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Hospital Patient – Female Background Actors
Job Description
A television production is seeking female background actors to portray hospital patients in an upcoming scene. Selected talent will appear in hospital gowns and help create an authentic medical environment on camera. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can take direction well and portray a patient naturally in a busy hospital setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a hospital patient in a television scene
- Wear a hospital gown as required for filming
- Perform natural background movements and reactions
- Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot
- Maintain continuity and professionalism while working on set
Requirements
- Female talent, ages 20s–40s
- Open to all ethnicities
- Must be comfortable portraying a hospital patient
- Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a hospital gown
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
- Must be available for the full production schedule
Compensation
- This is a paid background acting opportunity
- Compensation will be provided to selected talent
FBI Agents – Background Actors
Job Description
A television production is seeking male and female background actors to portray FBI agents in an upcoming office scene. Talent should have a polished, professional appearance and be comfortable portraying federal agents in a realistic workplace environment. These are non-speaking extra roles.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an FBI agent in a professional office setting
- Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team
- Maintain a professional business appearance throughout filming
- Follow on-set instructions and remain available as needed during production
- Work effectively with other background performers and crew members
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 20s–60s
- Open to all ethnicities
- Men must be clean-shaven with short hair
- Must have access to a dark business suit appropriate for the role
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
- Must be comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role
Compensation
- $136.40 for 8 hours
- Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours
Chicago Fire – Female Livecast Body Model
Job Description
“Chicago Fire” is seeking a female livecast model for a specialized full-body molding session in Chicago. The selected model will have a skin-safe mixture and plaster bandage applied to the body to create a lifecast, with the head and body casts completed separately. This role requires someone who can remain comfortable and still throughout the molding process.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a livecast model for a professional television production.
- Participate in separate head and full-body casting sessions.
- Remain still while skin-safe molding materials and plaster bandages are applied.
- Follow instructions from the makeup, effects, and production teams.
- Remain available for most of the day as required.
Requirements
- Female talent in her 20s.
- Height approximately 5’3″–5’8″.
- Thin to medium build.
- Must be comfortable with a full-body lifecasting process.
- Must not be claustrophobic.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
Compensation
- $300 for 8 hours.
- Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
Chicago Fire – Hospital Background Actors
Job Description
“Chicago Fire” is seeking male background actors to portray hospital staff and hospital visitors in upcoming scenes filming in Chicago. Casting is open to men in their 20s–40s of all ethnicities who can bring a natural, professional presence to a busy hospital setting. Talent must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray hospital staff, visitors, or other hospital background roles.
- Perform natural background action during scripted television scenes.
- Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
- Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
- Help create a realistic hospital environment for the TV production.
Requirements
- Male talent in their 20s–40s.
- All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
- No visible arm or hand tattoos.
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
- Comfortable working as background talent in hospital scenes.
- Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.
Compensation
- Compensation will be discussed with selected talent.
Chicago TV Extras With Cars
Job Description
A Chicago television production is seeking local background actors with vehicles for an upcoming shoot. Talent ages 18–70 of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Black cars are acceptable. This opportunity is open to performers in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby states bordering Illinois. An early call time may be required.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a background extra during a television production in Chicago.
- Bring your approved vehicle to the filming location.
- Follow directions from the production team throughout the shoot.
- Be prepared for an early morning call time and approximately eight hours of filming.
Requirements
- Ages 18–70.
- All ethnicities are welcome.
- Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
- Must have a vehicle available for filming.
- Black vehicles are acceptable.
- Must be available for the full production schedule.
Compensation
- $136.40 for 8 hours, with time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
- Additional $55 vehicle bump.
Chicago TV Series – Male Stand-In
Job Description
A Chicago television production is casting a male stand-in to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and scene preparation. The production is seeking a performer who closely matches the actor’s height, weight, hair, and overall appearance. This is a non-speaking stand-in role, and previous stand-in or background acting experience is helpful but not required.
