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Casting Male Servers for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking real male servers with authentic food service experience to appear in a non-speaking background role. Talent will portray restaurant staff in a scene requiring natural movement, professionalism, and familiarity with serving duties. This role is ideal for men who have previously worked as servers and feel comfortable handling plates, drinks, and trays on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a server in a non-speaking background scene

  • Perform basic serving actions such as holding plates or carrying trays

  • Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

  • Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected

  • Maintain professionalism and readiness on set

Requirements

  • Male, ages 40–70

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Must live in or near Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

  • Real serving experience required (current or past)

  • Available for filming on the specified date

  • Must be comfortable being photographed for director review

  • Must provide current hair length and facial hair accuracy

Compensation

  • Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actor – Medic Roles (TV Series)

Job Description
A popular TV drama is now casting background actors to portray medics for upcoming hospital and emergency response scenes filming in Chicago. The production seeks professional, clean-cut talent who can authentically represent emergency medical professionals in action-packed sequences.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a medic in hospital and rescue scenes

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism at all times

  • Help create realistic emergency response environments

  • Be prepared for long filming days and physically active moments

Requirements

  • Male and female actors, ages 20–50, all ethnicities

  • Clean, professional appearance (males must be clean-shaven with short hair)

  • Must be local to Chicago, IL or surrounding suburbs/border states (local hire only)

  • Must provide accurate clothing sizes and recent photos for wardrobe coordination

Compensation

  • Paid background role (standard extras rate; details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Male SUV Driver – Non-Speaking Featured Role

Job Description
A major television production is seeking males aged 40s–50s of all ethnicities to portray an SUV driver in an upcoming featured, non-speaking role. This is a great opportunity to appear in a well-known series filming in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an SUV driver in a featured background role.

  • Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot.

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain professional behavior during filming.

Requirements

  • Male, ages 40–59, open to all ethnicities.

  • Must live in Illinois or nearby border states.

  • Must be available for wardrobe fitting and filming dates.

  • Submit a recent color photograph showing current haircut, facial hair, and overall look.

  • No headshots, comp cards, or photos with hats, sunglasses, or cropped faces.

  • Must include all clothing sizes (height, weight, shirt, jacket, pants, inseam, shoe size).

  • Must not be scheduled for other work during the filming week.

Compensation

  • Paid featured role.

  • Professional on-set experience in a network television production.

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Teen Extras – Chicago Photo Shoot (Non-Speaking Roles)

Job Description
A major production is seeking male and female teens (age 16) to appear as students in a paid, non-speaking photo shoot. This exciting opportunity takes place in Chicago, IL, and is open to local talent and those in surrounding border states. Be part of a fast-paced, professional production and gain on-set experience while working with a creative team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray high school students in an outdoor photo shoot

  • Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain a positive, professional attitude

  • Arrive on time and be prepared for wardrobe and styling requirements

Requirements

  • Must be 16 years old

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Must be local to Chicago or nearby states

  • Available for a wardrobe fitting (scheduled for Oct. 3 or Oct. 6)

  • Submit a recent color photo with current hair color, length, and style

  • Provide clothing sizes:

    • Males: T-shirt, pants (waist/inseam), and shoe size

    • Females: T-shirt, dress, pants, and shoe size

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Male Extras for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking male extras in their 20s to early 30s for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and be part of a professional production. A wardrobe fitting will be required before the filming date.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a background extra in the production

  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production staff

  • Be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming

  • Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

  • Male, ages 20s to early 30s

  • All ethnicities welcome

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

  • Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming date

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Extras for National Dental Company Commercial

Job Description
A well-known national dental company is seeking extras for an upcoming commercial shoot. This is a great opportunity to work on a professional set with quick payment turnaround compared to traditional TV and film projects.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as background talent in a commercial shoot

  • Follow direction from the production team to ensure smooth filming

  • Be available for up to 8-hour shoot days

Requirements

  • Open to all genders and ethnicities

  • Ages 18 to 65

  • Must be local to Chicago or suburbs and able to commute

  • Submit current color photos (including full body and headshot) showing current hairstyle/facial hair

  • No sunglasses; smiles preferred for commercials

Compensation

  • $250 for up to 8 hours

  • Time and a half for overtime

Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Modeling

Family Caregivers of Seniors Casting Call

Unique opportunity for real-life caregivers of seniors to feature in an inspiring print project. Seeking diverse individuals actively making caregiving decisions for elderly loved ones, reflecting genuine experiences and heartfelt stories.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a professional photoshoot session.

  • Share authentic caregiving experiences.

  • Collaborate positively with creative production teams.

Requirements:

  • Individuals 18+ of all ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

  • Currently active caregivers, or individuals who have recently transitioned a loved one into senior living or home care.

  • Open to those actively seeking senior living solutions or considering future caregiving steps.

Compensation:

  • $500 for the photoshoot.

  • $1,500 for project usage if selected for final print materials.

Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Insurance Agent Role for Illinois Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking talent to portray primary insurance agents in an action-inspired scene for an upcoming insurance campaign. The role involves light physical activity and is ideal for performers who are in good shape and can take direction easily on set. This is a great opportunity for local talent to be featured in a professional shoot with strong visual presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a soldier-style insurance agent in a commercial scene

  • Participate in light physical activities such as an obstacle course or rope climbing

  • Work professionally with the cast and crew to capture dynamic footage

Requirements

  • Ages 21–35

  • All genders welcome

  • Must be physically fit and capable of climbing a rope

  • Must be local to Illinois or able to self-report

Compensation

  • $200 for the shoot day

  • Featured role in a commercial with high exposure potential

  • Gain on-camera experience in a dynamic environment

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Stand-In Casting Call for Female Actor

An exciting opportunity is open for a non-speaking stand-in role on a popular TV production. Casting is underway for a female stand-in who matches the physical profile of an on-screen actor to assist with lighting and camera blocking during filming.

Job Description
Seeking a stand-in for a lead actor to support the technical crew during production. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining consistency and efficiency on set and requires someone reliable, focused, and able to match the actor’s general height, weight, and skin tone.

Job Responsibilities

  • Stand in for lighting and camera setups between takes

  • Remain available for the full day of filming

  • Work closely with the director, DP, and crew for blocking accuracy

  • Follow direction quickly and remain professional on set

Requirements

  • Female, Caucasian

  • Age range: 50s to 60s

  • Hair: Greyish/Brownish

  • Height: 5’6″ to 5’9″

  • Weight: 125 to 145 lbs

  • Prior experience as a stand-in or extra is a plus, but not required

Compensation

  • $180 for 8 hours

  • Time-and-a-half paid after 8 hours

  • Expected shoot duration: 12PM to approximately 11PM

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call: SAG-AFTRA Commercial Extras Needed in Chicago

Job Description:
An upcoming SAG-AFTRA commercial is seeking extras for filming in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for SAG members in good standing to join a professional production.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate as a background extra in a SAG-AFTRA commercial production.
  • Follow on-set instructions and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • SAG-AFTRA members in good standing.
  • Open to all ethnicities and ages above 18.
  • Must be available to film in Chicago on January 18th and/or January 19th.
  • Submit current photos and include your SAG-AFTRA ID in the application.

Compensation:

  • Paid at the SAG-AFTRA Commercial Extra Rate.
  • Compliant with SAG-AFTRA standards and regulations.
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