Chicago Modeling Gigs

1950s Period Production Casting – Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is casting men and women in their 50s–80s to portray psychiatric patients. The production is seeking thin or frail-looking performers with distinctive character faces who can authentically fit a mid-century setting. Talent must meet specific period-appropriate appearance and wardrobe requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Maintain an authentic period-appropriate appearance on camera
• Follow direction from the production and wardrobe teams
• Perform naturally in assigned background scenes
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 50s–80s
• Caucasian talent
• Thin or frail appearance with distinctive character features
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women must have natural hair with approximately shoulder-length hair preferred
• No visible tattoos when wearing shorts and short sleeves
• No fake nails, dyed hair, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Men must fit approximately a 28–34 waist and 36–42 jacket
• Women must wear dress size 10 or smaller

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Chicago Fire Casting – Bicycle Riders, Drivers, and Pedestrians

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in their 20s–60s for non-speaking exterior scenes in the Chicago area. The production is seeking talent of all ethnicities to portray bicycle riders, drivers, and pedestrians. Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle, while performers applying as drivers must be comfortable using their own vehicle during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on Chicago Fire
• Portray a bicycle rider, driver, or pedestrian in exterior scenes
• Provide your own bicycle or vehicle when cast for the applicable role
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle
• Drivers must be comfortable working with their own vehicle
• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

Compensation

• Bicycle riders: $144
• Drivers with car: $144
• Pedestrians: $144

Popular TV Series Casting – Children for Daughter and Son Roles

Job Description

A popular television series is casting children for paid background roles in New York City or New Jersey. The production is seeking a 4-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy to portray the children of biracial parents. Ideal talent will have a biracial appearance, with dark, curly hair considered a plus. These child background roles will work under SAG waiver and receive standard union background rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter or son of principal actors in a popular television series
• Perform naturally as background talent during assigned scenes
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team
• Work comfortably around cast, crew, and other performers
• Participate with a parent or guardian present as required

Requirements

• Girl approximately 4 years old
• Boy approximately 2 years old
• Must be able to portray the child of biracial parents
• Dark, curly hair is a plus
• Must be able to work locally in New York City or New Jersey
• Parent or guardian must be available to accompany the child as required

Compensation

• Standard union background rates

Streaming Series Casting – Male Exotic Dancers

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series is casting featured background male exotic dancers in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is seeking men ages 18–40 of all ethnicities, with Black male talent especially encouraged. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, attractive, confident on camera, and experienced as male exotic dancers. This role requires performers who are comfortable appearing either shirtless in a dance thong or fully nude on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a male exotic dancer in featured background scenes
• Use authentic dance experience and movement during filming
• Follow choreography and production direction as required
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Perform at the agreed level of nudity for the role

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–40
• All ethnicities welcome, with Black male talent especially encouraged
• Must have male exotic dancer experience
• Must be physically fit and in good shape
• Must be comfortable appearing either shirtless in a dance thong or fully nude on camera
• Must be able to self-travel and work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must have flexible full-day availability

Compensation

• Topless/dance thong: $500 for up to 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours
• Fully nude: $1,000 for up to 8 hours, with overtime after 8 hours

Basketball Players Casting – Young Men Ages 18–25

Job Description

An Atlanta-area production is casting young men with real basketball experience to portray high school basketball players. The production is especially interested in athletes who currently play or have played on competitive high school, college, or recreational basketball teams. This casting opportunity is ideal for experienced basketball players who can bring authentic skills, movement, and on-court energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school basketball player on camera
• Perform authentic basketball movements, drills, and gameplay as directed
• Use real basketball experience to create realistic sports scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Work professionally with other basketball players and performers on set

Requirements

• Male talent ages 18–25
• Must be able to convincingly portray a high school student
• Real basketball playing experience required
• High school, college, or recreational team experience preferred
• Strong basketball skills and familiarity with competitive gameplay
• Must be able to work in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

TV Series Casting – Experienced Male Nurse

Job Description

A television production is casting a union background actor in the Los Angeles area to portray a male nurse with real nursing experience. This paid background acting opportunity is seeking talent who can bring authentic healthcare knowledge and professional nursing mannerisms to an on-camera hospital or medical setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional male nurse in a television production
• Use real nursing experience to bring authenticity to medical scenes
• Perform realistic healthcare-related actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent
• Union background actor
• Must have real nursing experience
• Must be able to work in the Los Angeles area
• Comfortable portraying a healthcare professional on camera

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours

Healthcare Shoot Casting – All Ages, Genders, and Ethnicities

Job Description

A healthcare production is casting talent of all ages, genders, and ethnicities for a paid shoot in various Northwest Arkansas locations. This open casting call welcomes a diverse range of performers for healthcare-related production scenes. Selected talent will work one half-day, with the exact filming schedule determined by production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a professional healthcare production
• Portray assigned roles naturally and authentically on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the half-day shoot
• Arrive prepared and ready to work at the assigned Northwest Arkansas location

Requirements

• All ages welcome
• All genders welcome
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be able to work in Northwest Arkansas
• Open availability during the production window
• Comfortable performing on camera and following production direction

Compensation

• $400

Streaming Series Casting – Strip Club Patrons

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series is casting male and female background actors to portray strip club patrons in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is seeking Black talent, ages 21–60, with a variety of looks and personalities. Selected performers will interact naturally with dancers and may portray couples during the scene. An intimacy coordinator will be present on set. This role involves an adult strip club environment with full nudity from male and female dancers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strip club patron in background scenes
• Interact naturally with performers and other background actors
• Portray couples or participate in assigned interactions when directed
• Follow production direction and maintain scene continuity
• Work professionally within the boundaries established on set

Requirements

• Black male and female talent, ages 21–60
• Variety of appearances and types welcome
• Must be comfortable working around full nudity involving adult male and female dancers
• Comfortable interacting with dancers and potentially portraying a couple
• Must be able to self-report and work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must have flexible full-day availability for filming

Compensation

• $110 for up to 10 hours
• Overtime after 10 hours

Streaming Series Casting – Strip Club Bartender

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series is casting a featured background actress to portray a strip club bartender in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is seeking a Black woman, ages 21–30, who is attractive, physically fit, energetic, and able to portray an experienced bartender convincingly. Bartending experience is preferred. This role involves working in an adult strip club environment with full nudity from male and female dancers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strip club bartender in a streaming series
• Perform realistic bartending actions during filming
• Interact naturally with other performers in the scene
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Black female, ages 21–30
• Bartending experience preferred
• Physically fit with fun, confident energy
• Must be comfortable working around full nudity involving adult male and female dancers
• Must be able to self-report and work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must have flexible full-day availability for filming

Compensation

• $110 for up to 10 hours
• Overtime after 10 hours

Streaming Series Casting – Strip Club Bouncer & Doorman

Job Description

An upcoming streaming series is casting a featured background performer to portray a strip club bouncer and doorman in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The production is seeking a Black male, ages 21–40, with a larger stature and an intimidating yet smooth presence. Talent should convincingly portray an experienced nightclub security professional and be comfortable working in an adult strip club environment with full nudity from male and female dancers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strip club bouncer and doorman in a streaming series
• Perform realistic nightclub security and entrance interactions
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally in an adult filming environment

Requirements

• Black male, ages 21–40
• Larger stature
• Able to portray an intimidating but smooth bouncer or doorman
• Must be comfortable working around full nudity involving adult male and female dancers
• Must be able to self-report and work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must have flexible full-day availability for filming

Compensation

• $110 for up to 10 hours
• Overtime after 10 hours