Chicago Extras Auditions

African American Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television series filming in Chicago is seeking an African American male stand-in for multiple production days. Casting is looking for a bald performer in his 30s–60s with a medium to dark complexion who closely matches the actor’s height, weight, and complexion. This is a non-speaking stand-in role supporting lighting, camera blocking, and other technical preparations before scenes are filmed.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for an actor during television production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with scene preparation and blocking.
• Match the actor’s position and movements as directed between takes and setups.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and production crew.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout each filming day.
• Be available for multiple required production dates.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 30s–60s.
• Medium to dark complexion.
• Bald.
• Weight between 190–250 lbs.
• Must closely match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is helpful.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must maintain current facial hair, if applicable, for continuity.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.

Real Families for Holiday Commercial Shoot

Job Description

A holiday commercial production is casting real families who celebrate together for an upcoming shoot in New York City. The production is seeking Hispanic families nationwide and Caucasian families based in the NYC area. Families may include parents, children, extended family members, and grandparents, creating an opportunity for multiple generations to appear together in a festive holiday campaign. Hispanic families selected from outside New York will receive paid travel to NYC, while Caucasian families must be local or able to self-report.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a holiday commercial shoot.
• Participate in natural, festive family scenes on camera.
• Showcase authentic family interactions and holiday celebrations.
• Follow creative and production direction during filming.
• Participate in a required fitting if selected.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Must apply as a real family; individual talent will not be matched into families.
• Hispanic families may apply nationwide.
• Caucasian families must be local to the NYC area or able to self-report.
• Parents are generally sought in the 35–50 age range.
• Families should include at least one child age 18 or older; younger children are also welcome.
• Extended family members are welcome.
• Grandparents ages 60 and older are encouraged to participate.
• Grandparents may be eligible for travel to NYC even if they live separately from the rest of the family.
• Family members must meet the production’s required availability.

Compensation

• Main talent: $800 session fee.
• Main talent fitting: $150.
• Main talent travel day, if required: $400.
• Main talent one-year usage fee: $5,000 if included in the final cut.
• Featured talent: $600 session fee.
• Featured talent fitting: $150.
• Featured talent travel day, if required: $300.
• Featured talent one-year usage fee: $3,000 if included in the final cut.
• Extra roles from the same family: $500 session fee/buyout.
• Paid travel to NYC for selected Hispanic families.

Featured Non-Speaking Foreman Casting Call

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is seeking clean-shaven male talent in their 40s–50s to portray a featured non-speaking foreman in a factory scene. This paid featured background role is looking for performers with a believable blue-collar appearance who can bring an authentic foreman presence to the production. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and available for both the required wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured factory foreman in a non-speaking role.
• Perform natural factory and workplace actions on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from assistant directors and production staff.
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Maintain the required appearance and continuity throughout production.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 40s–50s.
• Clean-shaven appearance required.
• Must have a believable blue-collar or factory foreman look.
• No contact lenses.
• No prescription glasses.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for the required wardrobe fitting and filming.
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting pays $40 for approximately 2 hours.

Travel Model Casting Call – San Francisco

Job Description

A paid modeling production is seeking a Caucasian model ages 20–30 for an upcoming shoot in San Francisco. This casting opportunity is open to talent based locally in the San Francisco area as well as models willing to travel at their own expense. Selected talent will work with the creative production team during a professional eight-hour shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional production in San Francisco.
• Participate in on-camera or photography setups as directed.
• Follow posing, styling, and creative direction.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team.
• Arrive prepared and maintain a professional presence throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian model.
• Ages 20–30.
• Must be local to San Francisco or willing to travel.
• Comfortable working in a professional modeling environment.
• Reliable and able to follow creative direction.

Compensation

• $650 for 8 hours.
• Travel and lodging expenses are not provided.

Job Description

In Motion Casting is seeking an additional on-set designer/costume designer for an upcoming major production in Florida. The production needs someone capable of making high-quality costumes for a major set. The casting notice also indicates that shipping costumes may be considered if absolutely necessary, although Florida-based professionals are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and create quality costumes for a major production
• Assist with costume-related needs for the production set
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams
• Prepare costumes according to the project’s creative requirements
• Coordinate costume delivery or shipping when necessary
• Help ensure costumes are production-ready

Requirements

• Experience with costume design and construction
• Must be capable of creating high-quality costumes
• Ability to work with a major production
• Ability to ship completed costumes if necessary
• Professional, reliable, and able to meet production requirements

Compensation

Not specified

Job Description

In Motion Casting is seeking four female models for a major upcoming video shoot taking place in Tampa, Florida. The production is scheduled for September 9 and is described as a large-scale shoot. Selected models will be compensated for their participation. Applicants should submit strong, current photos for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a model in a major video production
• Participate in on-camera scenes as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and creative teams
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming
• Collaborate professionally with other talent and crew

Requirements

• Seeking four female models
• Comfortable working on a major video production
• Professional and able to follow creative direction

Compensation

Paid / Compensated

Job Description

NextTaraTalent is seeking three female models to work an upcoming event at Independence Harley-Davidson on Saturday, August 15. The casting is open to both new and experienced models, with no prior experience required. The team is looking for reliable, outgoing individuals who are comfortable representing the event professionally and interacting in an event environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a model at the Independence Harley-Davidson event
• Represent the event professionally
• Engage appropriately with attendees and event staff
• Follow instructions from event coordinators and the booking team
• Maintain an outgoing, professional presence throughout the event
• Arrive prepared and on time for the scheduled booking

Requirements

• Seeking three female models
• No previous modeling experience required
• Reliable and outgoing personality
• Comfortable representing an event professionally
• Include any previous modeling or event experience, if applicable

Compensation

Not specified

Job Description

The SK Agency is casting real people of all ages for an upcoming paid project with a major designer brand filming in Augusta, Georgia. The production is specifically interested in authentic, unique looks, and applicants across all age groups are encouraged to submit. Filming is scheduled for August 19 and 20.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as on-camera talent for a major designer brand project
• Participate in assigned scenes or modeling activities
• Bring a natural and authentic presence to the production
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew
• Maintain availability for the scheduled production dates

Requirements

• All ages encouraged to apply
• Seeking real people with authentic and unique looks
• Submit two recent photos
• Include current contact information with the submission

Compensation

Paid