Chicago Modeling Gigs

Netflix’s ‘The Retrievals’ Casting Call for Female Photo Double

Netflix’s series “The Retrievals” is seeking a female photo double for an upcoming television production filming in White Plains, New York. Casting is looking for a white female with a slender build, approximately 5’4″ tall, who can closely match the physical appearance of the character being doubled. This SAG-AFTRA-covered opportunity is open to local talent in the New York City Tri-State area, with tentative filming dates of October 19, October 27, and November 2, along with potential additional filming dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a character in Netflix’s “The Retrievals” series.
• Match the physical appearance and body proportions required for the role.
• Participate in designated scenes and shots as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from the director, camera crew, and production staff.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for potential additional filming dates as production schedules are finalized.

Requirements

• White female talent, ages 20–50.
• Must be approximately 5’4″ tall.
• Must have a slender build.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must reside locally in the New York City Tri-State area.
• Must be available to film in White Plains, New York.
• Must have potential availability for October 19, October 27, November 2, and additional dates to be determined.
• Must be comfortable working as a photo double on a professional television production.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $270 for 8 hours of work.
• Role is covered under a SAG-AFTRA agreement.

Retail Client Holiday Event – Promotional Model

A major retail brand is seeking friendly, energetic, and professional promotional models and brand ambassadors for an upcoming holiday event in New York City. Selected talent will help create a welcoming and engaging experience for attendees by assisting with guest check-ins, line management, interactive holiday activations, and gift bag distribution. This event will take place on October 28 and 29 in New York, NY 10003, with multiple shifts available. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing individuals who enjoy interacting with people and representing retail brands at live events.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome attendees and create a positive first impression at the holiday event.
• Assist with guest check-ins, registration flow, and line management.
• Support interactive event stations, including embroidery activations and color matching experiences.
• Help organize and distribute gift bags to event attendees.
• Engage with guests in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
• Assist event staff with product handling, setup, and general event operations as needed.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and efficient event environment.
• Follow instructions from event coordinators and represent the retail brand professionally.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must be comfortable interacting with guests in a busy retail event environment.
• Must be physically capable of lifting product boxes weighing 20–30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable undergoing a background screening.
• Must be able to work locally in New York City.
• Must be available for at least one of the following event shifts: Wednesday, October 28: 3:30 PM–10:00 PM or 3:30 PM–7:30 PM; Thursday, October 29: 12:30 PM–6:30 PM or 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $35 per hour.
• Up to $30 flat reimbursement for parking, public transportation, or rideshare expenses with a valid receipt.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Caucasian Boys

NBC’s hit television drama “Chicago Fire” is seeking Caucasian boys ages 11–13 for a paid, non-speaking background role in a still photography shoot for Season 15. This casting opportunity is open to young talent based in Chicago, its surrounding suburbs, and states bordering Illinois. Selected performers will participate in a professional still photo shoot scheduled for Monday, October 12, with a possible wardrobe fitting on Friday, October 9. This is an opportunity for young actors to gain experience working on a major network television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a still photography shoot for NBC’s “Chicago Fire” Season 15.
• Portray a non-speaking background character as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from the photographer and production staff during the shoot.
• Attend a possible wardrobe fitting lasting approximately 1–2 hours.
• Maintain professionalism and cooperate with production personnel throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian boys ages 11–13.
• Must reside in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be able to obtain a Joan Philo work permit promptly.
• Must be available for the still photo shoot on Monday, October 12.
• Must have potential availability for a wardrobe fitting on Friday, October 9.
• Must be comfortable participating in a non-speaking background role.
• Must be able to work locally in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $115 for up to 6 hours of work.
• Overtime compensation: Time and a half after 6 hours.

Web Hosting Client – Promotional Model

A web hosting brand is seeking outgoing, energetic, and personable promotional models for an outdoor publicity event in New York City. Selected talent will serve as live brand ambassadors, walking through various NYC locations, interacting with the public, and generating excitement and awareness for the brand. This opportunity involves wearing provided promotional attire and large temporary tattoos as part of a high-visibility marketing activation. The event takes place on Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in New York, NY 10005.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a web hosting brand during an outdoor promotional activation in New York City.
• Walk through designated NYC locations while serving as live brand advertising.
• Engage with pedestrians and create positive interactions that generate brand awareness.
• Wear provided promotional attire and temporary tattoos throughout the activation.
• Maintain an enthusiastic, approachable, and professional attitude.
• Remain standing and mobile for extended periods during the event.
• Follow event staff instructions and participate in publicity activities as directed.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Must be comfortable interacting with the public in busy outdoor environments.
• Must be comfortable wearing large temporary tattoos on the arms, legs, chest, and back.
• Must be willing to sign a publicity release and undergo background screening.
• Must be comfortable walking outdoors in the designated uniform without a jacket.
• Male models must be comfortable appearing shirtless during the activation, with provided silver jackets and silver shorts.
• Male models must have their own black military-style boots, combat boots, or black sneakers.
• Must be physically capable of walking and standing for extended periods.
• Must be available Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Must be able to work locally in New York City.

