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Stand-In Actor for TV Series Production
Job Description
A hit television series is now seeking a stand-in actor for an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is ideal for experienced stand-ins or background performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional network series production.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for lighting and camera blocking on set
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Follow direction from the crew to match the actor’s positioning and movements
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Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming
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Be available for a full day of production until late evening
Requirements
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Male, ages 30s–50s
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Caucasian with brown hair
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Height: 5’11”–6’1”; Weight: 185–205 lbs
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Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
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Previous stand-in or extra experience preferred
Compensation
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Standard production day rate
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Meals and breaks provided during
Stand-In Role for TV Series “Chicago Fire”
Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a male stand-in for the hit NBC series Chicago Fire. The ideal candidate should closely match the actor in height, weight, and complexion to assist the production team during lighting and camera blocking. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain on-set experience in a major network television production.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for principal actors during lighting and camera setups
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Work closely with the crew to ensure scene continuity and setup accuracy
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Maintain professionalism and availability throughout the shoot
Requirements
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Indian male, ages 20s to 40s
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Height: 5’8″–5’10” | Weight: 155–175 lbs
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states
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Prior stand-in or extra experience preferred (not required)
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Must be available to work the scheduled date
Compensation
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Paid stand-in role (standard television rate; details provided upon selection)
Chicago Fire – Stand-In Casting Call
Job Description
Casting is now underway for the hit NBC series Chicago Fire. The production is seeking an African American female stand-in for an upcoming episode. This is a great opportunity for talent with prior set experience who can match the height, build, and complexion of the featured actor. The stand-in will work closely with the lighting and camera departments to help block scenes and ensure visual continuity.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for the featured actor during setup and lighting adjustments
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Follow direction from the production team on positioning and movement
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Maintain professionalism and patience during long filming hours
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Be available for the entire shooting schedule for the assigned day
Requirements
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African American female, ages 20s to 40s
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Height: 5’8”–5’10”
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Weight: 145–170 lbs
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Dark hair and matching complexion to the featured actor
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Must be local to Chicago, IL or surrounding border states
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Prior experience as an extra or stand-in preferred
Compensation
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Paid role (standard TV production rate)
Background Extras with Cars Casting Call
Job Description
A television production is hiring background talent to appear as bystanders and pedestrians with vehicles in an upcoming shoot. The production is seeking everyday people to help bring a realistic city scene to life. If you have a small or medium-sized sedan or SUV and are local to the Chicago or surrounding Illinois area, this is your chance to be part of a professional TV project.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a background bystander or pedestrian with your personal vehicle
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Follow direction from the assistant directors during filming
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Maintain a professional attitude and arrive on time for your scheduled shoot
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Provide accurate details about your car’s make, model, color, and size
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 20–70
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must own a small or medium-sized SUV or sedan (no white, red, or black vehicles)
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Must be local to the Chicago area, including suburbs and surrounding states
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Cannot have worked on the same production in the past week or be scheduled for future work
Compensation
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Pay details will be provided upon selection
Funeral Attendees – Film Casting Call
Job Description
A new feature film titled Saturn Return is now casting background actors to portray funeral attendees. The production is seeking individuals with distinct hair tones and a refined, respectful presence to appear in emotional and cinematic funeral scenes. This role is perfect for those interested in professional on-set experience in a dramatic film environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a background performer during a funeral scene
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Maintain appropriate demeanor and attire suitable for a somber setting
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and production staff on set
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Arrive on time and be prepared for a full day of filming
Requirements
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Open to all genders and ages
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Individuals with reddish, blonde-ish, or grey-ish hair preferred
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Caucasian and/or Asian/Korean descent or appearance
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Must have appropriate attire for a funeral (dark, formal clothing)
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Must be available for both filming days
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Must provide own transportation to Peotone, IL (no hotel or transport provided)
Compensation
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$132.80 for 8 hours, plus mileage reimbursement
Hip-Hop Music Video Casting Call
Job Description
A major hip-hop music video production is seeking standout male models for an upcoming shoot in Chicago. This exciting opportunity features two well-known hip-hop artists and is looking for talent with a bold, unique style that captures individuality and confidence. If you have a striking look and a love for music culture, this project is for you.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in filming for a professional music video production
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Follow on-set directions from the production and creative teams
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Represent the edgy, urban aesthetic of the hip-hop industry
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Maintain professionalism throughout the 8-hour shoot
Requirements
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Male talent aged 18–30
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African American
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Unique features and eccentric style preferred
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Comfortable performing on camera in a dynamic, high-energy environment
Compensation
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$250 for an 8-hour shoot
Featured Extras for TV Drama
Job Description
A popular television series is casting featured extras to portray uniformed officers in an upcoming episode. The production seeks individuals who can present a clean-cut, authoritative look and bring realism to non-speaking background roles. This is a great opportunity for local talent to gain on-set experience and appear in a well-known TV series.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray police and tech officers authentically in uniformed roles
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Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting before filming
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Follow direction from the on-set production team
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Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 20–40, all ethnicities
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Specifically seeking African American, Latino, Asian, and Indian males (clean-shaven, short hair)
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Must be available for a fitting prior to filming
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Must be local to Illinois or surrounding border states
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No visible tattoos or non-traditional piercings while in uniform
Compensation
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Paid featured background role (rate disclosed upon booking)
Extras for TV Series Production
Job Description
A popular television drama is casting background extras for upcoming scenes. The production is seeking local talent to portray pedestrians, drivers, and firefighters in non-speaking roles. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining on-set experience and appearing in a major network show filming in Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned background roles such as pedestrians, drivers, or firefighters
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Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes
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Be prepared for outdoor or on-location filming environments
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Arrive on time and ready with wardrobe as instructed
Requirements
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Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 20–60
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or border states
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Clean-shaven men with short hair may be cast as firefighters (non-speaking roles)
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Must not have worked on the show within the past week
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Must provide recent photo and clothing sizes when submitting
Compensation
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Paid background roles (rate disclosed upon selection)
Role summary
Lead athlete-driven partnerships across TWSC North America. Serve as the authority on how sports, culture, and brand objectives intersect. Build direct and scalable relationships with athletes, leagues, and properties.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of athlete servicing, cross-functional collaboration, and operational rigor, with proven experience navigating complex organizational structures and driving results. This individual will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing business priorities, athlete needs, and innovation opportunities.
