Chicago Modeling Gigs

Netflix Series Background Actors & Stand-Ins

Job Description

A hit streaming series is preparing for its upcoming season and is seeking background actors, stand-ins, and specialty talent for recurring opportunities. Production is looking for both returning performers and new faces to portray a variety of roles throughout the season. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring actors, experienced background performers, athletes, and specialty talent to gain on-set experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in television scenes
• Portray a variety of characters in school, gym, social, and community settings
• Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Stand-in opportunities may be available for qualified talent
• Participate in recurring roles throughout the season when needed

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older, or younger talent who can portray high school students
• Open to new and experienced background actors
• Reliable transportation and availability for filming schedules
• Comfortable working on a professional television set
• Specialty talent encouraged to apply, including:
  • High school students
  • High school wrestlers with experience
  • Middle school wrestlers with experience
  • Athletic gym-goers
  • Spin class participants with experience
  • Dive bar patrons
  • Teachers
  • Upscale and wealthy-looking individuals
• Wrestling experience preferred for wrestler-specific roles

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunities
• Potential recurring work throughout the season
• Stand-in opportunities for selected talent
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major streaming series

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking children and adult background talent for an upcoming commercial shoot. Casting directors are looking for a diverse group of performers to appear in various scenes, with some personal vehicles potentially being selected for on-camera use.

Talent must be available for all scheduled filming days and be comfortable working on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days.
• Participate in scenes as assigned by the director and assistant directors.
• Remain available for the full production schedule if selected.

Requirements

Child Roles

• Boys and girls, ages 6–12.

Adult Roles

• Male and female talent, ages 18–60.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• If you own a vehicle, please provide the make and model, as it may be selected for use in a scene.

Compensation Details

• $300 flat rate.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A self-financed comedy production is seeking an experienced Camera Production Assistant (PA) to join a small professional crew for an upcoming half-hour comedy project. The production team consists of industry professionals with television experience collaborating on a personal creative project.

This opportunity is ideal for film students and emerging crew members with camera department experience looking to gain additional on-set experience while working alongside seasoned professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the camera department throughout production.
• Support grip and camera operations as directed.
• Help maintain camera equipment and production workflow.
• Collaborate with crew members to ensure smooth on-set operations.
• Assist with general production needs during filming.

Requirements

• Previous grip experience required.
• Previous Assistant Camera (AC) experience required.
• Experience working in a camera department preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work within a small crew environment.
• Film students with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must be reliable, organized, and comfortable working on set.

Compensation Details

• $150 per day flat rate.

Job Description

A large-scale private influencer event for an oat milk brand is seeking one additional mature talent to help bring the campaign’s creative vision to life. The event is designed to fully immerse guests in the brand’s world and will feature talent with authentic personalities and distinctive style.

Casting directors are looking for individuals with a cool, character-driven presence who embody real-person energy and natural charisma.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as featured talent at a private experiential marketing event.
• Interact naturally within the event environment.
• Represent the brand’s creative identity and aesthetic.
• Follow direction from the event production team.
• Maintain a professional and engaging presence throughout the event.

Requirements

• Age 60 and older.
• Cool, interesting, character-driven appearance.
• Authentic personality and natural on-camera or in-person presence.
• Stylish without appearing overly polished or commercial.
• Unique look and strong personal character.
• Diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.
• Prior event, modeling, acting, or promotional experience is a plus.

Compensation Details

• $33 per hour.
• Estimated 7–8 hour event shift.

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking female talent with swimming experience to portray members of a swim team. This is a continuity-based project requiring talent to be available for all scheduled filming days.

Casting directors are looking for confident swimmers who can authentically represent competitive or recreational swim team members on camera. Applicants with swimming footage are strongly encouraged to include it with their submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a swim team member in a commercial production.
• Participate in all scheduled filming days for continuity purposes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform swimming-related activities as required by the production.
• Arrive on set prepared and maintain continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Female, ages 16–25.
• Must have swimming experience.
• Must be comfortable portraying a swim team member.
• Must be available for all production dates.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to self-drive to filming locations.
• Swimming footage is preferred and should be included if available.

Compensation Details

• $300 per day.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A personal hygiene brand is seeking an energetic and outgoing Character Model/Brand Ambassador for a live promotional event at a major skills conference. The selected talent will represent the brand on-site, engage attendees, create excitement around the activation, and encourage participation in interactive experiences.

