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Background Actors Needed for “Chicago Fire” (All Ethnicities, 20s–60s)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female background actors (all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s) for a TV extras casting opportunity on Chicago Fire. Filming will take place in Chicago on the North Side, outdoors. This is a great fit for local talent looking for background acting jobs and on-set experience on a major TV series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor/background character in outdoor TV scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work outdoors

• Provide a natural, believable on-camera presence

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s

• Must be able to work as a local in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors on the North Side of Chicago

• If you have not worked in the past two weeks and are not currently scheduled, you may be prioritized

• Must be able to provide recent photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

• Pay rate will be provided to selected talent

Caucasian Male Actor Needed to Portray County Official (Multiple Shoot Days)

Job Description
A production is seeking a Caucasian male background actor to portray a County Official for scenes filming across the Southeast Atlanta area, including Conyers and Jonesboro. This casting call is a great fit for talent who can deliver a professional, believable on-camera presence in an official/government setting and maintain continuity across multiple shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a county official with a natural, professional on-camera presence

• Follow direction from the assistant director and background team

• Maintain wardrobe, continuity, and performance consistency across multiple days

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work a full day on set

Requirements

• Caucasian man, age 25+

• Must be available for multiple shoot days as scheduled by production

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Southeast Atlanta area (including Conyers/Jonesboro)

• Reliable, responsive, and able to take direction quickly

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

Digging Volunteer Roles for Production (African American Talent, 18+)

Job Description
A production is seeking African American men and women to portray digging volunteers for an on-camera opportunity. This background acting casting is ideal for talent who can perform natural, realistic digging action and take direction well on set. Great fit for performers looking to build credits through film and TV extras casting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a digging volunteer in a believable, natural way

• Perform light digging action as directed for multiple takes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout scenes

Requirements

• African American men and women, age 18+

• Comfortable performing digging action on camera

• Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

• Must be able to provide current photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• $20 dig bump

Job Description
A production is seeking male background talent to portray football players for an upcoming shoot in Long Beach, CA. This is a great fit for performers with an athletic look who are comfortable taking direction on set and helping create realistic football scenes. Football experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a football player as background talent in staged game or field moments.

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity notes throughout filming.

• Arrive camera-ready with a professional attitude and maintain set etiquette.

• Be available for full shoot days as scheduled, with possible time changes pending the final call sheet.

Requirements

• Male background performers.

• Athletic appearance; football experience preferred.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work long production hours if needed.

• Comfortable in a busy set environment and able to take direction quickly.

Compensation

• $108/6 hours.

• $145/8 hours (if working 6–8 hours).

• $200/10 hours (if working 8–10 hours).

• $235/12 hours (if working 10–12 hours).

Background Actors: Horse Trainers (Horse Race Track Staff)

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray Horse Trainers in a horse race track environment. This role is ideal for talent with real experience working closely with horses who can bring authentic handling skills and calm confidence on camera. Casting is looking for new faces who have not yet been scheduled or worked this production in the current filming block. Local hires in the Atlanta, GA area are required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray horse trainers in background scenes with natural, experienced behavior

• Work closely around horses and handle basic trainer-style actions as directed

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a calm, controlled presence around animals in a production setting

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities

• Age range: 35–60

• Must have experience working around and closely with horses

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

• Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

Compensation

• $168/day for up to 12 hours

Background Actors: Ranch Hands (Horse Race Track Staff)

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray Ranch Hands for a horse track/ranch environment. This role is a great fit for rugged, outdoor types who can work naturally around horses and aren’t afraid to get dirty on camera. Casting is prioritizing new faces who have not yet been scheduled or worked this production in the current filming block. Local hires in the Atlanta, GA area are needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray ranch hands in background scenes in an outdoor ranch/horse setting

• Work naturally around horses and follow direction for movements and actions

• Support scene realism with grounded, hardworking behavior and presence

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, props, and blocking across takes

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities (primarily Hispanic encouraged)

• Age range: 18–65

• Comfortable in a ranch environment and working around horses

• Rugged, outdoorsy look preferred

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

• Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

Compensation

• $168/day for up to 12 hours

Background Actors: Horse Groomers (Horse Race Track Staff)

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray Horse Groomers as part of horse race track staff. This role is best for talent with real experience handling and grooming horses who can work naturally around animals on camera. Casting is prioritizing new faces who have not yet been scheduled or worked this production in the current filming block. Local hires in the Atlanta, GA area are needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional horse groomers in background scenes at a race track setting

