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Uniformed Firefighters, Police Officers, FBI Agents, and Officials – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray uniformed firefighters, police officers, FBI agents, and other uniformed officials for a large-scale gathering scene. These roles are essential in creating realistic emergency and law-enforcement visuals and require a clean, professional, regulation-ready appearance. This opportunity is open to Chicago-area locals who can commit to both wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter, police officer, FBI agent, or official in a crowd scene

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity requirements

• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

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

• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Women must have natural nails and no false eyelashes

• Must be available for both wardrobe fitting and filming

• Comfortable wearing uniforms and following standard appearance regulations

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection

Italian Villa Staff – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is seeking featured background actors to portray Italian villa staff in elegant, high-end residential scenes. These roles help establish the atmosphere of a luxurious Italian estate and require a refined, professional on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray staff members at an upscale Italian villa

• Perform natural service-related actions on camera

• Follow direction to maintain continuity and realism

• Support featured scenes with subtle, polished performances

Requirements

• Male and female performers, ages 25–65

• Darker features or Italian-looking appearance preferred

• Conservative, professional, upscale look

• Interesting, character-driven faces encouraged

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a new face to the series

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Italian Bodyguards – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting featured background actors to portray Italian bodyguards in upscale, high-profile scenes. These roles require a strong, intimidating presence balanced with a polished, professional look suitable for elite security protecting a wealthy individual.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional bodyguards in luxury settings

• Maintain a serious, alert, and authoritative presence on camera

• Follow detailed blocking and direction from the production team

• Support featured scenes with realism and continuity

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 25–50

• White talent with dark hair and/or dark features

• Height range approximately 5’10”–6’3”

• Fit and in good physical shape

• Conservative, upscale, professional appearance

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a new face to the series

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Real Police Officers – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is casting real police officers to appear in authentic law enforcement scenes. This background opportunity is designed for active or former officers who can bring real-world experience, credibility, and professionalism to on-screen police roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in scripted television scenes

• Wear official uniform and maintain accurate law enforcement presence

• Follow on-set direction while performing standard police actions

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Real police officers (active or former)

• Men and women, ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Comfortable appearing on camera in uniform

Compensation

• $200 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Military Personnel – Background Actors

Job Description
A production is casting individuals with real military experience to portray military personnel in an upcoming project. This opportunity is open to veterans and those with prior service who can bring authenticity, professionalism, and realism to on-screen military scenes. No acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray military personnel in scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain realistic posture, movement, and presence on camera

• Participate professionally during filming

Requirements

• Prior military experience required

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• No acting experience necessary

• Able to provide recent, clear photos upon submission

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Professional on-set experience

Background Actors With Cars for Feature Film Photography

Job Description
A feature film is seeking men and women with personal vehicles for additional photography shoots. This background opportunity is ideal for performers who can appear naturally on camera with their cars in early morning filming scenarios. The production is looking for a variety of vehicle types to add realism to exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a background actor with your personal vehicle

• Drive, park, or stage your vehicle as directed for filming

• Follow early morning call times and on-set instructions

• Maintain a professional and camera-ready appearance

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a vehicle

• Vehicles must NOT be red, black, or white

• Comfortable with early morning call times

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours

• $35 vehicle bump

• $20 car wash bump

Party Goers – Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray stylish party guests at an upscale birthday celebration. This role is perfect for performers who can bring energy, personality, and a high-end social vibe to lively party scenes featuring music industry and high-profile guests.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray party guests at an upscale birthday event

• React naturally in social and music-driven scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Bring confident, fun, and expressive energy on camera

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Fashion-forward, polished, or country-chic looks welcome

• Comfortable in lively party environments

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours

• Paid background acting role

Background Actors – Classroom Scene (Teens & Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities)

Job Description
A new feature film is casting teens and young adults to appear in a fun classroom scene. This production is seeking performers who can authentically portray high school–age students and is especially welcoming individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This is a great opportunity for new and aspiring actors interested in gaining on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in a classroom setting

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Participate naturally in group classroom scenes

• Maintain professionalism and positive energy on set

Requirements

• Ages 18–early 20s, must be able to pass for high school age

• Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities encouraged to apply

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Interest in acting or being on camera

• Comfortable working in a classroom-style filming environment

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Professional experience on a feature film set

Visiting Cheerleaders – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray visiting cheerleaders for a college football team. This role is perfect for energetic performers who can bring school spirit, enthusiasm, and team presence to stadium and sideline scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college cheerleader during football-related scenes

• Perform basic cheer movements, reactions, and crowd support

• Follow choreography, blocking, and direction from the production team

• Maintain high energy and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–26

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Athletic or cheer-ready appearance preferred

• Must NOT have previously portrayed a cheerleader for the show’s hero team

• Comfortable performing in group sports environments

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Non-union background role

• $121 for up to 10 hours

Medical Examiner – Background Actor

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray medical examiners in professional forensic scenes. This role is ideal for performers who can bring a calm, serious presence to medical and investigative settings on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner in scripted forensic scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Appear professional, focused, and believable in a clinical environment

Requirements

• Caucasian men and women

• Ages 30 and up

• Professional, clean, and credible appearance

• Comfortable working in medical or investigative-style scenes

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Armored Truck Mechanics (With Vehicles) – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to portray armored truck mechanics in vehicle-focused scenes. These roles support realistic depictions of armored transport operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a working armored truck mechanic

• Perform light mechanical actions on camera

• Follow direction during vehicle and loading scenes

Requirements

• All genders and ethnicities

• Ages 20s–40s

• Experience in mechanical or vehicle-related work preferred but not required

• Must own a vehicle that is not red or white

• Vehicle should ideally have a key fob capable of triggering the car alarm remotely

Compensation

• Background actor day rate

• $20 bump for use of personal vehicle

Armored Truck Mechanic – Featured Background Actor

Job Description
A featured background role is available for an armored truck mechanic in a television production. This character appears in scenes alongside armored personnel and supports the authenticity of mechanical and security operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an armored truck mechanic on camera

• Interact naturally within security and vehicle-based scenes

• Follow production direction and blocking

Requirements

• Male performers

• Latino talent encouraged

• Age range: 40s

• Experience in mechanical, vehicle, or technical fields preferred but not required

• Comfortable working around armored vehicles

Compensation

• Featured background actor day rate

• Additional $50 bump for featured DPP role