Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Real People for Major Sports Apparel Campaign with NYC Basketball Legend

Job Description
A major sports apparel brand is seeking real people to appear in an exciting campaign alongside a legendary NYC basketball player. This shoot will feature a diverse range of authentic New Yorkers to capture the spirit and energy of the city. Talent will be needed for approximately 30 minutes between 7am–1pm in Midtown Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray your assigned character authentically and naturally on camera

• Follow on-set directions from the production team

• Be punctual and ready for your scheduled call time

• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Young Black Child (Ages 4–10)

• Young Child (Ages 4–10)

• 2–3 Latinas

• Basketball Player

• Hasidic Jew

• 2–3 Puerto Ricans

• Older White Man (Age: 50+)

• Wall Street Man in a suit (Age: 25–35)

• Older bodega owner

• Taxi driver

• Construction worker

• Comfortable being on camera with no scripted lines required

• Professional headshots/digital photos preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon booking)

• Professional exposure through a major sports brand campaign

Fitness Models – Brand Ambassadors

Job Description
Seeking physically fit female models to represent a leading brand at the Olympia Bodybuilding Event. Selected talent will serve as brand ambassadors, engaging with event attendees, promoting the brand, and embodying an energetic, professional image.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm

• Engage with attendees, answer questions, and provide product information

• Maintain a polished and fit appearance throughout the event

• Participate in promotional activities and photo opportunities

Requirements

• Physically fit female models

• Comfortable interacting with the public in a high-energy environment

• Must be available for the full duration of the event

• Prior promotional or modeling experience is a plus

Compensation

• Details to be provided upon booking

High Energy Bar Patrons – Feature Film

Job Description
Casting energetic and outgoing individuals to portray bar patrons in an upcoming feature film. We’re looking for people who can bring a lively, fun, and party-like atmosphere to the set. This is a multi-day booking, and all selected talent must be available for all scheduled shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high-energy bar patrons with enthusiasm and authenticity

• Follow on-set direction and contribute to the overall scene energy

• Maintain availability and punctuality for all filming days

• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and fellow background actors

Requirements

• Ages 21+, all ethnicities and genders welcome

• Must be available for all four scheduled shoot dates

• No acting experience required — just a great attitude, reliability, and high energy

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day

Police Types – Non-Speaking Extras

Job Description
Casting men and women to portray police types for a non-speaking background role in a popular television series. Selected talent will appear in a police bar scene. Applicants should have a natural look suited for law enforcement roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable police presence in a casual bar setting

• Follow on-set instructions to fit the scene’s tone and action

• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work for the duration of filming

Requirements

• Men (20s–40s) and women (20s–50s), all ethnicities

• Short hair, no facial hair for men

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

• Real police officers may submit in uniform

• Provide a recent, clear, color photograph showing current hairstyle (no headshots, comp cards, blurry images, hats, sunglasses, or cropped head/hair)

• Clothing sizes must be submitted

Compensation

• Rate to be provided upon booking

Background Actors – Firefighters & Pedestrians

Job Description
A popular TV drama is casting males and females of all ethnicities to portray firefighters and pedestrians in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles with professionalism and realism

• Follow on-set directions from the production team

• Maintain continuity throughout takes and scenes

• Arrive on time and camera-ready for the shoot

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s

• For firefighter roles: males must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Must not have worked on this production in the past two weeks or be booked for an upcoming date

• Local hire only (Chicago and surrounding regions)

• Comfortable standing or walking for extended periods on set

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Male Background Actors – Onlookers in Sorority Scene

Job Description
An exciting TV production is seeking male background talent to portray onlookers in an exterior sorority scene. This role involves being part of an energetic crowd, helping to bring authenticity and atmosphere to a pivotal moment in the storyline.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an onlooker in an outdoor sorority scene

• Follow on-set instructions from the director and production team

• Maintain energy and engagement throughout filming

• Be prepared for potential overnight shooting and long set days

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–28

• Local to the Nashville, TN area

• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set, even if not needed the entire time

• Flexible availability, as call time will be provided the afternoon prior

• Comfortable with late-night or overnight filming

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour, 8-hour guarantee)

• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours

Stand-In Actor – African American Male

Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American male to serve as a stand-in for an actor during filming. The stand-in will match the actor’s physical characteristics and will be used for lighting and camera blocking before the main performance. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and work closely with the production crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor during lighting and camera blocking

• Maintain the same height, weight, and complexion as the actor for continuity

• Follow instructions from the camera and lighting departments

• Be punctual and prepared for each filming day

Requirements

• African American male, light to medium complexion, dark hair

• Height: 6’1” to 6’3” | Weight: 170–210 lbs

• Age range: 20s to 40s

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

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

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Pedestrian with Bicycle

Job Description
Join the hit TV series Chicago Fire as a pedestrian with a bicycle for an upcoming scene. This is a great opportunity for male talent to be featured on a popular production while adding realism to a dynamic city scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a pedestrian with a bicycle in a street scene

• Follow on-set directions to ensure scene continuity

• Bring and use your own bicycle during filming

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Cannot have worked on Chicago Fire within the last two weeks or be booked for an upcoming date

• Must own a bicycle and be able to provide its color when applying

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

Live Wedding Band for On-Screen Wedding Scene

Job Description
A production is seeking a talented and authentic live wedding band to portray musicians in a wedding scene for an upcoming project. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills on screen and bring the lively energy of a real wedding celebration to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live music during filming of a wedding scene

• Collaborate with the production team to create the right atmosphere

• Follow on-set directions to match the scene’s timing and mood

• Present a professional, polished appearance suitable for a wedding

Requirements

• Must be a real band with existing members and experience performing together

• Provide band name, member names, and ages

• Submit recent photos of each member and any available performance videos

• Be available for the scheduled shoot dates in Newnan, GA

• Comfortable performing on camera and following production cues

Compensation

• Rate: TBD

• Opportunity for on-screen exposure in a professionally produced project

Fiddle Player

Job Description
Be part of the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit – Season 2 as a fiddle player in authentic farm and rural community scenes. This background role requires bringing your own fiddle to be used as a prop while pantomiming to a pre-recorded track, helping create a realistic and immersive atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fiddle player in exterior farm and off-the-grid community scenes

• Pantomime playing the fiddle along with pre-recorded music

• Bring your own fiddle as a prop for filming

• Follow on-set direction for movement, placement, and timing

Requirements

• Caucasian, any gender, ages 18+

• Must own a fiddle and be comfortable holding and mimicking playing it on camera

• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods

• Reliable transportation to Fairburn, GA

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours; overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half)

• One full filming day required