Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Corporate Types with Business Suits for TV Series

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting corporate types for a paid background acting role. Production is seeking men and women ages 25–40 of all ethnicities who own business suits and can convincingly portray professionals in a corporate environment.

Casting directors are looking for polished, executive-looking talent who can bring an authentic office or corporate presence to the screen. This role requires talent to arrive in their own business attire suitable for a professional setting.

This is a local hire opportunity open to those in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering Illinois states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

• Wear your own business suit on set

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–40

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a business suit

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding IL border states

• Submit a recent color photo wearing a business suit

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

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• Television production experience

Corporate Business Suit Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A hit Chicago-based television series is casting men and women who own business suits and can pull off a strong corporate look. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 30s–60s of all ethnicities who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking professionals with a polished, executive appearance to portray corporate employees in office or business-related scenes. Talent must have their own business suit and be able to present a believable corporate presence on camera.

This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to work on a major TV production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

• Arrive on set wearing a business suit

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own and wear a business suit

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

• Submit recent color photo wearing a business suit

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

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

• Television production experience

• Opportunity to work on a major network series

Chicago TV Series Paid Extras and Mail Carrier Role

Job Description
A popular Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for non-speaking extra roles. Production is seeking men and women, ages 20s to 60s, of all ethnicities to work in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

In addition to general background roles, casting directors are specifically looking for a female actor who can fit a mail carrier uniform (medium shirt, pants size 8 or 10). Selected talent for this role will attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.

Some roles require talent to work with their cars on camera. Vehicles must not be black, red, or white. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced extras to gain television production experience on a major network series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a non-speaking background extra in various scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and crew

• Maintain professional behavior and continuity during filming

• Attend wardrobe fitting if selected for the mail carrier role

• Provide vehicle details if submitting for car-related scenes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Submit a recent color photograph

• For car scenes: include vehicle color, year, and make (no black, red, or white cars)

• For mail carrier role: must fit medium shirt and size 8 or 10 pants

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra roles

• Additional fitting compensation if applicable

• On-set experience on a major television production

Chicago Fire Department Student Extras

Job Description
A hit television drama is casting clean-shaven men and women to portray Chicago Fire Department students. This paid TV extra casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking men in their 20s to 40s with short hair, as well as women who can maintain a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails). Talent must be able to realistically portray fire department students in training scenes.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced background performers looking to gain on-set experience on a popular television production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students in training scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professional behavior on set

• Arrive camera-ready with a natural, clean appearance

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing for production

Requirements

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

• Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven, short hair, all ethnicities

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

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

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

• Television production experience

• Opportunity to work on a major network drama

CASTING CALL — The Bear (Hulu)

CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting

PROJECT: The Bear – Hulu Series

ROLES: Stand-In – Marcus

SHOOT DATES: February 23 through February 23

AVAILABILITY: Must be fully available for the listed shoot date and responsive for booking confirmation

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

RATE: $180/8

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

Stand-In – Marcus
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American
• Age Range: 22–40 years old
• Height: 6’3”

Stand-in experience required.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Black Male Performers for “Dreamland” Interior Filming

Job Description
A new production titled Dreamland is now casting Black male performers for an upcoming interior filming project in Toronto. Casting directors are seeking AABP and non-union Black male actors between the ages of 35 and 70 for a paid booking.

This casting call requires performers who meet specific wardrobe and grooming guidelines to match a 1950s-era look. Talent must be comfortable adapting their hairstyle to reflect the time period and appear clean-shaven. This role is ideal for experienced background performers or actors who fit precise sizing and period styling requirements.

