Chicago Extras Auditions

Music Video Casting Call

Job Description

A music video production for a pop star is casting Los Angeles-based talent for multiple paid roles. Casting directors are seeking charismatic performers of all ethnicities to portray featured characters in a professionally produced music video. Opportunities are available for young adults and character actors who can bring personality and authenticity to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an assigned featured role in a music video.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform professionally and maintain continuity on set.
• Be available for scheduled filming days if selected.

Requirements

• Must be based in the Los Angeles area.
• Charming Boy: Male, ages 18–25, all ethnicities, must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive.
• Pretty Girl: Female, ages 18–25, all ethnicities, must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive.
• Server/Food Vendor: Male or female, age 45+, all ethnicities, expressive personality and comfortable portraying a kitchen server or food vendor.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 10 hours per day (2 days) plus $175 usage fee.

Male Basketball Players Casting Call

Job Description

A Netflix production is seeking experienced male basketball players for paid background roles filming in New York City. Casting directors are looking for athletes with real basketball experience to appear in an exciting pickup basketball game for a major streaming series. If you have strong on-court skills and want to showcase your talent on screen, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a basketball player in background scenes.
• Participate in realistic pickup basketball gameplay during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent only.
• Must have real basketball playing experience.
• Comfortable participating in basketball scenes on camera.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $241 for 8 hours.

Streaming Video Campaign Casting Call

Job Description

A streaming video campaign is seeking authentic, energetic individuals in the Toronto area for a paid non-union production. Casting directors are looking for people ages 20 to 80 who love to dance for fun—not professional dancers—as well as individuals with unique or unusual talents that stand out. This campaign celebrates originality and is searching for real people from diverse backgrounds who bring personality, creativity, and individuality to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as yourself in a streaming video campaign.
• Showcase your enthusiastic dancing or unique talent on camera.
• Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Ages 20–80.
• Must be a non-professional dancer who enjoys dancing, or possess a unique or unusual talent.
• Open to individuals from all backgrounds.
• Must be available for wardrobe and filming if selected.
• Must be able to work in the Toronto area.

Compensation

• $4,675 per person if selected.
• Non-union project.
• Compensation includes applicable buyout based on final edit usage.

Newborn Baby Casting Call

Job Description

A television production is seeking newborn babies for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for Caucasian or Latino/Latina newborns, including twins and single babies, to appear in featured scenes. Productions are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, with a baby nurse on set and limited working hours for newborn talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn background performer in television scenes.
• Work under the supervision of parents or guardians and the production team.
• Participate in scheduled filming while following on-set safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Caucasian or Latino/Latina newborns.
• Twins and single newborns are welcome.
• Must be a local hire in the Chicago area or surrounding eligible locations.
• Must be eligible to obtain the required Illinois newborn work permit.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 2 hours of work.

TV Extras Casting Call

Job Description

A television production is seeking paid background extras to work on an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for men and women between the ages of 20 and 40 of all ethnicities to portray non-speaking background characters. This is a great opportunity for both experienced and first-time extras to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available to work a full production day, including evening hours if required.

Requirements

• Ages 20–40.
• Open to all genders.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be a local hire in the Chicago area or surrounding eligible locations.
• Previous background acting experience is welcome but not required.

Compensation

• $136.40 for up to 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours.

Latina Hand Double Casting Call

Job Description

A film production is seeking a Latina female hand double for an upcoming shoot in the Brampton area. Casting directors are looking for a woman with light tan skin, attractive hands, and a height of at least 5’5″. This role requires a close physical match for hand-focused scenes, making natural, well-maintained hands essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a hand double for production scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and accurately match the featured performer.

Requirements

• Latina female.
• Must be at least 5’5″ tall.
• Light tan skin tone.
• Must have well-maintained hands with no acrylic nails or nail polish.
• Must be available to work in the Brampton area.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Featured Background Talent Casting Call

Job Description

A television production is casting featured background talent for a non-union series filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking lean, fit, and active individuals of all genders, ages 18–55, to portray athletic, Lululemon-style characters. This featured background role offers a higher pay rate and is ideal for performers with a healthy, athletic appearance who are available for a full production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured background characters in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available to work up to 12 hours if needed.

Requirements

• Ages 18–55.
• Open to all genders.
• Must have a lean, athletic, and active appearance.
• Should portray a healthy, fitness-focused lifestyle.
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must be available for up to 12 hours.

Compensation

• $125 for up to 8 hours ($15.62 per hour guaranteed).
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours.

Real Families Commercial Casting Call

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking real families for a paid casting opportunity filming in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Casting directors are looking for families of four with parents between the ages of 37 and 45 and children ages 8 to 13. Flexible family combinations, including two parents with one child or one parent with two children, are also encouraged to apply. Local talent who can bring authentic family interactions to a commercial campaign is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real family in a commercial production.
• Participate in wardrobe fitting if selected.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Work professionally and collaboratively on set.

Requirements

• Real families preferred.
• Parents should ideally be ages 37–45.
• Children should ideally be ages 8–13.
• Flexible family combinations will be considered.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

Compensation

• Session Fee: $650 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours.
• Usage Fee: $2,000 if featured in the final commercial.
• Fitting Fee: $100 for up to 2 hours.
• Overtime for fittings paid at time and a half.
• Agency fee of 20% applies if represented by an agent.
• Commercial usage includes a 6-month buyout for broadcast, industrial, and social media.

Photo Double Casting Call

Job Description

A film production is seeking a female photo double for a lap and leg double role. Casting directors are looking for a redhead or blonde woman with fair skin, ages 20–30, who closely matches the required appearance. This is a local opportunity for talent available to work in the Brampton area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lap and leg photo double for production scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and accurately match the featured performer.

Requirements

• Female, ages 20–30.
• Redhead or blonde with fair skin.
• Must closely match the required appearance for the role.
• Must be available to work in the Brampton area.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Male Boxers for Netflix Background Roles

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is available for experienced male boxers and kickboxers to appear in a Netflix production filming in New York City. Casting directors are looking for talented athletes with real boxing or kickboxing experience who can bring authenticity and strong ring presence to background scenes. If you actively compete or train consistently, this is an exciting opportunity to work on a major streaming series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a male boxer in background scenes for a Netflix production.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Perform realistic boxing-related background action as instructed.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent only.
• Must have real boxing or kickboxing experience.
• Competitive fighters and regularly trained athletes are encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Rate: $241 for 8 hours.