You bring strong expertise in sports and culture, along with a track record of managing teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and building scalable systems. A mindset with commitment to operational excellence, and a deep passion for the sports industry are essential.
What you’ll do
- Own athlete partnership strategy that maps to brand, marketing, and business KPIs
- Translate briefs into athlete talent architectures, deliverables, and rights packages
- Source, vet, and negotiate pro, collegiate, and emerging sport talent, including NIL
- Navigate league, team, event, and marks usage guidelines with Legal and Issues leads
- Integrate athlete talent into PR, social, influencer, experiential, and retail moments
- Structure deals for paid, earned, and commerce outcomes, including affiliate and live shopping
- Oversee contracting, usage, exclusivity, whitelisting, and content rights across channels
- Lead brand safety, cultural fit, and compliance reviews with clear go or no-go calls
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure athlete talent is seamlessly integrated into campaign strategy, execution, and measurement.
- Build a proactive pipeline around seasonal calendars and tentpoles, including World Cup, Olympics, and league milestones
- Maintain senior relationships with agents, unions, player associations, and properties
What you’ll bring
- 8-10+ years in sports marketing, talent partnerships, or adjacent fields
- Proven record negotiating athlete deals that drive measurable outcomes
- Deep understanding of NIL, sponsorship models, usage of team and league IP, and approval paths
- Fluency in deal mechanics, from base fees to performance incentives and content rights
- Strength in risk assessment, reputation management, and crisis escalation
- Experience leading integrated teams and mentoring mid-level and junior talent
Is this you?
Be a driver of culture: Must have true passion and understanding of pop culture and are part of the community (be it music, gaming, fashion, food, internet culture, etc) This job is the intersection of creative, strategy, marketing, technology, content creation and production; your energy must be driven by your lifestyle. You must influence creative ideations: from the ideas presented, to the influencers selected, to the content created, all the way down to the language used in post copy.
Have high cultural competencies: Understand the role and importance of diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) You must be culturally vigilant with the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
Have “Gravitas” in the influencer space and skin-in-the-game: Deep understanding of the influencer landscape is required. Proven ability to build, speak and grow relationships with change agents and cultural makers (celebrities, influencers, artists, thought leaders) directly or via their agents. You must be open to a public-facing role; willingness to speak publicly about influencer trends when opportunities present itself to the WS Influencer Team.
Know how to identify and manage diverse vendors and partners: in an industry where technologies (saas platforms, AI, managed services, etc) are popping on the daily, at high volume, no less, you must have experience working with RFPs and meeting with leading tech companies to understand their services and identify their uniqueness (and keep up with their ongoing changes in our WS influencer database)
Be ready to lead at any moment: working with your leads, you will learn to “step up to the plate” and lead effectively in the client’s and agency’s best interests while also helping to cultivate, mentor and coach mid to junior staff members on the influencer team.
Hustle: identify influencer opportunities (organic or new) to ensure influencer marketing continues to be a strong marketing discipline and revenue driver on your assigned account or at Weber Shandwick.
Think like a lawyer: you understand how important it is to be in compliance with best practices (FTC updates, platform requirements),continuously build our excellence by partnering with DXTRA legal and finance to ensure risk and liabilities are reduced and tamed for every campaign you touch.
Have experience building engaged audiences: on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Clubhouse and other distribution platforms.
Know how to build a story: you will build client presentations that tell smart, compelling stories, never “rinse and repeat” which requires you to be highly motivated, energetically-charged and inspired at all times.
Be curious, always: You are willing to learn a little bit of everything, and open to take on anything.
Salary range: $85.00
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
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Gym Instructor – TV Series Background Role
Job Description
A television series is seeking a fit, energetic male to portray a gym instructor in an upcoming gym scene. The role is perfect for someone with a confident and active presence who can bring authenticity to a fitness environment. Filming will take place in Chicago and is open to local talent only.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a gym instructor in a non-speaking background role
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Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming
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Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism throughout production
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Be camera-ready and physically fit for the gym scene
Requirements
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Male, ages 20–40
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must have an athletic build and natural on-camera confidence
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
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Must be available for a wardrobe fitting before filming
Compensation
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Paid background opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)
Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4
Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!
Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.
Now Casting Locals in Chicago
Casting Directors are looking for:
- Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
- Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles
Featured Roles Include:
- Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
- Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.
About the Show
Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.
Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.
How to Apply
Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:
- Upload a professional photo or headshot
- List any acting or culinary experience
- Highlight your availability and Chicago location
Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.
Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.
Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out
Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.
Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?
Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.
- Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.