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Casting Stand-In for TV Drama Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking a stand-in actor for upcoming filming in the Chicago area. The production is casting for a male who matches the lead actor’s appearance to assist with lighting and camera setup. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to gain set experience and build professional credits with a major network show.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor to assist in lighting and camera blocking

• Maintain consistency in position, movement, and presence during setup

• Follow detailed on-set instructions from the production team

• Remain available for the full day of production and work both or one of the scheduled dates

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 20s to 40s

• Blonde or light brown hair

• Height between 5’11” and 6’2”, slim to medium build

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• Must be able to provide accurate measurements: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe size

• Submit recent full-body color photo and full contact info

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate provided upon booking)

• Professional production environment with experienced crew

• Valuable opportunity to gain on-set experience and exposure

Casting Call: Stand-In Needed for Ongoing TV Production

Job Description
A high-profile television series is seeking a reliable stand-in to work closely with the crew in prepping lighting and camera setups. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with on-set experience or those looking to build their resume behind the scenes of a major production. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and applicants must be local to Illinois or surrounding border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in to assist with lighting and camera blocking

• Be available for multiple shoot days as needed by production

• Follow crew direction and maintain a professional presence on set

• Arrive camera-ready and adhere to wardrobe requirements as specified

Requirements

• Caucasian male, blonde or light brown hair

• Height: 5’11” to 6’2” with a slim to medium build

• Age range: 20s to 40s

• Must be local to Chicago or nearby states and available to work as a local hire

• Must match actor’s physical specs (height, weight, complexion)

Compensation

• Paid position (rate to be provided upon booking)

Casting Call: Male Background Actors to Portray Police Officers

A popular network drama is casting male background actors for an upcoming night shoot, portraying real or fictional police officers in an intense outdoor scene. This is a great opportunity for those with previous law enforcement experience or the right look to play an officer on screen. Filming will take place in Chicago and is open to local talent only.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real or fictional police officer in an exterior night scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain professional behavior throughout the shoot

• Be fully camera-ready with appropriate wardrobe sizes provided in advance

• Participate in a fast-paced, realistic production environment

Requirements

• Male, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s to 60s

• Must either be a real police officer or clean-shaven with short hair

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or border states to Illinois

• Cannot have worked on the show earlier that week or be booked for other episodes

• Available to work a night shoot beginning around 3 PM and filming until 4 AM

Compensation

• Standard network extra rate (details provided upon booking)

• Non-union background role