Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Blonde Female Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in with blonde hair to work in the Chicago area. The selected performer will stand in for a principal actor while the lighting and camera departments prepare shots and technical setups. This is a non-speaking role requiring talent who closely matches the actor’s physical characteristics and can maintain consistent positioning throughout production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a principal actor during camera and lighting setups.
• Maintain accurate marks and positioning between production setups.
• Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and production teams.
• Match the principal actor’s positioning for technical rehearsals.
• Remain professional, attentive, and consistent throughout long filming days.

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s.
• Blonde hair.
• Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”.
• Weight between 125–150 lbs.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Previous stand-in or professional on-set experience is preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be able to work extended production hours.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.

Latina Wife and Mother for Featured TV Role

Job Description

A television production is seeking a classy Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman to portray a wife and mother in her 50s for a paid, non-speaking featured role. Casting is looking for women ages 47–59 who can bring a polished, authentic, and natural presence to the character. The role requires two filming days plus a separate still photography shoot and is open to talent local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wife and mother in a featured, non-speaking television role.
• Deliver natural reactions and expressions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity across multiple filming days.
• Participate in a separate still photography shoot.
• Work professionally during extended production hours, including overnight filming.

Requirements

• Latina or mixed-heritage Latina woman.
• Ages 47–59.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a wife and mother in her 50s.
• Polished, classy, and natural on-camera presence.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for two filming days and one still photography shoot.
• Acting experience is welcomed but not required.
• Comfortable working an overnight production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid non-speaking featured role.

Correctional Officer Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking men and women to portray correctional officers in upcoming prison scenes filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for performers who can authentically portray professional correctional officers and authority figures. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a correctional officer in prison scenes for a television production.
• Perform naturally as an authority figure within a correctional facility setting.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain professional behavior and continuity throughout filming.
• Participate in a wardrobe fitting as required by production.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be able to authentically portray a correctional officer.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working in prison-themed scenes.
• Must be professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.

Job Description

A Chicago-area production is casting clean-shaven men with short hair to work as background talent portraying firefighters and firefighter white-shirt personnel. The opportunity is open to men across a broad age range and all ethnicities who can realistically fit the appearance of professional fire department personnel. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and should be prepared for filming that may continue into the evening.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter or firefighter white-shirt personnel in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing team.
• Maintain the required clean-shaven, short-haired appearance.
• Remain available for the full filming period.
• Arrive prepared with accurate sizing information provided during submission.

Requirements

• Men appearing in their 20s through 60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Required measurements include suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe size.
• Talent already booked for a future production date should not apply.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Featured Firefighter for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a Latino male background actor for a featured firefighter role. This paid, non-speaking opportunity is ideal for talent who can bring an authentic and professional first-responder presence to the screen. The selected performer will appear in a featured capacity and participate in a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role.

• Maintain a confident and authentic first-responder presence on camera.

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Latino male talent, ages 30s–40s.

• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.

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

• Comfortable portraying a firefighter in a featured television role.

• Able to follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Hip Bar Scene Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking hip, trendy, and stylish male and female background actors for a lively bar scene. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers in their 20s through 40s of all ethnicities. Talent should bring a fashionable, natural presence to help create an energetic and authentic nightlife atmosphere on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a non-speaking background role.

• Create natural interactions and reactions during the bar scene.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Maintain a stylish, camera-ready appearance throughout filming.

• Remain professional and attentive while working on set.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–40s.

• Open to all ethnicities.

• Hip, trendy, and stylish appearance.

• Comfortable appearing in a lively bar environment.

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

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

FBI Agents for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking clean-shaven male and female background actors to portray FBI agents in Chicago. This paid, non-speaking extra opportunity is open to talent in their 20s through 60s of all ethnicities. Selected performers should be comfortable portraying professional federal agents and wearing business-style wardrobe on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in background scenes for a television production.

• Maintain a professional and authoritative appearance on camera.

• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting.

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–60s.

• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.

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

• Comfortable portraying an FBI agent in a non-speaking background role.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

• $40 for a 2-hour wardrobe fitting.

Job Description

An independent Palestinian short film titled MILK is casting two Arab, Arabic-speaking actresses for the roles of May and Fatimah. The production is seeking performers who can bring a natural, grounded, and authentic presence to the screen. May is a woman in her late 20s to early 30s, while Fatimah is in her 30s. Professional acting experience is not required for Fatimah, with the filmmakers prioritizing authenticity over a highly polished performance style.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either May or Fatimah in the independent short film.
• Deliver a natural and grounded on-camera performance.
• Attend an in-person audition in Chicago.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• May: Female, late 20s to early 30s.
• Fatimah: Female, approximately early to late 30s; no previous acting experience required.
• Must be Arab and Arabic-speaking.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Non-union production.