Chicago Extras Auditions

Child Background Actor Role

Job Description
A non-union production is seeking a young boy for a background acting role in an exterior scene. This opportunity is ideal for child performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production environment. The role involves portraying the son of a featured performer and participating in a scheduled shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a background actor in an exterior scene

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and focus during filming

• Participate for the duration of the scheduled shoot

Requirements

• Boys ages 8–9

• Comfortable working on set

• Able to follow simple direction

• Available for the scheduled shoot day

• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $17.60 per hour

• Paid non-union background role

Commercial Actor Roles

Job Description
A large non-union commercial is seeking adult talent for an upcoming professional shoot. This paid opportunity is open to a wide range of performers and is ideal for actors looking to gain commercial experience in a fast-paced, on-set environment. Talent should be comfortable on camera and available for a full day of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a professional commercial production

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Participate fully during scheduled shoot days

• Deliver natural, engaging performances suitable for a commercial audience

Requirements

• Adults ages 20–70

• Full-day availability for filming

• Reliable transportation to set

• Comfortable working on a commercial set

• Professional attitude and punctuality

Compensation

• $300 flat rate

• Paid non-union commercial role

Pharmacist Commercial Acting Role

Job Description
A paid commercial production is seeking a female actor to portray a warm, friendly neighborhood pharmacist. This role focuses on trust, care, and community connection, making it ideal for performers who excel at natural, relatable performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a neighborhood pharmacist

• Deliver warm, approachable performances

• Follow direction from the production team

Requirements

• Female actor ages 35–45

• Friendly, caring demeanor

• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• $1,200 per day

• $1,000 usage fee

Dad Commercial Acting Role

Job Description
A paid commercial is casting a male actor to portray a caring, approachable father in a family-centered pharmacy advertisement. This role calls for a natural performance that reflects warmth, reliability, and genuine family connection.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on-camera scenes as a father figure

• Work closely with child actors and cast

• Follow creative direction during filming

Requirements

• Male actor ages 40–50

• Friendly, trustworthy on-camera presence

• Comfortable performing in a commercial setting

Compensation

• $800 per day

• $1,000 usage fee

Child Actor Commercial Role

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking child actors to portray warm, bubbly kids in a family-focused pharmacy commercial. This role is ideal for young performers who are comfortable on camera and can deliver natural, joyful performances in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes for a commercial shoot

• Portray a friendly, everyday family dynamic

• Follow direction from the production team

Requirements

• Boys or girls ages 7–15

• Comfortable on camera

• Warm, energetic, and expressive personality

• Able to work on a professional set

Compensation

• $400 per day

• Paid commercial role

Music Teacher / Music Professor Commercial Role

Job Description
A national body care brand is casting real high school music teachers and college music professors for a paid commercial role. This project highlights educators in an authentic, professional advertising setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying your real teaching profession

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Attend fittings and scheduled shoot day

Requirements

• Must be a real high school music teacher or college music professor

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Professional and reliable

Compensation

• $2,600 flat rate

• One-day shoot if booked

• Paid commercial role

Veterinarian Commercial Role

Job Description
A national body care commercial is seeking real veterinarians for a paid on-camera role. This opportunity highlights trusted professionals in a clean, relatable commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera representing your profession

• Work with the production team during filming

• Participate in fittings and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Must be a real veterinarian

• Comfortable on camera

• Professional and dependable

Compensation

• $2,600 flat rate

• One-day shoot if booked

• Paid commercial appearance

Personal Chef / Restaurant Chef Commercial Role

Job Description
A national body care brand is casting real personal chefs and restaurant chefs for a paid commercial role. This project seeks professionals who can naturally represent their craft on camera in a polished advertising production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying your real culinary profession

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Attend fittings and scheduled shoot time

Requirements

• Must be a real personal chef or restaurant chef

• Comfortable on camera

• Professional and reliable

Compensation

• $2,600 flat rate

• One-day shoot if booked

• Paid commercial role

Personal Trainer Commercial Role

Job Description
A national body care commercial is looking for real personal trainers to appear in a paid on-camera role. This opportunity is perfect for fitness professionals who bring energy, approachability, and confidence to a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera representing your profession

• Take direction from the commercial production team

• Participate in fittings and filming

Requirements

• Must be a real personal trainer

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Professional and dependable

Compensation

• $2,600 flat rate

• One-day shoot if booked

• Paid commercial appearance

Physician / Surgeon Commercial Role

Job Description
A national body care brand is seeking real physicians or surgeons to appear in a professional commercial campaign. This role highlights confidence, credibility, and a calm on-camera presence, showcasing real professionals in a clean, polished advertising production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying your real-life profession

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Participate in fittings and scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Must be a real physician or surgeon

• Comfortable on camera

• Professional demeanor and reliability

Compensation

• $2,600 flat rate

• One-day shoot if booked

• Paid commercial role