Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Corrections Officers – Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A scripted TV series is casting non-union background actors to portray corrections officers in Nashville, TN (Antioch area). This production is seeking physically fit, strong men to authentically represent 1990s-era prison officers. Filming includes a rehearsal date and shoot date, and selected talent must be fully available for both. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers ready to commit to long production days on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a corrections officer in a 1990s-set television series

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain a professional, authoritative on-screen presence

• Be prepared for extended filming hours (12+ hour days possible)

• Attend both rehearsal and shoot dates

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–55

• Physically fit, strong build

• Waist size 32–38 inches

• Height between 5’7” and 6’2” (wardrobe requirement)

• No trendy or modern hairstyles (period-appropriate look required)

• Must be local to Nashville, TN (Antioch area)

• Must be fully available for both scheduled dates regardless of call time

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (8-hour guarantee)

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Paid non-union background role

• Opportunity to work on a professional TV production

Job Description

A promotional marketing team is seeking bilingual Brand Ambassadors to conduct in-store demos for Mazola Oil across New York City, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

This ongoing contract opportunity involves representing a national brand in retail locations, engaging with customers, and conducting product demonstrations. Selected ambassadors will work scheduled demo shifts beginning in April and continuing through mid-summer.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-store product demonstrations for Mazola Oil

• Engage customers and provide product information in English and Spanish

• Represent the brand professionally and enthusiastically

• Set up and break down demo stations

• Maintain product knowledge and deliver key brand messaging

• Report availability and assigned store coverage areas

Requirements

• Must speak fluent English and Spanish

• Strong communication and customer engagement skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Reliable and punctual

• Must be able to work in NYC, Bronx, Brooklyn, or Long Island

• Available Thursday through Monday (flexible scheduling; not required to work every day)

Compensation Details

• $25 per hour

• $150 per 6-hour demo day

• Ongoing program and contract

• Program runs from April through mid-summer

Job Description

A national bank commercial is now casting real soccer fans, soccer players, and high school marching bands in the Rio Grande Valley area. This commercial will film in Harlingen, Texas, and is seeking energetic individuals and groups who can bring authentic school spirit and soccer pride to the screen.

Production is looking for real community members — from passionate fans to skilled players and full marching bands — to appear as extras in this SAG commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

Real Soccer Fans:

• Appear on camera as enthusiastic fans

• Bring high energy and authentic team spirit

• Participate in crowd and stadium-style scenes

Soccer Players:

• Perform real soccer skills on camera

• Participate in game-style sequences

• Follow direction from the production team

High School Marching Bands:

• Perform as a full band during filming

• Provide authentic marching band energy and sound

• Coordinate as a group with production scheduling

Requirements

• Real soccer fans (ages 8–80)

• Soccer players (20s–30s) with real playing experience

• High school marching bands (ages 14–19), full bands encouraged to apply

• Must be local to or able to work in Harlingen, Texas

• Available for one or more shoot days

Compensation Details

• SAG Scale: $448.70 per day

• Group rates vary for teams and bands

• Extras may work one or more days

Job Description

A luxury lifestyle production is now casting male models for a paid photoshoot in London. The creative team is seeking athletic, well-groomed men in their 30s to 40s to participate in a high-end lifestyle campaign.

Selected talent will take part in a professionally produced luxury shoot focused on refined, sophisticated visuals aligned with premium brand aesthetics.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a luxury lifestyle photoshoot

• Take direction from photographers and creative directors

• Deliver natural, confident, and polished on-camera presence

• Represent a premium lifestyle brand image

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male models, ages 30–40s

• Athletic build

• Well-groomed appearance

• Comfortable working in a professional photoshoot environment

• Must be available to work in London

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity

• Rate details provided upon selection

• Luxury lifestyle production

Motel Guest with Car – Background Actor

Job Description
A new television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting paid background actors to portray motel guests with their own vehicles. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 18–60, who have a car available for on-camera use. This is a same-day evening call time and a great opportunity to gain experience on a professional TV set while earning a vehicle bump.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a motel guest in exterior scenes

• Provide your own vehicle for filming

• Follow direction from the assistant director

• Be prepared for an 8–12 hour workday

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must have a personal vehicle available for filming

• Local to Atlanta, GA

• Available for 6PM call time (not overnight)

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• $25 car bump

• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Victorios Black – Supporting Role for Short Film

Job Description
The short film Incinerator is seeking a Black male actor in his mid to late 20s to portray Victorios Black, a strong supporting character in this intense courtroom drama. Victorios is a layered role—a gangster and a victim—whose emotional journey unfolds through powerful confrontations and gripping testimony. This project explores themes of justice, morality, and personal transformation in a heightened urban thriller setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Victorios Black in emotionally charged scenes