Compensation

• Pay rate not specified.

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Lizard Music’ Casting Call for Child Actors

A major motion picture, “Lizard Music,” directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson, is seeking boys ages 6–15 for featured background roles in New York City. Set in 1965, this Amazon MGM Studios production is looking for young performers who can authentically portray children from the era. Selected talent will participate in one day of filming and one wardrobe fitting for this period-set feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as featured background talent in the feature film “Lizard Music.”
• Portray a young boy living in 1965 with an authentic period-appropriate appearance.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Participate in one scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Maintain professionalism and cooperate with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Boys ages 6–15.
• Must be able to portray a child from the 1965 period authentically.
• Must be available for one day of filming and one wardrobe fitting.
• Must be able to work locally in New York City.
• Must have a valid New York child performer work permit if selected.
• Both SAG-AFTRA and nonunion performers may be considered.
• Must be comfortable working on a professional film set under production supervision.

Compensation

• Pay rate not specified.
• Selected child performers will receive a SAG voucher if they are not already SAG members.

$4,000 Exercise Equipment Brand Casting Call for Fit Actors

An exercise equipment brand is seeking fit, athletic male and female actors for an upcoming commercial shoot in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a healthy, toned physique who can confidently represent an active lifestyle and fitness-focused brand. Selected talent will participate in a professional production showcasing exercise equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial production promoting exercise equipment.
• Demonstrate a fit, healthy, and active lifestyle on camera.
• Perform fitness-related movements and activities as directed.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture engaging promotional content.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–45.
• Must have an exceptionally fit, toned, and athletic physique.
• Must have an attractive, healthy, and camera-ready appearance.
• Must be comfortable appearing in fitness-related commercial content.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, Illinois.

Compensation

• Rate: $4,000+.
• Compensation includes five years of usage rights.

Utility II – Eastern Washington @ UC Davis – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility II for Eastern Washington @ UC Davis at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Utility II crew assist Technical Operations with set-up, execution, and teardown for remote TV broadcasts: unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up broadcast cabling, pull and coil cable for camera operators, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Operations with set-up, execution, and teardown for remote TV broadcasts
• Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases
• Lay out and pick up broadcast cabling; pull and coil cable for camera operators
• Carry camera batteries

Requirements

• Live within 100 miles of the venue
• 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
• Minimum 7 shows as a regional-level utility in live remote productions
• Operational familiarity with TV equipment (cameras, cables, monitors)
• Skilled at over/under cable wrapping and tidy coils
• Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed

Utility I – Eastern Washington @ UC Davis – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility I for Eastern Washington @ UC Davis at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Utility I crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike: hold light panels, follow and safeguard camera carts, unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up cabling, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike
• Hold light panels and follow or safeguard camera carts
• Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases; lay out and pick up cabling
• Carry camera batteries

Requirements

• Live within 100 miles of the venue
• 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
• Basic TV-production knowledge
• Able to carry up to 50 lbs and walk for long periods
• Quick learner

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed

Parab – Eastern Washington @ UC Davis – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Parab for Eastern Washington @ UC Davis at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Parab crew operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound, moving along the sideline and endline following the action. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound
• Move along the sideline and endline following the action

Requirements

• Physically fit; able to stand for long periods
• May be exposed to weather
• General understanding of the sport

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed

Runner – Eastern Washington @ UC Davis – 10/3/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Runner for Eastern Washington @ UC Davis at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California (10/3/26),for the college football broadcast on ESPN. Runner crew assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts: run errands, distribute information, coordinate announcer arrivals and departures, and handle other show tasks as directed. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts
• Run errands, distribute information, and coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
• Handle other show tasks as directed by the operations team

Requirements

• Live within 100 miles of the venue
• 21 or older with legal U.S. work status
• Valid driver license
• Previous runner or PA experience
• Reliable communication by cell, text, and email
• Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed