Extras Job in New York City for “Freefall” Feature Film

Job Position(s): Extras Job in New York City for "Freefall" Feature Film

Universal Pictures is hiring background extras for the feature film “Freefall,” shooting in the New York City area. This extras job places background actors on set to help recreate the look and feel of 1985, working directly within the art and production departments to populate period-accurate scenes. The role suits performers comfortable with wardrobe fittings, specific appearance requirements, and multi-day availability windows across a major studio feature film production.

About the Role

This extras job is part of the background casting operation run by Grant Wilfley Casting on behalf of Universal Pictures. “Freefall” is a 1980s-set feature film directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan, with a scheduled theatrical release in August 2027. Background extras on this kind of period feature film production are integral to building the visual world of every scene, from club interiors to street-level environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Portray Go-Go Dancers in period-appropriate scenes set in the mid-1980s, maintaining character consistency across multiple takes.
• Attend wardrobe fittings in Brooklyn to ensure costumes meet the production’s period accuracy standards before your shoot date.
• Maintain availability for the scheduled shoot window of November 17 through 20 and November 23, as confirmed by the casting notice.
• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors to hit marks, adjust movement, and respond to changes in background blocking.
• Adhere to all set protocols regarding call times, holding areas, and the movement between background and principal filming zones.
• Represent your SAG-AFTRA status or non-union status accurately at the time of submission, as this affects scheduling and pay rates.

What You Bring

• Prior background work on feature film production or episodic television is a plus, though not required.
• Ability to authentically present 1980s period-appropriate appearance, including specific hairstyles, facial hair, or costuming as directed.
• SAG-AFTRA membership or non-union status, both of which are accepted for this call.
• Accurate self-reporting of height, weight, age range within five years of actual age, and current availability.

Why This Role

Universal Pictures is one of the major studios with a consistent record of large-scale theatrical productions, and “Freefall” is positioned as a significant release with A-list talent attached. Working on a Joseph Kosinski-directed feature film gives background performers set experience at the studio level, with the production scale that comes with an August 2027 wide release. This extras job is a direct entry point onto a high-profile New York City shoot with a legitimate casting company behind the call.

Apply now for the Extras Job on “Freefall” with Universal Pictures and get your submission in before availability fills for the November shoot dates.