• Deliver authentic dramatic performance in courtroom sequences

• Convey vulnerability, strength, and inner conflict

• Follow direction and collaborate with cast and crew

• Commit to scheduled production dates

Requirements

• Black male, mid to late 20s

• Strong dramatic presence

• Ability to portray intensity, vulnerability, and emotional depth

• Comfortable performing cross-examination courtroom scenes

• Must be a New York local hire

Compensation

• $249–$100+ per day (SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget scale)

• Paid supporting role

• Professional short film credit

Absalom Grail – Lead Role for Short Film

Job Description
An upcoming short film titled Incinerator is casting a Black male actor in his late teens to early 20s to portray Absalom Grail, the lead role in this powerful courtroom thriller. This character-driven story blends urban crime drama with philosophical depth, following a Harvard philosophy student navigating grief, justice, and revenge after a family tragedy. Filming will take place in New York, NY and Jersey City, NJ. All roles are paid, and talent must be New York local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Absalom Grail, a complex and intellectually driven lead character

• Deliver emotionally intense courtroom and dramatic scenes

• Perform dense philosophical monologues with clarity and conviction

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Commit to scheduled rehearsal and filming dates

Requirements

• Black male, late teens to early 20s

• Strong dramatic acting skills

• Ability to handle heavy dialogue and layered emotional material

• Intelligent, grounded, and expressive on camera

• Must be a New York local hire

Compensation

• $249–$100+ per day (SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget scale)

• Paid lead role in short film

• Professional film credit

Job Description

A growing travel content production team is seeking 1–2 proactive remote assistants to support day-to-day operations behind the scenes. This opportunity is ideal for strong communicators who thrive in an organized, fast-paced digital environment and enjoy supporting creative entrepreneurs.

The team works with luxury hotels and global travel partners, producing high-quality travel content around the world. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for reliable assistants to manage communications, support brand outreach, and help streamline operational tasks so the creators can focus on filming and editing.

This is a fully remote, part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage email inbox and Instagram DMs

• Flag important leads, partnership inquiries, and business opportunities

• Send and follow up on brand communications

• Support outreach to hotels, tourism boards, and travel brands

• Create invoices and assist with light administrative tasks

• Repurpose existing content across platforms

• Assist with small operational tasks as needed

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills with high-quality, natural English

• Confident, professional communication style (not robotic)

• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

• Able to work independently and solve problems

• Comfortable communicating with luxury brands

• Quick and reliable in responding to messages

• Available to work 8–16 hours per week

• Able to coordinate with another assistant to ensure daily coverage

• Experience in inbox or client management is a plus, but not required

Compensation Details

• Part-time role (8–16 hours per week)

• Monthly rate based on experience and availability (applicants must provide their rate expectation)

• Fully remote and flexible work structure

Job Description

A production team is seeking a real doctor with a medical degree, ideally with emergency medicine experience, for an upcoming nonunion YouTube video. This project will film in Georgetown, Texas, and requires an authentic medical professional to appear on camera in a realistic hospital setting.

This is a paid, one-day opportunity for a local hire. Talent must be able to confidently portray themselves in a professional medical environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real medical doctor in a hospital setting

• Perform realistic medical actions consistent with professional training

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout filming

• Be available for the full production day

Requirements

• Must be a real doctor with a verified medical degree

• Emergency medicine experience preferred

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Must be local to or able to work as a local hire in Georgetown, Texas

• Professional attitude and reliability

Compensation Details

• $1,100 for one day of filming

• Nonunion production

• Local hire only (no travel or accommodations provided)

Background Actors with Specific Vehicles for Film

Job Description
A production is urgently casting background actors with specific cars or trucks for filming tomorrow in Atlanta. Producers are seeking individuals who own a champagne-colored sedan, blue pickup truck, or dark green SUV—ideally 2007 models or older (or similar). This is a last-call opportunity for vehicle owners who are available immediately and ready to have both themselves and their vehicle featured on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor with your vehicle in a filmed scene

• Provide your own car or truck for on-camera use

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Arrive on time and prepared for filming

• Ensure vehicle is clean and camera-ready

Requirements

• Must own one of the following:

  • Champagne-colored sedan

  • Blue pickup truck

  • Dark green SUV

• Vehicle ideally 2007 model or older (or similar look)

• Must be available to work immediately

• Local to Atlanta area

• Provide recent photo of yourself and your vehicle

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Additional vehicle bump (if applicable)

• On-camera feature for both actor and vehicle