Chicago Extras Auditions

Live Studio Audience Members for YouTube Competition Series

Job Description

A live YouTube competition series is casting energetic studio audience members in Atlanta, Georgia. The fast-paced entertainment show features celebrities, comedians, athletes, digital creators, and special guests competing in a lively spelling competition. The production is seeking enthusiastic adults who can bring natural reactions, excitement, and nonstop energy to the live taping. This is an opportunity to experience a professional studio production while participating in the audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a live studio audience member for a YouTube competition series
• Bring enthusiastic energy and authentic reactions throughout the taping
• Participate in audience interaction when directed
• Follow instructions from the production and audience coordination teams
• Remain for the entire taping and production process
• Maintain a camera-ready and professional appearance

Requirements

• Men and women
• Ages 21+
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and comfortable in a live studio environment
• Comfortable appearing on camera as part of the studio audience
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
• Must be available for the entire taping
• Stylish, fashionable, camera-ready attire encouraged

Compensation

• $50 gift card participation stipend
• Stipend provided to audience members who remain for the entire taping

Female Flag Football Players Casting Call for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial production is casting experienced female flag football players in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking young athletes who can bring authentic football skills, competitive energy, and a strong athletic presence to the camera. This Atlanta casting call is open to local female players with real flag football experience who are comfortable performing sports action for a professional commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a flag football player in a professional commercial
• Demonstrate authentic flag football skills and athletic ability on camera
• Participate in football action and sports-related scenes
• Bring competitive energy and a natural athletic presence to the production
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Work professionally with other athletes, cast members, and crew

Requirements

• Female flag football players
• Ages 18–24
• Caucasian
• Must have flag football experience
• Strong athletic ability and football skills
• Comfortable performing sports action on camera
• Must be a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Selected athletes will receive compensation for participation

High-Level Male Basketball Players Casting Call for Paid NYC Production

Job Description

An upcoming paid production in New York City is casting high-level male basketball players who can convincingly portray professional-level athletes on camera. The production is seeking experienced players with elite basketball skills, strong athletic presence, and the ability to perform realistic basketball action. All basketball positions are encouraged, and this opportunity is open to NYC local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional-level basketball player in a paid production
• Perform realistic, high-level basketball action on camera
• Demonstrate advanced basketball skills and athletic ability
• Execute basketball movements and sequences as directed
• Work professionally with other players, cast members, and the production team
• Follow creative and on-set direction throughout filming

Requirements

• Male basketball players ages 18+
• Height between 6’0″ and 6’9″
• Mixed ethnicities welcome
• High-level or elite basketball experience required
• Must convincingly portray a professional-level basketball player
• All basketball positions encouraged
• Must be a New York City local hire
• Strong athletic ability and on-camera presence

Compensation

• Paid production opportunity
• Selected basketball players will receive compensation for participation

Firefighter Extras Casting Call for SAG-AFTRA Commercial

Job Description

A SAG-AFTRA commercial is casting a small group of performers to portray firefighters in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The production is seeking talent with a strong, physically capable appearance who can authentically portray professional firefighters on camera. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to all ethnicities and genders and is seeking SAG-AFTRA members in good standing.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a professional commercial
• Perform natural and believable firefighter background actions
• Bring a strong, physically capable presence to the role
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Work professionally alongside other cast members and crew
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 30s–40s
• All ethnicities and genders welcome
• Must have a physically capable appearance suitable for portraying a firefighter
• SAG-AFTRA talent in good standing
• Must be able to work in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Comfortable performing as a commercial extra
• Professional and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid SAG-AFTRA commercial opportunity
• Selected talent will receive applicable SAG-AFTRA commercial compensation

Lifeguard Featured Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting a fit young man to portray a lifeguard in a featured background role filming in the Beconia, Thalberg, St. Clements, Manitoba, and surrounding areas. The production is set in present-day Chicago and is seeking talent who can bring an athletic, believable lifeguard presence to the screen. No previous acting experience is required for this paid featured background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeguard in a professional television production
• Perform as featured background talent in on-camera scenes
• Bring a fit, athletic, and authentic presence to the role
• Perform natural background actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18+
• Any ethnicity
• Fit and athletic appearance
• Comfortable portraying a lifeguard
• No previous acting experience required
• Any visible tattoos must be able to be covered with clothing or makeup
• Must be able to work in the Manitoba filming area

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity
• Selected talent will receive compensation for the production day

