Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING CALL — THE CHI, SEASON 6
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Chi — Television Series
ROLES: Party Goers
SHOOT DATES: February 3, 2026
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for an early morning call time and commit to a full filming day
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80 for 8 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

PARTY GOERS (FEMALE BADDIES – HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)
• Gender: Female
• Age Range: 21–35
• Ethnicity: All ethnicities
• Must have a youthful appearance

PARTY GOERS (MEN – WELCOME)
• Gender: Male
• Age Range: 21–35
• Ethnicity: All ethnicities
• Must have a youthful appearance

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — THE BEAR, SEASON 5
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 5
ROLES: Baby Bear
SHOOT DATES: February 14 through February 17
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for all listed work dates
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250 for 4 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

BABY BEAR
• Age: 6 months to 12 months
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Infants may be individual babies or twins
• Must have a current work permit for each minor

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Diner Scene Extras Needed for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to appear in a diner scene. This is a paid, non-speaking extra opportunity for local talent who can help create an authentic, everyday atmosphere. The production is seeking a wide range of ages and looks to reflect a realistic diner setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a diner patron in background scenes

• Perform natural, everyday actions such as eating or conversing silently

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding regions

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Industry-standard extra rates

Firefighter Extras Casting for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in non-speaking roles. This paid opportunity is ideal for dependable talent who can bring a realistic, professional presence to an on-set firefighting environment. The production is seeking a wide range of looks to authentically represent fire department personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a firefighter in a TV series

• Follow direction from the production and assistant director team

• Maintain a professional demeanor on set

• Help create a realistic emergency response environment

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20–60

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings and no visible tattoos

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Comfortable wearing firefighter wardrobe and gear

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Professional television set experience

• On-set credit as an extra

Male Stand-In Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television drama is seeking a Caucasian male stand-in to support on-set lighting and camera blocking. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for performers who closely match a principal actor’s physical profile and can work efficiently in a professional, fast-paced production environment. Stand-ins play a critical role in maintaining continuity and helping the crew prepare scenes accurately.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match height, weight, complexion, and positioning as directed

• Remain available on set throughout filming as needed

• Follow instructions from the assistant directors and camera team

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 40s to 60s

• Shaved or short hair

• Height between 5’10” and 6’0”

• Weight range approximately 180–200 lbs

• Able to closely match a principal actor’s physical appearance

• Prior stand-in or on-set experience is a plus

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding areas

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role

• Professional network television set experience

• Compensation provided for time worked

Stand-In Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television drama is seeking a Latino male stand-in to work on a professional film set. This on-camera opportunity is ideal for performers with prior set experience or those interested in learning how stand-in roles support lighting and camera blocking for principal actors. Accuracy in physical match and reliability on set are essential for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match positioning, movement, and blocking as directed by the crew

• Remain available on set as needed throughout filming

• Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced production environment

Requirements

• Latino male with dark hair

• Ages 20s to 40s

• Height between 5’8” and 5’10”

• Slender build or weight range of approximately 130–165 lbs

• Able to closely match a principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion

• Prior experience as a stand-in or extra is a plus

• Must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding regions

Compensation

• Paid on-camera stand-in role

• Professional network television set experience

• Compensation provided for time worked

Firefighter Roles for Paid Photo Shoot

Job Description
A professional photo shoot is seeking new firefighters only to appear in a paid, non-speaking on-camera production. This opportunity is focused exclusively on portraying firefighters in uniform for staged photography. Participants should be comfortable being photographed in a realistic first responder setting and able to present a clean, professional look.

This role does not involve dialogue or acting scenes, but attention to appearance and following direction on set are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a professional photo shoot

• Wear uniform and gear as directed by production

• Follow on-set instructions and pose for staged photographs

• Maintain a polished, uniform-ready appearance

Requirements

• Clean-shaven males with short hair

• No earrings or visible tattoos

• Women with a natural look; no long painted fingernails or false eyelashes

• Ages 20s to 60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable being photographed in firefighter uniform

• Able to provide accurate clothing and sizing measurements

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking on-camera role

• Compensation provided for participation in the photo shoot

• Professional production experience

CASTING CALL — THE BEAR, SEASON 5
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 5 (Hulu Original Series)
ROLES: Stand-In – Mr. Thomas
SHOOT DATES: January 28 (rush booking)
AVAILABILITY: Must be fully available with an early morning call time
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
RATE: $180 for 8 hours

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

STAND-IN – MR. THOMAS

• Height: Approximately 5’10”

• Additional specs: Must closely match the principal actor’s build and appearance

Stand-in experience required.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Firefighter Body Double Needed for Photo Shoot

Job Description
A television production is seeking a clean-cut male body double to portray a firefighter for a paid, non-speaking photo shoot. This role is strictly for still photography and requires a close physical match to the principal performer. The production is looking for professional, reliable talent who can work efficiently on set and accurately match uniform sizing and appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a firefighter during a still photo shoot

• Wear full firefighter wardrobe and gear provided by production

• Match the physical look, posture, and presence of the principal performer

• Follow direction from the production and photography team

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 20s–30s

• Height between 5’11”–6’1”

• Weight between 185–210 lbs

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No visible tattoos

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

• Previous experience as an extra or stand-in is a plus

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid, non-speaking role

Male Background Actors Needed for Firefighter & Police Photo Shoot

Job Description
A professional television production is casting male background actors for a paid, non-speaking photo shoot portraying firefighters and police officers. This opportunity is open to clean-cut, camera-ready talent and will involve uniformed photography for an upcoming production. Talent must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding border states and available to work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a professional photo shoot as a firefighter or police officer

• Wear uniform wardrobe provided by production

• Follow direction from the photography and production team

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male actors

• Ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings

• No visible tattoos

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

• Must not have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Comfortable being photographed in uniform

Compensation

• Paid background photo shoot

• Non-speaking role