This role is ideal for individuals with promotional, fitness, event marketing, or brand ambassador experience who enjoy working directly with the public.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative for a personal hygiene brand.
• Generate excitement and attract attendees to the event space.
• Encourage guests to participate in arm-wrestling challenges.
• Distribute promotional swag and marketing materials.
• Provide attendees with product and event information.
• Maintain a positive, energetic, and professional presence throughout the event.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Outgoing, friendly, personable, and well-spoken.
• Comfortable interacting with large groups of people.
• Comfortable arm-wrestling event attendees.
• Athletic build that matches the character being portrayed.
• Able to pass a background screening.
• Able to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.

Compensation Details

• $75 per hour.
• W-2 event position.
• Parking reimbursement available with receipt.
• Lodging and travel expenses are not provided.

Job Description

A paid short film titled Fallow is casting a lead actress for the role of Romi. The story follows a young woman who returns to her childhood home after her father’s death to settle his affairs, only to discover that saying goodbye to her past is far more complicated than she expected.

This emotionally driven drama explores grief, memory, and personal identity, offering a strong leading role for an actress capable of portraying a complex and determined character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Romi, in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver an emotionally authentic performance throughout the production.
• Collaborate with the director and creative team.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required.
• Perform scenes involving horse riding.

Requirements

Romi (Lead)

• Female, playing age 18–25.
• Confident and driven personality.
• Character is a country girl who has adapted to city life.
• Strong emotional range and screen presence.
• English speaker required.
• French-speaking ability is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be able to ride a horse.

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity.
• Independent self-funded production with a small budget.

Job Description

A beverage brand is seeking outgoing Mandarin-speaking promotional team members for a sampling campaign promoting a new lemon tea beverage. This public-facing marketing activation will involve distributing samples, engaging with consumers, and helping create a positive and energetic brand experience at community events throughout New York City.

The ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and comfortable interacting with large groups of people in busy outdoor environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Distribute beverage samples to event attendees.
• Engage with the public and answer basic questions about the product.
• Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere at promotional events.
• Assist with brand awareness and consumer engagement activities.
• Carry beverages, coolers, and promotional materials when necessary.
• Remain active and on your feet throughout scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Must speak Mandarin fluently.
• Outgoing and comfortable speaking with the public.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Flexible schedule with availability for event dates.
• Comfortable working outdoors during summer weather.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working full six-hour shifts and occasional longer event shifts.

Compensation Details

• $36 per hour.
• Standard shifts approximately 6 hours.
• Certain large-scale events may require 8–12 hour shifts.

Job Description

A dramatic short film titled When He Built a Table is seeking English-speaking actors for an upcoming independent production. Directed by Darion Jacobs, this character-driven project will be filmed in the Greater Montreal area and offers performers the opportunity to collaborate on a meaningful short-form film.

The production welcomes actors of all experience levels, making it an excellent opportunity for both emerging and experienced performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in a scripted dramatic short film.
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Follow creative direction and production requirements.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform in English.
• Prior acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
• Open to both non-union performers and ACTRA members.
• Reliable and available for production dates.
• Strong interest in participating in an independent film project.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.
• Non-union project open to both union and non-union performers.
• Opportunity to gain experience and collaborate on an independent dramatic film.

Job Description

A student-produced pilot episode titled The Reservation is casting lead actors for a dark comedy and psychological drama project. Produced by film students at George Brown College, the standalone pilot serves as a proof of concept for a larger series featuring complex characters and ongoing storylines.

The story follows an engaged couple whose invitation to an exclusive hidden restaurant transforms an elegant evening into a tense and emotionally charged confrontation as secrets and buried tensions begin to surface.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted pilot episode.
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend rehearsals and scheduled production days as required.
• Help bring a psychologically layered and dramatic narrative to life.

Requirements

Mia (Lead)

• Female, late 20s.
• Ambitious, composed, and perceptive.
• Able to portray a character who maintains control while avoiding emotional conflict.
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Tom (Lead)

• Male, early to mid-30s.
• Sensitive and emotionally complex.
• Able to balance humor with vulnerability.
• Strong emotional range required.

Evelyn (Lead)

• Female, early to mid-30s.
• Warm yet subtly unsettling presence.
• Intelligent, observant, and calculated.
• Strong screen presence and character work required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Demo reel (if available)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Non-union student production.
• Meals provided.
• Valuable portfolio-building and on-set experience.