Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Child Photo Double for PD Ali

Job Description

A Chicago-area television production is seeking a child photo double for the role of PD Ali. This paid, non-speaking opportunity is for a girl who closely matches the actor’s build, complexion, and hair. The selected child will appear in wide shots and insert shots in place of the principal actor and must be able to work locally in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a child photo double for the PD Ali role.
• Match the principal actor’s appearance for wide and insert shots.
• Participate in required schooling and filming activities.
• Remain professional and comfortable working on a television set.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Complete required on-set schooling while working.

Requirements

• Seeking a Caucasian girl.
• Ages 8–10.
• Height between 4’5″ and 4’8″.
• Weight between 60 and 78 lbs.
• Blonde hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for all required production days.
• Guardian must also be available throughout the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 6 hours.

Child Photo Double for PD Jeremy

Job Description

A Chicago-area television production is seeking a child photo double for the role of PD Jeremy. This is a paid, non-speaking opportunity for a boy who closely matches the actor’s appearance and can work locally in Chicago. A photo double should closely resemble the actor in build, complexion, and hair for wide shots and insert shots.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a child photo double for the PD Jeremy role.
• Match the appearance of the principal actor for wide and insert shots.
• Participate in required rehearsal, schooling, and filming.
• Remain professional and attentive while working on set.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Complete required on-set schooling while working.

Requirements

• Seeking a Caucasian boy.
• Ages 7–9.
• Height between 3’9″ and 4’3″.
• Weight between 45 and 55 lbs.
• Blonde to medium-dark hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for all required production days.
• Guardian must also be available throughout the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 6 hours.

Experienced Male Bartender for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking an experienced male bartender for a non-speaking background role in Molly’s Bar scenes. This paid TV casting opportunity is open to men of all ethnicities who have real bartending experience and can confidently perform authentic bar service actions on camera. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in Molly’s Bar scenes on “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform realistic bartending and bar service actions on camera.
• Handle typical bartender duties naturally during background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 20s–50s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have real bartending experience.
• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking background role.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming episode.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

SI Otis Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a stand-in to match the appearance of the SI Otis character for upcoming production work in Chicago. This paid stand-in role involves assisting the production team with lighting and camera blocking while closely matching the general physical appearance of principal talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for principal talent during production.
• Assist with lighting, camera setup, and scene blocking.
• Follow positioning and movement instructions from the crew.
• Maintain consistency during rehearsals and technical preparation.
• Remain professional and attentive throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian or Latino talent.
• Height between 5’5″ and 5’9″.
• Slim to medium build.
• Dark hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Stand-in or background acting experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

SI Archer Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a male stand-in to match the appearance of the SI Archer character for production in Chicago. The selected performer will assist with lighting and camera blocking by standing in for principal talent between takes and during scene preparation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for principal talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Assist the camera and lighting departments during scene setup.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and movement instructions.
• Maintain consistency throughout lighting and camera rehearsals.
• Remain available and professional during the full production day.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 40s–60s.
• Height between 6’0″ and 6’2″.
• Slim to medium build.
• Grey hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Stand-in or background acting experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

SI Javi Stand-In for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a stand-in to match the appearance of the SI Javi character for upcoming production work in Chicago. This paid, non-speaking stand-in opportunity requires talent who can closely match the actor’s general height, build, complexion, and hair while assisting the lighting and camera teams during scene preparation.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for principal talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Stand in place of the actor during lighting and camera blocking.
• Match assigned positions and movements as directed by the production team.
• Work closely with the camera, lighting, and assistant directing departments.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout an extended production day.

Requirements

• Latino talent.
• Ages 18–30.
• Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”.
• Weight between 130–160 lbs.
• Dark hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Stand-in or background acting experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

FBI Agent Background Actor for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male background actors to portray FBI agents in upcoming scenes filming in the Chicago area. This non-speaking extra role is open to performers of all ethnicities who can deliver a polished, professional federal agent appearance. Talent should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in non-speaking background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain a professional FBI agent appearance throughout filming.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Remain punctual, attentive, and professional while on set.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking background role.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming episode.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

TV Series Featured Non-Speaking Role – Girl

Job Description

A television series filming in the Chicago area is seeking a young girl for a featured non-speaking role. This paid opportunity is open to young talent who can appear naturally on camera, follow direction, and work comfortably in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a featured non-speaking role for a television series.
• Appear naturally on camera during assigned scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate professionally throughout filming.
• Complete required on-set schooling during workdays.

Requirements

• Girl, age 8–10.
• Caucasian.
• Any height, weight, and hair color.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a non-speaking role.
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child.

Compensation

• $165 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours.

TV Series Photo Double – Boy

Job Description

A television series filming in the Chicago area is seeking a young boy to work as a photo double. The selected talent will match a young actor’s general appearance and be used in wide shots and insert shots. This is a paid, non-speaking role for local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a young actor during filming.
• Perform in wide shots and insert shots as directed.
• Participate in required rehearsal and on-set activities.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Complete required on-set schooling during workdays.

Requirements

• Boy, age 7–8.
• Caucasian.
• Blonde or light brown curly hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for the required rehearsal and filming schedule.
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours.

TV Series Photo Double – Girl

Job Description

A television series filming in the Chicago area is seeking a young girl to work as a photo double. The selected performer will match a young actor’s general appearance and work in wide shots and insert shots as needed. This is a paid, non-speaking opportunity for local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a young actor.
• Appear in wide shots and insert shots during production.
• Participate in required rehearsal and filming.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Complete required on-set schooling during workdays.

Requirements

• Girl, age 8–10.
• Caucasian.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for the required rehearsal and filming schedule.
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours