Chicago Extras Auditions

Fast Food Commercial – Megaphone Host

Job Description

A fast food commercial is casting a charismatic male or female performer to portray an energetic megaphone host in Miami, Florida. This role requires a warm, confident personality, strong comedic timing, and the ability to shift naturally from a lively TV-host persona to genuine anticipation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high-energy megaphone host in a fast food commercial.
• Deliver an energetic TV-host-style performance.
• Transition naturally between heightened and authentic reactions.
• Work comfortably with a crowd and production team.
• Follow comedic and creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Charismatic, warm, confident, and high-energy.
• Strong comedic timing.
• Comfortable working with crowds.
• Able to portray the energy of a reality-TV-style host.
• Must be a Miami local hire.
• No food consumption is involved.

Compensation

• $1,000 for up to 10 hours.
• 20% agency fee.

Fast Food Commercial – Kid

Job Description

A fast food commercial is casting a child actor with excellent deadpan delivery and natural comedic timing in Miami, Florida. The role calls for a young performer who can remain composed while the on-screen parents become increasingly emotional, making the child’s understated reactions a key part of the comedy.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the child in a family-focused fast food commercial.
• Deliver natural deadpan reactions and comedic moments.
• Interact comfortably with adult actors.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent reactions across multiple takes.

Requirements

• Child talent ages 8–12.
• Excellent deadpan delivery.
• Strong natural comedic timing.
• Comfortable performing alongside adult actors.
• Must be a Miami local hire.
• No food consumption is involved.

Compensation

• $1,000 for up to 10 hours.
• 20% agency fee.

Fast Food Commercial – Mom

Job Description

A fast food commercial is casting a female actor to portray a warm and expressive mom in Miami, Florida. The role requires a performer who can communicate big emotions through subtle reactions while creating authentic family chemistry on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a warm and expressive mother in a fast food commercial.
• Deliver natural comedic and emotional reactions.
• Create believable chemistry with the dad and child actors.
• Follow creative direction and adjust performances as needed.
• Maintain a natural and relatable on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 35–50.
• Warm and expressive on-camera presence.
• Strong ability to communicate emotion through subtle reactions.
• Must be a Miami local hire.
• No food consumption is involved.

Compensation

• $1,000 for up to 10 hours.
• 20% agency fee.

Fast Food Commercial – Dad

Job Description

A fast food commercial is casting a male actor to portray a relatable and emotionally expressive dad in Miami, Florida. This non-union role requires strong comedic instincts and the ability to transition naturally from excited anticipation to a sincere emotional breakdown. Natural chemistry with the child actor will be important.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a warm and relatable father in a fast food commercial.
• Deliver both comedic and emotional moments naturally on camera.
• Communicate strong emotions through subtle reactions.
• Build believable on-screen chemistry with the child actor.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 35–50.
• Strong comedic instincts.
• Warm, relatable, and naturally expressive presence.
• Must be a Miami local hire.
• No food consumption is involved.

Compensation

• $1,000 for up to 10 hours.
• 20% agency fee.

Fair Visitors for Hallmark Production

Job Description

A Hallmark production is casting male background actors to portray fair visitors in Stratford, Ontario. The production is seeking attractive talent with a youthful appearance to help create an authentic country fair atmosphere for exterior and interior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a visitor attending a country fair.
• Perform natural background action throughout the production.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming.
• Participate in both interior and exterior scenes as required.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 20–39, with preference for talent who can portray a younger appearance.
• Open to non-union and AABP performers.
• Must be able to work in Stratford, Ontario.
• Must be comfortable working on both interior and exterior scenes.
• Must be available for a night shoot.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Creepy Guy and Hotel Guests for Independent TV Drama

Job Description

An independent TV drama is casting background actors to portray a creepy guy and hotel guests in Newnan, Georgia. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring natural reactions, atmosphere, and authenticity to dramatic hotel scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a creepy guy or hotel guest in an independent TV drama.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Work effectively with other background actors, cast, and crew.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Newnan, Georgia.
• Comfortable portraying a creepy character or hotel guest.
• Able to follow on-set direction and perform natural background action.

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours.

Paid Casting Call for Latin/Hispanic Dads in Atlanta—National Product Shoot

Job Description

A national baby and kids’ product shoot is seeking Latin/Hispanic dads ages 32–35 in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid opportunity is ideal for local talent with a clean-cut, athletic look. Selected dads will appear in advertising content for web, social media, and print.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a national baby and kids’ product shoot.
• Follow the production team’s direction during the shoot.
• Appear in promotional images for digital and print advertising.

Requirements

• Latin/Hispanic dads ages 32–35.
• Clean-cut, athletic appearance.
• Must be local to Atlanta, Georgia; local hires only.

Compensation

• $750 day rate plus $750 for usage.
• A 20% agency fee applies.
• Usage covers four years across web, social media, and print.

Paid Atlanta Casting Call for Toddlers, Twins —National Product Shoot

Job Description

A national baby and kids’ product shoot is seeking toddlers, twins in Atlanta, Georgia. This paid casting opportunity is open to local talent who fit the Latin/Hispanic roles listed below. Selected participants will appear in product advertising with web, social media, and print usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a national baby and kids’ product shoot.
• Follow the production team’s direction during the session.
• Appear in promotional content for web, social media, and print.

Requirements

• Must be local to Atlanta, Georgia; local hires only.
• Seeking talent for the following roles:
  • Two-year-old twins, girls and boys, with an ambiguously Latin/Hispanic appearance.
  • Latin/Hispanic boys, age 2.

Compensation

• Kids: $400 shoot rate.
• A 20% agency fee applies.
• Usage: Four years across web, social media, and print.

Female Pilot Veteran

Job Description

A production is casting a female military veteran with real flight experience to portray a Flyover Pilot. The role calls for someone who can bring authentic cockpit presence and real-world aviation knowledge to the screen. No acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced pilot or military aviation veteran.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Flyover Pilot in an on-camera production.
• Bring authentic aviation and cockpit experience to the role.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Use real-world flight knowledge to create a believable on-screen performance.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Ages 35–50.
• Must be a military veteran.
• Must have real flight experience.
• Experience with jets, planes, or helicopters is a strong plus.
• No acting experience required.
• Must be able to work in Orlando, Florida, or Dallas, Texas.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Las Vegas Couples for New Game Show

Job Description

A major television production is casting couples in Las Vegas for an exciting new game show featuring opportunities to win cash and prizes. The production is seeking newlyweds and soon-to-be newlyweds who are ready to have fun, showcase their relationship, and compete together on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a couple in a new television game show.
• Take part in games, challenges, and other on-camera activities.
• Share your relationship and personality authentically on camera.
• Follow instructions from the game show production team.
• Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a competitive spirit to the show.

Requirements

• Couples based in or able to participate in Las Vegas.
• Must have gotten married within the past year or be planning to get married soon.
• Both partners must be comfortable appearing on television.
• Must be enthusiastic about participating in games and challenges together.

Compensation

• Opportunity to win major cash and prizes.