Chicago Extras Auditions

HBCU Student Background Actors for Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A paid commercial and social media campaign is seeking Black performers to portray stylish HBCU student types in Atlanta, Georgia. This casting call is looking for confident, fashionable talent who can authentically represent modern HBCU campus life. Current HBCU students and alumni are especially encouraged to apply, but all performers who embody the collegiate style and energy are welcome. This opportunity celebrates Black excellence, culture, and confidence through featured campus scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray HBCU students in commercial and social media content.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Perform naturally in campus-inspired scenes.
• Represent an authentic, stylish collegiate atmosphere on camera.

Requirements

• Black males and females, ages 18–24.
• Current HBCU students or alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Authentic modern HBCU-inspired style and confidence.
• Well-groomed hairstyles, including braids, locs, afros, twists, short cuts, natural styles, or waves.
• Available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• Featured background: $50 for up to 6 hours.
• Paid in cash at wrap.

Male Tailor or Alterations Specialist for Featured Background Role

Job Description

A paid production is seeking men with tailoring or clothing alterations experience for a featured background role in an upcoming scene alongside the main cast. This is a great opportunity for individuals who have worked in a retail clothing store helping customers with alterations and fittings. The role offers meaningful on-camera interaction in a fun, small scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tailor or clothing alterations specialist in a retail store setting.
• Interact naturally with the main cast during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout the scene.

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–60.
• Experience in tailoring or clothing alterations.
• Comfortable working with customers in a retail environment.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.
• Available to work on the scheduled filming day.

Compensation

• Paid featured background role.

African American Male Background Actor for Coffee Shop Scene

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is seeking an African American male to portray a coffee shop patron in an upcoming production filming in Chamblee, Georgia. This non-speaking background role is ideal for performers who can naturally portray everyday café customers in a relaxed, authentic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coffee shop patron in background scenes.
• Perform natural actions such as sitting at a table, drinking coffee or water, reading a book, or using a laptop.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 25–55.
• Comfortable performing as a non-speaking background actor.
• Available to work in Chamblee, Georgia.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Detective Background Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray a detective in a 1989-era investigation. Filming will take place in Knoxville, offering a paid opportunity for performers interested in dramatic television reenactments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective during investigative scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Deliver an authentic law enforcement portrayal.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male in his 40s.
• Comfortable performing in a true crime recreation.
• Available to work in Knoxville.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Search and Rescue Background Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is casting physically fit performers to portray search and rescue personnel in an upcoming production filming in Knoxville. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who can comfortably work outdoors on uneven terrain.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a search and rescue team member.
• Walk and work on uneven terrain during filming.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Maintain continuity in search scenes.

Requirements

• Male.
• Physically fit.
• Comfortable walking on uneven terrain.
• Available to work in Knoxville.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Female Actor for Victim’s Sister Role in True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a female actor to portray Molly, the victim’s sister, in an upcoming network television production filming in Knoxville. This paid acting role is perfect for performers who can bring emotional authenticity to dramatic reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the victim’s sister in a true crime recreation.
• Perform dramatic scenes under the direction of the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Participate in crime-related reenactment scenes.

Requirements

• White female in her 20s.
• Comfortable performing in scenes involving murder-related content.
• Available to work in Knoxville.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• $100 per day.

Female Actor for Mother Role in True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a female actor to portray Mary, the mother of a victim, in an upcoming network television production filming in Knoxville. This paid acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can deliver emotionally grounded performances and are comfortable appearing in scenes involving murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the victim’s mother in a true crime recreation.
• Deliver an authentic dramatic performance.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Participate in scenes involving crime-related subject matter.

Requirements

• White female in her 50s.
• Comfortable performing in scenes involving murder-related content.
• Available to work in Knoxville.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• $135 per day.

Male Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray “Tim” in an upcoming network television production filming in Knoxville. This paid acting opportunity is looking for a white male in his 20s who closely resembles the reference photo and is comfortable performing scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. This is a great opportunity for actors interested in dramatic reenactment productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Tim” in a true crime recreation series.
• Deliver an authentic performance in dramatic reenactment scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Participate in scenes involving scripted violence and crime-related content.

Requirements

• White male in his 20s.
• Must resemble the reference photo provided by production.
• Comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related scenes.
• Available to work in Knoxville.
• Non-union talent only.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

FBI and DEA Agent Background Actors

Job Description

A paid production is seeking men and women to portray FBI and DEA agent types for an upcoming filming opportunity. This background acting role is ideal for performers with a professional, authoritative appearance. Real law enforcement or security experience is a plus but not required. If you own tactical-style BDU pants or similar gear, that’s an advantage, though it is not mandatory.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI or DEA agent in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Perform realistic law enforcement-style actions as needed.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Men and women of all ethnicities.
• Professional appearance suitable for federal agent roles.
• Law enforcement or security experience is preferred but not required.
• Tactical-style BDU pants or similar attire is a plus.
• Available to work on the scheduled filming day.

Compensation

• $154 for up to 12 hours.

Child Actress for Principal Speaking Role in Christmas Movie

Job Description

A Christmas movie filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area is seeking a young actress for a principal speaking role. This paid opportunity is looking for a confident, outgoing girl who is comfortable on camera and able to follow simple direction. The selected child will portray an older version of a toddler character, so a similar appearance in skin tone, hair color, and overall look is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal speaking role in a Christmas movie.
• Follow simple direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in a self-tape audition if selected.
• Work professionally on set during scheduled filming.

Requirements

• African American or Mixed-Race female.
• Ages 2–3, with the ability to portray approximately a 2-year-old.
• Comfortable in front of the camera.
• Able to take simple direction.
• Similar appearance to the reference child, including skin tone, hair color, and overall look.
• Available to film in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Compensation

• $1,246 per day (SAG Basic Cable).