Chicago Extras Auditions

College-Age Actors for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking college-age actors for paid roles filming in Portland, Oregon. This SAG-AFTRA casting opportunity is looking for talent who can authentically portray college-age characters and work professionally on a feature film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college-age characters in a feature film.
• Perform naturally and authentically on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew while on set.

Requirements

• Seeking actors who can authentically portray college-age characters.
• Must be comfortable working on a professional feature film production.
• Must be able to work in Portland, Oregon.
• SAG-AFTRA production.
• Must be available for one to three days of work.

Compensation

• $1,283 per day.
• One to three days of paid work.

Experienced Kitchen and Restaurant Staff for Horror Film “Taste”

Job Description

The horror film “Taste” is seeking experienced kitchen and restaurant staff to work as background actors in Michelin-caliber and high-end restaurant scenes. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with real-world hospitality or culinary experience who can authentically portray the fast-paced environment of an upscale restaurant.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional kitchen or restaurant staff in background scenes.
• Perform realistic restaurant duties appropriate to the assigned position.
• Help create an authentic Michelin-caliber or high-end dining environment.
• Work naturally alongside other background performers during restaurant scenes.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity while filming.

Requirements

• Seeking experienced kitchen and restaurant staff.
• Chefs, waiters, runners, and other hospitality professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Actual professional restaurant experience is preferred.
• Experience working in Michelin-caliber or high-end establishments is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working as a background actor.
• Must be available for all required filming.

Compensation

• $150 for 12 hours.

Football Players for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production in Portland, Oregon, is seeking football players who can authentically portray athletes on camera. This non-union casting opportunity is ideal for athletic talent with football experience who can bring natural movement, confidence, and energy to a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform football-related actions for a commercial production.
• Demonstrate authentic athletic movement and football skills on camera.
• Bring energy and confidence to the production.
• Follow creative and production direction while filming.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Seeking football players who look 18–24 years old.
• Must be comfortable performing football-related activities on camera.
• Must be available for one to two days of work.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in Portland, Oregon.

Compensation

• $2,600 for one to two days of work.

Basketball Players for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production in Portland, Oregon, is seeking skilled basketball players who can authentically showcase their abilities on camera. This non-union casting opportunity is ideal for athletic performers with real basketball experience who can bring energy, confidence, and natural movement to a professional commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball-related actions and movements for a commercial production.
• Demonstrate authentic basketball skills on camera.
• Bring natural athleticism, energy, and confidence to each scene.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Seeking basketball players who look 18–24 years old.
• Must have basketball playing experience and convincing on-court skills.
• Must be comfortable performing basketball activities on camera.
• Must be available for one to two days of work.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in Portland, Oregon.

Compensation

• $2,600 for one to two days of work.

Lead Actor for Jason Role in Independent GTA VI Live-Action Trailer

Job Description

An independent live-action trailer inspired by GTA VI is seeking a male actor to portray Jason in a lead role. This South Florida production is looking for a committed performer with a strong dramatic presence who can portray a loyal, stoic, and deeply protective character. The ideal actor should be comfortable with firearms and performing in high-stakes action scenarios.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jason in a lead role for an independent live-action trailer.
• Deliver a strong, grounded, and commanding dramatic performance.
• Portray a loyal, stoic, and protective character.
• Perform confidently in action-oriented and high-stakes scenes.
• Handle firearms comfortably as required for the role.
• Collaborate with the director and follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Seeking a male actor.
• Ages 20s–30s.
• American-leaning appearance.
• Strong dramatic and on-camera presence.
• Ability to portray a loyal, stoic, and deeply protective character.
• Firearms experience and comfort preferred.
• Must be comfortable performing in high-stakes scenarios.
• Must be able to work in South Florida.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Funeral Attendees for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking background actors to portray funeral attendees in a 1999-era scene. This background casting opportunity is open to adults and seniors who can work locally on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Selected talent will help create an authentic and respectful funeral scene appropriate to the period.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a funeral attendee in a 1999-era background scene.
• Perform naturally and appropriately within a funeral setting.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Help create an authentic period atmosphere as background talent.

Requirements

• Ages 18–75.
• Must be able to portray a funeral attendee.
• Must be comfortable working as a background actor.
• Must be local to the South Shore, Nova Scotia area.
• Must be able to follow production direction and maintain appropriate on-set behavior.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.
• Rate details will be discussed with selected talent.

Content Creator and On-Camera Host for Non-Union Production

Job Description

A nationwide non-union production is seeking an engaging and naturally curious content creator and on-camera host for a nonprofit-focused campaign. The selected host will help tell stories about efforts addressing hunger, food insecurity, food recovery, food bank support, and stronger communities across America. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, approachable personality who is comfortable interviewing others and communicating meaningful stories on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-camera host and content creator for the production.
• Conduct natural and engaging on-camera interviews.
• Communicate stories related to hunger relief, food access, and community support.
• Create approachable and conversational content for audiences.
• Work professionally with the production and creative teams.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining an authentic on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Ages 30–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Confident, approachable, and conversational personality.
• Comfortable appearing on camera and interviewing others.
• Content creation and/or on-camera hosting experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in hunger relief, food access, or community service is a plus.
• Must be comfortable appearing in respectful, noncontroversial content.
• Nationwide search.
• Production will take place in the Southeast United States.

Compensation

• $5,000 plus travel expenses.
• Potential additional compensation if selected talent agrees to post or repost content on their own social channels; amount depends on follower size.

Motorcycle Enthusiasts for Crew and Staff Roles

Job Description

A film production is seeking men who are passionate about motorcycles to portray motorcycle crew and staff members in Queens, New York. This background casting opportunity is looking for talent with rugged looks and an authentic gearhead vibe who can naturally fit into a motorcycle-focused environment. Filming will include both interior and exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray motorcycle crew and staff members in filmed scenes.
• Bring an authentic motorcycle enthusiast or gearhead presence to the role.
• Participate in interior and exterior filming.
• Perform naturally as background talent.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.

Requirements

• Seeking men who are genuinely interested in motorcycles.
• Motorcycle enthusiasts and gearheads are encouraged to apply.
• Rugged looks and an authentic gearhead vibe are preferred.
• Must be comfortable portraying motorcycle crew or staff.
• Must be able to work in Queens, New York.
• Must be comfortable participating in a potentially late-evening shoot.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Child Photo Double for PD Ali

Job Description

A Chicago-area television production is seeking a child photo double for the role of PD Ali. This paid, non-speaking opportunity is for a girl who closely matches the actor’s build, complexion, and hair. The selected child will appear in wide shots and insert shots in place of the principal actor and must be able to work locally in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a child photo double for the PD Ali role.
• Match the principal actor’s appearance for wide and insert shots.
• Participate in required schooling and filming activities.
• Remain professional and comfortable working on a television set.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Complete required on-set schooling while working.

Requirements

• Seeking a Caucasian girl.
• Ages 8–10.
• Height between 4’5″ and 4’8″.
• Weight between 60 and 78 lbs.
• Blonde hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for all required production days.
• Guardian must also be available throughout the required production schedule.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 6 hours.