Job Responsibilities
- Stand in for an actor during lighting and camera setups
- Assist the crew with camera blocking and scene preparation
- Maintain consistent marks, positioning, and movements
- Follow direction from the camera, lighting, and production teams
- Remain attentive and professional throughout the production day
Requirements
- Caucasian male
- Ages 20s to 40s
- Height between 5’11” and 6’1″
- Weight between 200 and 250 lbs.
- Brown hair
- Facial hair is acceptable
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
- Previous stand-in or background acting experience is helpful but not required
Compensation
- $192 for 8 hours
- Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours
Chicago Fire – Firefighter Background Actors
Job Description
Chicago Fire is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in scenes filming in the Chicago area. The production is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair who can convincingly portray professional firefighters. No real firefighting experience is required. This television background acting opportunity is open to local talent who can remain available for an extended filming day.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a firefighter in scenes for Chicago Fire
- Perform realistic background actions appropriate for emergency response scenes
- Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team
- Maintain consistent positioning and continuity between takes
- Remain professional and attentive throughout filming
Requirements
- Male talent ages 20s to 50s
- Clean-shaven appearance
- Short hair
- No professional firefighting experience required
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
- Must be comfortable with an extended filming day, potentially until 10 PM
- Reliable and able to follow on-set direction
Compensation
- Compensation details will be provided by the production
Chicago Fire – Male Hospital Background Actors
Job Description
Chicago Fire is casting male background actors to portray hospital staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital types in scenes filming in the Chicago area. This television background acting opportunity is open to men of all ethnicities who can bring natural, believable activity to a professional hospital setting. Local talent should be prepared for an extended filming day.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a hospital type in scenes for Chicago Fire
- Perform realistic background activity appropriate for a hospital environment
- Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team
- Maintain consistent movements and continuity between takes
- Remain professional and attentive throughout filming
Requirements
- Male talent ages 20s to 40s
- Open to all ethnicities
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
- Must be available for an extended production day, potentially until 10 PM
- Reliable and comfortable following direction on a professional television set
Compensation
- Compensation details will be provided by the production
TV Series – Male Stand-In
Job Description
A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting a male stand-in to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and scene preparation. The production is seeking talent who closely matches the actor’s physical characteristics and can maintain consistent positioning throughout the shoot. This is a non-speaking stand-in opportunity for local talent, with previous extra or stand-in experience welcomed but not required.
Job Responsibilities
- Stand in for an actor during lighting and camera setups
- Assist the production crew with camera blocking and scene preparation
- Maintain consistent marks, positions, and movements between setups
- Follow direction from the camera and production teams
- Remain attentive and professional throughout each production day
Requirements
- Caucasian male
- Ages 20s to 40s
- Dark hair
- Height between 6’0″ and 6’3″
- Weight between 230 and 275 lbs.
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
- Previous stand-in or background acting experience is helpful but not required
- Must be available for multiple production days
- Must be comfortable working until approximately 8 PM
Compensation
- $192 for 8 hours
- Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours
TV Series – Fire Chief Stand-In
Job Description
A television production filming in the Chicago area is seeking a male stand-in to match an actor portraying a fire chief. This non-speaking stand-in role involves helping the production team establish lighting, camera blocking, and scene setups before filming. The opportunity is open to experienced stand-ins as well as talent interested in gaining professional on-set experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Stand in for an actor during lighting and camera setups
- Assist the crew with camera blocking and scene preparation
- Match assigned positions and movements as directed
- Follow instructions from the production and camera teams
- Remain available and attentive throughout the filming day
Requirements
- Caucasian male in his 40s to 60s
- Height between 5’11” and 6’1″
- Medium-to-large build
- Light brown or reddish hair
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois
- Previous stand-in or extra experience is helpful but not required
- Must be comfortable working until approximately 10 PM
Compensation
- $192 for 8 hours
- Time-and-a-half overtime rate after 8 hours
