Chicago Extras Auditions

Football Drama Movie Extras

Job Description

A football drama inspired by a true story is casting background extras for filming in Mesquite, Texas. The production is seeking a wide range of talent to help bring authentic school, football, and community scenes to life. Roles include football players, athletic types, students, teachers, faculty members, administrators, assistant coaches, sideline personnel, parents, and community members. Performers of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply for this movie casting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a football drama movie
• Portray football players, students, school staff, coaches, parents, or community members
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to assigned scenes
• Follow blocking and on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during repeated takes
• Contribute to realistic football, school, and community environments

Requirements

• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply
• Football players and athletic types are needed
• Students and school-age background talent are needed
• Teachers, faculty, and administrator types are needed
• Assistant coach and sideline personnel types are needed
• Parents and community member types are needed
• Able to work in Mesquite, Texas
• Reliable and comfortable following production direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected talent

Real Family for Christmas TV Commercial

Job Description

A major Christmas commercial is casting a real family in Auckland, New Zealand, for a festive national advertising campaign. The production is looking for a mother and father in their 30s–40s with three children between the ages of 4 and 10. Genuine family connections, natural reactions, and warm on-camera chemistry are central to this campaign, which will appear across television, online, cinema, outdoor, retail, and print advertising.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real family in a Christmas advertising campaign
• Participate in natural holiday and family-oriented scenes
• Bring genuine family chemistry and personality to the camera
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the commercial production team
• Work cooperatively during the professional advertising shoot

Requirements

• Real family with a mother and father in their 30s–40s
• Three real children, ages 4–10
• Must live in or very near Auckland, New Zealand
• Parents and children should be comfortable appearing on camera
• Able to participate together in a professional commercial production

Compensation

• Adults: $3,000–$4,000 NZD each, minus tax, depending on role
• Children: $1,500 NZD each, minus tax

Older Couple for Christmas TV Commercial

Job Description

A major Christmas advertising campaign in Auckland, New Zealand, is casting a real older couple for a television commercial promoting one of the country’s leading brands. The production is looking for an authentic couple who can bring genuine warmth, chemistry, and personality to a festive campaign. Selected talent will appear across television, digital, cinema, outdoor, in-store, and print advertising.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real couple in a Christmas commercial
• Bring authentic chemistry and natural interactions to the campaign
• Participate in directed lifestyle scenes for advertising content
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team
• Perform comfortably and naturally in front of the camera

Requirements

• Real couple, ages 70–80
• Must live in or very near Auckland, New Zealand
• Comfortable appearing together in a national advertising campaign
• Able to work professionally with a commercial production team

Compensation

• $3,000–$4,000 NZD each, minus tax, depending on the role

Husband, Wife, and Male Relative for Christmas TV Commercial

Job Description

A festive national advertising campaign is seeking a real husband-and-wife couple along with their real brother, male friend, or male cousin for a Christmas TV commercial in Auckland, New Zealand. Casting is focused on genuine relationships that translate into relaxed, believable chemistry on camera. The selected trio will help bring a warm and relatable holiday story to a campaign appearing across multiple advertising platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real-life trio in a national Christmas advertising campaign
• Perform natural interactions that showcase genuine relationships
• Participate in lifestyle and holiday-themed commercial scenes
• Take direction from the production and creative teams
• Maintain an authentic and engaging presence on camera

Requirements

• Real husband and wife, plus their real brother, male friend, or male cousin
• All participants should be ages 35–45
• Must live in or very near Auckland, New Zealand
• Comfortable appearing together on camera
• Able to follow creative direction during a professional commercial shoot

Compensation

• $3,000–$4,000 NZD each, minus tax, depending on the role

Shooting Range Guests – TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television series filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking male background talent to portray guests at a shooting range. This non-union background acting opportunity calls for performers who can naturally fit into a recreational shooting range environment and create believable activity for the scene. Selected talent should be prepared for a potentially long production day and must work as local hires in the Nashville area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guest at a shooting range in a television series
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team
• Maintain continuity and consistent movements between takes
• Remain attentive and professional throughout filming
• Be prepared for an extended production day if required

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–60
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Comfortable portraying a shooting range guest on camera
• Able to commit to potentially 12 or more hours on set
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• $12.50 per hour base rate with time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Female Actors for Psychological Thriller Short Film

