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Since 1925, Central Casting has served as the entertainment industry’s premier background casting company. As part of the EP family, Central Casting provides diverse, reliable background talent, streamlined onboarding and payroll services, and ongoing support to both casting directors and on-set talent—no matter where your production is being filmed across the United States.

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We shot three different time periods, and the Background Actor casting was immaculate. Everyone did a great job, and the specialty picture picks were spot on.

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Central has great quality casting directors who are also terrific people to work with! Central always delivers!

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