Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Male Background Extras for Commercial (Paid)

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking male background actors for a paid extras opportunity. This commercial background acting role is open to performers who are 18+ and available for a professional on-camera shoot. Ideal for talent looking for paid background work, non-union or union commercial roles, and set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a male background extra in commercial scenes (non-speaking)

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and remain available for the full shoot window

• Conduct yourself professionally while working with cast and crew

Requirements

• Male, 18+ (or able to look 18+)

• Available for a commercial shoot day as scheduled by production

• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background performer

• Able to provide current photos and basic info during the application process

Compensation

• $898 for 8 hours

CSI Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television true-crime recreation series is casting a CSI role for a paid, non-speaking on-camera performance. Production is seeking a physically fit male (30s–40s) with a clean-cut look who is comfortable moving through varied outdoor terrain while portraying a professional investigator. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid TV roles, CSI casting, and true crime reenactment work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CSI/investigator in non-speaking recreation scenes

• Walk, search, and perform simple investigative actions as directed

• Follow production direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Work safely and confidently while moving on uneven terrain

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit and clean-cut appearance

• Comfortable squatting, walking, and moving on uneven ground

• Available to work in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $100/day flat rate

Girlfriend Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television true-crime recreation series is casting a Girlfriend role for a filmed relationship scene. Production is seeking a physically fit, attractive Black female to portray the girlfriend in story-driven moments that highlight her connection with her boyfriend. This is a great opportunity for performers looking for paid TV roles, true crime reenactment casting, and on-camera featured work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the girlfriend in relationship-focused scenes (non-speaking recreation style)

• Follow direction from the production team to support story continuity and emotion

• Stay camera-ready and professional throughout filming

• Work comfortably on set in staged scenes recreating real events

Requirements

• Black female

• Late 20s to 30s

• Physically fit and comfortable on camera

• Available to work in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $100/day flat rate

Officer 2 Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television true-crime recreation series is casting Officer 2 for a paid, non-speaking on-camera role. Production is seeking a physically fit Black male with a clean-cut look who is comfortable portraying law enforcement in professional, story-driven scenes. This is a strong fit for talent looking for paid TV roles, police officer casting, and true crime reenactment work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in non-speaking recreation scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes

• Remain camera-ready, professional, and attentive on set

• Perform simple on-camera actions as directed to support the scene

Requirements

• Black male

• Physically fit, clean-cut appearance

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement on camera

• Available to work in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $125/day flat rate

Yolanda Role (Paid True Crime Reenactment)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting Yolanda, a featured non-speaking role filming in Knoxville, TN. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent seeking true crime reenactment casting, TV recreation roles, and professional set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Yolanda” in realistic, non-speaking true crime recreation scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Remain performance-ready and professional throughout filming

• Work comfortably in staged scenes that recreate real events

Requirements

• Black female

• In her 40s

• Available to work in Knoxville, TN

• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking, on-camera role

Compensation

• $125/day flat rate

Lynne Role (Paid True Crime Reenactment)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting Lynne, a featured non-speaking role filming in Knoxville, TN. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent seeking true crime reenactment casting, TV recreation roles, and professional set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Lynne” in realistic, non-speaking true crime recreation scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Remain performance-ready and professional throughout filming

• Work comfortably in staged scenes that recreate real events

Requirements

• Black female

• Late 30s to early 40s

• Available to work in Knoxville, TN

• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking, on-camera role

Compensation

• $125/day flat rate

Athletic Officer Role (Paid True Crime Reenactment)

Job Description
A network true crime recreation series is casting a male officer for a non-union, non-speaking reenactment role filming in Knoxville, TN. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for talent seeking true crime reenactment casting, police officer roles, and on-camera extras work with a professional production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an officer in realistic, non-speaking true crime recreation scenes

• Follow direction from production and maintain continuity across takes

• Stay performance-ready and professional throughout filming

• Work comfortably in staged law enforcement environments as directed

Requirements

• Black or Hispanic male

• Athletic build

• Must be able to work as a non-speaking on-camera performer

• Must be able to work in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $125/day flat rate

Fort Lauderdale Police Station Background Extras (Paid)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors for police station scenes. This is a great fit for performers looking for paid extras work, police station background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in police station scenes (non-speaking)

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity throughout takes

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working on set in a structured environment

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

Fort Lauderdale Police Station Desk Attendants (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray police station desk attendants in station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, front desk background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a desk attendant working in a police station setting (non-speaking)

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity during filming

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a professional, administrative role on camera

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half for each hour beyond 8 hours

Fort Lauderdale Perps (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray perps in police station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, crime drama background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a “perp” character in non-speaking police station scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Wear your own wardrobe based on production-provided guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a suspect/perp role on camera

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours