Paid Movie Extra Open Call for Gold Mountain in Sacramento

A major feature film production is coming to Northern California, and local talent has the chance to be part of it.

Gold Mountain, an upcoming movie directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee, is now casting paid background actors in the Sacramento area. The film is set around the Gold Rush, and production is looking for people who can help bring this historical world to life on screen.

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🎬 Casting Call Details

📅 Date: Sunday, April 26
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, Sacramento
🎥 Project: Gold Mountain
🎭 Role Type: Paid film extras
✅ No appointment required

📍 Filming Schedule

Filming will take place in and around the Sacramento area from:

May 18 – June 5

Selected extras should have open availability during the production period.

👥 Who They’re Looking For

The production is seeking people to portray a variety of Gold Rush-era characters, including:

🏘️ Townspeople
👧 Kids
🚂 Railroad workers
🐎 Male horseback riders
⚒️ Blacksmiths
🥩 Butchers
🚛 Wagon drivers
⛏️ Coal miners

They are especially seeking individuals who can represent the following groups:

Caucasian
Chinese
Californios
Latino
Indios
Miwok

📌 Age Ranges Needed

Youth roles:

Ages 9–14
Caucasian youth roles

Adult roles:

Ages 18–55
Caucasian, Californios, Latino, Miwok, and Chinese talent

⚠️ Important Appearance Requirements

Because the film has a historical setting, applicants should not have:

🚫 Easily visible tattoos
🚫 Dyed hair
🚫 Facial piercings

📩 Contact

For questions or submissions, email:

realitycasting23@gmail.com

Casting by Nina Henninger, CSA and Sarah Kliban, CSA.

Final Thoughts

This is an exciting opportunity for Sacramento-area locals to work on a major feature film and experience a professional movie set. If you fit the casting needs and are available during the shoot dates, this could be your chance to appear in Gold Mountain.