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Restaurant Staff Background Casting Call

Job Description
A television production is casting men and women to portray restaurant staff in an interior scene. This opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring authenticity and professionalism to a service-oriented role. Performers with real serving or bartending experience are especially encouraged, as this is a director-selected background role.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as restaurant staff in a scripted scene

• Perform natural service actions such as serving, bartending, or assisting guests

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain continuity, professionalism, and on-set awareness

Requirements

• Men and women

• Ages 25 and up

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Real serving or bartending experience strongly preferred

• Comfortable working interior scenes

• Reliable, professional, and camera-ready

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours

• Paid background role

• Non-union opportunity

Female Basketball Player Photo Double Casting Call

Job Description
A nationwide sports brand promo is casting tall female basketball players to serve as photo doubles for professional athletes. This opportunity is ideal for experienced players with strong on-court presence and athletic build who closely match the required height and look. Talent will participate in fittings, rehearsals, and a professional shoot for a major sports promotion.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for professional basketball players

• Perform natural basketball movements and positioning on camera

• Follow direction from the production and creative team

• Maintain a professional, athletic presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Female basketball players

• Height: 6’4” or 6’5”

• Strong athletic build and basketball experience

• Comfortable working as a photo double in a sports promo

• Nationwide talent encouraged to apply

Compensation

• $500 base pay

• 20% agency fee applies

• Paid sports brand promotional role

Male Photo Double Casting Call for Soccer Film

Job Description
A film production is casting a male photo double for an untitled soccer film. This is a rush casting opportunity for talent who closely match the physical look of the featured character. Ideal for actors with on-set experience or those interested in working as a photo double in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal character

• Match hair color, skin tone, and overall look for continuity

• Follow direction from the production team

• Remain camera-ready and professional throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent ages 30–45

• Caucasian

• Height between 5’11” and 6’2”

• Brunette hair

• Jacket size: 42

• Pant size: 32

• Shoe size: 10–11

• Must closely match the reference look provided

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours

• Paid non-union role

• One-day filming commitment

Pedestrians and Drivers Background Casting Call

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray pedestrians and pedestrians with cars in realistic street scenes. These are non-speaking extra roles ideal for talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production environment. The production is seeking a wide range of everyday looks to create authentic city atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a pedestrian or pedestrian with a vehicle

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity in movement, wardrobe, and positioning

• Remain professional and attentive while on set

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Ages 20s to 50s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Comfortable performing non-speaking background roles

• For roles with cars: must own a personal vehicle and be comfortable using it on camera

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Non-union opportunity

• Professional television set experience

Coffee Shop Patrons and Barista Casting Call

Job Description
A small independent film production is casting background actors to portray coffee shop patrons and a barista in a scripted project. This is a great opportunity for talent looking to gain on-set experience in an independent film environment with paid roles and professional production standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a coffee shop patron or barista

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Help create a realistic coffee shop atmosphere on set

• Remain professional, attentive, and camera-ready during filming

Requirements

• Adults of all genders and backgrounds

• Comfortable working as background talent in a film production

• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively on set

• Reliable and professional attitude

Compensation

• $130 for a 10-hour day

• Paid background acting role

• Payment via direct deposit or check

Tall Male Stand-In Casting Call

Job Description
A professional photo shoot is seeking a tall African American male stand-in to portray an NBA player in a high-profile production. This is a paid, non-union opportunity for talent who closely match the physical requirements and can confidently represent a professional athlete on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a professional basketball player

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity in posture, movement, and positioning

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• African American male

• Height between 6’9” and 7’0”

• Athletic or professional basketball player build preferred

• Comfortable working as a stand-in for an NBA athlete

• Reliable and punctual on set

Compensation

• $550 per day

• Paid non-union role

• Professional production experience

Bodyguard Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A vertical short-form streaming series titled Divorce is casting male background actors to portray professional bodyguards. This role is part of a scripted project featuring upscale villa scenes and requires a strong, confident on-camera presence. Ideal for talent experienced or interested in security-style background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bodyguard in scripted scenes for the Divorce project

• Maintain a serious, alert, and professional demeanor on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Appear camera-ready and consistent throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20–50

• Comfortable portraying a bodyguard role

• Must own and wear an all-black suit

• Strong physical presence and professional attitude

Compensation

• $100 per day unless otherwise stated

• Paid background acting role

• Payment via direct deposit

Bodyguard Background Actor Casting Call

Job Description
A vertical short-form streaming series is casting a male background actor to portray a professional bodyguard for the project Proxy. This is a small-scale production filming in a villa setting and is ideal for talent with a strong, confident on-camera presence who can convincingly play a security role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bodyguard in scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain a serious, alert demeanor on camera

• Appear professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20–60

• Must be comfortable portraying a bodyguard role

• Must own and wear an all-black suit

• Strong physical presence and professional attitude

Compensation

• $100 per day

• Paid background acting role

• Payment via direct deposit

Male Photo Double Casting Call

Job Description
A film production is casting a young male photo double for a fun, highly featured on-camera role. This opportunity is ideal for talent who closely match the physical requirements and are interested in gaining strong visibility in a professional production. The role offers competitive pay and potential referral bonuses.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor

• Appear in featured scenes requiring close physical matching

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity in wardrobe and appearance

• Remain professional and engaged on set

Requirements

• Young male talent

• Caucasian

• Height between 5’3” and 5’4”

• Slim build

• Dark or brown hair

• Shirt size: adult medium

• Pants size: kids 18

• Must be comfortable in a very featured role

Compensation

• $200 base rate or higher

• Paid featured photo double role

• Referral bonus of at least $100 if a referred candidate is cast

Background Shopper With Car Casting Call

Job Description
A film production is seeking background actors with personal vehicles for an upcoming scene. This role is perfect for talent who own older-model cars and are interested in gaining on-set experience in a professional production environment. Selected participants will appear as everyday shoppers in a realistic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a background shopper

• Use your personal vehicle as part of the scene

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain a professional attitude while on set

Requirements

• Adults of all genders and backgrounds

• Must own a car from 2007 or older

• Vehicle color cannot be red or white

• Reliable transportation and availability for filming

• Comfortable working as background talent in a film production

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Additional pay for vehicle usage (if applicable)

• On-set experience with a professional production

Kids Birthday Party Background Casting Call

Job Description
A television production is casting child background actors for a fun birthday party scene. This role is perfect for energetic kids who enjoy being on set and can help create a lively, playful atmosphere. The scene will feature children celebrating together in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a child attending a birthday party

• Participate naturally in group party activities

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Remain cooperative and upbeat on set with guardian supervision

Requirements

• Children ages 6–8

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a group setting

• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours

• Paid background role

• Non-union opportunity

Cocktail Bar Scene Background Casting Call

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray stylish patrons in a fun, upscale cocktail bar scene. This opportunity is perfect for talent in their 20s and 30s with a polished, fashionable look who can bring energy and authenticity to a lively nightlife setting. The scene will feature a large group to create a vibrant downtown atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a cocktail bar guest in a social scene

• Portray natural interactions in a trendy nightlife environment

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team

• Maintain continuity in wardrobe, hair, makeup, and movement

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready on set

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Ages 20s–30s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Stylish, attractive, and camera-ready appearance

• Comfortable wearing upscale cocktail bar attire

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Men should have measurements available (height, weight, suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe)

• Women should have measurements available (height, weight, dress, pants, T-shirt, shoe)

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Non-union opportunity

• Professional television set experience