Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Teen Extras for Television Series

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting teens for paid, non-speaking background roles. This opportunity is ideal for young performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a major TV production. Filming will take place in the western suburbs, with multiple shoot days available.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in scripted television scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism during filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected (optional but helpful)

Requirements

• Teens ages 16–18

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Available to work multiple shoot days in the western suburbs

• Comfortable working as a non-speaking extra on a TV set

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Industry-standard extra pay rates

• Valuable on-set experience with a professional television production

Teen Passenger Background Role

Job Description
A scripted television production is casting teen performers to appear as passengers in multiple scenes. This background role is ideal for teens interested in gaining on-set experience while working on a professional TV series. Talent must be able to commit to multiple shoot days and participate in a possible wardrobe fitting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a passenger in scripted television scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Remain professional and attentive during filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected

Requirements

• Teens ages 16–18

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Must be available for multiple filming days

• A parent or guardian must be available for coordination and check-in

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Industry-standard background pay

• Professional on-set experience on a television production

Stand-In Role for Television Production

Job Description
A scripted television production is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in to support continuity and lighting setups on set. This non-speaking stand-in role is ideal for talent with a close physical match to a principal actor and availability for professional on-set work. Prior on-set experience is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal performer during technical setups

• Maintain consistent positioning, posture, and movement as directed

• Work closely with the crew to support lighting and camera preparation

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Light brown or dark blonde hair

• Height between 5’3” and 5’4”

• Weight range between 105–125 lbs

• Must closely match the required physical specifications

• Available to work as a non-speaking stand-in on a TV set

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time and a half pay after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role on a professional television production

African American Wedding Guests for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting African American background performers to portray wedding guests in a formal ceremony scene. This opportunity is open to adults of all ages who can arrive camera-ready and dressed as wedding attendees. The production is seeking natural, elegant presence to help create an authentic wedding atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a wedding guest in a featured background scene

• Arrive on set dressed in appropriate wedding attire

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• African American performers

• All ages welcome

• Must be able to arrive fully dressed as a wedding guest

• Comfortable working in a professional film environment

Compensation

• $132 for up to 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• On-set experience in a feature film

Female Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is casting a reliable female stand-in to work closely with the production team during lighting and camera setups. This role requires someone who closely matches the principal actor’s physical profile and can assist with scene blocking and technical preparation. Stand-ins play a key role in keeping production running smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Match the actor’s height, weight, and general complexion for setup purposes

• Hold marks and positions on set for extended periods

• Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and assistant director teams

• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout multiple shoot days

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Ages 30–60

• Dark hair

• Height between 5’5” and 5’7”

• Weight range approximately 110–135 lbs

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

• Prior stand-in or on-set experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role

Male Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking an experienced and reliable male stand-in to work in place of a principal actor during lighting and camera setups. This role is critical to the production process and requires close physical matching to the actor. The stand-in will assist the crew by holding positions on set while scenes are prepared.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Match the actor’s height, build, and complexion as closely as possible

• Hold marks and positions on set for extended periods

• Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and assistant director teams

• Maintain professionalism and availability throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• African American male

• Ages 30–60

• Dark hair

• Height between 6’0” and 6’3”

• Medium to large build

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

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

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role

Male Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is casting a male stand-in to work closely with the principal actor during filming. This role is essential for lighting, camera setup, and scene preparation, requiring someone who closely matches the actor’s physical profile. The production is seeking reliable, detail-oriented talent who can remain available across multiple shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during camera and lighting setups

• Match the actor’s height, build, and general appearance for scene preparation

• Hold positions on set for extended periods as required

• Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and assistant director teams

• Maintain professionalism and readiness throughout the workday

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 20–40

• Brown hair or dark blonde hair

• Height between 5’8” and 5’10”

• Slim to medium build

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

• Prior stand-in or on-set experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role

Chicago Fire – Passenger Background Roles

Job Description
A network television series is casting paid background actors to portray passengers in upcoming episodes filming in the western suburbs of Chicago. These are non-speaking roles and a great opportunity for performers looking to gain on-set experience in a fast-paced television production. Talent must be available for all required filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a passenger in background scenes

• Perform natural, non-speaking background actions

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and readiness throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female performers ages 20s–70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be available for all scheduled filming days

• Comfortable working in non-speaking background roles

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago or surrounding areas

Compensation

• $132 for up to 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

• Paid background role

Chicago Fire – Female Stand-In Role

Job Description
A network television series is casting a paid female stand-in for an upcoming shoot. This non-speaking role supports lighting, camera blocking, and scene setup by standing in for a principal actor. The production is seeking a performer who closely matches specific physical characteristics and can work efficiently on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match height, build, complexion, and general appearance as directed

• Remain available on set for technical rehearsals and scene preparation

• Follow instructions from the assistant director and camera team

Requirements

• African American female

• Portraying ages 20s–50s

• Height range: 5’8”–5’11”

• Weight range: approximately 130–170 lbs

• Dark hair

• Comfortable working in a non-speaking stand-in role

• Prior stand-in or background experience is a plus

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

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid, non-union stand-in role

Chicago Fire – Paid Background Extras

Job Description
A network television series is casting paid background actors for upcoming episodes filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is for clean-shaven male performers who can portray law enforcement and federal agents in non-speaking roles. Filming will take place on two separate Saturdays, with different uniformed roles needed for each shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background law enforcement personnel

• Wear provided or approved uniform wardrobe

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 20s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Able to portray FBI SWAT, police, U.S. Marshals, or FBI HAZMAT

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

• Available for one of the scheduled Saturday shoot dates

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Compensation provided per production rates