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Featured Extra Bartender for TV Series
Job Description
A featured extra casting opportunity is now available for experienced bartenders to appear in a non-speaking role for a television series filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for men and women, ages 30 to 50, of all ethnicities, who can authentically portray a real bartender in a featured scene. Selected talent may also be invited for a wardrobe fitting before filming.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a featured bartender in a non-speaking television scene.
- Perform realistic bartending duties during filming.
- Follow on-set direction from the production team.
- Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected.
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 30–50.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must have real bartending experience.
- Must be available for evening filming that may extend into late-night hours.
- Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
Compensation
- $165 for 8 hours.
- Time and a half after 8 hours.
Chicago Police Officers, Detectives, and Lawyers Background Actors
Job Description
A paid background acting opportunity is now available for local talent in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s, to portray non-speaking police officers, police detectives, and professional lawyers for an upcoming production. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in background acting and film production experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a non-speaking police officer, police detective, or lawyer on camera.
- Follow on-set direction from the production team.
- Maintain a professional appearance and performance throughout filming.
- Arrive prepared and remain available for the full filming schedule.
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 20s to 60s.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Men should be clean-shaven.
- Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.
- Must be able to work a full-day production schedule, including evening hours.
- Applicants portraying lawyers should be able to appear in professional business attire.
Compensation
- $136.40 for 8 hours.
- Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
Featured Muscle Man Background Actor
Job Description
A feature film is seeking a featured male background actor to portray an imposing muscle man in an upcoming production filming in the Chicago area. This paid opportunity is ideal for performers with a muscular physique who can command attention on screen in a featured non-speaking role. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a featured muscle man in a feature film.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
- Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
- Be available for a full filming day.
Requirements
- Male actors, ages 20–30.
- Muscular physique with an imposing appearance.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Must be local to the Chicago area, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
- Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.
Compensation
- Filming: $165/8 hours (time and a half after 8 hours).
- Wardrobe fitting: $40/2 hours
