Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Real College Professors for Film in Chicago

Job Description:
A new film production titled Saturn Return is seeking real college professors for an upcoming shoot in Chicago’s Hyde Park area. This role calls for authentic educators who can bring credibility and professionalism to the scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a real college professor in a classroom or academic setting.

• Follow direction from the production team and deliver natural, authentic reactions on camera.

• Maintain a professional appearance suitable for a university environment.

Requirements:

• Must be a current or former college professor.

• Open to all genders, ages, and ethnicities.

• Must submit a recent, current photo or selfie to be considered.

• Must have or be able to create an EP Casting profile for submission.

• Must be available to film in Chicago (Hyde Park area).

Compensation:

• $175 for 8 hours.

Casting Teen Extras for Chicago-Based TV Production

Job Description:
A popular TV production is now seeking male and female teens ages 14–19 to portray high school students in upcoming classroom scenes. This is a fun, non-speaking background opportunity for young performers local to Chicago and surrounding areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray high school students in background classroom and hallway scenes.

• Follow on-set directions from the assistant directors and production team.

• Maintain professionalism and consistency during filming.

Requirements:

• Male and female teens, ages 14–19, all ethnicities.

• Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or bordering states.

• Ages 14–15 must have or obtain a Joan Philo work permit (Letter of Intent accepted).

• Submit a recent color photo with height, weight, age, clothing sizes, and contact info.

• Photos must reflect current hair color, length, and style (no hats, sunglasses, or filters).

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (standard background rate).

Casting Teen Extras for Chicago Fire – Students Roles

Job Description:
NBC’s Chicago Fire is now casting male and female teens, ages 14–19, to portray students in an upcoming episode. This is a fun, non-speaking background opportunity for young talent based in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a high school student in various classroom or campus scenes.

• Follow directions from the production team on set.

• Maintain professionalism during filming.

Requirements:

• Male and female teens, ages 14–19, all ethnicities.

• Must be local to Chicago, IL, or nearby suburbs.

• Teens ages 14–15 must have or obtain a Joan Philo work permit (Letter of Intent accepted if needed).

• Must submit recent color photos with current hairstyle and no filters or sunglasses.

Compensation:

• Paid background role (standard extra rate).

Female Teens Needed for Still Photo Shoot in Chicago Area

Job Description
A production in Chicago is casting female teens for a still photo shoot. Selected talent will portray the “friend” of the lead actor in promotional photos. This is a great opportunity for young performers to gain on-set experience and build their portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional still photo shoot

• Take direction from the creative team to capture authentic, natural expressions

• Work collaboratively with the lead actor and crew on set

• Arrive prepared with proper wardrobe sizes provided in advance

Requirements

• Female teens, ages 16–19

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Must submit recent color photo, height, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes (height, weight, dress, pants, T-shirt, and shoe)

• No prior experience required—new talent encouraged to apply

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Male Firefighter Extras Needed for Still Photo Shoot in Chicago

Job Description
A production in Chicago is seeking handsome male talent to portray firefighters for a still photo shoot. This opportunity is open to men who can commit to a one-day shoot and bring a professional, polished appearance on set. Selected talent will appear in promotional photos used by the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for still photos portraying professional firefighters

• Follow direction from the creative team to achieve desired shots

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance (short hair, clean-shaven, no earrings)

• Work collaboratively with production staff for a smooth shoot day

Requirements

• Men, ages 20s–early 40s

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

• Must have short hair and be clean-shaven (no earrings)

• Must submit recent color photo (no headshots, comp cards, or cropped images)

• No hats, sunglasses, or photos with other people

• Submit height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes (suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, shoe)

• Must include last time you worked on Chicago Fire, if applicable

Compensation

• Paid still photo shoot

Firefighter Extras for Still Photo Shoot

Job Description
A production in Chicago is seeking male talent to portray firefighters for an upcoming still photo shoot. This is a great opportunity for those interested in working on a professional set, with paid extra roles available. Selected talent will participate in either a combined film and photo shoot or solely a photo shoot, depending on production needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a still photo shoot portraying a firefighter

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain professionalism on set

• Attend a potential wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

• Submit clear and professional photos for director review

Requirements

• Males, ages 20s to early 40s

• Must be clean-shaven with short hair (no earrings, hats, or sunglasses)

• Must reside in or near Chicago, IL (local hire only)

• Submit a recent color photo (no headshots, comp cards, or cropped images)

• Include full details: height, weight, age, city, state, phone number, and clothing sizes

• Previous experience on Chicago Fire is a plus

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Casting Male Stand-In for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A major television series is seeking a male stand-in for upcoming filming dates in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for local talent in the surrounding suburbs and border states to gain valuable on-set experience working closely with the production team.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Match the actor’s height, build, hair, and complexion

• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout the shoot

• Follow directions from the crew efficiently

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, ages 30s–50s

• Height: 5’9″–5’11”, Weight: 190–230 lbs

• Brown hair (curly or straight)

• Must be local to Chicago or nearby border states

• Available for both dates or at least one date

• Previous stand-in or background experience preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

Casting Male Background Actors for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A popular television series is now casting male background actors for an upcoming outdoor shoot in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for local talent in the surrounding suburbs and border states to gain experience on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent during exterior scenes

• Follow direction from the production crew

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

• Bring natural, authentic presence to the role

Requirements

• Male, ages 50s–60s

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Comfortable working outdoors for the full filming day

• Must not have worked on the production within the past two weeks

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Casting Frisbee Players for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A major television series is now seeking energetic and athletic individuals to appear in an upcoming episode filming in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for local talent who can confidently play frisbee on camera and bring authentic energy to a park scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a frisbee player in an outdoor scene

• Perform light physical activity while playing frisbee on camera

• Follow on-set direction and maintain consistency across takes

• Exhibit professionalism and punctuality throughout filming

Requirements

• Male or Female, ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must have basic frisbee-playing skills

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

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

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate discussed upon selection)

Casting Stand-In for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A major television production is now seeking a male stand-in to join upcoming filming dates in Chicago, IL. This is a paid, non-speaking position, ideal for those matching the actor’s height, build, and complexion. The stand-in will assist with lighting and camera blocking during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for an actor during scene preparation

• Match the actor’s height, weight, hair type, and complexion

• Follow on-set direction from production crew

• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail on set

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian

• Brown hair (curly or straight)

• Height: 5’9” to 5’11”

• Weight: 190 to 230 lbs

• Ages 30s to 50s

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

• Previous experience as a stand-in or extra preferred

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate discussed upon selection)