Good Pay Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Title: Background Talent
CASTING CALL — LITTLE FIVE
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Little Five
ROLES: Background Talent
SHOOT DATES: August 15 through September 1
AVAILABILITY: Various Chicago filming dates throughout the production period
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois and surrounding suburbs
RATE: $136.40/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

BACKGROUND TALENT
• Must not have already received an availability check for Little Five
• Must be interested in working as background talent on the project
• Must be available for various filming dates in Chicago and surrounding suburbs
• Call times vary depending on production needs

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply

Times Square Gorilla Costume Actor for “Dexter: Resurrection”

Job Description

“Dexter: Resurrection” is seeking a Times Square character performer for paid background work in Manhattan, New York. Casting is looking for talent who owns a gorilla costume and is comfortable wearing it while filming summer exterior scenes in Times Square. This background acting opportunity is ideal for an experienced character performer who can work comfortably in costume and follow production direction in a busy outdoor environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a Times Square gorilla character in background scenes for “Dexter: Resurrection.”
• Wear a personal gorilla costume during filming.
• Perform in outdoor summer exterior scenes in Manhattan.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and professionalism while working in a busy Times Square environment.

Requirements

• Must have access to or own a gorilla costume.
• Comfortable performing in the costume during outdoor filming.
• Able to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable working as a paid background actor.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background work; specific rate not provided

Male Photo Double for “The Chosen” Season 7

Job Description

“The Chosen” Season 7 is seeking a male photo double for filming in Midlothian, Texas. Casting is looking for a Texas-based performer with an athletic build who closely matches the specified physical appearance. The selected photo double will work with the production team to match the principal performer during filming and related production setups.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a male photo double for “The Chosen” Season 7.
• Match the principal performer’s general appearance and physical build.
• Follow direction from the production and camera teams.
• Maintain consistent hair and facial hair for production continuity.
• Work professionally and remain available throughout the scheduled shoot.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must be a Texas resident.
• Height: 5’8″–5’10”.
• Weight: approximately 145 lbs.
• Athletic build.
• Olive skin tone and brown eyes.
• Dark brown, chin-to-ear-length hair.
• Short beard or scruff with matching facial hair, or willingness to trim.
• No tattoos.
• Must be able to work in Midlothian, Texas.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours.

Models and Creators for Fashion Campaign

Job Description

A fashion brand is launching an open casting call for models, creators, and personalities interested in appearing in an upcoming campaign. Selected talent will participate in a professional photoshoot and may be featured in the brand’s next advertising campaign. This opportunity is ideal for confident individuals with a distinctive personal style who are comfortable stepping in front of the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional fashion photoshoot.
• Appear in campaign content if selected.
• Bring confidence, personality, and individual style on camera.
• Follow creative direction during the photoshoot and campaign production.
• Represent the campaign professionally throughout the experience.

Requirements

• Comfortable appearing in front of the camera.
• Confident showcasing personal style and individuality.
• Able to follow creative and production direction.
• Professional and reliable throughout the campaign experience.

Compensation

• Professional photoshoot.
• Opportunity to star in an upcoming campaign.
• 3-night Los Angeles getaway.
• $1,000 shopping spree.

Italian or Greek Families and Friends for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial is casting New York-based Italian or Greek families and groups of friends who enjoy gathering for potluck dinners. The production is seeking authentic families and friend groups who can naturally showcase the warmth, food, conversation, and community of a shared meal. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent who can bring genuine chemistry and personality to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear with family members or friends in a commercial campaign.
• Participate in a potluck dinner-style commercial shoot.
• Interact naturally with other participants on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team.
• Bring authentic energy, chemistry, and personality to filming.

Requirements

• Italian or Greek families and groups of friends.
• Must be local to New York.
• Comfortable appearing together on camera.
• Genuine connection and natural chemistry within the group.
• Comfortable participating in a food and potluck-themed commercial.

Compensation

• $800 per person.
• Additional $5,000 usage fee.

Senior Wheelchair Patient Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female senior background actors to portray patients in wheelchairs for a paid, non-speaking scene in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is looking for thin seniors in their 70s and 80s of all ethnicities. Production can provide the wheelchair for selected talent. Applicants should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wheelchair patient in background scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform in a paid, non-speaking background role.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Male and female seniors in their 70s–80s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Thin build.
• Comfortable portraying a patient in a wheelchair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.

Pedestrian Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors in their 20s to 60s for paid, non-speaking pedestrian roles in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and includes opportunities for general pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and pedestrians with bicycles. Talent should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a pedestrian background actor in scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray everyday pedestrians in non-speaking scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Work with a personal vehicle or bicycle if selected for those specific roles.

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• For pedestrians with cars, vehicles cannot be white, black, or red.
• Bicycle owners may be considered for pedestrian-with-bicycle roles.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.

Fitness Models and Bodybuilders for Feature Film

Job Description

A new feature film is seeking male and female fitness models and bodybuilders for background and body double roles in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for physically fit adults with strong, athletic builds who can bring an authentic fitness and bodybuilding presence to the production. Selected talent may work as background performers or body doubles depending on production needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor or body double in a feature film.
• Portray fitness-focused characters as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity during filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.
• Be prepared for production needs related to fitness and bodybuilding scenes.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 18 and older.
• Fitness models, bodybuilders, and talent with athletic or muscular builds.
• Comfortable working as background talent or a body double.
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Professional and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $350–$500 per day.

Male Photo Double for “Tommy Karate”

Job Description

“Tommy Karate” is seeking fit and athletic male talent for a photo double opportunity in the Griffin, Georgia area. Casting is looking for Caucasian men in their 20s to 40s with dark, shorter hair who closely match the requested physical specifications. Exact matches are not required, but selected talent should have a similar overall appearance and build.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double during production.
• Match the general appearance and physical build of the principal performer.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain consistent hair and facial hair for filming.
• Work professionally and remain attentive throughout production.

Requirements

• Caucasian men in their 20s–40s.
• Fit or athletic build.
• First look: 5’9″–5’10” with dark hair and a medium/large shirt size.
• Second look: 6’0″–6’2″ with dark hair and a large/XL shirt size.
• Shorter hairstyles preferred.
• Some facial hair is acceptable.
• Must be available to work in the Griffin, Georgia area.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.