Jan Casting Call for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting a female actor to portray Jan in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The production is seeking talent who can closely resemble the character reference and deliver a believable performance through natural expressions, reactions, and physical acting. This paid true crime casting role does not include scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Jan in a professional true crime television reenactment
• Perform realistic dramatic reenactment scenes
• Deliver convincing nonverbal reactions and physical performances
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Maintain character and professionalism throughout filming
• Work cooperatively with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• White female
• 60s
• Short white hair
• Must closely resemble the character reference
• Comfortable performing without scripted dialogue
• Strong natural and nonverbal acting abilities
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $125 per day

Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses Casting Call for Advertising Campaign

Job Description

An advertising campaign is casting real Hispanic-owned small businesses in New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The production is seeking entrepreneurs who operate without a traditional storefront, including businesses run from home kitchens, garages, living rooms, backyards, mobile setups, and shared spaces. Product- and service-based businesses are welcome, including bakers, barbers, empanada makers, tailors, caterers, repair professionals, beauty professionals, cleaners, tutors, artists, and other independent business owners. Selected businesses will be prominently featured in the advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional advertising campaign featuring real small business owners
• Share the authentic story behind your business and entrepreneurial journey
• Showcase your products, services, workspace, or day-to-day business operations
• Participate naturally and authentically on camera
• Work with the production team to highlight your business and its story
• Represent the experience of operating a small business without a traditional storefront

Requirements

• Hispanic-owned small business
• Must operate without a traditional storefront
• Home-based, garage-based, mobile, backyard, living room, or shared-space businesses are welcome
• Product-based and service-based businesses are welcome
• Must operate in New York, Chicago, Dallas, or Los Angeles
• Comfortable having the business featured in an advertising campaign
• Real small business owners and entrepreneurs

Compensation

• Paid opportunity
• Selected businesses will receive compensation for participation in the advertising campaign

Twin Kids Casting Call for Independent Feature Film

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting non-union twin children for background roles filming in the North Austin and Georgetown, Texas areas. The production is seeking twins ages 5–8 of all ethnicities to participate as extras in a night and overnight shoot. No previous acting experience is required, making this paid kids casting opportunity a great chance for young new talent to gain professional feature film set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in an independent feature film
• Participate in age-appropriate scenes alongside the cast
• Perform natural background actions as directed
• Follow age-appropriate instructions from the production team
• Work alongside their twin during filming
• Participate in a night or overnight production schedule

Requirements

• Twins ages 5–8
• All ethnicities welcome
• Non-union talent
• No previous acting experience required
• Must be able to work in the North Austin or Georgetown, Texas area
• Comfortable participating in a night or overnight shoot

Compensation

• $250 per day per child

Twin or Triplet Babies Casting Call for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film is casting twin or triplet babies to portray the daughter of principal actors in scenes filming in the Bayside, Queens area of New York. The production is seeking babies between 8 and 10 months old who are able to crawl. This paid baby casting opportunity is open to families local to the New York/New Jersey area and offers professional feature film experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter of principal actors in a feature film
• Appear in professionally filmed scenes with principal cast members
• Participate in age-appropriate on-camera activity
• Crawl naturally during scenes when required
• Work with the production team under appropriate parent or guardian supervision

Requirements

• Twin or triplet babies
• Ages 8–10 months
• Babies must be able to crawl
• Must be local to the New York/New Jersey area
• Must be able to work in Bayside, Queens, New York
• Must meet applicable child performer employment requirements

Compensation

• $500 per baby for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA CBA-covered background role

Bachelorette Party Ladies Casting Call for Streaming Series

Job Description

A streaming series is casting African American women to portray guests at a bachelorette party in Fairburn, Georgia, near Atlanta. This paid background casting opportunity is seeking women who can bring fun, natural energy to an entertaining party scene. Talent should be comfortable with the possibility of being playfully “lassoed” by a principal actor portraying a male exotic dancer. Some performers may also be selected for a brief kissing interaction with the principal actor and will receive additional compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guest at a bachelorette party in a professional streaming series
• Bring lively, authentic party energy to background scenes
• Interact naturally with other performers and principal cast
• Be comfortable with the possibility of a staged lasso interaction
• Selected talent may participate in a brief kissing interaction with a principal actor
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• African American women
• Ages 20–40
• Comfortable portraying a bachelorette party guest
• Comfortable with the possibility of a staged lasso interaction
• Must have full-day availability when booked
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Fairburn, Georgia
• Must have reliable transportation to the Fairburn area
• Comfortable working in a professional streaming television environment

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
• Overtime provided when applicable
• Additional $15 for talent selected for the kissing interaction