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film filming in Atlanta, Georgia, is casting three women for the roles of Maya, Jordan, and Jasmine. This paid acting opportunity is seeking compelling performers who can bring emotional depth, tension, and authenticity to a suspense-driven story. Actors should be comfortable working with psychological thriller material, taking creative direction, and delivering nuanced performances on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of three female characters in a psychological thriller short film
• Deliver emotionally engaging and believable on-camera performances
• Interpret scripted scenes with appropriate tension and dramatic depth
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members
• Follow creative direction and maintain character continuity
• Participate in rehearsals and production activities as required

Requirements

• Women, ages 18–34
• All ethnicities are welcome
• Strong acting and on-camera performance abilities
• Comfortable performing psychological thriller and dramatic material
• Able to take direction and collaborate with other actors
• Able to work in Atlanta, Georgia
• Professional, reliable, and prepared for production

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected actors

Lead and Supporting Actors for Dark Comedy Fantasy Short Film

Job Description

A non-union independent dark comedy and fantasy short film is casting paid lead and supporting roles in the Greater Austin, Texas, area. The story follows two middle-aged female fugitives who take a mysterious de-aging pill in hopes of escaping the law and experiencing one last wild night as young women, only to find themselves facing an unexpected chance at redemption. Casting is seeking performers who can balance comedy, fantasy, friendship, and emotional character work while bringing distinctive personalities to this unconventional story.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead or supporting role in a dark comedy fantasy short film
• Bring scripted characters and relationships to life with believable performances
• Deliver both comedic and emotionally grounded moments
• Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to develop authentic character chemistry
• Follow creative direction and maintain performance continuity between takes
• Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming as required

Requirements

• Young Penny: Female, early 20s, blonde, Caucasian; sharp, strategic, and driven, with an underlying sense of guilt
• Young Lana: Female, early 20s, brown eyes, dark hair, mixed-race or Caucasian-presenting; bubbly, impulsive, fiercely devoted, and energetic
• James: Male, early 40s, Caucasian, brown hair and brown eyes; lively, young at heart, impetuous, and deeply loyal
• Strong acting ability and comfort with dark comedy and fantasy material
• Able to portray layered character relationships and emotional shifts
• Professional, collaborative, and able to follow creative direction
• Able to work in the Greater Austin, Texas, area

Compensation

• Paid roles; specific rates will be discussed with selected performers

Models for In-Person Agency Open Call in Montauk

Job Description

Models and aspiring talent are invited to attend an in-person agency open call in Montauk, New York. The scouting event is seeking fresh faces interested in professional agency representation and opportunities within the modeling industry. This is an opportunity for eligible talent to meet industry representatives in person, present their portfolio materials, and be considered for future modeling opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend an in-person modeling agency open call in Montauk
• Meet with agency scouts and industry representatives
• Present professional modeling materials and portfolio work
• Discuss potential agency representation and modeling opportunities
• Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and personality during the meeting

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older
• Interested in professional modeling and agency representation
• Able to attend the open call in Montauk, New York
• Professional, confident, and comfortable meeting with agency representatives

Compensation

• Compensation for future modeling opportunities will vary by booking and will be discussed with selected talent

Male and Female Extras for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description

A major artist music video filming in Los Angeles is casting male and female extras for an energetic club scene. The production is looking for talent ages 25–30 who can bring natural nightlife energy, confident movement, and an authentic party atmosphere to the screen. Selected extras should be comfortable working in a lively music video environment and available for a full day of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a major artist music video
• Portray a club guest in a high-energy nightlife scene
• Perform natural dancing, socializing, and party-style background actions
• Follow blocking and creative direction from the production team
• Maintain consistent actions and positioning across multiple takes
• Bring authentic energy and personality to the club environment

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 25–30
• Able to work in Los Angeles
• Comfortable appearing in a club and nightlife-style scene
• Confident performing natural movement and background actions on camera
• Available for a full day of filming
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected talent

Off-Duty Deputy – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series for network television is casting a male performer to portray an off-duty deputy in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role is part of a nonspeaking dramatic recreation and requires someone who can naturally convey the demeanor and presence of an experienced law enforcement professional. This is a non-union opportunity for talent comfortable working in realistic true crime scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an off-duty deputy in a true crime television recreation
• Perform realistic law enforcement-related actions as directed
• Communicate reactions through facial expressions and body language
• Follow blocking, positioning, and continuity instructions
• Work collaboratively with the cast and production crew
• Maintain a believable character throughout filming

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–50
• Able to convincingly portray an off-duty law enforcement officer
• Comfortable performing in a nonspeaking true crime recreation
• Able to follow detailed production direction
• Must work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Dependable and professional on set

Compensation

• $75 per day
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided