Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

College Professor Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking talent to portray college professors for an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 25+, and is ideal for performers who can deliver a polished, scholarly on-camera presence. Talent should be comfortable wearing their own wardrobe, since a professional academic look will be needed for the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college professor with a believable, professional presence

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Arrive camera-ready in appropriate wardrobe as requested

• Work efficiently in a classroom or campus-style environment

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Should have a scholarly, professional look

• Must be able to provide own wardrobe (academic/professional attire)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Rate details provided to selected talent

College Student Background Roles (With Bikes)

Job Description
A production is seeking college students with bicycles for a scene featuring students riding on camera. This background acting casting opportunity is open to any gender and any ethnicity, ages 18+, and is ideal for talent who can confidently ride a bike while carrying a backpack. Performers should be comfortable taking direction and repeating simple action for multiple takes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college student in a realistic, natural way on camera

• Ride a bicycle safely during the scene as directed

• Repeat basic movement/action for multiple takes while maintaining continuity

• Follow on-set direction and arrive prepared and camera-ready

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must have a bicycle and be comfortable riding it on camera

• Must be able to ride in the scene while wearing a backpack

• Must be reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Rate details provided to selected talent

• $20 prop bump (if selected)

Documentary Interview Participants Wanted in San Francisco

Job Description
A documentary production is looking for real restaurant fans and longtime customers to be interviewed for a film about community, food, and the memories tied to a beloved local spot. This documentary casting call is seeking people in San Francisco with a personal story—whether it’s family traditions, late-night meals with friends, favorite dishes, or meaningful moments connected to the restaurant. Participants can choose to be on camera or share their story through photos and memories instead.

Job Responsibilities

• Share a personal story and memories in a relaxed documentary-style interview

• Discuss favorite dishes, traditions, or why the place feels like home

• Provide context or details that help bring the story to life

• Optionally share old photos or keepsakes connected to the experience

Requirements

• Must have a real, personal connection and story to share

• Comfortable being interviewed (on-camera preferred, but not required)

• Willing to share details, memories, and/or photos if available

• Must be able to participate in San Francisco

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided to selected participants

Background Actors Needed for “Chicago Fire” (All Ethnicities, 20s–60s)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female background actors (all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s) for a TV extras casting opportunity on Chicago Fire. Filming will take place in Chicago on the North Side, outdoors. This is a great fit for local talent looking for background acting jobs and on-set experience on a major TV series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor/background character in outdoor TV scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work outdoors

• Provide a natural, believable on-camera presence

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s

• Must be able to work as a local in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors on the North Side of Chicago

• If you have not worked in the past two weeks and are not currently scheduled, you may be prioritized

• Must be able to provide recent photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

• Pay rate will be provided to selected talent

Male Background Actors Needed as “Lab Rat Workers” (ACTRA/AABP Only)

Job Description
A scripted TV series is seeking ACTRA/AABP union male background actors to portray Lab Rat Workers in controlled, story-driven scenes. This union background acting opportunity is looking for professional performers in their 30s who can follow direction and bring a believable on-set presence. Non-union talent will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lab worker background role with natural, realistic behavior

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for professional set conditions

• Use the required shuttle transportation to and from the studio as directed

Requirements

• Must be ACTRA/AABP (union only)

• Male talent only

• Age range: 30s (does not need to be scruffy)

• Must be able to work as a local in Mississauga

• Must be comfortable using the required shuttle from Kipling (Kiss and Ride) to the Mississauga studio

Compensation

• Union rate (details provided upon booking)

Caucasian Male Actor Needed to Portray County Official (Multiple Shoot Days)

Job Description
A production is seeking a Caucasian male background actor to portray a County Official for scenes filming across the Southeast Atlanta area, including Conyers and Jonesboro. This casting call is a great fit for talent who can deliver a professional, believable on-camera presence in an official/government setting and maintain continuity across multiple shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a county official with a natural, professional on-camera presence

• Follow direction from the assistant director and background team

• Maintain wardrobe, continuity, and performance consistency across multiple days

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work a full day on set

Requirements

• Caucasian man, age 25+

• Must be available for multiple shoot days as scheduled by production

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Southeast Atlanta area (including Conyers/Jonesboro)

• Reliable, responsive, and able to take direction quickly

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

Male Background Actors Needed as “Drug Makers” (ACTRA/AABP Only)

Job Description
A scripted TV series is seeking ACTRA/AABP union male background actors to portray Drug Makers in gritty, character-driven scenes. This union background acting opportunity is for performers who can bring a scruffy, believable look and follow direction on a professional set. Non-union talent will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a “drug maker” background role with realistic presence and behavior

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for professional set conditions

• Use the required shuttle transportation to and from the studio as directed

Requirements

• Must be ACTRA/AABP (union only)

• Male talent only

• Scruffy types, late 20s–30s

• Must be able to work as a local in Mississauga

• Must be comfortable using the required shuttle from Kipling (Kiss and Ride) to the Mississauga studio

Compensation

• Union rate (details provided upon booking)

Child Actor Needed for Prop Shoot Scene (Brazilian or Hispanic Talent)

Job Description
A production is seeking talent for a prop shoot featuring a 5-year-old girl who resembles a referenced performer. This child actor casting is looking for a Brazilian or Hispanic child who can appear on camera for a short, straightforward shoot. The project will film in Mississauga and is also seeking an adult to portray the child’s mother.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 5-year-old girl for a prop shoot scene

• Follow simple, age-appropriate direction on set

• Be camera-ready and cooperative throughout filming

Requirements

• Child role: 5-year-old girl

• Ethnicity: Brazilian or Hispanic (please specify exact ethnicity)

• Must be able to work as a local in Mississauga

• Parent/guardian must be able to coordinate availability and on-set requirements

Compensation

• Rate will be provided to selected talent

Kids, Babies, and Families Needed for Major Retail Photoshoot

Job Description
A major retail kids photoshoot casting is seeking babies, kids, and families for a paid on-location shoot in Miami, FL (local hire only). This opportunity is open to families of all structures, including single-parent, same-sex, and traditional households. Adaptive talent is encouraged to apply, with preference for physical disabilities across the size ranges listed below. No live casting is expected—submitted photos will be used for selections.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional kids and baby photoshoot on set

• Follow simple direction from the creative team for photos and short setups

• Maintain a cooperative, camera-ready attitude throughout the workday

• For parents/guardians, support the child’s on-set needs and timing

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Miami, FL (no travel provided)

• Must be available for fittings and shoot days scheduled in late January

• Talent needed in the following categories:

  • 6-month babies (must be able to lift head)

  • 6–9-month babies

  • 9–12-month babies

  • 12–18-month babies (max 32″)

  • 3T kids (37–42″)

  • 7–8-year kids (48–54″)

• Families needed:

  • Families with babies (3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo) plus a 3T sibling

  • Open to families of all structures

• Adaptive talent encouraged across all size ranges (preference for physical disabilities)

Compensation

• $100 flat fitting fee

• $375 babies under 2 years (max 4 hours on set)

• $500 ages 2–6 years (max 6 hours on set)

• $750 ages 7+ (max 8 hours on set)

• $1,000 parents

• $750 additional usage if talent is edited into a CTV piece (if selected post-shoot)

• 20% agency fee

Digging Volunteer Roles for Production (African American Talent, 18+)

Job Description
A production is seeking African American men and women to portray digging volunteers for an on-camera opportunity. This background acting casting is ideal for talent who can perform natural, realistic digging action and take direction well on set. Great fit for performers looking to build credits through film and TV extras casting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a digging volunteer in a believable, natural way

• Perform light digging action as directed for multiple takes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout scenes

Requirements

• African American men and women, age 18+

• Comfortable performing digging action on camera

• Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

• Must be able to provide current photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• $20 dig bump