Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

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.