Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Firefighter Role – Non-Speaking Background Actor

Job Description
A television production filming in Chicago is casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in a non-speaking role. Producers are seeking men in their 20s to 40s with short hair and a professional appearance to work on set for an upcoming shoot date. This is a paid background acting opportunity for local talent ready to step into a realistic first responder role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a scripted television scene

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director

• Maintain a professional and alert on-screen presence

• Be prepared for a full production day

• Arrive camera-ready and comply with grooming standards

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–40s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Must not have worked on this production within the last two weeks

• Provide accurate clothing sizes and measurements

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Professional television set experience

• Opportunity to portray a firefighter on a major production

Stand-Ins for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is now casting stand-ins to work in Chicago and surrounding Illinois areas. Casting directors are seeking experienced stand-ins who closely match the height, weight, and complexion of principal actors to assist with lighting and camera blocking. This is a great opportunity for background actors looking to gain more on-set responsibility and hands-on production experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal actors during lighting and camera setup

• Match the physical profile of assigned actor

• Take direction from the camera and lighting departments

• Remain patient and focused during technical setup

• Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements

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

• Prior experience as an extra or stand-in preferred

• Ability to closely match one of the following looks:

  • Asian male, 20s–40s, 5’9”–5’11”, 155–175 lbs, dark hair

  • Caucasian male, 40s–60s, 5’8”–5’10”, 155–175 lbs, grey hair

• Must provide accurate height, weight, and current photo

• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• Paid stand-in opportunity

• On-set experience with a professional TV production

• Opportunity to work closely with camera and lighting teams

Firefighter Role – TV Series Background Actor

Job Description
A popular TV series is now casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men in their 20s to 40s of all ethnicities who can realistically play a firefighter (non-real).

Producers are seeking fresh faces who have not worked on the show within the past two weeks. This is a non-speaking, paid extra role designed to bring authenticity and energy to emergency response scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain professional appearance and continuity throughout filming

• Be available for the scheduled filming day

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–40s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Cannot have worked on this production within the last two weeks

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Real Police Officers – TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting real police officers for a paid background acting role in Chicago. This casting call is seeking male and female law enforcement professionals of all ethnicities to appear in a non-speaking, featured background role.

Producers are looking for authentic police officers who can bring realism to the scene. This is a great opportunity for real-life officers interested in television production and paid on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain professional appearance and authenticity on camera

• Be available for the scheduled filming day in the Chicago area

Requirements

• Must be a real police officer

• Male and female talent encouraged to apply

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Cannot have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Job Description

You Called is a Directing II short film written and directed by Caitlin Jobin. This character-driven project explores emotional tension and interpersonal dynamics through intimate storytelling and grounded performances.

The production is seeking actors for key roles in this short film. Performers should be comfortable working in a collaborative student film environment and able to deliver nuanced, emotionally authentic performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal role in a short film

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

• Submit a professional headshot

• Provide a reel (optional but encouraged)

• Collaborate closely with director and cast

Requirements

• Strong acting ability with natural, expressive performance style

• Availability for scheduled shoot date

• Professional headshot required

• Reel optional but preferred

Compensation Details

• Credit

• Meal provided

• Copy of completed film

Fit, Clean-Shaven Men with Military-Style Haircuts for FBI Scene

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting bigger, fit men with short hair styled in a military cut for an upcoming FBI scene filming in the Chicago area. This role requires a strong, authoritative presence and a clean-shaven, disciplined look suitable for a federal law enforcement setting.

Filming will take place on Saturday, February 28. Selected talent must also attend a required wardrobe fitting on either Thursday, February 26 or Friday, February 27.

This casting is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI or law enforcement personnel

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting

• Follow direction from production staff

• Maintain a military-style haircut and clean-shaven appearance

Requirements

• Male

• 20s–60s

• Bigger, fit build

• Clean-shaven

• Short hair in a military-style cut

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

• Must be available for both fitting and filming

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional television production experience

• FBI-themed scene opportunity

Corporate Types for TV Series – Chicago Area

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting men and women to portray corporate professionals for an upcoming scene filming in the Chicago area. Production is seeking polished, business-ready talent who can convincingly pull off a corporate look.

This opportunity is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only. Filming will take place on Saturday, February 28.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in a filmed scene

• Wear your own business suit for filming

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional and polished appearance on camera

Requirements

• Ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a business suit and be able to present a corporate look

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding IL border states

• Must not already be booked on this production this week

• Must provide full clothing sizes

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional television production experience

• One-day shoot opportunity

Fit, Clean-Shaven Men for FBI Scene

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting fit, clean-shaven men with short hair for an FBI scene filming in the Chicago area. This background opportunity is for a professional, law enforcement-style scene and requires a sharp, well-groomed appearance.

Filming is scheduled for Saturday, February 28. Talent must also be available for a wardrobe fitting on either Thursday, February 26 or Friday, February 27.

This casting is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI personnel in a filmed scene

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional, clean-cut appearance

Requirements

• Male

• 20s–60s

• Fit/athletic build

• Clean-shaven

• Short hair

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

• Must be available for fitting and filming dates

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional on-set experience

• Law enforcement-themed scene

Dressed Police Officers for TV Series

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors to portray dressed police officers in an upcoming scene. This opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Illinois border states only.

Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails), ages 20s–40s, of all ethnicities. Talent must present a professional, uniform-ready appearance suitable for portraying law enforcement officers.

This is a great opportunity for background actors looking to gain experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray dressed police officers in background scenes

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on camera

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Be available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Men: Clean-shaven with short hair

• Women: Natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails)

• Ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding Illinois border states

• Submit recent color photo

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background television role

• On-set experience on a major series

Chicago Fire Department Students and White Shirt Role

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for two roles: Chicago Fire Department students and a featured “white shirt” role. This opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Illinois border states only.

Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men with short hair, ages 20s–40s, of all ethnicities to portray fire department students in training scenes. Production is also looking for an African American male, ages 40s–60s, clean-shaven with short hair, to portray a “white shirt” (supervisory fire department role).

This is a great opportunity for background actors to gain experience on a major network television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students or supervisory personnel

• Maintain a professional, uniform-ready appearance

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Remain available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or Illinois border states

• Fire Department Students: Clean-shaven men, short hair, ages 20s–40s, all ethnicities

• White Shirt Role: African American male, ages 40s–60s, clean-shaven, short hair

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background television role

• On-set experience on a major series