Filming will take place in Toronto, with a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in an interior scene for the production Dreamland
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting
• Follow grooming and styling requirements for a 1950s-era look
• Work collaboratively with the production team on filming days
• Maintain professionalism in an environment that may include atmospheric smoke

Requirements

• Black male performers (AABP or non-union only)
• Ages 35–70
• Must fit a 44–46 jacket
• Cannot exceed 6’2” in height
• Cannot exceed a 46 jacket or 38 waist
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must be willing to receive a 1950s-era haircut
• No visible tattoos
• Comfortable working on an interior set with possible atmospheric smoke

Compensation

• Paid booking for filming days
• Professional on-set experience in a period production
• Work on a Toronto-based film project

Chicago Fire Department Students – Background Actors

Job Description
A hit network television series is now casting background actors to portray Chicago Fire Department students for an upcoming scene filming in Chicago. Production is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look to appear as firefighter trainees in a classroom or academy setting.

This casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you have a professional appearance and are ready to work on a fast-paced television set, this is a great opportunity to gain network TV experience.

Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent must be fully available for the scheduled shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students in background scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready with required grooming standards

• Be available for full-day shoot schedule

Requirements

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

• Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven with short hair

• Women: Natural appearance (no false eyelashes, no long painted nails)

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must provide current photo and accurate clothing sizes

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

Compensation

• Paid television background rate

• Network TV production experience

• Opportunity for future background bookings

• On-set industry networking

Job Description
A growing yoga studio is seeking a creative and organized Social Media Coordinator to join its team. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, understands current trends, and has a strong eye for design and storytelling. The coordinator will help shape the studio’s digital presence through engaging content and thoughtful community engagement.

The position focuses on content creation, graphic design, video editing, and creative direction to support brand growth and audience connection.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and schedule engaging social media content

• Manage and grow online community engagement

• Design graphics aligned with brand aesthetics

• Edit short-form video content

• Assist with creative direction and campaign execution

• Monitor trends and platform performance

Requirements

• Prior experience and/or relevant degree required

• Strong content creation and visual design skills

• Experience with video editing tools

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Must be local to Glen Ellyn, Illinois

• Submit resume and portfolio with subject line: “Social Media Cord”

Compensation Details

• Paid position

• Opportunity to grow with an expanding wellness brand

• Creative leadership role within a collaborative team

Job Description

A dramatic short film titled Le Féminin is seeking talented actors for an emotionally driven story centered on identity, womanhood, and artistic expression. The film follows a haunted former artist attempting to reconnect with her ill mother through painting, only to confront societal expectations surrounding femininity.

This character-driven project explores vulnerability, resilience, and the emotional power of visual art.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray complex, emotionally layered characters in a short drama film

• Participate in rehearsals and scheduled production days

• Collaborate closely with the director and creative team

• Bring authenticity and depth to character relationships

• For the lead female role, perform scenes involving painting or artistic expression

Requirements

Female Actor (Late 20s–40s):

• Slim build with a delicate yet resilient presence

• Curly hair is a plus but not required

• Experience with painting, visual arts, or familiarity with artistic processes preferred

• Strong emotional range and dramatic acting skills

Male Actor (Late 20s–40s):

• Taller stature with strong build preferred

• Facial hair is a plus but not required

• Ability to portray grounded, emotionally supportive or complex character dynamics

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

• Opportunity to work on a dramatic short film project

• Professional credit and portfolio footage

Job Description
A nationwide casting call is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists for a series of educational medical videos. This paid medical video opportunity is designed to highlight real professionals with hands-on experience in recreational activities and hobbies, particularly those who work with patients facing rare diseases or trauma.

Producers are looking for authentic, knowledgeable Occupational Therapists who can speak naturally about their work and demonstrate real-world applications in a professional filming environment. Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent will participate in a one-day shoot.

This is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals interested in on-camera work, medical media, and educational video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in educational medical video content

• Speak about occupational therapy practices and patient care

• Demonstrate recreational or therapeutic activities as part of filming

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate representation

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist

• Ages 30 and older

• Any gender and ethnicity welcome

• Experience with recreational activities and hobbies in therapeutic settings

• Experience working with rare diseases or trauma is a plus

• Able to film in Chicago

Compensation

• $2,000–$4,000 depending on credentials

• Additional travel pay and reimbursements

• One-day filming commitment