Non-Union
💵 Rate: $100 for the day
🎙️ Possible Voiceover: Additional $25
👥 Number Needed: Approximately 20 women

The $100 background rate will be paid upon wrapping for the day.

There is also a possibility that the director will select some performers on set to deliver a voiceover line, which would include an additional $25 payment.

Who Should Apply?

Production is looking for real Mississippi women who can naturally fit into the setting of a rural health clinic.

Applicants do not need professional headshots, extensive resumes, or previous acting experience. Casting is interested in individuals with different:

👤 Faces and appearances
👗 Body types
🎂 Ages within the 35–70 range
⭐ Personalities
🏡 Backgrounds and walks of life

The goal is to create an authentic and believable group of Mississippi residents.

How to Submit

Interested women should email the casting team with the following information:

Full name
Age
Current hometown
Phone number
Email address
Height
One current close-up photo
One current full-length photo

📧 Submission Email:
CastingForTheLine@gmail.com

Email Subject Line: THE LINE

Applicants should make sure their photos are recent and accurately represent their current appearance.

If you are a Mississippi woman between the ages of 35 and 70 and are available to film in Canton on October 19, this paid short-film opportunity could be a chance to experience working on a professional production without needing previous acting experience.