Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Extras with Cars Needed for TV Production

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for male extras to appear in an upcoming TV production. Talent must provide their own vehicle for the scene, and only cars in colors other than white, red, or black will be accepted. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience while contributing to a high-profile series.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an extra in a TV production with your personal vehicle

• Remain available and professional for the full day of filming

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Ensure wardrobe and car meet production requirements

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 20s to 40s

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Must own a car (no white, red, or black)

• Cannot have worked on the show within the past two weeks or currently scheduled for this episode

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate details provided upon booking)

Police Types – Non-Speaking Extras

Job Description
Casting men and women to portray police types for a non-speaking background role in a popular television series. Selected talent will appear in a police bar scene. Applicants should have a natural look suited for law enforcement roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable police presence in a casual bar setting

• Follow on-set instructions to fit the scene’s tone and action

• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work for the duration of filming

Requirements

• Men (20s–40s) and women (20s–50s), all ethnicities

• Short hair, no facial hair for men

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

• Real police officers may submit in uniform

• Provide a recent, clear, color photograph showing current hairstyle (no headshots, comp cards, blurry images, hats, sunglasses, or cropped head/hair)

• Clothing sizes must be submitted

Compensation

• Rate to be provided upon booking

Background Actors – Firefighters & Pedestrians

Job Description
A popular TV drama is casting males and females of all ethnicities to portray firefighters and pedestrians in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles with professionalism and realism

• Follow on-set directions from the production team

• Maintain continuity throughout takes and scenes

• Arrive on time and camera-ready for the shoot

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s

• For firefighter roles: males must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Must not have worked on this production in the past two weeks or be booked for an upcoming date

• Local hire only (Chicago and surrounding regions)

• Comfortable standing or walking for extended periods on set

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Stand-In Actor – African American Male

Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American male to serve as a stand-in for an actor during filming. The stand-in will match the actor’s physical characteristics and will be used for lighting and camera blocking before the main performance. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and work closely with the production crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor during lighting and camera blocking

• Maintain the same height, weight, and complexion as the actor for continuity

• Follow instructions from the camera and lighting departments

• Be punctual and prepared for each filming day

Requirements

• African American male, light to medium complexion, dark hair

• Height: 6’1” to 6’3” | Weight: 170–210 lbs

• Age range: 20s to 40s

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

• Prior stand-in or set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Pedestrian with Bicycle

Job Description
Join the hit TV series Chicago Fire as a pedestrian with a bicycle for an upcoming scene. This is a great opportunity for male talent to be featured on a popular production while adding realism to a dynamic city scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a pedestrian with a bicycle in a street scene

• Follow on-set directions to ensure scene continuity

• Bring and use your own bicycle during filming

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Cannot have worked on Chicago Fire within the last two weeks or be booked for an upcoming date

• Must own a bicycle and be able to provide its color when applying

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

Casting Call – Pregnant Woman for Vitamin Company Shoot

Job Description
A commercial shoot for a vitamin company is seeking a pregnant woman who is significantly showing. Filming will take place between August 27–29, 2025, and talent will likely be needed for 1–2 days. This is not a pregnancy-focused storyline but part of a larger ensemble cast.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as part of a diverse cast for the commercial

• Follow on-set directions and maintain professionalism during filming

• Bring a natural and authentic presence to the shoot

Requirements

• Pregnant woman, late 20’s to 30’s

• Must be significantly showing

• Available for filming between August 27–29, 2025

Compensation

• $1,500

• Local or travel-ready talent welcome

Featured Extras for Aide Roles

Job Description
Casting is now open for featured, non-speaking extras to portray aide types in a hit TV series. Talent will appear in business attire, contributing to realistic and professional scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set in character as an aide type

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Participate in a wardrobe fitting prior to the filming date

Requirements

• Males, 20s–30s, all ethnicities

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

• Must provide a recent color photo wearing a business suit (no headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or cropped photos)

• Current hair color and style must match submission photo

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

• Includes wardrobe fitting session prior to filming

Male Stand-In Needed for Chicago Fire

Job Description
The hit TV series Chicago Fire is seeking a male stand-in for upcoming filming in Chicago, IL. This role involves working closely with the production crew to light and camera block scenes in place of the actor. The same talent is needed for all scheduled filming dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for lighting and camera blocking

• Match the height and complexion of the actor

• Maintain professionalism and follow crew instructions on set

• Be available for all scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Male, Latino or Asian

• Dark hair

• Height: 5’11” to 6’1”

• Weight: 175–200 lbs

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

• Available for all three filming dates: August 18, August 20, and August 22

• Provide recent color photo (no shoes for height), along with full clothing sizes and contact information

• Prior stand-in or extra experience is a plus

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role

• Three-day booking

Casting Call – Police Types for TV Series

Job Description
A major TV series is seeking men and women to portray police types in non-speaking background roles for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago, IL area. This is a great opportunity for talent to gain on-set experience in a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic police types in a casual setting (police bar scene)

• Follow all on-set directions and maintain professionalism throughout filming

• Wear current hairstyle/color in submitted photos for director review

Requirements

• Ages 20s to 60s, all ethnicities

• Men: Short hair, no facial hair

• Women: Police type appearance

• Must be a local hire in Chicago, IL, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• No headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or edited photos in submissions

• Must provide complete clothing sizes in submission

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon booking)

Casting Call – Police Types for TV Series

Job Description
A major TV series is seeking men and women to portray police types in non-speaking background roles for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago, IL area. This is a great opportunity for talent to gain on-set experience in a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic police types in a casual setting (police bar scene)

• Follow all on-set directions and maintain professionalism throughout filming

• Wear current hairstyle/color in submitted photos for director review

Requirements

• Ages 20s to 60s, all ethnicities

• Men: Short hair, no facial hair

• Women: Police type appearance

• Must be a local hire in Chicago, IL, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• No headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or edited photos in submissions

• Must provide complete clothing sizes in submission

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon booking)