• Handle basic grooming tasks and work naturally around horses as directed

• Follow on-set direction for timing, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a calm, confident presence around animals in a production environment

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities (primarily Hispanic encouraged)

• Age range: 20–55

• Must have experience working around horses and grooming them

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

• No visible tattoos unless fully coverable (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

• Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

Compensation

• $168/day for up to 12 hours

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

Background Actors: Catering Staff

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray Catering Staff. This role is ideal for talent who can deliver a polished, service-ready look and move naturally in a professional event environment on camera. Casting is seeking new faces who have not yet worked this production in the current filming block. Local hires in the Atlanta, GA area are needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray catering staff in background scenes with professional, service-focused energy

• Move naturally through the space as directed (serving, clearing, resetting, assisting)

• Follow on-set direction for timing, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a well-groomed, conservative appearance throughout the workday

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities

• Age range: 20–40

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

• Well-groomed with a conservative, professional look

• Previous waitstaff or catering experience preferred

• No visible tattoos unless they can be fully covered (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

• Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

Compensation

• $168/day for up to 12 hours

Non-Union Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description
A network television series is hiring a non-union male stand-in for a filming day in the Nashville, Tennessee area (local hires only). This stand-in casting opportunity is seeking a Hispanic male who can closely match a featured actor’s look, including similar complexion and hair color. Ideal candidates are experienced with on-set stand-in work, understand pacing on a TV production, and can commit to a long day with flexible call times.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsal setups

• Match the actor’s general look for continuity and framing

• Follow direction from the AD team, camera department, and lighting crew

• Hit marks consistently and maintain the same posture and movement as needed

• Stay available for a full workday and remain professional between setups

Requirements

• Hispanic male

• Height range: 5’5″–5’8″

• Similar complexion and hair color to the reference look

• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, TN area

• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set, with call time provided the afternoon prior

• Comfortable with a fast-paced TV set environment

Compensation

• $189 for 12 hours (12-hour guarantee)

Lead Stand-In for Hit TV Series

Job Description
A hit television series is casting an experienced lead stand-in for full-time work in the Atlanta area. This is a strong opportunity for professional stand-ins who understand set etiquette, lighting marks, and continuity, and can support the camera and lighting team throughout production. Experience as a stand-in is a major plus, and availability for consistent work is essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead stand-in to support lighting setups, camera blocking, and scene prep

• Match the principal’s height, build, and look for continuity and framing

• Hit marks accurately and follow direction from the AD team, camera, and lighting crew

• Remain available for full-time work across the production schedule

• Maintain a consistent, camera-ready appearance throughout the booking

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 25–40

• Blonde hair

• Approximately 6’0″ with a slender-to-muscular build

• Clean-shaven or able to be clean-shaven as needed

• Must be able to work in the Atlanta area

• Stand-in experience strongly preferred

Compensation

• $200 for a 12-hour day

Background Actors: Auction Workers

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray Auction Workers. This is a great fit for performers who can bring a polished, professional presence to set and comfortably handle light, repetitive actions that support the scene—such as lifting small items and placing them on an auction pedestal. Casting is looking for new faces who have not yet worked this production in the current filming block. Local hires in the Atlanta, GA area are needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional auction workers in background scenes

• Lift and place small items on an auction pedestal as directed

• Follow on-set direction for timing, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a conservative, professional look and behavior throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities

• Age range: 25–50

• Must be local to the Atlanta, GA area (no travel or lodging provided)

• In good physical shape to lift and handle small items repeatedly

• Professional, conservative appearance

• No visible tattoos unless they can be fully covered (or appropriate clearance can be provided)

• Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day

Compensation

• $168/day for up to 12 hours

Concerned Citizens Roles for On-Camera Project

Job Description
A production is casting men and women to portray “concerned citizens” in a filmed scene. This background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities and ages, and is a solid fit for talent who can deliver natural reactions, follow direction, and help build realistic community moments on camera. Filming will take place in the Southeast Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray concerned citizens in background scenes with natural, believable reactions

• Follow on-set direction for movement, positioning, and continuity

• Work professionally and remain camera-ready during filming

• Maintain consistent wardrobe and behavior across multiple takes

Requirements

• Men and women of all ethnicities and ages

• Must be able to work in the Southeast Atlanta (SE ATL) area

• Able to provide recent photos (clear face and full body) upon request

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a production setting

Compensation

• $96 for an 8-hour day